John Magness
MS Exercise Science -- Wellness and Fitness, California University of Pennsylvania
BS Sports Management, Coppin State University
John Magness has experience training, mentoring and teaching students of all ages in sports, fitness and health. Currently, he serves as a professor for Coppin State University in Baltimore, Maryland. Magness served as personal trainer and the assistant Director of Wellness for Coppin State University from 2010-2012.
In 2009, he graduated summa cum laude with his bachelor's degree in Sports Management from Coppin State. While pursuing this degree, he received the 2008-09 Academic Excellence Award -- Donte P. Young Leadership Award. In 2010, he earned his master's degree in Exercise Science from California University of Pennsylvania. Currently, he is pursuing a Doctorate of Sports in Leadership.
In addition, Magness is a certified personal trainer, a certified corrective exercise specialist, a certified online adjunct instructor and a certified speed agility and explosion trainer. Magness gained nearly a decade of experience while volunteering with the Mentoring Academics Athletic Partnership, the Maryland Special Olympics, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He has also volunteered as the assistant and head coach of youth basketball teams.