Andrea Powell, Ph.D., CSCS, CAFS

Assistant Professor of Exercise & Sport Sciences, Program Director of Strength & Conditioning

School of Health Professions, Exercise & Sport Sciences Program

Education

Ph.D. in Health Sciences, 2023, University of South Dakota; M.A. in Sport Management, 2014, University of South Dakota; B.S. in Health Promotion, 2011, South Dakota State University

Biography

Dr. Andrea Powell joined Augustana in 2022 as an assistant professor of exercise & sport sciences (ESS). She is the director for Augustana's strength & conditioning program. Powell teaches a variety of ESS courses including Kinesiology, Introduction to Exercise & Sport Sciences and Theory & Techniques of Strength & Conditioning. Prior to Augustana, she was an instructor of kinesiology & sport management at the University of South Dakota (USD). Before her career led to higher education, Powell was a sports performance coach. She has coached Olympians, NFL players, youth athletes and active adults in the college, private and clinical settings. Powell conducts research on athletic retirement, with a focus on NCAA athletes' transition out of sport.

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