Faculty and Staff
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DiRocco, Patrick J. Associate
Professor/Department Chair/Director, Graduate Special Physical
Education Program. Education: Ph.D. (Motor Development/Adapted
Physical Education), University of Oregon. M.S. (Motor
Learning), University of Oregon. B.S. (Physical Education),
Ithaca College. Areas of Specialty: Special physical education,
teacher preparation. 124 Mitchell Hall 608.785.8173 pdirocco@uwlax.edu |
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Doberstein, Scott T. Head
Athletic Trainer/Senior Lecturer. Education: M.S. (Physical Education,
emphasis in Exercise Science), Eastern Illinois University. B.S.
(Athletic Training/School Health Education), University of
Wisconsin-La Crosse. NATA Certified Athletic Trainer. Areas of
Specialty: Athletic injury assessment, treatment and
rehabilitation. 144 Mitchell Hall 608.785.8195 sdoberstein@uwlax.edu |
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Dodge, Christopher S. Human
Performance Laboratory Manager. Education: M.S. (Human
Performance), University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. B.S. (Physical
Education/Athletic Training), Fort Lewis College. Areas of
Specialty: Fitness assessment. 225 Mitchell Hall 608.785.8685 cdodge@uwlax.edu |
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Emineth, Kari Assistant
Athletic Trainer/Associate Lecturer. Education: M.S. (Human
Performance) University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. , B.S. (Athletic
Training) University of Mary, Bismarck ND. Certified Athletic
Trainer. CSCS – Certification. Areas of Specialty: Women’s
Soccer, Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track, Softball. 151 Mitchell Hall 608.785.6532 kemineth@uwlax.edu |
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Felix, Emmanuel S. Assistant
Professor/Director, Undergraduate Special Physical Education
Program. Education: Ph.D. (Specialization - Movements Studies
for the Disabled), Oregon State University. M.S. (Adapted
Physical Education), Northern Illinois University. B.S.
(Exercise Physiology/Biomechanics), University of
California-Davis. Areas of Specialty: Special physical
education. 114 Wittich Hall 608.785.8691 efelix@uwlax.edu |
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Foster, Carl C. Professor. Education: Ph.D.
(Exercise Physiology), University of Texas at Austin. M.Ed.
(Physical Education), University of Texas at Austin. B.S.
(Zoology), Abilene Christian College. Areas of Specialty:
Clinical physiology, high performance physiology, exercise
physiology. 133 Mitchell Hall 608.785.8687 cfoster@uwlax.edu |
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Garin, Jen.
Lecturer. Education: M.S. (Physical Education/Adventure
Emphasis) University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, B.S. (K-12 School
Health Education/Coaching Concentration) University of Wisconsin
- La Crosse. Areas of Interest: Health Related Fitness, Physical
Education, Strength & Conditioning, and Adventure Education.
608.785.8173 jgarin@uwlax.edu |
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Gibson, Barbara L.
Lecturer/Head Women's Gymnastics Coach. Education: M.S.
(Athletic Administration), Southern Illinois
University-Carbondale. B.S. (Health/Physical Education/Coaching
Concentration), University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Areas of
Specialty: Teacher preparation, fitness, gymnastics
specialization, coaching. 156 Mitchell Hall 608.785.8677 bgibson@uwlax.edu |
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Gibson, Mark H. Assistant
Professor/Director, Undergraduate Athletic Training Program/Coordinator,
Graduate Athletic Training Concentration.
Education: M.S. (Physical Therapy), University of Indianapolis. MSEd. (Physical Education), Southern IllinoisUniversity-Carbondale.
B.S. (Health Education), Slippery Rock University. Licensed Athletic Trainer. Licensed Physical Therapist. Areas
of Specialty: Athletic training, sports physical therapy,
orthopedic physical therapy. 135 Mitchell Hall 608.785.8190 mgibson@uwlax.edu |
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Gillette, Cordial Senior
Lecturer/Clinical Coordinator/Assistant Athletic Trainer,
Undergraduate Athletic Training Program. Education: M.S.
(Educational Administration) University of Wisconsin-Madison.
B.S. (Athletic Training) University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
Areas of Specialty: Assessment of athletic injuries and Clinical
Education. 148 Mitchell Hall 608.785.8196 cgillette@uwlax.edu |
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Gordon, Brian Assistant
Professor. Education: Ph.D. (Sport Management), The Florida
State University M.S. (Sport Management), Southern Illinois
University B.A. (History/Pre-Law), Eastern Illinois University
Areas of Specialty: Brand management in sport; Sport
Marketing/Consumer Behavior; Fan Violence. 139 Mitchell Hall 608.785.8188 bgordon@uwlax.edu |
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Gorman, Kathleen J. Lecturer,
Dance: M.A. (Dance Pedagogy), Brigham Young University. B.A.
(Dance), College of St. Teresa. 150 Mitchell Hall 608.785.8180 kgorman@uwlax.edu |
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Healy, Melanie Lecturer.
Education: B.S. Secondary Education, Physical Education K-12 and
Health/Counseling. Southern Oregon State University. M.S. Human
Performance, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Areas of
Specialty: Fitness, Physical Education/Teaching, Men's & Women's
Track & Field, Heptathlon/Decathlon/Multi-event training. 154 Mitchell Hall 608.785.8169 mhealy@uwlax.edu |
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Healy, Patrick G.
Lecturer/Head Women's Cross Country and Indoor/Outdoor Track
Coach. Education: M.E. (Elementary Education/Physical
Education), Western Oregon State University. B.S. (Elementary
Education/Physical Education), Western Oregon State University.
Areas of Specialty: Teacher preparation, women's track and cross
country. 155 Mitchell Hall 608.785.6531 phealy@uwlax.edu |
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Heeren, Lois M. Lecturer/Head
Women's Basketball Coach. Education: M.S. (Administration in
Fitness/Wellness), University of Iowa. B.S. (Physical
Education/Coaching), Northeast Missouri State University. Areas
of Specialty: Sport/fitness & wellness, sport management,
basketball. 161 Mitchell Hall 608.785.8618 lheeren@uwlax.edu |
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Helixon, Christopher J.
Lecturer/Head Women's Softball Coach. M.S. (Sport
Administration), University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. B.S.
(Leadership), United States Military Academy at West Point.
Areas of Specialty: Sport Management, Softball. 153 Mitchell Hall 608.785.6536 chelixon@uwlax.edu |
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Hendrix, C. Russell Assistant
Professor. Education: M.S.Ed. (Health & Physical
Education-Secondary) Northwest Missouri State University. B.S.Ed,
Sec. (Biology) Emporia State University. ACSM certified Health
Fitness Specialist. Areas of Specialty: Evaluation of muscle
function using electromyography and mechanomyography, as well as
mathematical models of fatigue. 134 Mitchell Hall 608.785.8182 chendrix@uwlax.edu |
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Malecek, Dave Lecturer
ESS/Head Wrestling Coach/Rec Sports. Education: M.S.(Physical
Education), University of Northern Iowa. B.S. (Physical
Education/Coaching), University of Northern Iowa. 118A Mitchell Hall 608.785.8184 dmalecek@uwlax.edu |
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Mally, Kristi K. Assistant
Professor/Physical Education Student Teacher Coordinator.
Education: Ph.D. (Kinesiology - Developmental Physical
Education), University of Minnesota. M.S. (Human Performance)
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. B.A. (Physical Education &
Biology) Wartburg College. Areas of Specialty: Motor
Development, Motor Learning, Early Childhood and Elementary
Physical Education, Teacher Preparation 210 Mitchell Hall 608.785.6527 kmally@uwlax.edu |
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Mickschl, T.J.
Instructor/Assistant Football Coach Education: M.S. Physical Education and Adventure Emphasis University Wisconsin-La Crosse. B.S. Physical Education and Health Education University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Areas of Specialty: Teacher Preparation, Health Related Fitness and Coaching. 219 Mitchell Hall 608.785.6515 tmickschl@uwlax.edu |
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Mikat, Richard P. Professor.
Education: Ph.D. (Exercise Physiology), University of Utah. M.S.
(Exercise Science and Athletic Training), Brigham Young
University. B.S. (Commercial Physical Education), Brigham Young
University. Areas of Specialty: Computer applications in
education, exercise physiology, human body composition &
metabolism, research methodology & statistics. 129 Mitchell Hall 608.785.8177 rmikat@uwlax.edu |
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Perkins, Sheila R.
Lecturer/Head Women's Volleyball Coach. Education: M.S.
(Education with emphasis in Health, Physical Education,
Recreation), Northern State University. B.S. (Physical
Education, Health, Coaching), North Dakota State University.
Areas of Specialty: Volleyball, fitness management, teacher
preparation. 160 Mitchell Hall 608.785.8170 sperkins@uwlax.edu |
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Petersen, Lori J.
Senior
Lecturer/Coordinator of Student Teachers. Education:
M.A. (Secondary Education/Physical Education), Arizona State
University. B.S. (Physical Education K-12/Health Education
K-12/Coaching Concentration), University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
Areas of Specialty: Physical education, teacher
preparation. 214 Mitchell Hall 608.785.8186 lpetersen@uwlax.edu |
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Porcari, John P.
Professor/Executive Director, La Crosse Exercise and Health
Program. Education: Ph.D. (Exercise Science), University of
Massachusetts-Amherst. M.S. (Adult Fitness/Cardiac
Rehabilitation), University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. B.S.
(Physical Education and Health Fitness), Springfield College,
MA. Areas of Specialty: Adult fitness/cardiac rehabilitation,
fitness, exercise physiology. 141 Mitchell Hall 608.785.8684 jporcari@uwlax.edu |
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Pustina, Andrew
A. Lecturer. Education: M.S. (Exercise and Sport
Science), University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. B.S. (Physical
Education/Health Promotion), University of Wisconsin -
Platteville. Areas of Specialty: Strength & Conditioning, and
Soccer. 608.785.8173 apustina@uwlax.edu |
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Robertson, David A. Lecturer. Education:
A.B.D. (Curriculum and Teaching in Physical Education), Teachers
College, Columbia University. M.A. (Physical Education), Eastern
Kentucky University. B.S. (Physical Education K-12/Health
education 5-12), University of Louisville. Areas of Specialty:
Physical Education Teacher Education, and Classroom Management
and Discipline in Physical Education. 158 Mitchell Hall 608.785.8183 drobertson@uwlax.edu |
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Steffen, Jeffery P.
Professor/Director of Graduate Physical Education Teacher
Education Program/Director of Adventure Program. Education: Ph.D. (Physical Education),
University of Iowa. M.A. (Physical Education), University of
Iowa. B.A. (Biology/Physical Education), Dakota State College.
Areas of Specialty: Pedagogy, adventure curriculums. 218 Mitchell Hall 608.785.6535 jsteffen@uwlax.edu |
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Strutt, Jacqueline Lecturer.
Education: B.S. (K-12 in Physical Education) University of
Wisconsin-La Crosse, M.S. (Physical Education) from the
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Areas of specialty: Physical
Education teacher preparation. 608.785.8173 jstrutt@uwlax.edu |
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Tymeson, Garth Professor.
Education: Ph.D. (Kinesiology/Adapted Physical Education/Special
Education), Texas Woman’s University. M.S. (Adapted/Special
Physical Education), State University of New York – College at
Brockport. B.S. (Physical Education), State University of New
York – College at Cortland. Areas of Specialty: Adapted/Special
Physical Education; Motor Development; Sport, Physical Activity,
and Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities; Grantseeking;
Teacher Education; Assessment in Adapted/Special Physical
Education. 131 Mitchell Hall 608.785.5415 gtymeson@uwlax.edu |
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Wright, Glenn A. Assistant
Professor. Education: Ph.D (Exercise Physiology), Auburn
University. M.A. (Exercise Physiology- Adult Fitness) Ball State
University. B.A. (Physical Education) Ripon College. Areas of
Interest: Athletic performance, anaerobic metabolism, strength
and conditioning, ergogenic aids. 137 Mitchell Hall 608.785.8689 gwright@uwlax.edu |
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Yu, Chia-Chen Professor/Director, Sport Management Program. Education: Ed.D.
(Sport Administration), University of Northern Colorado. M.S.
(Sport Administration), University of Northern Colorado. B.S.
(Physical Education), National Taiwan Normal University. Areas
of Specialty: Sport marketing, international sport management,
computer application in sport management. 213 Mitchell Hall 608.785.6549 cyu@uwlax.edu |