Jack Reimer

Jack Reimer is a Lecturer at the School of Human Kinetics, Trinity Western University (TWU), where he has been teaching since 1985. Initially joining as a part-time instructor and coach for the men’s volleyball team, he transitioned to a sessional instructor role focused on sport and physical activity courses. Over his career, Reimer shifted from motor learning and skill development to health and wellness, particularly emphasizing human flourishing in emerging adults.

• Doctorate of Education (University of South Africa, not completed)
• Master of Education (Western Washington University)
• Bachelor of Arts in Education (Western Washington University)

His research interests span Christian sport ethics, motor learning, college student health, and theology's role in health promotion. Reimer has led interdisciplinary initiatives, including the development of a course on “Human Flourishing” within TWU’s liberal arts core program and the leadership program in human kinetics. His scholarly work focuses on integrating spirituality with therapeutic leisure and evaluating wellness models.

Reimer’s publications highlight trends in addressing dualism between body and spirit, mental health recovery through spiritual practices, and the evolution of health education in higher education. Though no explicit scientific awards are listed, his leadership roles in TWU’s programs and involvement in the Christian Society of Kinesiology, Leisure, and Sport Studies (CSKLS) underscore his institutional impact. He has supervised leadership internships and taught courses ranging from motor learning to global perspectives in sport.