Matt McElroy

Matt McElroy is an Associate Professor in the Health, Wellness, and Exercise Science department. He joined the department in Fall 2024 and advises students in the Exercise Science – General Healthcare and Athletic Healthcare degree programs He earned both his degrees from Kansas State with his academic focus centered around exercise physiology, particularly cardiovascular and muscular physiologies. Before coming to Benedictine College, he was a Biological Sciences instructor for Highland Community College in Highland, KS. Matt and his wife, Jenny, have 2 boys. He spends a lot of his free time coaching the various teams that his sons play on.  Matt is a fourth generation K-State graduate, bleeds purple, and spends lots of time in Manhattan attending as many K-State sporting events as possible with his family. He grew up in Hiawatha, KS, and currently lives in Holton, KS.

Education

• MS Kinesiology – Kansas State University
• BS Kinesiology – Kansas State University