Phone: (626) 815-6000, Ext. 4423
Fax: (626) 815-5084
Email: gknecht@apu.edu
Gary Knecht, M.A.
Associate Professor of Physical Education
School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences
Profile
Coach Gary Knecht has been involved in coaching and teaching at APU for nine years now. Prior to his experience at APU he taught and coached for more than 40 years at the high school, junior college, and four-year college level. He held positions such as physical education department chair and athletic director. He is currently an associate professor for the Department of Physical Education at APU.
Education
M.A. - Physical Education, University of California Santa Barbara
B.S. - Physical Education, University of California Santa Barbara
B.S. - Physical Education, University of California Santa Barbara
Expertise
Coaching
Physical Fitness
Sport Psychology
Courses Taught
Field Observation in Physical Education (F, S) (PE 238)
Racquetball, Handball, and Badminton (F) (PE 243)
Tennis and Golf (S) (PE 244)
Organization and Administration of Physical Education, Athletics, and Recreation (S) (PE 321)
Methods in Physical Education, 7-12 (F, S) (PE 451)
Practicum in Coaching (F, S) (PE 474)
Sport Psychology (PE 578)
Racquetball, Handball, and Badminton (F) (PE 243)
Tennis and Golf (S) (PE 244)
Organization and Administration of Physical Education, Athletics, and Recreation (S) (PE 321)
Methods in Physical Education, 7-12 (F, S) (PE 451)
Practicum in Coaching (F, S) (PE 474)
Sport Psychology (PE 578)
Note: This information is current for the 2008-09 academic year. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
