Dr. Paul Craig

B.S., Methodist University; M.S., Ph.D., Liberty University

Bio:

Paul Webster Craig, PhD, MS, is an Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy in the Physical Therapy Program. His primary teaching responsibilities include graduate-level courses such as Introduction to Research, Medical Physiology, Exercise Physiology, and Nutrition for Physical Therapy, as well as undergraduate vocational courses such as “Live Like a Gladiator”. His research interests include applied biomechanics in special populations, mentoring and faculty development, resistance training and human performance, and the nutrition behaviors of collegiate athletes.

Dr. Craig has worked with diverse patient populations in cardiac rehabilitation and continues to actively train clients in strength and conditioning. He is highly engaged with the American College of Sports Medicine, where he regularly presents scholarly work. His recent publications include research in the Chronicle of Mentoring and Coaching examining the integration of clinical faculty into academia. He is currently developing an Exercise Physiology Laboratory Manual for Rehabilitation with Human Kinetics. In his first year of teaching, Dr. Craig was awarded the 2025 Distinguished Professor of the Year at Methodist University. In his second year of teaching, he also received the Methodist University Faculty Mentoring and Service Award.

Dr. Craig earned his PhD in Health Sciences with a concentration in Exercise Science from Liberty University, an MS in Exercise Science with a concentration in Nutrition and Wellness, and a BS in Exercise Science with a minor in Health and Physical Education from Methodist University. He also holds certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Nutrition Coach.