Paul Carter
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology
Education
- B.S. Health and Human Kinetics – Warner Pacific University
- M.S. Exercise Science and Health Promotion – Pennsylvania Western University
- CSS, Certified Speed Specialist – NASE
- PES, Performance Enhancement Specialist – NASM
About Professor Carter
Professor Carter has worked with all populations in improving movement quality and health all the way up to elite performance enhancement of collegiate athletes. Prior to his time in higher education, he served the public school system for five years, primarily in health, physical education, and music education, before managing a fitness department at a local nonprofit. Paul has also coached volleyball for a decade, and collegiate volleyball for five years, having had the honor of working with hundreds of young women and helping them achieve their goals in life.
Paul and his wife, Analiesse, have been married for eight years, welcoming their first daughter only two days before he officially began at Corban. In his down time, Paul enjoys the sport of volleyball, whether playing on the beach or in the gym, or officiating in the fall, participating in music through singing, and playing board games with his four siblings who all live in the Salem area.
Recently Taught Courses
Strength Training
Learn the fundamentals of strength training and its benefits for health, wellness, and performance. This activity-based course blends hands-on workouts with essential principles in exercise physiology, helping you to develop lifelong habits for physical and mental strength.
Exercise and Sport Psychology
Examine the mental side of performance. Learn how motivation, leadership, teamwork, and psychological training influence exercise and sport success. Apply these principles to real-life performance and personal growth.
Therapeutic Exercise
Learn to design and implement rehabilitation programs for physically active individuals. This course combines theory with hands-on lab work to teach therapeutic strategies for restoring movement, strength, and function after injury.
Foundations of Kinesiology
Explore the science of human movement and the wide range of careers in kinesiology. Learn how faith and fitness intersect in this foundational course that will prepare you to promote health, wellness, and evidence-based practice in diverse settings.
I chose Corban for the opportunity to connect my faith with my passions in teaching and mentoring young adults at a critical time in their lives. Corban provides the opportunity for personal and professional growth while allowing me to be a present husband and father for my family. Corban allows me to empower people to pursue their purpose.