
Title: Professor
Department: Kinesiology
Email: scheatham@csudh.edu
Office: (310) 243-3794
Contact Preference: Email
Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Strength and Conditioning, and Sports Medicine
Dr. Scott Cheatham is a kinesiology professor and Associate Department Chair. He is an educator, consultant, and sports and orthopedic physical therapist. He is a national presenter for various organizations and has authored over 200 peer reviewed publications, textbook chapters, and home study courses on the topics of orthopedics, health & fitness, and sports medicine. He is the co-editor-in-chief for the Journal of Fitness, Wellness, and a member of the editorial board for the Journal of Sport Rehabilitation.
Dr. Cheatham is an education and research consultant for various health and fitness organizations. His current clinical practice includes sports and orthopedic physical therapy and sports-performance training services.
English, Spanish
Ph.D., Physical Therapy, Nova Southeastern University (Candidate)
DPT., Doctor of Physical Therapy, Chapman University
B.A., Physical Education, California State University, Dominguez Hills
7 Signs You May Need to See a Physical Therapist, Livestrong, 2024
How to Avoid Soft Tissue Injuries, According to Experts, CNN, 2022
Scott Cheatham’s Research May Help Doctors Get More in Touch with Patients’ Pain, CSUDH Campus News Center, 2016