معرفی
Peter Stoepker is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Kansas State University, serving as Director of the Active Schools Lab. He holds a PhD in Physical Education and Physical Activity Leadership from the University of Northern Colorado. His research focuses on school-based physical activity promotion, physical activity leadership, and motor development in out-of-school settings.
Education:
- PhD, University of Northern Colorado (2019)
- MA, Western Michigan University (2013)
- BA, Hope College (2010)
Research Interests:
- School-based physical activity programs
- Motor skill development in youth
- Community health equity initiatives
- Data-driven interventions in physical education
Recent work emphasizes translating research into practice through tools like the CSPAP Evaluation Handbook and the Youth Activity Profile. His articles address topics ranging from out-of-school activity programs to classroom movement integration strategies.
Awards include the 2022 Doris Corbett Leadership Award and 2021 GAHPERD Young Scholar recognition. He has secured over $600K in grants, including leadership roles in the OST-Coach project and Georgia Girls on the Go! initiative.
Teaching spans both undergraduate and graduate levels, including courses in public health, physical activity leadership, and obesity prevention. He advises graduate students in public health and kinesiology programs.
