Erik Hayes

Professor of Kinesiology

I Serve in...

Kinesiology Department

Education

• PhD, Human Bioenergetics, Ball State University
• MS, Athletic Training, Indiana State University
• BS, Physical Education, Asbury College

Career Accomplishments

• 26 years teaching at Taylor
• Teaching Excellence and Campus Leadership Award (2015)
• Alumni Distinguished Professor Award (2021)
• Co-founder/director of the Invitation Health and Wellness Program

Biography

I enjoy teaching students how to live whole, congruent lives. I specifically enjoy using the mediums of exercise and outdoor activities (camping, canoeing, hiking) to teach about what it means to be human and how to practice solitude, slowness, sabbath, and simplicity. My family enjoys wilderness travel and making maple syrup each spring.