Joel Krentz

Biography

Making his way to Brandon from the University of Saskatchewan, Joel is currently in the process of completing his Ph.D. in Kinesiology with a specialization in applied exercise physiology. His current research focuses on the effects of contraction type and training intensity on strength and muscle hypertrophy. In addition to his academic work as a professor, Joel is a CSEP-CEP and has worked as a strength and conditioning coach with numerous high-level amateur and professional athletes. In his leisure time, Joel enjoys working out and playing baseball among other sports. Joel will play a significant role in the development and promotion of the newly designed Exercise Science and Fitness Stream of the Bachelor of Physical Education Studies program. His teaching workload will include a variety of courses in any given school term: Motor Development, Fitness Theory and Practice, Fitness Testing and Prescription, Exercise Physiology and Introduction to Applied Biomechanics.

Research Interest

Motor Development, Fitness Theory and Practice, Fitness Testing and Prescription, Exercise Physiology and Introduction to Applied Biomechanics.