K-State professor recognized for contributions to kinesiology

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Thursday, October 19, 2006

K-STATE PROFESSOR RECOGNIZED FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO KINESIOLOGY

MANHATTAN -- A kinesiology professor at Kansas State University has been recognized for his significant contributions to the fields of kinesiology and physical education.

David Dzewaltowski was inducted as Fellow of the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education at the academy's recent 76th annual meeting. Dzewaltowski is only the 463rd individual since 1926 to be inducted into the honorary organization.

To be inducted, a person must be nominated and approved by members of the academy based on significant contributions to scholarly literature, professional literature, leadership activities and other evidence of leadership in the field of kinesiology or physical education over a period of 10 years.

"Being inducted into the select membership of an academy with such a rich history is truly an honor," Dzewaltowski said. "I am most proud that all academy Fellows are selected for not only their contributions as a scientist but also for their demonstrated leadership in the discipline. I have always strived to lead in making things better at K-State and beyond."

Dzewaltowski is director of the Community Health Institute at K-State. His scholarly work includes theory-based studies of the processes that influence physical activity across the life span, and the implementation of evidence-based community health initiatives. His research has been published in top journals in exercise psychology, behavioral medicine and public health.

He also has been the principal investigator on about $4 million of extramural funding from the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Kansas Health Foundation, Sunflower Foundation and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Dzewaltowski was head of the department of kinesiology at K-State from 1995-2002 and became the director of the Community Health Institute in 2002. He has served on numerous professional panels, editorial and funding agency review panels and has been involved in community and state health promotion efforts.