Matthew Buns
Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance
Health and Human Performance Department
Office: Walz 109B
Office phone:402-643-7384
Email:Matthew.Buns@cune.edu
Profile
Matt Buns joined Concordia’s Health and Human Performance Department in 2011. His teaching emphasis is in physical education and exercise psychology and his research interests focus on motor development, curriculum and school wellness policy.
Education
Ph.D. in Kinesiology, Iowa State University
M.S. in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, Emporia State University
B.S. in K-12 Health and Physical Education, Concordia University, Nebraska
Courses taught
Motor Learning, Foundations in Human Performance, Physical Education Methods, Adapted Physical Education, Lifetime Wellness and Programs in Health and Fitness.
Other
Buns enjoys volunteering for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and Special Olympics, and is an active member of the Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), Lutheran Education Association (LEA), Lutherans for Life, USA Track & Field (USATF) and the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). Professor Buns is also a health and fitness writer for LIVESTRONG.COM and founder of the Track and Cross Country Journal.
