Matthew Bever

Matthew Bever is an Assistant Professor in the Health, Wellness, and Exercise Science department. He joined the department in Fall 2026. He is the program director for the BA Strength and Conditioning major within the HWES department. Matthew comes to Benedictine after teaching at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and working in private strength and conditioning gyms. His main academic interests are adaptations to exercise, human bioenergetics, and strength and conditioning. Outside of his formal academic training, he is interested in psychology, theology and philosophy. Additionally, he has taken courses through the Theology of the Body Institute. His mission is to integrate the physical, mental, and spiritual components of humans through fitness. He currently resides in Atchison, KS.

Education

• MS Exercise Science – University of Montana
• BS Physical Education: Exercise Science – University of Nebraska at Omaha