Dr. Chris Rawdon

Dr. Chris Rawdon is Assistant Professor of Kinesiology in the Department of Exercise Science.  He received his PhD in Kinesiology from Georgia State University, MS in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from California University of Pennsylvania, and BS in Exercise and Health Science from Kennesaw State University.

Dr. Rawdon’s previous teaching experience includes instructing undergraduate courses at Georgia State University in content areas of cardiopulmonary, neuromuscular, and general physiology, fitness assessment and prescription, and fitness facility management. Dr. Rawdon previously worked as an associate and supervisor for multiple health and fitness facilities across metro Atlanta including contracts for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Emory University.

Dr. Rawdon’s research investigates the effects of exercise-induced injury on the human neuromuscular system. His most recent project explored the degree of injury between muscles of the same working group. His future research aspirations include exploring how different modalities of exercise or sport may impact susceptibility to musculoskeletal injury.