Background
Kirk, Robert H. was born on May 5, 1931 in Hamtramck, Michigan, United States. Son of Henry Eugene and Georgia Ella (Hall) Kirk.
Kirk, Robert H. was born on May 5, 1931 in Hamtramck, Michigan, United States. Son of Henry Eugene and Georgia Ella (Hall) Kirk.
Bachelor of Science, Fisk University, 1953. Master of Science, Indiana University, 1957. P.E. Director, Indiana University, 1958.
High School Director, Indiana University, 1959. Doctor in Health Sciences, Indiana University, 1960.
Professor health and physical education, head department, athletic director, Alabama State University, Montgomery, 1963-1966; professor, head health and safety department, Southern U., Baton Rouge, 1966-1967; professor, chair division health and safety, U. Tennessee, Knoxville, 1969-1982; professor department Health, Leisure and Safety, U. Tennessee, Knoxville, since 1982. Adjunct Professor health, physical education and recreation, Knoxville College, since 1968;president American Academy Safety Education, Chicago, 1979-1980.
Chair Knoxville Utility Board, since 1985, Big Five Tennessee Valley Authority Coalition, Knoxville, 1985, Knoxville Black Officials Coalition. Board directors National Commission Against Drunk Driving, Washington, since 1983. Served to sergeant United States Army, 1953-1956, Korea.
Member National Safety Council (vice president research, programs and planning 1974-1984, distinguished service award 1985), Alliance for Health (awards 1978, 79, 82, 86), American School and Community Safety Association (president Washington chapter 1976-1977, association scholar 1985), American School Health Association, Omega Psi Phi (basileus Knoxville chapter since 1984).
Married Aravella Vivian Davis, December 28, 1959. Children: Derek, Tracy.