Faculty and Staff

Batesky Batesky, James A. Professor. Education: Ed.D. (Physical Education), University of Arkansas. M.S. (Health and Physical Education), University of Buffalo. B.S. (Health and Physical Education), Lock Haven State College. Areas of Specialty: Teacher effectiveness, teacher education, curriculum development.
144 Mitchell Hall
608.785.8183
batesky.jame@uwlax.edu
Battista Battista, Rebecca A. Assistant Professor. Education: Ph.D. (Growth and Motor Development/Exercise Physiology), Michigan State University. M.S. (Exercise Physiology), Indiana University. B.S. (Physical Education Studies), University of Delaware. B.S. (Health Science), Lock Haven University. Areas of Specialty: The female athlete, children/adolescents and physical activity, training and elite young athletes.
132 Mitchell Hall
608.785.8182
battista.rebe@uwlax.edu
Blum Blum, Kim K. Lecturer/Associate Athletics Director. Education: M.S. (Sports Administration) UW-La Crosse. B.S. (Recreation Management) UW-La Crosse. Areas of Specialty: Athletic & fitness administration.
130 Mitchell Hall
608.785.8194
Blum.kim@uwlax.edu 
Burton Burton, Sara E. Assistant Manager, Strength & Conditioning Centers/Head Women's Soccer Coach. Education: M.S. (Sport Administration), University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. B.A. (Sociology & Anthropology), Knox College. Areas of Specialty: Soccer, strength and conditioning, life skills.
159 Mitchell Hall
608.785.6534
burton.sara@uwlax.edu  
DiRocco 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.
139 Mitchell Hall
608.785.8173
dirocco.patr@uwlax.edu
Doberstein Doberstein, Scott T. Head Athletic Trainer/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 and NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Areas of Specialty: Athletic injury assessment, treatment and rehabilitation.
150 Mitchell Hall
608.785.8195
doberste.scott@uwlax.edu
Dodge 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
dodge.chri@uwlax.edu
Erickson Erickson, Travis M. Director, Undergraduate Strength & Conditioning Concentration/Assistant Women's Track & Field Coach. Education: M.S. (Human Performance), UW-La Crosse, B.S. (Exercise & Sport Science -- Sport Management), UW-La Crosse. Areas of Specialty: Strength and conditioning, long/triple jump, and sport-related biomechanics.
157 Mitchell Hall
608.785.6546
erickson.trav@uwlax.edu
Felix 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
felix.emma@uwlax.edu
Foster 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
foster.carl@uwlax.edu
Gibson 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
gibson.barb@uwlax.edu
Gibson Gibson, Mark H. Assistant Professor/Director, Undergraduate Athletic Training Program. Education: M.S. (Physical Therapy), University of Indianapolis. MSEd. (Physical Education), Southern IllinoisUniversity-Carbondale. B.S. (Health Education), Slippery Rock University. NATA Certified Athletic Trainer. Licensed Physical Therapist. Areas of Specialty: Athletic training, sports physical therapy, orthopedic physical therapy.
135 Mitchell Hall
608.785.8190
gibson.mark@uwlax.edu
Gillette Gillette, Cordial Assistant Athletic Trainer/Lecturer, 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: Athletic training, women's soccer, women's gymnastics, men's track.
151 Mitchell Hall
608.785.8196
gillette.cord@uwlax.edu
Healy 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.
healy.patr@uwlax.edu
Heeren 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
608.785.6531
heeren.lois@uwlax.edu
Helixon 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
helixon.chri@uwlax.edu
Kline Kline, Dennis E. Manager, Strength & Conditioning Centers/Assistant Men's Track Coach. Education: M.S. (Exercise Science), Miami University, OH. B.S. (Health and Sports Studies), Miami University, OH. Areas of Specialty: Speed/strength training, bodybuilding, and the hammer throw.
158 Mitchell Hall
608.785.6533
kline.denn@uwlax.edu
Malecek 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.
215 Mitchell Hall
608.785.8184
malecek.davi@uwlax.edu
Mally 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
217 Mitchell Hall
608.785.6527
mally.kris@uwlax.edu
Martinez Martinez, Ray D. Associate Professor. Education: Ed.D. (Physical Education-Pedagogy), University of Northern Colorado. M.S. (Physical Education-Human Performance), University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. B.S. (Physical Education/School Health Education), University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Areas of Specialty: Physical Education Pedagogy.
217 Mitchell Hall
608.785.8188
martinez.raym@uwlax.edu
Mickschl 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.
145 Mitchell Hall
608.785.8193
mickschl.thom@uwlax.edu
Mikat 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
mikat.rich@uwlax.edu
Pein Pein, Richard L. Assistant Professor/Head Men's and Women's Swim Coach. Education: Ph.D. (Motor Behavior), University of Tennessee-Knoxville. M.S. (Physical Education), Illinois State University. B.A. (Government), Ohio University-Athens. Areas of Specialty: Motor behavior, applied sport psychology, aquatics.
147 Mitchell Hall
608.785.8185
pein.rich@uwlax.edu
Perkins 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
perkins.shei@uwlax.edu
Petersen Petersen, Lori J. 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: Elementary physical education, teacher preparation.
212 Mitchell Hall
608.785.8186
petersen.lori@uwlax.edu
Porcari 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
porcari.john@uwlax.edu
Skemp-Arlt Skemp-Arlt, Karen M. Assistant Professor. Education: Ph.D. (Kinesiology), University of Minnesota. M.Ed. (Physical Education/Administration), North Dakota State University. B.A. (Education/Sociology), University of San Diego. Areas of Specialty: Strength and conditioning, nutrition and performance, and  youth fitness.
134 Mitchell Hall
608.785.8187
skemp.kare@uwlax.edu
Steffen Steffen, Jeffery P. Professor/Director of Graduate Physical Education Teacher Education 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
steffen.jeff@uwlax.edu
Tymeson 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
tymeson.gart@uwlax.edu
Udermann Udermann, Brian Assistant Professor/Coordinator, Graduate Athletic Training Concentration. Education: Ph.D. (Science Education/Physiology), Syracuse University. M.S. (Exercise Physiology), Syracuse University. B.E.S. (Athletic Training), St. Cloud State University. Areas of Specialty: Athletic training, musculoskeletal concerns of the low back.
149 Mitchell Hall
608.785.8181
udermann.bria@uwlax.edu
Waters Waters, David J. Associate Professor/Director of Graduate Sport Administration. Education: Ph.D. (Sport Management), University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. M.A. (Exercise Physiology), University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. B.S. (Physical Education/Coaching/Art Education), University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. Areas of Specialty: Sport Administration, Socio-cultural Aspects of Sport, Olympic Games.
152 Mitchell Hall
608.785-8167
waters.davi@uwlax.edu
Wright 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.
142 Mitchell Hall
608.785.8689
wright.glen@uwlax.edu
Yu Yu, Chia-Chen Associate 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.
210 Mitchell Hall
608.785.6549
yu.chia@uwlax.edu