By Sean Olson, University Relations
Bob Christina.
The National Association of Kinesiology and Physical Education in Higher Education has presented Dr. Bob Christina with the 2006 Distinguished Scholar Award.
Christina was honored during NAKPEHE’s annual conference in San Diego on Jan. 6. The award recognizes those who make significant contribution to kinesiology and physical education in higher education through scholarly pursuits and a multidisciplinary perspective.
Christina, dean emeritus of UNCG's School of Health and Human Performance, is a nationally recognized expert in exercise and sport science. He has authored and co-authored more than 100 scientific and professional publications and three books. He has given 174 scholarly presentations in the United States and abroad, and he has served on the National Research Council Committee of the National Academy of Sciences.
During his tenure at UNCG, he also served as a professor in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science. He holds a bachelor’s from Ithaca College and a master’s and Ph.D. from the University of Maryland. He is a nationally recognized golf expert and serves as a consultant for Pinehurst Golf Advantage School, Golf Magazine, Frankly Golf Co., the PGA of America and the LPGA Teaching Division. He has been quoted in numerous national journals, including The Wall Street Journal, Golf Magazine, Golf Digest and Golf World Business. He has appeared on NBC, CNN and the Golf Channel.
