Mike Horvatis a professor in the department of kinesiology at the University of Georgia, and the director of the Movement Studies Laboratory and the Pediatric Exercise and Motor Development Clinic. Dr. Horvat is extensively published, having authored numerous books, monographs, chapters in books, and articles as well as dozens of refereed journal publications. He is also a highly sought-after speaker, having presented at more than 100 international and domestic conferences. Ron Croceis the athletic training department chair within the department of kinesiology at the University of New Hampshire. Dr. Croce has been the recipient of several teaching awards, including the "Teaching Excellence… Award" in the School of Health and Human Services (1992), the State of New Hampshire's "Excellence in Education Award (2001)," the University of New Hampshire's "Jean Brierley Teaching Excellence Award (2001)," and the University Fraternity Association's "Outstanding Faculty of The Year Award (2004)." Leonard Kalakian,professor emeritus, taught at Minnesota State University, Mankato for 36 years. During that time, he was instrumental in advancing the cause of developmental/adapted physical education throughout the state and nation. He played a major role in development and implementation of Minnesota's developmental/adapted physical education licensure law (one of the nation's first) and served as the state's university representative on the Minnesota Statewide Developmental/Adapted Physical Education Leadership Committee for many years. Virginia Dahlstromis a new addition to the author team. Virginia is superintendent for the Wadena-Deer Creek Public Schools in Wadena, Minnesota.
Mike Horvatis a professor in the department of kinesiology at the University of Georgia, and the director of the Movement Studies Laboratory and the Pediatric Exercise and Motor Development Clinic. Dr. Horvat is extensively published, having authored numerous books, monographs, chapters in books, and articles as well as dozens of refereed journal publications. He is also a highly sought-after speaker, having presented at more than 100 international and domestic conferences. Ron Croceis the athletic training department chair within the department of kinesiology at the University of New Hampshire. Dr. Croce has been the recipient of several teaching awards, including the "Teaching Excellence… Award" in the School of Health and Human Services (1992), the State of New Hampshire's "Excellence in Education Award (2001)," the University of New Hampshire's "Jean Brierley Teaching Excellence Award (2001)," and the University Fraternity Association's "Outstanding Faculty of The Year Award (2004)." Leonard Kalakian,professor emeritus, taught at Minnesota State University, Mankato for 36 years. During that time, he was instrumental in advancing the cause of developmental/adapted physical education throughout the state and nation. He played a major role in development and implementation of Minnesota's developmental/adapted physical education licensure law (one of the nation's first) and served as the state's university representative on the Minnesota Statewide Developmental/Adapted Physical Education Leadership Committee for many years. Virginia Dahlstromis a new addition to the author team. Virginia is superintendent for the Wadena-Deer Creek Public Schools in Wadena, Minnesota.