Phone: (626) 815-6000 x5193
Fax: (626) 815-5084
Email: jlarson@apu.edu
James Larson, Ed.D.
Associate Professor of Physical Education
School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences
Profile
A full-time faculty member in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science, Jim Larson, Ed.D. teaches numerous courses in the undergraduate curriculum, advises Exercise and Sport Science majors, and assists the department chair in certain administrative responsibilities. Prior to this position, Larson was an adjunct faculty member for both graduate and under graduate Physical Education at Azusa Pacific University. In addition, for the past two years, he has served as an Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at APU. Larson brings a wealth of professional experience, having taught and coached in the college setting for more than twenty years and having worked in the business world for more than fifteen years. Larson is a member of Saddleback Church, is active in Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and is involved in various coaching clinics internationally for Athletes in Action.
Education
Ed.D.- Administration/Physical Education, University of California at Los Angeles
M.A.- Education, California State University at Fresno
B.A.- Social Science, English, Physical Education, Bethel College
M.A.- Education, California State University at Fresno
B.A.- Social Science, English, Physical Education, Bethel College
Professional Involvement and Accomplishments
Associations, Boards, Committees
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
Expertise
Coaching Techniques and Theory
Ethics in Sport and Physical Education
History of Sport, Fitness, and Physical Education
Methodology in Teaching in Physical Education
Psychology and Sociology of Sport and Physical Education
Courses Taught
Health Education (F, S) (PE 240)
History and Principles of Physical Education (F) (PE 320)
Techniques of Coaching Team Sports: Basketball (F) – alternate years (PE 435)
Methods in Physical Education, 7-12 (F) (PE 451)
History and Principles of Physical Education (F) (PE 320)
Techniques of Coaching Team Sports: Basketball (F) – alternate years (PE 435)
Methods in Physical Education, 7-12 (F) (PE 451)
Note: This information is current for the 2007-08 academic year. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
