Distinguished Alumnus:
Dr. Charles B. “Chuck” Corbin

Dr. Charles B. “Chuck” Corbin, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Exercise and Wellness at Arizona State University-East in Mesa, Arizona, is the 2009 recipient of the Kinesiology and Community Health Distinguished Alumnus Award. Dr. Corbin received his master's degree in kinesiology from the University of Illinois in 1962.

Dr. Corbin is an internationally recognized expert in physical activity, health and wellness promotion, and youth physical fitness. He is the senior author, sole author, or editor of more than 70 books and has written chapters in more than 15 others. He has also published more than 175 professional, research and popular articles and has served on numerous national boards including the Fitnessgram Advisory Board. Several of his books are among the most widely adopted high school and college texts in the area of fitness and wellness incuding:

• Fitness for Life (5th ed.), winner of the Texty Award of the Text and Academic Authors Association (TAA)
• Concepts of Physical Fitness (12th ed.), winner of the McGuffey Award (TAA)
• Concepts of Fitness and Wellness (6th ed.)

As a much sought after speaker Dr. Corbin has:

• keynoted more than 35 state Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AHPERD) conventions.
• addressed audiences in Brazil, Ireland, England, Australia and various European countries.
• presented numerous named lectures including the Cureton Lecture at ACSM, the Hanna, Sargent, and Distinguished Scholar Lectures at NAKPEHE, the Prince Phillip Lecture at the British Physical Education Association, and the Weiss and Alliance Scholar Lectures at AAHPERD.

Career Highlights
Dr. Corbin was recently elected to the NASPE Hall of Fame and served as chair of the newly created Scientific Committee of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. He is also:

• Past president and Fellow of the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education,
• Fellow in the North American Society for HPERD Professionals
• Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine
• Life member of AAHPERD.

Recognitions and Awards
Throughout his career, Dr. Corbin has received numerous awards and recognitions including:

• Healthy American Fitness Leaders Award (President's Council, National Jaycees)
• AAHPERD Honor Award
• Physical Fitness Council Honor Award
• COPEC Hanson Award
• Distinguished Service Award of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.
• AAHPERD Alliance Scholar
• Distinguished Scholar of NAKPEHE

Congratulations, Dr. Corbin!