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Assistant Professor Deb Springer, ATC, M.A., in addition to serving as Chair of the Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department, serves as the Clinical Coordinator for the Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP), which is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Prior to coming to Aquinas College in 1999, Deb served as an assistant athletic trainer and instructor at Grand Valley State University for 15 years. She received her bachelor's degree from Bowling Green State University in Ohio, and her master's degree from Central Michigan University. |
Deborah J. Springer, ATC, M.A.
Athletic Training Program
Hruby Hall 42
(616) 632-2897
sprindeb@aquinas.edu |
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| Athletic Training Courses |
First Aid |
| Kinesiology |
Activity Courses |
| Medical Aspects of Athletics/PE |
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Duane Ambrose, M.A., is in his fifth year as Assistant Professor in the Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Department after previously serving the department as an adjunct professor. He has a Bachelors Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and a Masters Degree from Western Michigan University in Exercise Science with an emphasis on Wellness. Previously, Duane taught physical education in a K-8 setting. His goal at Aquinas College is to have a positive affect on more children through teaching prospective students the correct way to teach physical education. Duane is currently completing his Doctor of Sports Management at the United States Sports Academy. |
Duane Ambrose, M.A.
PE Teaching
Hruby Hall 42
(616) 632-2896
ambrodua@aquinas.edu |
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| Physical Ed. in the Elementary Schools |
| Phy. Act. for Special Populations |
| Community Health |
| Community Recreation |
| Activity Courses |
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| Methods & Measurement in Sec. Phy. Ed. |
| Individual Sport Technique |
| Team Sport Technique |
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| Athletic Training Education Program Director |
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JoAnne Gorant, ATC, M.S., is in her fourth year as an Assistant Professor in the Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Department. Prior to joining the faculty full-time in August 2004, JoAnne served Aquinas College as the Head Athletic Trainer and as an adjunct professor. JoAnne has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Ball State University and a Master's Degree in Exercise Science from Miami University in Ohio. She is currently completing her doctorate in Higher Education Leadership at Western Michigan University. |
JoAnne Gorant, ATC, M.S.
Athletic Training Program
Hruby Hall 42
(616) 632-2899
goranjoa@aquinas.edu |
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| Athletic Training Courses |
Folk and Square Dance |
| Physiology of Exercise |
Aerobic Fitness |
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| Sports Management Program Director |
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Heather Kesselring, Ph.D., is the most recent addition to HPER joining the department as an Assistant Professor. Prior to joining HPER, Heather lead the Employee Wellness Program at Lansing Community College. Heather has a
Bachelors of Science from Western Michigan University,
Masters of Arts from Central Michigan University and a
Doctorate of Philosophy from Michigan State University. |
Heather Kesselring, Ph.D.
Sports Management
Hruby Hall 42
(616) 632-2898
hak001@aquinas.edu |
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| Ethics and the Law in Sport Management |
Introduction to Physical Education |
| Nutrition, Exercise, Stress |
Personal Health |
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| Adjunct Faculty: |
Chad Bocian
BSBA, Aquinas College
Courses: Officiating Baseball/Softball,
Officiating Basketball |
Terry Bocian
Aquinas College Director of Athletics
MA, Western Michigan
BA, Aquinas College
Course: Coaching of Baseball/Softball |
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Doreen Bolhuis
BS, Central Michigan University
Course: Stunts, Tumbling and Apparatus |
Claire Crowley
MM, Aquinas College
BS, Grand Valley State University
Courses: Pilates,
Yoga |
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Jack Emelander
BS, Ferris State University
Course: First Aid |
Stephen Greene
BS, Aquinas College
Courses: Activity Courses |
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David Hammer
Head Men’s Basketball Coach
MA, Central Michigan
BA, Central Michigan
Course: Coaching of Basketball |
Matthew McWilliams
Head Athletic Trainer
MEd, Northern Illinois University
BS, Aquinas College
Courses:
Administration of HPER, First Aid,
Athletic Training Courses,
Activity Courses |
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Kevin Parker
MEd, Auburn University
BS, Miami University
Courses: Activity Courses, Nutrition Exercise and Stress, Athletic Training Courses |
Jarred Pitts
BS, Michigan State University
Course: Great Lakes Sailing |
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Mikhail Sarkisov
BS, Aquinas College
Course: Fencing |
Jeanne Skinner
MEd, University of Michigan
BS, Western Michigan University
Course: Officiating Volleyball |
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Dave Wood
Head Track Coach
MS, Central Michigan University
BS, Central Michigan University
Courses: Coaching of Track & Field,
Officiating of Track & Field |
Mike Wojciakowski
Head Cross Country Coach
BS, Aquinas College
Courses: Activity Courses |
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