Kenneth L. Swalgin
Ph.D., 1987, Physical Education/Sport Management, Ohio State University
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology, Penn State York
Contact Information
Main Building
York, PA 17403
(717) 771-4037
Fax: (717) 771-4062
Research Interests
International sport.
Dr. Swalgin is the Curator/Producer of ‘The Ball Games of the World Exhibit and Video’.
Exhibit: The Exhibit includes over 75 balls, equipment, poster/mounted pictures depicting each sport. The Exhibit has been displayed in St. Louis, Boston, Cairo, Egypt and locally. Balls are displayed by category i.e. bowls and bowling, handball games, ball and bat games, racket and paddle ball games, football games, ball and raised goal games, volley net games, goal invasion games and others.
Video: The video is comprised of clips on each sport and is used for a narrative/video presentation. One hour and 20 minutes.
Note: Groups interested in having the Exhibit and or the Video presented may feel free to contact Dr. Swalgin at kxs1@psu.edu or (717) 771-4037.
Recent Publications
Swalgin, K.L., “Duck on The Rock”, The Origins and Mysteries of Basketball. Kinesiology, The International Journal of Fundamental and Applied Kinesiology. Vol.33. Issue 1. pp.5-19.
Swalgin, K.L., The Basketball Evaluation System: A Computerized Factor-weighted Model with Measures of Validity. The International Scientific Journal of Kinesiology and Sport. Vol. 30, No. 1, pp. 31-37.