Faculty and Staff

Learn more about WWU faculty in the Department of Health and Physical Education. 

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Rodd Strobel

Chair, Assistant professor of health and physical education

(509) 527-2338
rodd.strobel@wallawalla.edu

Education

  • B.S. Walla Walla University, physical education
  • M.Ed. Walla Walla University, emphasis in curriculum and instruction
  • M.A. Teachers College at Columbia University, motor learning and control

Teaching Areas

Advanced Principles of Coaching, Strength Training, Golf, Motor Learning, Cycling, and Administration of Health and Physical Education

Research/Interests

Motor learning

Other

Presentations at:
• Western Society for Kinesiology and Wellness Convention, an annual gathering of health, physical education, and wellness professionals from the Western United States

Mike Hellie

Assistant professor of health and physical education

(509) 527-2886
mike.hellie@wallawalla.edu 

Education

  • B.S. Walla Walla University, physical education
  • M.A. California State University at Chico, biomechanical analysis

Teaching Areas

Kinesiology, Elementary and Secondary Methods in Physical Education, Programming Intramural and Recreational Activities, and Consumer Health

Research/Interests

Human Performance, Biomechanical Analysis, and Personal Training

Curtis Kuhlman

Assistant professor of health and physical education

(509) 527-2324

curtis.kuhlman@wallawalla.edu

Education

  • B.S. Loma Linda University, physical education
  • M.S.T. Portland State University

Teaching Areas

Tumbling, Jogging, Racquetball, Life Guard Training, Volleyball, Exercise Physiology, and Fitness Evaluation

Other

Kuhlman was recognized by the Blue Mountain chapter of the American Red Cross as the instructor to certify more students in life guarding, CPR/AED, and first aid than any other instructor in their chapter.

Mike Jimenez

HPE Facility Manager

(509) 527-2906

michael.jimenez@wallawalla.edu

Nicole Bryan

HPE Office Manager

(509) 527-2889

nicole.bryan@wallawalla.edu