Oklahoma Baptist University
Megan Sever, Public Relations  
    Tuesday, May 13, 2008


Norris M. Russell

Professor and Chair,
Division of KALS/Director of Athletics
OBU Box 61171
500 W. University
Shawnee, OK  74804
norris.russell@okbu.edu

Noble Complex 124
405.878.2132


Dr. Norris Russell has presented articles on such topics as “Walking to Your Health” and “Trends in Health Attitudes and Practices Among High School/College Students” over the years. He has written the book Concepts in Physical Fitness: A Self-Pace Program to Improve Health Fitness, which OBU students use for the Concepts of Fitness class. Within the community, Dr. Russell is a member of the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sport Higher Education Committee and the American Heart Association Board of Directors. He is also a member of the Shawnee Chamber of Commerce Visitor’s Bureau Region II Jr. College Basketball Tournament Committee.

Educational Background:
B.A., Rice University
M.S., East Texas State University
Ed.D., East Texas State University
Dissertation:  "The Effects of Biofeedback and Relaxation Response Training on  Submaximal Exercise"

Courses Taught:

PHED 1411: Beginning Racquetball
KINE 2534: Applied Anatomy
KINE 3022: Health Behavior
KINE 3804: Exercise Test Technique
KINE 4329: Topic: Health/Recreation Research
KINE 4833: Kenesiology and Sports Skill Assessment
Supervisor for Internships and Practicum Students



Selected Publications and/or Professional Activities:
“Walking for Your Health”-Presented to Oklahoma Baptist University Senior Adult Conference-August, 1995

Presented in-service workshop for Bethel Schools “Nutrition for Athletes”—August 13, 1992

“The State Curriculum Exam: Analysis and Review”-Presented at OAHPERD Professional Preparation Conference-OBU, Shawnee-July, 1991

Concepts in Physical Fitness: A Self-Paced Program to Improve Health Fitness (2nd Edition) Kendall/Hunt, February, 1989


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