Health and Exercise Science

Aaron Banks Associate Professor

Mark Hanson ’83 Head Men's Basketball/Teacher HES

Mark Hanson is entering his 20th season at the head of the Gustavus men's basketball program. During that time, Hanson has directed the team to 10 NCAA Division III National Tournament appearances, including reaching the Final Four for the first time in school history and placing second in the nation during the 2002-03 season.Last season, Hanson coached…   (continue reading)

Joshua Harbitz Adjunct Instructor

Jeanne Herman Professor

Mary Joos Athletic Training Education Program Clinical Coordinator

2008 - Present: Assistant Athletic Trainer and Instructor; Gustavus Adolphus College St. Peter, MN 2007 - 2008: Assistant Athletic Trainer and Instructor; Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA 2005-2007: Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer and Teaching Assistant; Old Dominion Unviersity Norfolk, VA 2002-2005: Athletic Training Student; University of…   (continue reading)

Kent Kalm Visiting Professor

Karl Larson Assistant Professor

John Mattson ’88 Associate Professor

Dr. Mattson is examining the relationships between chronic cardiopulmonary disease states and skeletal muscle dysfunction. His laboratory seeks to provide unique insights into the functional abnormalities which are associated with major disease conditions such as emphysema and chronic heart failure. 

Kyle Momsen ’01 Adjunct Instructor

Kyle is the Director of the Athletic Training Education Program.  He teaches theory and lab courses within the major and general education courses offered by the department and is responsible for the administration of the athletic training major. Kyle is also an athletic trainer for the United States Fencing Association.  His work takes him to competitions…   (continue reading)

Rachel More Visiting Instructor

Stephanie Otto ’00 Assistant Professor

Stephanie is new this year to the department of health and exercise science. She is honored and excited to be back on campus after graduating from Gustavus in 2000.  Her research interests include physical activity and bone mineral density.  She conducted her thesis on the relationship between bone mineral density and physical activity among women taking…   (continue reading)

Bonnie Reimann Adjunct Instructor

Barbara Rodning Administrative Assistant

Bruce VanDuser Associate Professor/Student Supervisor