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John Valentik
John Valentik
Assistant Teaching Professor
HHD Advisory Committee, Leadership Initiative
Summary Statement

John specializes in health and wellness promotion across the lifespan and he has experience working with a diverse group of clientele, from collegiate athletes seeking to enhance sport performance and prevent injury, to senior citizens working to improve functionality. 

Department
  • Kinesiology - KINES
  • Advisory Committee Members
  • Environmental Health
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Education
  • B.S., Kinesiology, Penn State University, 2010
  • M.S., Exercise Science and Health Promotion, California University of Pennsylvania, 2012
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Office Address
268H Recreation Building
University Park, PA 16802
Specializations
  • Health and wellness promotion
  • Physical fitness appraisal
  • Behavioral modification and exercise prescription across the lifespan
  • Business aspects of health, fitness, and wellness