Amanda Marie Bireline
- Assistant Professor, Health Science
- School of Health and Natural Sciences
- MH Penthouse
- abireline@mercy.edu
- (914) 674-7135
Amanda Bireline joined Mercy University in 2021 and currently serves as Assistant Professor of Health Science teaching courses in the exercise science program, doctor of physical therapy program, and health science program. Amanda is an activity director on the Title V ACCESS Grant for Anatomy & Physiology II and supplemental instruction. She oversees both the lecture and lab portions of all API and II sections, serves as the Exercise Science Club faculty advisor, and sits on institutional committees.
Prior to coming to New York, Amanda has taught at two other institutions within their exercise science programs and has also spent 10 years in the health, fitness, and coaching industries. She holds several industry certifications, including being an ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist.
EdD - Kinesiology, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
M.S. - Exercise Science, Concordia University - Chicago
B.S. - Exercise Science, Houghton University
Research interests include promoting health and improving quality of life through daily physical activity, the use of technology and social environments to increase activity motivation, prehab for injury prevention in athletes, and the correlation between physical activity, academic performance, and mental health.
- Anatomy & Physiology (Health Science)
Kinesiology & Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology (DPT)
Research Methods, Sport & Exercise Nutrition, Exercise Prescription for Special Populations (Exercise Science)