Faculty and Staff
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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 |
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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 |
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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. 139 Mitchell Hall 608.785.8173 dirocco.patr@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 and NSCA
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Areas of
Specialty: Athletic injury assessment, treatment and
rehabilitation. 144 Mitchell Hall 608.785.8195 doberste.scott@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 dodge.chri@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 emineth.kari@uwlax.edu |
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Erickson, Travis M. Manager,
University Strength Centers/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: Athlete training and personal fitness,
long/triple jump, and sport-related biomechanics. 157 Mitchell Hall 608.785.6546 erickson.trav@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 felix.emma@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 foster.carl@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 gibson.barb@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 gibson.mark@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 gillette.cord@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 gorman.kath@uwlax.edu |
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Healy, Melanie 145 Mitchell Hall 608.785.8169 byrne-he.mela@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. 608.785.6531 healy.patr@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 heeren.lois@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 helixon.chri@uwlax.edu |
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Kline, Dennis E. Director,
University Strength Centers. Education: M.S. (Exercise Science),
Miami University, OH. B.S. (Health and Sports Studies), Miami
University, OH. Areas of Specialty: Collegiate Strength &
Conditioning, Personal Training, and Track & Field 164 Mitchell Hall, 160A SLC 608.785.6533 kline.denn@uwlax.edu www.uwlax.edu/strengthcenter |
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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. 215 Mitchell Hall 608.785.8184 malecek.davi@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 217 Mitchell Hall 608.785.6527 mally.kris@uwlax.edu |
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Maronde, Adam 118A Mitchell Hall 608.785.8184 maronde.adam@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. 145 Mitchell Hall 608.785.8193 mickschl.thom@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 mikat.rich@uwlax.edu |
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Olson, Ryan 219 Mitchell Hall 608.785.6515 olson.rya2@uwlax.edu |
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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 |
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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 perkins.shei@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 petersen.lori@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 porcari.john@uwlax.edu |
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Roberts, Homer 9A Mitchell Hall 608.785-8619 roberts.home@uwlax.edu |
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Sprain, Melissa 215 Mitchell Hall 608.785-8164 sprain.meli@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 steffen.jeff@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. 216 Mitchell Hall 608.785.8188 strutt.jack@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 tymeson.gart@uwlax.edu |
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Udermann, Brian Associate
Professor/Director of Online Education.
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 |
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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 |
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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. 142 Mitchell Hall 608.785.8689 wright.glen@uwlax.edu |
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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. 213 Mitchell Hall 608.785.6549 yu.chia@uwlax.edu |
