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Dr. Peter Walters
2004-2005 Wheaton College Outstanding Teacher Award Recipient
2007-2010 Director of Project Teacher at Wheaton College
Associate Professor

Email: Peter.H.Walters@wheaton.edu


Education

Ph.D., Kinesiology, Texas A&M University, 1992

M.A., Physical Education, Texas A&M University, 1989

B.A., Recreation & Religion, Western Kentucky University, 1981

 
Professional and Personal Interests
Dr. Walters's professional interests within the field of Applied Health Science include training elite strength athletes, sport and fitness motivation and successful behavioral change.

Courses Taught
  • Wellness -- Director of the Wellness general education program
  • Lifestyle Management
  • Principles of Body Composition
  • Triathlon
  • Director of Internships

Membership in Professional Societies
  • National Strength and Conditioning Association
    • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
  • American College of Sports Medicine
  • American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

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Papers Published and/or Presented
  • Walters, P.H. (2004). Intrapersonal depth and spirituality. Chapter in a book to be published by the Christianity, Sport, Leisure & Wellness Society.
  • Walters, P.H. (2004). Self discovery and spirituality. Chapter in a book to be published by the Christianity, Sport, Leisure & Wellness Society.
  • Walters, P.H. & Carlson, K. (2004). A comparison of personality traits between division III collegiate football players and non-athletic collegiate males. Presentation at the NSCA National Convention, Minneapolis.
  • Walters, P.H. & Wise, J. (2004). The effect of participation and performance in division III college football on levels of state and trait anxiety. Presentation at the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, British Columbia, Canada.
  • Wise, J. & Walters, P.H. (2003). A study of anxiety and performance among division III collegiate football players. Poster presentation at NSCA National Convention, Indianapolis.
  • Walters, P.H. & Carlson, K. (2003). Sleep patterns of collegiate females and males: a descriptive analysis and implications for athletes. Poster presentation at NSCA National Convention, Indianapolis.
  • Walters, P.H., Holloman, A., Bloomquist, L., and Bollier, M. (2003). Childhood Obesity: Causes and Treatment. American College of Sports Medicine Health and Fitness Journal. ACSM Health and Fitness Journal, 7(1), 17-23.
  • Walters, P.H. (2002). Sleep and Spirituality: Chapter in a book to be published by the Christian Society for Kinesiology, John Byl, ed.
  • Walters, P.H. (2002) Warning: Lack of Sleep May Pose Risks For Athletes. National Youth Sports Safety Foundation: Sidelines. 10(4), 1-4.
  • Walters, P.H. (2002). Sleep Fact Sheet. National Youth Sports Safety Foundation. p1-2.
  • Extreme Wellness textbook. 2007 publication date.