Health and Exercise Science
The department of Health and Exercise Science offers majors in
- Health and Physical Education (HPE)
- Exercise Physiology
- Athletic Training
- Coaching (minor)
- Public Health (minor)
The Department's general education curriculum provides opportunities for participation in a broad range of physical activities which are designed to help students develop the knowledge and skills needed to improve personal fitness. Exploration of lifetime activities, health-related skills, and application of safety skills are other important goals within the general education program.
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To learn more about the Department of Health and Exercise Science we invite you to explore the links provided on the left. If you have any questions, please contact Karl Larson, department chair.
Faculty & Teachers
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Aaron Banks | Professor | 507-933-7616 |
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Bonnie Reimann | Associate Professor, ACT/FIT Coordinator, and HPE Major and Coaching minor advisor | 507-933-7613 |
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Bruce VanDuser | Associate Professor | 507-933-7656 |
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Dan Wolfe | Associate Head Coach | 507-933-8448 |
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Liz Drake | Visiting Assistant Professor | 507-933-7614 |
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Hayley Russell | Assistant Professor | 507-933-6062 |
Jon Carlson ’88 | Head Women's Tennis/Head Men's and Women's Swimming Coach | 507-933-7694 | |
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Josh Harbitz | Adjunct Instructor | 507-933-6467 |
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Karl Larson | Associate Professor, Department Chair, and Program Director in Public Health | 507-933-7591 |
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Kiki Harbitz | Continuing Faculty and Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Coordinator | 507-933-6064 |
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Laura Burnett-Kurie | Head Women Soccer Coach and Instructor in Health Exercise Sc and Instructor | 507-933-7619 |
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Luke Weyandt ’07 | HES Instructor | 507-933-7693 |
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Mary Westby | Instructor, Program Director - Athletic Training Program, and Pre-Health and Athletic Training Advisor | 507-933-6462 |
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Matthew Eberhardt | Instructor | 507-933-6466 |
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Michael Middleton | Head Men's Soccer Coach, Head Men's Soccer Coach and Instructor in Health and Exerci, and Instructor | 507-933-7699 |
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Nate Otto ’99 | Assistant Women's Basketball Coach and Visiting Professor | 507-933-6409 |
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Peter Haugen | Head Football Coach / Instructor in Health and Exercise Science | 507-933-7660 |
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Rachel More | Visiting Instructor | 507-933-7617 |
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Stephanie Otto ’00 | Associate Professor | 507-933-6464 |
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Troy Banse | Head Athletic Trainer and Director of Strength and Conditioning | 507-933-6463 |
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Barb Rodning | Administrative Assistant | 507-933-7617 |
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Brenda Reinholtz ’69 | Professor Emerita | |
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Dennis Raarup ’53 | Professor Emeritus | |
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Gary Reinholtz | Professor Emeritus | |
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Jeanne Herman | Professor Emerita | |
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Margaret Koehler | Professor Emerita | |
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Myer Skoog | Professor Emeritus | |
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Nancy Baker ’56 | Professor Emerita |