Madeline Cheaney, PhD

Program Director, BS in Kinesiology, Coordinator MS in Kinesiology Exercise Science Concentration, and Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology

Phone: (626) 815-2099

Email: [email protected]

Office Location: West Campus, Mary Hill Center, Room 104

Madeline Cheaney, PhD, has a broad education and experience in the field of kinesiology. Prior to her arrival at APU, she owned two small kinesiology-related businesses, which allowed her to apply her education and gain valuable field experience. She began teaching at APU in fall 2015 and immediately felt God’s plan working in her life. Since that time, she has taught various courses across the department in multiple specialties. Her passion in this field is rooted in movement analysis and understanding how movement contributes to injuries.

Education

• PhD in Health and Human Performance, Concordia University Chicago, 2024
• MS in Kinesiology, California State University, Fullerton, 2013
• BS in Kinesiology, California State University, Fullerton, 2010

Credentials/Certifications

• CSCS National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach
• CES National Academy of Sport Medicine Corrective Exercise Specialist

Academic Area

• School of Health Sciences

Courses Taught

• KIN 364 – Kinesiology
• KIN 275 – Biomechanics of Human Movement
• KIN 372 – Corrective Exercise Strategies
• WRIT 241 – Writing 2: Physical Activity and Health Promotion
• KIN 490 – Writing 3: Research Methods in Kinesiology
• AT 534 – Biomechanics
• PE 575 – Advanced Principles of Physical Conditioning
• AT 515 – Anatomical Basis of Athletic Training
• FFL 131 – Fitness for Life: Kinesiology
• KIN 290 – Human Movement Science
• KIN 220 – Emergency Care and Clinical Skills