Faculty
Andrew Ludtke
Visiting Assistant Professor of Health and Wellness
“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