Contact Information
Ph.D. University of Maryland
M.A. Ball State University Human Performance Lab
Office: Spoelhof Fieldhouse 244
Office Phone: (616) 526-6164
E-mail: jwalton@calvin.edu
Dr. Walton's Faith Statement
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Courses
taught:
KIN 328, KIN 325, KIN 325 Lab, HE 254, HE 307, various core classes,
Costa Rica Outward Bound Rainforest Interim, Careers in Exercise Science/Sport Management Interim; Sport Nutrition Interim; Warm Heart of Africa Interim '08
See Catalog
Exercise Science Educational Objectives
Academic Interest Areas:
Sport Nutrition, Exercise and Aging, Exercise Physiology Curriculum and
Pedagogy, Physical Activity and Health, Spiritual Fitness and the Contemplative
Life
Research:
Energy Balance, Body Composition, Nutritional Status and Performance Issues
in Female Athletes; Physical Fitness and Health Attitudes in Core Fitness
Students; Effects of Exercise on Aging; Comenius on Sport and Play; Nutrition Concerns for Senior Food Pantries
Extended Curriculum Interests:
- Legacy Member, American College of Sports Medicine
- Member, Christian Society for Kinesiology and Leisure Studies; President-Elect President 2007-2008
- Certified Exercise Specialist, American College of Sports Medicine
- Director, Calvin College Human Performance Laboratory
- Past President, Kent County American Heart Association
- Lilly Vocation Venture Fund grant for developing issues in sport and faith
- Editorial Board, International Journal of Religion & Sport
- Co-Director Christ Church Food Pantry
- Co-Developer of the famous Whack-a-Fac simulated combat game
