Beth Patton

Beth Patton, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Health Science
Exercise Science Internship Coordinator

256 Rybolt Sport Sciences Center
Biography
  • Joined Ashland University faculty in 1998
  • Teaches undergraduate courses in exercise science, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, fitness assessment, exercise for chronic diseases, group exercise leadership and consumer health
  • Teaches graduate courses in applied exercise science
  • Other experience:
    • Exercise Science Club, faculty advisor
    • Alpha Gamma Omega Nu (Health Sciences honorarium), faculty advisor
    • AU Fit Fest, faculty advisor
    • Pioneer Career & Technology Center, advisory committee member
    • Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center, advisory committee member
    • Received the 2016-2017 Mentor Award
    • Ashland University’s Outstanding Female Faculty of the Year, 2012
    • Certified in personal training, group exercise and boxing by the Athletics and Fitness Association of America
Education
  • Kent State University, Ph.D. (Curriculum & Instruction: Health Education)
  • The University of Akron, M.S.Ed. (Physiology of Exercise)
  • St. Joseph's School of Practical Nursing, LPN
  • The University of Akron, B.S.Ed. (Health and Physical Education K-12)