Faculty

Andrew Ludtke

Visiting Assistant Professor of Health and Wellness

Andrew Ludtke

“The world needs health and wellness to achieve greatness. A healthy body can assist in creating a healthy mind. We promote healthy thinking, positive goals, and assist our students in managing their environment to be healthy in mind and body.”

Education

  • Ed.D. Leadership, Olivet Nazarene University, 2011
  • M.S. Research and Biology, University of North Texas, 2002
  • M.S. Sport Psychology; Kinesiology, University of North Texas, 2001
  • B.S. Education & Psychology, Lake Superior State University, 1999

Courses

  • Core: Health and Wellness

Teaching Positions & Professional Experience

  • Joined Southern Virginia University faculty in 2022
  • Timing Company/Track & Field Race Management, 2021–22
  • Assistant Track & Field Coach, Virginia Military Institute, 2015–21
  • Head Cross Country, University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh, 2012–15
  • Head Cross Country/Track & Field, University of St. Francis, 2005–12
  • Head Cross Country/Track & Field, Lake Superior State University, 2002–05

Scholarship & Creative Work

  • “Perceived sub-maximal force production in young adults”
  • “Perceived Submaximal Randomized Force Production of Young Adult Males,” 2001
  • “Perceived Submaximal Force Production of High School and College Swimmers,” presented at the Texas Association of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 2001
  • “Perceived incremental submaximal force production in young adults,” presented at the American College of Sports Medicine 48th Annual Meeting, 2001
  • Continuing research on “Scientific Epistemology for Physical Education Fundamental Movement Skills Prerequisites”

Awards, Leadership & Service

  • Athletic Assessment Director, University Wisconsin-Oshkosh
  • Physical Education Teacher Preparation Assessments Committee, University Wisconsin-Oshkosh
  • Culture and Diversity Committee, University Wisconsin-Oshkosh
  • Assessment Team Committee, University Wisconsin-Oshkosh
  • Advisor for Student Mentor for at-risk K-5 students, University Wisconsin-Oshkosh
  • Golden Anchor Award
  • Two-time Chicagoland Coach of the Year
  • DIII National Coach of the Year

Memberships

  • United State Track and Field Cross Country Coaches Association
  • Endurance Certification, St. John’s University, 2011–present
  • Technical Certification, St. John’s University, 2011–present
  • Certified Coach, Road Runners Club of America, 2006–present
  • USATF Level 1 & 2 Coaching Certification, 2002–present
  • USATF and USTFCCCA, 2005–present