Eric Brubaker

Biography

Dr. Brubaker began his journey at Liberty University in the fall of 1998 as an undergraduate student-athlete on the baseball team. After earning his degree in 2002, he launched his teaching career as a physical and health education teacher in the Virginia Public School system. Over the next five years, he taught middle school health and physical education and coached high school baseball and girls basketball.

In 2007, Dr. Brubaker returned to Liberty University to join the Department of Allied Health Professions, where he has served as a full-time faculty member ever since. He has led the Physical Education & Health program as its Program Director since 2013 and currently serves as Chairman of the department.

Dr. Brubaker is passionate about equipping future physical education and health teachers to impact students’ lives both academically and spiritually in school communities across the country.

Courses Taught

• PHED 200 Basketball/Soccer
• PHED 201 Innovative Games/Flag Football
• PHED 202 Racquet Sports
• PHED 225 Weight Training/Conditioning
• PHED 389 PE Student Aide: Secondary
• PHED 451 Secondary Physical Education Methods
• HLTH 205 Accident Prevention & Care (First Aid)
• HLTH 440 Methods and Resources in Teaching Applied Sciences in Schools
• HLTH 441 Methods and Resources in Teaching Applied Sciences in School Practicum

Professional Memberships

• Member of Shape America
• Member of VAHPERD (Virginia Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance)

Research Interests

• School Health Education
• Physical Education Pedagogy
• Educational Technology