Associate Professor of Exercise Science

Head Coach of Volleyball and Softball
Department of Exercise Science
Ripon College
300 Seward Street
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-8771

E-mail: WitteK@ripon.edu

Education

• B.S. in physical education, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
• M.S. in physical education, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
• Ed.D. in leadership studies, Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, Wis., 2005

Awards and Honors

• Midwest Conference Coach of the Year 2006 Softball
• Midwest Conference Coach of the Year 2004 Softball
• Midwest Conference Coach of the Year 2004 Volleyball
• May Bumby Severy ’08 Award for Teaching, 2003
• Midwest Conference Coach of the Year 2000 Softball

Areas of Interest

• Sociology of sport
• Dimensions of coaching leadership
• Competitive anxiety
• Music and fitness motivation
• Nutrition and health
• Personal growth

Current Courses Taught

• Physical Education Activity Classes
• Health and the Consumer
• Personal and Community Health
• Methods and Techniques in Golf and Volleyball
• The Coaching of Baseball and Softball
• Theories of Coaching
• School Health Programs
• Methods of Elementary Physical Education
• Rhythms and Dance