Northern Illinois University
Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education
College of Education

Rodney Caughron, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Sport Management

Department:

Kinesiology and Physical Education

Biography:

Rodney Caughron, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Sport Management at Northern Illinois University. He received both his B.A. in Political Science and M.S. in Exercise Physiology from Iowa State University and his Ph.D. from the University of Iowa in Athletic Administration. Previous to his current position, Caughron served as Coordinator of Fitness for the Saudi Air Force and worked in the Student Services and ticket office at the University of Iowa. 

Education:

• Ph.D. University of Iowa, Sport Administration
• M.S. Iowa State University, Exercise Physiology
• B.A. Iowa State University, Political Science

Classes:

Professor Caughron currently teaches graduate courses in sport law, leadership, analysis of current issues in sport and the master's thesis/project.