Email
kimwtyson@austin.utexas.edu
Office & Hours
Office: TSC 2.202
Phone
(512) 471-1535
Fax
(512) 471-0598
Courses of Instruction
KIN 213 Lifeguarding
KIN 213 Advanced Lifeguarding
KIN 213 Lifeguarding Instruction
KIN 219S Movement Analysis
PED 106C Swimming: Conditioning
Mailing Address
1 University Station D4000
Department of Kinesiology and Health Education
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas 78712
UT Mail Code: D4000
Profile
Mr. Tyson graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Health and Physical Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he was a four-year letter winner on the varsity Swimming, Diving and Water Polo teams and earned All American status in swimming. He earned a Masters of Science in Sports & Exercise Science with an emphasis in Aquatic Administration from Indiana University of Pennsylvania while serving as the Head Water Polo Coach and Assistant Swimming & Diving Coach. He came to The University of Texas in fall of 1982 and lives in Pflugerville, TX with his wife Susan and son's Matt and Nicholas
Education
Masters of Sports Science with Aquatics Administration
Representative Publications
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"
Current Research Projects and Grants
"Diving Biomechanical Analysis Study"
Research Interests and Expertise
Aquatic Safety & Fitness Educational Programs
Aquatic Administration and Safety Systems
Teacher Education
Lifetime Fitness courses
Biomechanics