153. David Szymanski: A Renaissance Degree
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Dr. David Szymanski discusses his journey from fine arts major to kinesiology professor and his insights on the versatility of kinesiology as a degree.
Dr. David Szymanski, department chair and professor of Kinesiology at Louisiana Tech, charts the path that began in Chicago as a fine arts major, pivoted, and then took him through the ranks of collegiate baseball coaching. He highlights his transition from a professional baseball hopeful to a "professional professor," his pioneering research in baseball sport performance, and his role in expanding the University's kinesiology programs. He shares his passion for helping students figure out what they want to be when they grow up and gives the reasons why he considers kinesiology a versatile "renaissance degree" capable of opening doors to everything from allied health fields to Major League Baseball. LA Tech Kinesiology: https://www.latech.edu/education-human-sciences/about-cehs/kinesiology/index Website: 1894.latech.edu/beyond/ Email: 1894@latech.edu
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