Developmental/Adapted Physical Education

Mike Horvat is a professor in the department of kinesiology at the University of Georgia,
and the director of the Movement Studies Laboratory and the Pediatric Exercise and Motor
Development Clinic. Dr. Horvat is extensively published, having authored numerous books,
monographs, chapters in books, and articles as well as dozens of refereed journal
publications. He is also a highly sought-after speaker, having presented at more than 100
international and domestic conferences.

Ron Croce is the athletic training department chair within the department of kinesiology at
the University of New Hampshire. Dr. Croce has been the recipient of several teaching
awards, including the "Teaching Excellence Award" in the School of Health and Human
Services (1992), the State of New Hampshire's "Excellence in Education Award (2001)," the
University of New Hampshire's "Jean Brierley Teaching Excellence Award (2001)," and the
University Fraternity Association's "Outstanding Faculty of The Year Award (2004)."

Leonard Kalakian, professor emeritus, taught at Minnesota State University, Mankato for 36
years. During that time, he was instrumental in advancing the cause of
developmental/adapted physical education throughout the state and nation. He played a
major role in development and implementation of Minnesota's developmental/adapted
physical education licensure law (one of the nation's first) and served as the state's university
representative on the Minnesota Statewide Developmental/Adapted Physical Education
Leadership Committee for many years.

Virginia Dahlstrom is a new addition to the author team. Virginia is superintendent for the
Wadena-Deer Creek Public Schools in Wadena, Minnesota.