C. Scott Bickel

C. Scott Bickel is an Associate Dean, Professor, and Director of the Office for Faith and Health at Samford University's School of Health Professions. He leads the Department of Physical Therapy and specializes in research on exercise and neuromuscular interventions for individuals with physical disabilities. His work emphasizes skeletal muscle physiology, spinal cord injury rehabilitation, and training rehabilitation professionals in China.

• Education: PhD in Exercise Science (University of Georgia), MPT (Old Dominion University), B.S. in Biological Science (Ohio University)

Research focuses on the impact of exercise and neuromuscular electrical stimulation on health outcomes for disabled populations. He has secured federal and non-federal funding and presents globally. Notably, he has collaborated extensively in China to advance rehabilitation education.

• Awards: Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine

Professional involvement includes leadership roles in the American Physical Therapy Association and American College of Sports Medicine. His interdisciplinary approach integrates faith-based principles into healthcare education through his directorship of the Office for Faith and Health.