Student Spotlight
Real stories, real outcomes, from the CSP Global kinesiology community
From VP to PhD: Dr. Phil Stevens’ Path to Kinesiology Research
For healthcare leaders operating at the highest levels of their industry, the path to a doctorate often seems impassable due to time constraints. Meet Phil Stevens, PhD, MEd, CPO/FAAOP, a Fall 2025 graduate from the PhD Kinesiology program [...]
From Teacher to Entrepreneur: Tosha Bell’s EdD in Kinesiology Success Story
For many professionals, a doctorate is not just a degree—it is a tool for transformation. Meet Tosha Bell, a Fall 2025 graduate of the EdD Kinesiology program at Concordia University, St. Paul. Formerly a middle school educator, Dr. [...]
From D1 Coach to Tenure-Track Professor: Logan Daughtry’s EdD Journey
Meet Logan Daughtry, EdD, CSCS, a Spring 2024 graduate from the Kinesiology EdD program at CSP Global! Less than a year after completing his doctorate, he has successfully transitioned from the world of elite collegiate coaching to a coveted [...]
From PhD to Pioneer: How One Grad Built an Adaptive Fitness Consultancy
Meet Mark Fleming, PhD, CPT, a Spring 2025 graduate from the Kinesiology Doctoral program at CSP Global!A Calling to Adaptive FitnessAlthough he first discovered his love of exercise science and kinesiology during his junior year at the University of [...]
From Kinesiology Doctorate to Fitness Leader of the Year: The Desi Bartlett Story
Meet Desiree Bartlett, a Spring 2025 graduate from the online kinesiology doctoral program at Concordia University in St. Paul! In addition to her expertise as a movement expert, internationally published author, and wellness innovator, Dr. Desi Bartlett, EdD, [...]