Jon Kilian, PT, DPT, CSCS, CSPS, CES

Biography

Jon Kilian comes to the academic side of health and fitness after practicing full-time as a Physical Therapist and Clinic Manager in Virginia with populations ranging from post-operative to high-level NCAA athletes. He is involved with attendance and presentations for the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), has publications through various online and fitness journal entities, and enjoys disseminating information bridging the gap between rehabilitation, fitness, and performance. Dr. Kilian currently teaches at both the undergraduate and Master’s levels of the Exercise Science education.

Courses Taught

• EXSC 101 Introduction to Exercise Science
• EXSC 333 Ergogenic Aids in Sport
• EXSC 433 Exercise Prescription for Special Populations
• EXSC 520 Statistical Analysis in Exercise Science
• PHED 225 Weight Training/Conditioning

Certifications

Licensed Physical Therapist, Commonwealth of Virginia

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, NSCA

Certified Special Populations Specialist, NSCA

Functional Movement Systems (Level 1)

Selective Functional Movement Assessment (Level 1,2)

Corrective Exercise Specialist, NASM

Exos Performance Specialist (XPS)

Professional Memberships

National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)

Research Interests

Application of blood flow restriction to muscle and sports performance

Strength and conditioning principles in ACL rehabilitation/return to sport

Injury prevention strategies/applications in both offseason and in-season training

Various recovery methods and how they affect sport performance