Dr. William C. Thomson began his teaching career as a middle school teacher and coach, and over the years has taught students from the kindergarten to the graduate level. Outside of academia he has worked in corporate fitness, community recreation, and clinical rehabilitation. He has over 20 years of higher education experience and joined the UA Little Rock faculty in 2021.
Dr. Thomson earned a bachelor’s degree in Health and Physical Education with a minor in Biology from Texas A&M University. His master’s degree in Exercise Science is also from Texas A&M. He earned his Doctorate in Education from the University of Houston.
Courses taught at UA Little Rock include Motor Behavior, Foundations of Kinesiology, Teaching Methods in Secondary Physical Education, Drug Education, Adapted Physical Education, Individual/Lifetime Sports, and Advanced First Aid.
Research interests include practical applications of teaching methodology as well as the impact of physical activity on physical, mental, and emotional health. He has made over 45 presentations at state and national conventions of his professional societies.
Dr T. enjoys traveling and learning about the cultures of other countries. He loves to read about history, hike, and paddle a kayak. He plays guitar, golf, and pickleball, and just happens to be a certified mule rider.
