Charlie Bloedon

Charlie Bloedon is a Lecturer in the Department of Kinesiology at Cal Poly Humboldt’s School of Applied Health. He holds a B.S. in Economics (with minors in Chemistry and Biology) from Oregon State University and an M.S. in Kinesiology and Physical Education from the University of Maine. With over 20 years of experience, he has taught at institutions including Linn-Benton Community College, Oregon State University, and the University of Maine, focusing on outdoor education, recreation administration, and safety protocols.

His professional background includes roles as a technical rock/mountaineering guide, outdoor director at Maine Bound Adventure Center, and Safety and Risk Management Consultant. He integrates field experience into his teaching, emphasizing critical thinking and real-world application. Courses taught include foundations of kinesiology, internship supervision, adventure leadership, and expedition planning.

Bloedon’s expertise spans outdoor program development, wilderness medicine, and academic pathways in adventure education. He contributes to professional associations like the American Mountain Guide Association and SOLO. His work centers on bridging academic theory with practical outdoor职业应用.