Penny Lyter, Ph.D., CWWS, CWWPM

Penny Lyter, Ph.D., CWWS, CWWPM

Professor Emeritus - HKSM

Health, Kinesiology, & Sport Mgt Department

Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1997

EMAIL:
lyter@uwp.edu

EDUCATION
Ph.D.
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
Emphasis: Health Education/Women’s Health

Master of Science,
Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
Emphasis: Health Promotion and Exercise Physiology

Bachelor of Science in Education
Emporia State University, Emporia, KS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CURRENT:
Academic Director, Master of Science in Health and Wellness Management
Faculty Director, Community-Based Learning and Research
Professor, Department of Health, Kinesiology and Sport Management (HESM)

Associate Dean, College of Natural and Health Sciences, 2013 – 2016

Chair/Associate Professor, Department of HESM 1999 to 2012
Assistant Professor, 1991 to 1998
University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Kenosha, WI
•Chair of the Department of Health, Exercise Science and Sport Management (formerly Department of Health, Physical Education and Athletics).
•Helped create and implement three new majors: Sport Management Major, Fitness Management Major, and Applied Health Sciences Major. Combined number of majors is now more than 500 students.
•Grew the department from one faculty member to six faculty members
•Assisted in overseeing the opening of the new Sport and Activity Center including planning the Wellness Center
•Created the new Exercise Science Laboratory
•Developed and Directed the Lifetime Wellness curriculum including the Wellness Center (fitness center serving students, staff and community members, 1991-2002).
•Advised students in Sport Management, Fitness Management and Applied Health Sciences.
•Established articulation agreement with College of St.Scholastica. (Athletic Training)
•Assisted in the development of an articulation agreement with Gateway Technical College (Physical Therapy)
•Created Entitlement to Plan Master’s degree in Sport Management
•Assisted in the planning of the new Ranger Strength and Conditioning facility and restructuring of the Wellness Center
•Served as the Assessment Liaison for the HESM and AHS
•Implemented Community Based Learning component to STEM courses: Sport and Fitness Nutrition and Introduction to Applied Health Sciences
•Assisted in updating the technology in the SAC classrooms
•Helped create scholarships for Sport and Fitness Management students
•Commencement Address, May 1997

Areas of Expertise

  • Community Engagement
  • Women's Health
  • Body Image and Eating Disorders
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