Mary Flynn

Mary Flynn

Position Title: Assistant Professor & Chair, Champions of Character Coordinator
Department: Health, Wellness, and Exercise Science, Athletics
Office: Mother Teresa Nursing Center 100
Phone: 913.360.7603
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Mary Flynn graduated from Benedictine College with her BA degree in Health Physical Education and Recreation in 1979. After teaching for 17 years at Atchison Catholic Elementary Schools and substitute teaching for three years, Mary returned to Benedictine as an instructor in Health, Physical Education and Recreation and Women’s Softball Coach in 1999. In 2001, Mary resigned as softball coach to take the part time Articulations Coordinator position which along with teaching part time she held until August of 2007 when she became full time faculty. Mary became Health Wellness and Exercise Science Co-chair in 2009 and Chair in 2010.

 

DEGREES

Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education, Benedictine College, 1979
Master of Science in Education (Health, Sport and Exercise Science) University of Kansas, 1999

 

CLASSES

PE 100 Physical Fitness
PE 101 Aerobics
PE 105 Gymnastics
PE 115 Wellness for Life
PE 123 Country & Social Dance
PE 150 Foundations of Human Movement
PE 209 Personal & Community Health
PE 220 Technique of Team Sport
PE 365 Special Physical Education
PE 353 Theory of Coaching Baseball/Softball
PE 369 Theory of Coaching Volleyball
PE 404 Outdoor Leadership

 

RESEARCH INTERESTS

The Effects of Exercise on Cardiovascular Health
The Use of Physiogymnic Balls in Exercise
Exercise Frequency and Preferences of College Students

 

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