Background
Park, Sung Jae was born on June 20, 1937 in Taegu, Republic of Korea. Son of Jong-Sik and So-Sook (Chang) Park. came to the United States, 1963.
Park, Sung Jae was born on June 20, 1937 in Taegu, Republic of Korea. Son of Jong-Sik and So-Sook (Chang) Park. came to the United States, 1963.
Bachelor, Youngnam University, Korea, 1960. Master of Arts, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, 1968. Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 1974.
Instructor, associate professor, Ball State University, Muncie, 1968-1972;
acting head department department physical education, Ball State University, Muncie, 1974-1977;
administrative assistant, Ball State University, Muncie, 1974-1984;
director conferences, Ball State University, Muncie, since 1982;
coordinator Far East Asian programs, Ball State University, Muncie, since 1970;
professor, director graduate studies and research School Physical Education, Ball State University, Muncie, since 1984. Teaching associate Ohio State University, Columbus, 1972-1974. Visiting professor YeungnamU./Kyung-Hee U., Korea, 1978, 88.
Member Asian Studies Committee, Muncie, since 1972. Faculty advisor Ball State Judo and Karate Club, Muncie, since 1967;member board International Council on Martial Arts Education, since 1980. Member evaluation com The XXIV Seoul Olympic Games, 1988.
International advisor 1986 Asian Games and 1988 Olympic Games Science Congress Organiziong Committee, Seoul.
Member International Trade/Sister City Commission, Delaware County Chamber of C., Muncie, since 1986. Volunteer United Way Campaign, 1970, Junior Baseball Program at Burris School, 1980-1987, Muncie American Heart Association, 1981. Vice president Parent-Teachers Association Burris School, 1982-1983.
Member Alliance for Health (IRC advisory committee since 1980, IRC award committee since 1989, distinguished service award 1987), International Council Health, Physical Education and Recreation, International Council on Martial Arts Education, National Association Physical Education in Higher Education, The United States Judo Federation, Indiana Association Health, Physical Education and Dance (outstanding leadership award 1977), Phi Epsilon Kappa.
Married In-Yung Kim, April 15, 1967. Children: Michael, Jimmy, Helen.