Dr. Rick Beelby
Dr. Rick Beelby, Associate Professor of Exercise and Sport Science
Phone: (325) 649-8060
Email: rbeelby@hputx.edu
Teaching Experience
34 years at the university-level
Degrees
| Ed.D. | Higher Education | Texas Tech University, Lubbock | (2000) |
| M.Ed. | Educational Administration | Texas A&M University, College Station | (1986) |
| B.S. | Recreation | California State University, Northridge | (1973) |
| Grad. Study | Educational Administration | University of Texas at Tyler | (1987) |
| Grad. Study | Secondary & Higher Education | East Texas State University, Commerce | (1986-8) |
| Grad. Study | Physical Education | California State University, Sacramento | (1974-8) |
PREVIOUS INSTITUTIONS SERVED
Howard Payne University, Brownwood
Associate Professor and Head of Exercise and Sport Science Dept. (2001-2013)
Wayland Baptist University, Plainview
Head Track & Field/Cross Country Coach & Assist. Professor of Phys. Ed. (1988-2001)
Trinity Valley Community College, Athens
Director of Admissions and School Relations (1986-1988)
Vocational Counselor (1986)
Texas A&M University, College Station
Lecturer: Health and Physical Education (1980-1986)
California State University, Sacramento
Human Performance Lab Assistant, Lecturer & Assist. Track & Field Coach (1975-1978)
U.S. Army, Berlin Brigade, West Berlin, West Germany
Head Track & Field Coach (1968-1969)
HONORS/CERTIFICATIONS
Howard Payne University
Outstanding Faculty Member (2004-2005)
Wayland Baptist University
Faculty Contribution to Profession Award (1993-1994)
Wilderness Education Association
Wilderness Leadership Certification (1983)
Red Cross
Small Craft Moving Water Certification (1979)
Women’s Outdoor National T & F Coach of the Year, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, (1996)
Women’s Indoor National T& F Coach of the Year, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, (1994)
Men’s Indoor National T& F Coach of the Year, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, (1989)
Men’s Outdoor Regional T & F Coach of the Year, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, (2001)
Women’s Outdoor Regional T & F Coach of the Year, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, (1998)
Men’s Sooner Athletic Conference T & F Coach of the Year, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, (2001)
Women’s Sooner Athletic Conference T & F Coach of the Year, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, (2001)
Men’s Sooner Athletic Conference T & F Coach of the Year, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, (1999)
Men’s Sooner Athletic Conference T & F Coach of the Year, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, (1997)
Women’s Sooner Athletic Conference T & F Coach of the Year, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, (1996)
Women’s Sooner Athletic Conference T & F Coach of the Year, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, (1995)
Women’s District VIII T & F Coach of the Year, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, (1993)
Women’s District VIII T & F Coach of the Year, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, (1991)
RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Wayland Baptist University, Plainview
Head Track & Field/Cross Country Coach & Assist. Professor of Phys. Ed. (1988-2001)
Trinity Valley Community College, Athens
Director of Admissions and School Relations (1986-1988)
Vocational Counselor (1986)
California State University, Sacramento
Human Performance Lab Assistant, Lecturer & Assist. Track & Field Coach (1975-1978)
U.S. Army, Berlin Brigade, West Berlin, West Germany
Head Track & Field Coach (1968-1969)
Aerofit, Inc., College Station
Wellness Consultant: Private Health Club (1983-1984)
Fitness and Recreational Director and Consultant, Sacramento, California
David E. Bohannon, Inc. (1978-1980)
John Thomas RPT (1980)
American Cancer Society (1980)
National Outdoor College, Sacramento, California
Member, Board of Directors (1978-1980)
American River Recreation & National Outdoor College, Sacramento, California
White Water Raft Guide (1979-1980)
River Way Ranch Camp, Three Rivers, California
Program Director (1973, summer)
Rainbow Wilderness Survival School, Anaconda, Montana
Program Director (1972, summer)
Blizzard Ski Club, North Hollywood, California
Supervisor (1970-1971)
TEACHING INTERESTS
I am drawn to all aspects of the Human Movement Studies profession. But if I had to pick the top five areas of interest, I would elect Wellness Studies, Historical and Philosophical Foundations, Exercise Physiology, Leadership and Outdoor Adventure Pursuits.
OUTSIDE INTERESTS/HOBBIES
I enjoy the active lifestyle, especially those that contain some adventure in the wild outdoors or in foreign lands. Consequently, I enjoy Alpine and Nordic skiing, backpacking, and biking in remote corners of the world.