Meet Dr. Bruce Bentley
Degrees and Experience
- Ph.D., Exercise and Sport Science (Liberty University)
- M.Ed., Exercise Science (Auburn University Montgomery)
- MBA (Auburn University Montgomery)
- BSBA, Human Resources Management (Auburn University Montgomery)
- Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM)
Biography and Professional Achievements
Dr. Bentley is an Exercise Physiologist and former US Air Force officer with a mission to make health and physical function understandable and attainable. While serving in the Air Force, Dr. Bentley had the opportunity to serve on a team of exercise professionals that analyzed the field requirements for Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) personnel to create a tier-2 fitness test. The occupationally specific, operationally relevant fitness test was validated to predict real-world battlefield Airman performance, and elements of the test are currently used in physical fitness evaluations for special operations Air Force personnel and Army combat personnel.
Education in Kinesiology and Exercise Physiology is paramount to Dr. Bentley's goal of caring for others through using exercise to improve health and wellness. His focus in the classroom is to provide actionable data to drive real change in the lives of students and those they will influence through their lives and careers.
Faith and Learning
To paraphrase John 1:17, all good gifts are from God and His will is unchanged by human desire. Every day is a gift, as are all of the events and circumstances we encounter. Even when things look like they aren't going our way, we can rest assured that all things are given to us by God as He leads us on our path to living our life in His image.