Kim W. Tyson, M.S.

Lecturer, Kinesiology & Health Education

Office: TSC 2.202
Department of Kinesiology and Health Education
The University of Texas
Austin, Texas 78712
Mail Code: D4000

Phone: 512-471-1535; Fax: 512-471-0598
Email: kimwtyson@mail.utexas.edu

Degrees

• Bachelors of Science in Health & Physical Education
• Masters of Sports Science with Aquatics Administration

Research Interests and Activities

• Aquatic Safety & Fitness Educational Programs
• Aquatic Administration and Safety Systems
• Teacher Education
• Lifetime Fitness courses
• Biomechanics

Selected Publications

Contributing Author to:

• American Red Cross "Lifeguarding Today" Text, American Red Cross
• "Community Water Safety" Text, American Red Cross
• "Lifeguard Instructors Manual", United States Diving Safety Training Manual
• United States Lifesaving Association "Manual for Open Water Lifeguarding"

Grants

• "Diving Biomechanical Analysis Study"

Courses Taught

• KIN 213 Lifeguarding
• KIN 213 Advanced Lifeguarding
• KIN 213 Lifeguarding Instruction
• KIN 219S Movement Analysis
• PED 106C Swimming: Conditioning
• PED 106C Swimmming: Water Polo