Colin G. Pennington, PhD, is the Exercise Science Program Director at Gwynedd Mercy University in the Frances M. Maguire College of Nursing and Health Professions.
Dr. Pennington earned a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology-Sport Pedagogy and Master of Science in Exercise Science with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning from the University of Texas at Arlington, and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Kinesiology-Sport Pedagogy with a concentration in Health Promotion at the University of Alabama. He has academic experience coordinating kinesiology degree programs in Iowa, Texas, and New York City.
Pennington is a former coach and physical educator as well as a certified personal trainer.
His research focuses on socialization in kinesiology, physical education teacher training, advancing movement opportunities for individuals with disabilities, and advocating for health and wellness. Pennington serves as an editor and peer-reviewer for numerous academic journals, consults for health and wellness programming, and has led initiatives aimed at improving research productivity for university faculty. Examples of his published work can be found at GoogleScholar, orcid, and ResearchGate.
