Jeffrey Gehris

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Jeffrey Gehris

  • College of Public Health

    • Kinesiology

      • Associate Professor of Instruction

Biography

Jeffrey S. Gehris, PhD is an associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology. He instructs courses in the BS in Kinesiology degree focused on physical activity and public health. Dr. Gehris's research interests focus on the role of movement experiences in human health and well-being, including the area of trauma-informed practice.

Education

  • PhD Kinesiology, Temple University, United States, 2007
  • MEd Physical Education, Temple University, United States, 1998
  • BS Accounting, Villanova University, United States, 1993

Courses Taught

Number

Name

Level

KINS 1201

Introduction to Kinesiology in Public Health

Undergraduate

KINS 2204

Motor Behavior

Undergraduate

KINS 2501

Physical Activity Across the Lifespan

Undergraduate

KINS 3501

Research Methods in Kinesiology

Undergraduate

KINS 4501

Program Planning and Leading Physical Activity and Fitness

Undergraduate

Selected Publications

Recent

  • Gehris, J., Simpson, A., Baert, H., Robinson, L., MacDonald, M., Clements, R., Logan, S., & Schneider, S. (2018). Resource to Share with Parents: Helping Your Child Develop Physical Literacy. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 89(6), 50-59. doi: 10.1080/07303084.2018.1478559.