Kinesiology Professional Achievement Award

Description

This award was initiated in 1999, the centennial year for the Department of Kinesiology. The primary criterion for this award is sustained, significant contributions to the field of kinesiology.

Nomination Procedures

Anyone may submit a nomination. The award is typically presented at an April ceremony, with nominations due earlier in the spring. Nominations should include the nominee’s name, title/s, home address/phone, business address/phone, email address, MSU affiliation, and activities, accomplishments, and awards, as well as the nominator’s name, title/s, phone, and email address. The completed nomination information should be submitted to the Chairperson of the Department of Kinesiology, 134 IM Sports Circle, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824.

2008	Dee Edington, Ph.D. 1968 Dr. Edington's teaching and research focus on the relationship between healthy lifestyles, vitality and quality of life, as they benefit both individuals and organizations. Dr. Edington is the author or co-author of over 400 articles, presentations, and several books, including Biology of Physical Activity, Biological Awareness, Frontiers of Exercise Biology, and The One Minute Manager Gets Fit. He has served on the faculty at the University of Massachusetts and the University of Michigan.
2007	Kathryn Lindahl, M.A. 1979 Kathy Lindahl’s career path began as a high school physical education teacher and coach in Normal IL, followed by associate director of athletics at MSU, and currently Assistant Vice President for Finance and Operations at MSU. Ms. Lindahl has maintained her kinesiology roots, and often teaches an MSU graduate course in sports law for administrators and coaches.
2006	Ronnie P. Barnes, M.S. 1979 After his stint as a student athletic trainer at MSU, Ronnie Barnes completed an internship and subsequently because head athletic trainer for the New York Giants (football). His current position is Vice President for Medical Services for the Giants. Mr. Barnes has served in a variety of leadership roles for NATA, NATABOC, and the Professional Athletic Trainers Society. He is a co-author of the popular textbook, Athletic Training and Sports Medicine.
2005	Kelvin Sampson, M.S. 1980 Mr. Sampson studied coaching and sports administration at MSU, and also served as a graduate assistant coach under Jud Heathcote. He has subsequently coached at Montana Tech, Washington State University, and Oklahoma. Coach Sampson earned national coach of the year honors in 1995 from the Associated Press, United States Basketball Underwriters Association, and Basketball Weekly. He was similarly honored in 2002 by the National Association of Basketball Coaches and CBS/Chevrolet.
2004	Dale A. Ulrich, Ph.D. 1981 Dale Ulrich is an international leader in adapted physical activity and motor development, known for his research on facilitating the motor development of young children with disabilities, as well as the development of the Test of Gross Motor Development. Dale has served on the faculties at Southern Illinois University, Indiana University, and University of Michigan. His professional contributions include President of the North American Federation on Adapted Physical Activity and Associate Editor of Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly.
2003	Frances B. Koenig, Ph.D. 1969 Throughout her professional career of 37 years, Frances was a consummate advocate of physical education and women's sports. She taught physical education and coached all girls’ sports at Morrisville Central School, followed by teaching and coaching assignments (especially basketball and field hockey) at Concordia Teachers College, MSU, and Central Michigan University. When her career ended because of her untimely death in 2000, she was Director of Women’s Athletics and a member of the physical education faculty at Central Michigan University.
2002	David R. Lamb, M.A., 1962, Ph.D. 1965 Dr. Lamb has been a very productive scholar, authoring 20 books and over 70 research articles on topics in exercise physiology. He received research funding from numerous granting agencies, including the National Institute on Aging, American Heart Association, the Quaker Oats Company, and the United States Olympic Committee. Dr. Lamb’s contributions include service as president of the American College of Sports Medicine and fellow in the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education
2001	Jean C. (McIntyre) Netherton, Ph.D. 1966 Dr. Netherton has served higher education in a number of capacities for almost half a century.  She has been a faculty member at Alabama College, Michigan State University, the University of Maryland, and Northern Virginia Community College. She was selected as the first woman Dean and Provost in the Virginia Community College System.  Dr. Netherton has received several awards in recognition of her vision and leadership.
2000	E. Jane Watkinson, Ph.D. 1977 Dr. Watkinson has continued the rich research tradition established by her mentor, Janet Wessel, with a prolific record of presentations, publications, and grants related to curriculum and instruction for children with cognitive disabilities.  Dr. Watkinson has provided leadership to professional organizations and served as associate editor for Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly. She is a McCalla Professor at the University of Alberta, where she has also served as dean and department chairperson.
1999	V. Reggie Edgerton, Ph.D. 1968 Dr. Edgerton’s research is focused on neural control of movement and how this neural control adapts to altered use as well as chronic spinal cord injury. He is the co-author of two books: The Biology of Physical Activity and An Atlas of the Lesser Bushbaby, and has authored approximately 300 research papers. Reggie has received several prestigious awards for his scholarly works. He is a professor, and formerly chairperson, of the Department of Physiological Sciences at the University of California at Los Angeles.
1999	Richard C. Nelson, Ph.D. 1960 Dr. Richard C. Nelson is emeritus professor of biomechanics at The Pennsylvania State University’s Department of Kinesiology. Dr. Nelson is internationally renowned for his work on the role of biomechanics in improving human performance and reducing injuries. He has been well funded for his work, which has been published in over 90 scientific journals. Dr. Nelson is a former Alliance Scholar, a fellow in the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education, and a member of the Medical Commission of the International Olympic Committee.
1999	Beverly Ulrich, Ph.D. 1984 Dr. Ulrich has been in the forefront of new approaches to the study and conceptualization of the development and refinement of motor skills in children and youth. Her research has been well funded and widely published. Bev is president of the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity and has been elected fellow of the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education. She currently serves as director of the Division of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan.
1999	Maureen Weiss, Ph.D. 1981 Dr. Weiss's research has focused on the psychological and social development of children and adolescents through participation in sport and physical activity. “Mo” enjoys an international reputation as a result of invited scholar/lecture positions in several countries and publications in over 70 scientific journals. She is past-president for the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology and an elected fellow in the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education. Dr. Weiss is professor and director of Sport and Exercise Psychology at the University of Virginia.