He studied at the Ohio State University in teacher education physical education for his Ph.D, and worked at Miami University for a Masters' degree in sport psychology. Kim has a variety of teaching, supervision and coaching experiences. He taught differences courses within the undergraduate physical education teacher education curriculum and the basic activity classes. He also worked as an assistant coach in Women's tennis team when he was in Miami University and a high school in Hawaii, and head coach in the republic of Korea Army. Currently, he teaches classes in physical education teacher education. Kim is passionate about physical education and teacher education. He spends part of each week in formal and informal contexts working with teachers on professional development to improve instruction in physical education.