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Jan Edmisten, D.Sc.

Professor
Director, Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Office Phone: (951) 343-4539
E-mail: jedmisten@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Health Science Campus, F87
Office Hours: MWF 8:15-9:30 and TR 8:15-10:30; afternoons by appointment only

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
D.Sc. Research/Teaching Loma Linda University 1997
M.P.T. Physical Therapy Loma Linda University 1995
B.S. Wellness/Fitness and Physical Education Middle Tennessee State University 1992
  • Additional Education

    Licensed Physical Therapist
    Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS)

  • Courses Taught

    Movement Anatomy
    Applied Movement Anatomy
    Nutrition Science
    Contemporary Health Issues
    Lifelong Motor Development
    Principles of Conditioning Athletes
    Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation
    Sports Nutrition

  • Academic Areas & Scholarly Interests

    Influence of diet/nutrition on exercise, injury, and recovery; lower kinetic chain in running; and workplace wellness

  • Teaching Experience at Institutions Other than CBU

    Adjunct Faculty, Physical Therapy, Azusa Pacific University, 2006-current
    Associate Chair and Associate Professor of Physical Therapy, Azusa Pacific University, 1997-2006

  • Church Membership & Activities

    Sandals Church
    -Clean up team at Woodcrest Campus

  • Community Service & Involvement

    Team coordinator for Orangecrest softball
    Scorekeeper for softball
    Booster for King football and baseball

  • Interests & Hobbies

    Enjoys sports, outdoor activities, and travel with husband, Jaydee and children, Connor and Rachel

  • Personal Philosophy

    The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. Psalm 18:2