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Gary Knecht, M.A.

Associate Professor of Physical Education		 Phone: (626) 815-6000, Ext. 4423
Email: gknecht@apu.edu
Fax: (626) 815-5084
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

Expertise

  • Coaching
  • Physical Fitness
  • Sport Psychology

Courses Taught

PE 238 – Field Observation in Physical Education (F, S)
PE 243 – Racquetball, Handball, and Badminton (F)
PE 244 – Tennis and Golf (S)
PE 321 – Organization and Administration of Physical Education, Athletics, and Recreation (S)
PE 451 – Methods in Physical Education, 7-12 (F, S)
PE 474 – Practicum in Coaching (F, S)
PE 578 – Sport Psychology