Danielle Butterworth

Danielle Butterworth is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Penn State University's College of Health and Human Development. She specializes in physical activity and health promotion across the lifespan, with expertise in Physical Education and Health Education Pedagogy and Curriculum Design. As the Health & Physical Education (HPE) Program Student Teacher Coordinator, she supervises PreK-12 Physical Education and Health Education student teachers.

Educational background:

• M.S. in Exercise Science and Health Promotion (Sport Psychology), California University of Pennsylvania (2014)
• B.S. in Kinesiology (Physical and Health Education Teacher Education), Penn State University (2007)

Her specializations include pedagogical curriculum development, unified sports initiatives, and engaged learning strategies for health education. She maintains contact through her office at 271E Recreation Building, University Park, PA 16802, and can be reached at dch182@psu.edu or 814-863-1819.