• AQUATIC EXERCISE
• AQUATICS FOR OLDER ADULTS
• CANOEING
• CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT, FISH AND WILDLIFE PROTECTION
• CPR AND FIRST AID
• ECONOMIC IMPACT OF LEISURE
• FANTASY SPORT MARKET
• RECREATION AND SPECIAL EVENT PLANNING
• RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
• WATER SAFETY
• YOUTH AND TEEN LEISURE MARKETS

Kim R. Beason is Professor of Park and Recreation Management, Coordinator of the Park and Recreation Degree Program, and Director of the Senior Adult Aquatic Program. Dr. Beason received his Ed.D. from the University of Arkansas in 1990. Dr. Beason began his academic career in 1989 at the University op Mississippi. Prior to working at Ole Miss Dr. Beason was a Conservation Officer for the Missouri Department of Conservation. Dr. Beason has presented and published numerous times on the effects of aquatic exercise on older adults. He also has acted as consultant to the Fantasy Sport Industry and conducted consumer behavior and marketing research. He has obtained funding from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, USDA Forest Service, National Safe Coating Council and other service organizations. Dr. Beason serves on advisory boards for several businesses and the American Red Cross. Dr. Beason teaches graduate and undergraduate research and evaluation and programming courses.