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Jennifer McKenzie is a Professor of Kinesiology at McDaniel College, where she teaches courses such as Exercise Physiology, Conditioning & Speed, and the Kinesiology capstone. A McDaniel alumna (B.A. 2001), she returned to the college in 2008 after earning her M.A. and Ph.D. in Kinesiology with a specialization in Exercise Physiology from the University of Maryland, College Park. She is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), which informs her integrative approach to research, teaching, and practice.
- B.A., McDaniel College, 2001
- M.A., University of Maryland, 2003
- Ph.D., University of Maryland, 2008
Her research focuses on the health-related and performance-related benefits of exercise and exercise training, emphasizing interdisciplinary applications of kinesiology across biology, psychology, and health sciences. She aims to instill in students not only knowledge of human movement but also a lifelong curiosity and personal care.
Jennifer McKenzie has made significant contributions to teaching and student engagement at McDaniel College, receiving multiple honors including the Ira G. Zepp Distinguished Teaching Award (2025) and the John Desmond Kopp Professorship in the Sciences (2024–2028). She is also a recipient of the Charles A. Boehlke Jr. Engaged Faculty Fellow Award (2018).
- Ira G. Zepp Distinguished Teaching Award (2025)
- John Desmond Kopp Professorship in the Sciences (2024–2028)
- Charles A. Boehlke Jr. Engaged Faculty Fellow Award (2018)
As an advisor for students interested in Allied Health careers, she supports professional development and certification preparation. Her real-world experience as a CSCS enhances her mentorship and curriculum design. Though no formal research lab or team is mentioned, the new Kinesiology labs and classrooms at McDaniel support her teaching and research initiatives. Her deep connection to McDaniel extends beyond academics—her husband is also an alumnus, and she remains active in campus traditions, including being the reigning fantasy football champion of a long-standing alumni league.
