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Dr. Karin Volkwein-Caplan
Professor
College of Health Sciences - Kinesiology
Bio
Dr. Karin Volkwein-Caplan believes educating students in a holistic sense, addressing physical, mental and spiritual needs, will prepare them for future challenges related to healthy aging and the impact of lifestyle choices on the community and the environment. In her research and participation in leadership positions at West Chester University, as well as the community, nationally and internationally, she is an advocate for race and gender equality, and a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. Volkwein-Caplan has taught physical and health education students, as well as exercise science specialists, in the general education and graduate studies programs at WCU.
Education
- Ph.D., University of Tennessee, 1989
- Graduate Degree, University of Marburg, 1984