Rate My Professor Erin Zimmer

Erin Zimmer serves as Program Director and Assistant Professor in the Department of Sports Performance, Health, and Fitness at Webber International University. She leads the Bachelor of Science program in Sports Performance, Health, and Fitness, situated within the Health Professions and Sciences degree programs. This program provides students with a comprehensive foundation in exercise science, covering essential areas such as public health, nutrition, anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, exercise prescription, fitness and body composition assessment, and sport psychology. The curriculum totals 120 credits, including general education core requirements, lower and upper-level courses, and electives tailored to sports performance. Key required courses encompass Anatomy & Physiology I and II, Principles of Health and Wellness, Program Design in Exercise, Motor Development and Skill Learning, Care and Prevention of Injuries, Sport and Exercise Psychology, Personal Training and Strength Conditioning, Nutrition and Weight Management, Fitness for Special Populations, Kinesiology, Health Fitness Appraisal & Wellness, Nutrition in Health and Exercise, Governance and Ethics in Sport, Organization and Administration in PE and Sport, and a Senior Sport Fitness Internship. The program prepares graduates for certifications including American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Exercise Physiologist, National Academy of Sports Medicine Corrective Exercise Specialist, and National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Careers targeted include personal trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, exercise physiologists, and group fitness instructors.

Professor Zimmer holds a Master of Arts in Education and a Master of Science from American Military University, along with a Bachelor of Science from Wesley College. She functions as Program Chair for the BS in Sports Performance, Health, and Fitness, as noted in university commencement proceedings, and as Faculty Athletics Representative for Webber International University Athletics. She instructs courses such as Anatomy and Physiology II and serves as the career services contact for her program, aiding student professional development. Her expertise includes exercise physiology, exercise science, sport physiology, exercise performance, sports science, strength and conditioning, sport biomechanics, muscle physiology, human physiology, and kinesiology.