Dr. Beth Netherland

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Beth Netherland is an Instructional Associate Professor at Texas A&M University, specializing in health and fitness education. She has extensive teaching experience, having served as a Senior Lecturer and a Lecturer. Netherland holds a Master’s degree in Exercise Health Studies from Miami University and a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of Kentucky. Her teaching portfolio includes various courses related to basic health and fitness, required physical activity, and directed studies. Her research interests have focused on physical activity levels in adolescents and fitness specialist roles in hospital settings. Throughout her career, she has worked in educational and clinical settings, further enhancing her expertise in health promotion. Netherland has co-authored several publications, including books and chapters related to health and fitness education. She has received recognition for her contributions, such as the Emil Mamaliga award in 2003.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2007-09-01 — Present

Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

Instructing undergraduate courses in health and fitness.

Lecturer

2000-08-01 — 2007-09-01

Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

Taught various courses focused on kinesiology and exercise science.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

1998-08-01 — 2000-05-01

Miami University • Oxford, OH

Assisted in teaching undergraduate courses and conducting research.

Research Assistant

2000-01-01 — 2000-12-01

Miami University • Oxford, OH

Conducted research on physical activity levels in adolescent females.

Exercise Specialist

1999-08-01 — 1999-12-01

Mercy Franciscan Hospital Fitness Center • Cincinnati, OH

Provided exercise training and health promotion services.

Health Fit Exercise Specialist

1999-01-01 — 1999-12-01

Children's Hospital Medical Center • Cincinnati, OH

Specialized in fitness programs for pediatric patients.

Awards

#2003

Emil Mamaliga award

Courses

KINE120. Science Basic Health & Fitness KINE198. Health & Fitness Activity KINE199. Required Physical Activity KINE223. Introduction Science Health & Fitness KINE485. Directed Studies

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.