Dr. Bill Gordon is an Associate Professor of Health, Leisure, and Sport Science in
the College of Science and Engineering at Oral Roberts University. Dr. Gordon teaches
health fitness courses, methods courses for future educators, tennis classes and is
the online director for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) activity
courses for both undergraduate and graduate programs. In the classroom, his emphasis
is on the development of the next generation through inculcating a Christian worldview,
preparing future educators and promoting healthy lifestyles.
His book, “Game, Set, Match: The Comprehensive Guide of Tactics and Strategies for
Winning Tennis” was published by Eddie Bowers Publishing. Dr. Gordon’s professional
recognitions include: 3-time recipient of the HPER Faculty of the Year Award, recipient
of ORU Excellence in Teaching Award, recipient of ORU professionalism in the Classroom
Award, recipient of School of Arts and Sciences Excellence in Teaching Award, 2-time
nomination for Outstanding Faculty of the Year in the School of Education, nominated
for Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, nominated for Alumni Award for Teaching
Christian Worldview, nominated for Phi Delta Kappa’s Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation
Award, nominated for the Christian Society for Kinesiology and Leisure Studies’ National
Literary Award, recipient of the Mid-Continent Conference Tennis Coach of the Year
and nominated for the United States Professional Tennis Association’s National College
Coach of the Year. Dr. Gordon retired from coaching tennis with a career win/loss
record of 161-17.
His mission statement reads: “To minister in the areas of Health and Sport so that
my students can lead lives of quality and quantity - ultimately empowering them to
more effectively serve our Lord as Holy Spirit empowered leaders”.
Dr. Gordon received his Bachelor of Science from John Brown University, a Masters
of Education from the University of Central Oklahoma (graduating with Honors, 4.0
GPA), and a Doctor of Education from Oral Roberts University (graduating with Honors,
4.0 GPA).
