Joshua Williams, DHSc
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science and Health & Physical Education
About Dr. Williams
Dr. Josh Williams joined the Department of Exercise Science and Health & Physical Education in August of 2023. Previously, Dr. Williams spent a decade teaching various in-person and online health, physical education, and strength and conditioning courses at Harrisburg High School, PA.
Dr. Williams teaches courses in exercise physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, and nutrition. He also leads courses in both health education and physical education. His scholarship interests include health and human performance factors, alongside investigating methods to enhance health outcomes and educational achievement. Additionally, as part of the Caulfield School of Education, Dr. Williams is interested in incorporating modern technologies and a health-centric approach into educational environments. Dr. Williams helps run the Health and Fitness Club with Dr. Jay Garrels.
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COURSES TAUGHT
Career & Accomplishments
Degrees
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•West Chester University, B.S.
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•California University of Pennsylvania, M.S.
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•California University of Pennsylvania, DHSc
Publications
Williams, J., Luongo, N., Finetti, M, & Garrels, J. (2026). Navigating uncharted waters: Faculty perspectives on artificial intelligence (AI) policy use in higher education. Journal of the Instructional Technology Council, 8(1). https://intc.memberclicks.net/assets/article/JITC/Spring%202026%20Volume%208%2C%20Issue%201.pdf
Williams, J., Luongo, N., Finetti, M., Garrels, J. (2026). Potential of AI to replace teachers’ expertise: Ethics and challenges (Ch. 7). In S. Khan (Ed.). Artificial intelligence (AI) integration and higher education faculty: Tools, ethics, challenges, & pedagogical insights. IGI Global Scientific Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-0396-3.ch007