Collin Garner
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology
After 1 semester as a Visiting Assistant Professor, Dr. Garner joined the Albion College faculty as a tenure-track faculty member in August 2024. Prior to that, he earned his Ph.D. in Education and Human Development – Exercise Science from Western Michigan University, where he also earned his master’s degree in Exercise Science and Sports Medicine. He is also a Certified Exercise Physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine.
Dr. Garner has been the author or co-author of several articles and conference presentations related to the relationships between the brain, exercise, and physical and cognitive performance. He has taught Human Physiology, Physical Activity Epidemiology, Motor Learning and Development, Research & Statistics in Kinesiology, and Human Systems Anatomy.
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy, Education and Human Development – Exercise Science Dec 2023
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
Dissertation Committee Chairperson: Timothy Michael, PhD, FACSM - Master of Science, Exercise and Sports Medicine – Exercise Physiology Aug 2019
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
Thesis Committee Chairperson: Timothy Michael, PhD, FACSM - Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology – Exercise Science Aug 2017
Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI
Minor: Psychology
Certifications
- American College of Sports Medicine – Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP)
- American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) – Professional Member
- BOD POD® – Registered user
- AHA: Basic Life Support (2023-2025)
- CITI Program – Human Subjects Research Training
- GLCA/GLAA Consortium for Teaching and Learning:
1. Strategies to Support Student Mental Health in the Classroom
Courses
- KIN 305: Physical Activity Epidemiology
- KIN 310: Research & Statistics in Kinesiology
- KIN 369: Human Physiology (lecture and laboratory)
Publications
- Garner, C., Nachtegall, A., Roth, E., Sterenberg Mahon, A., Kim, D., Michael, T., & Lee, S. (2024). Effects of movement sonification auditory feedback on repetitions and brain activity during the bench press. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 38(12), 2022-2028. doi:10.1519/JSC000000000000492
- Garner, C.T., Dykstra, R.M., Hanson N.J., & Miller, M.G. (2021) Transcranial direct current stimulation with the Halo Sport does not improve performance on a three-minute high intensity cycling test. International Journal of Exercise Science, 14(3); 962-970. doi:10.70252/AXTP9971
- Garner, C.T., (2023). The effects of mindfulness and exercise on symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease: A
systematic review. Dissertations, 4027. - Garner, C.T., (2019). Effect of caffeine supplementation on vertical jump performance, heart rate variability, and electromyography. Masters Theses, 4721.
Awards
- 2022-2023 Departmental All-University Scholar: Graduate Teaching Effectiveness Award
Graduate College, Western Michigan University - Nomination: 2022 College of Education and Human Development Dean Search Committee
Student Representative – Department of Human Performance and Health Education, Western
Michigan University - 2021-2022 Departmental All-University Scholar: Graduate Research and Creative Scholar Award
Graduate College, Western Michigan University - 2018-2019 Departmental All-University Scholar: Graduate Teaching Effectiveness Award
Graduate College, Western Michigan University - Dean’s List: Fall 2015, Fall 2016, Winter 2017
Saginaw Valley State University