Dr. David Bow, professor of physical education at Tusculum, was honored with the Bell Lifetime Achievement Award from the Tennessee Technological University College of Education, Department of Exercise Science, Physical Education and Wellness in April.
On Saturday, April 28, Dr. Bow was presented the award, made in honor of Dr. LeBron Bell, who is completing his 45th year as a professor in the Department of Exercise Science, Physical Education and Wellness at Tennessee Tech.
Dr. David Bow
Dr. Bow is beginning his 49th year as a continuously certified Red Cross Water Safety Instructor and is in his 41st year of service as a faculty member at Tusculum.
In December 2017, Dr. Bow completed Re-Certification in Lifeguarding, Lifeguard Instructor Trainer, Water Safety Instructor and Water Safety Instructor Trainer.
This training required “in-water” performance of lifeguarding and CPR skills as well as a review of the updated Participant and Instructor Manuals. These renewed Instructor and Instructor Trainer Certifications allow Dr. Bow to provide Red Cross Certification for his students in Lifeguarding, Swimming, First Aid and CPR.
He has served in several leadership positions at the college including six terms as faculty moderator, coordinator/chairman of the physical education program, director of athletics and a coach. His work in athletics has been recognized through his election to the Tusculum Sports Hall of Fame.
Dr. Bow earned his doctorate in physical education at Middle Tennessee State University and a Master of Arts in health and physical education from Tennessee Technological University. He is a member of the Society for Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America) and the Tennessee Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
He was president of the Tennessee Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance from 1996 to 1997 and has served on the TAHPERD Executive Board for 33 years.
At Tusculum, Dr. Bow teaches such courses as Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Kinesiology, Physiology of Exercise, Wellness, Swimming, Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR.