Faculty and Staff
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Aminaka, Naoko Assistant
Professor, Undergraduate Athletic Training Program. Education:
Ph.D. (Exercise Science), The University of Toledo. M.S.
(Exercise Science/Athletic Training), The University of Toledo.
B.S (Athletic Training), Central Michigan University. Areas of
Specialty: Athletic Training, Applied Biomechanics,
Patellofemoral Pain. 135 Mitchell Hall 608.785.8785 naminaka@uwlax.edu |
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Camic, Clayton Assistant
Professor. Education: Ph.D. (Exercise Physiology), University of
Nebraska-Lincoln. M.S. (Exercise Physiology), University of
Wyoming. B.S. (Exercise Science), Morehead State University.
Areas of Specialty: Muscle function and fatigue, sports
nutrition. 142 Mitchell Hall 608.785.6524 ccamic@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. 147 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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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/Department Chair/Director, Athletic Training Program.
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. 124 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: Ph.D.,
(Education) Capella University. 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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Hallock, Lily. Lecturer/Head
Women's Volleyball Coach. Education: M.S. (Exercise & Sports
Studies), Smith College. B.S. (Human Physiology), University of
Oregon. Areas of Specialty: Exercise physiology, motor learning,
volleyball. 154 Mitchell Hall 608.785.8191 lhallock@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/Track and Field
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. 143 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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Hepler, Teri J. Assistant
Professor. Education: Ph.D. (Kinesiology-Sport Psychology),
Michigan State University. M.S. (Sport Studies), Miami
University. B.A. (Psychobiology), Ripon College. Areas of
interest: Psychosocial aspects of sport and exercise,
decision-making, efficacy beliefs, group processes, motor
behavior, and athletic performance. 152 Mitchell Hall 608.785.8164 thepler@uwlax.edu |
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Hoskins, Reed
Lecturer/Assistant Football Coach. Education: M.S. (Sport
Management) St. Cloud State University. B.S. (Exercise
Science/Fitness Management) Wartburg College. 21 Mitchell Hall 608.785-5173 rhoskins@uwlax.edu |
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Jin, Jooyeon Assistant Professor, Graduate Physical Education Teaching
Program. Education: Ph.D. (Movement Studies in
Disability/Physical Education), Oregon State University. M.S.
(Movement Studies in Disability/Physical Education), Oregon
State University. B.S. (Special Physical Education), Yong-In
University, Korea. Areas of Specialty: Behavior change in
physical education settings; Physical activity promotion for
children and adolescents with and without disabilities;
Evidence-based physical education. 161 Mitchell Hall 608-785-8182 jjin@uwlax.edu |
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King, Charles Lecturer
ESS/Head Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving Coach… Education MS
(Sport Management) St. Cloud State University. BS (Social
Sciences) St. Cloud State University. 149 Mitchell Hall 608-785-8179 cking@uwlax.edu |
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Kovacs, Attila
Assistant Professor. Education: Ph.D. (Motor Neuroscience),
Texas A&M University. M.Ed. (Motor Behavior), Wayne State
University. B.S. (Physical Education and Coaching), Transylvania
University, Romania. Areas of Specialty: Motor Control and
Learning; Coordination of movements; Learning of sequential
movements. 136 Mitchell Hall 608-785-8786 akovacs@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. 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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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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Tischler, Amy Assistant
Professor. Education: Ph.D. (Physical Education Pedagogy), Wayne
State University. M.A. (Teaching in Physical Education/Adapted
Physical Education Endorsement), Wayne State University. B.S.
(Physical Education Major/Health Minor), Wayne State University.
Areas of Specialty: Physical education pedagogy, socio-cultural
issues in physical education, and qualitative research
methodology. 216 Mitchell Hall 608.785.8167 atischler@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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Voss, Jeanne Academic
Department Associate 124 Mitchell Hall 608.785-8173 jvoss@uwlax.edu |
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White, James McGinnes
Associate Lecturer. Education: M.S. (Human Performance),
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. B.Kin. (Physical
Education), University of Calgary. B.Ed. (Secondary Education)
University of Calgary. Areas of Specialty: Resistance training
techniques and programming, Periodization. 157 Mitchell Hall 608.785.6543 jwhite@uwlax.edu |
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Wright, Glenn A. Associate
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 |
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