Dr. Melinda G. Novik

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Education

• PhD, Public and Community Health, 2008, University of Maryland School of Public Health
• MS, Health, Physical Education and Recreation, 2001, Fort Hays State University
• BS, Physical Education (Emphasis Health Promotion & Wellness), 2000, Fort Hays State University

Teaching

• GEP 110 First-Year Foundations
• KIN 256 Community Health
• KIN 350 Health and Wellness Promotion 
• KIN 567/667 Physical Activity for the Aging Adult
• KIN 582/682 Motivational Interviewing for Health Professionals
• HLH 700 Research Methods in Kinesiology
• HLH 710 Introduction to Health Promotion and Wellness Management
• HLH 752 Health Risk Identification and Management
• HLH 760 Health Promotion Planning

Research and professional interests

Research interests

• College health
• Co-occurring behaviors
• Multilevel health influences

Professional interests

• Professional development
• Health Promotion pedagogy

Awards and honors

• Governor's Excellence in Teaching Award Recipient, 2019
• Excellence in Study Away Programming Nominee, Missouri State University, 2019
• Outstanding Graduate Mentor Winner, Missouri State University, 2017
• Excellence in Advising Nominee, Missouri State University, 2017, 2016, 2015
• Outstanding Graduate Mentor Nominee, Missouri State University, 2014
• Foundation Teaching Award Nominee, Missouri State University, 2014, 2019