College of Education

Dr. Mike Metzler Elected as Active Fellow of the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education

9/8/2009

Dr. Mike Metzler Elected as Active Fellow of the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education

The American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education (AAKPE) announced the recent election of its newest Fellows, to be inducted at its 80th Annual Meeting in October. Three individuals were named Active Fellows and three others were named International Fellows of the AAKPE.  Among the Class of 2009 Inductees will be Dr. Mike Metzler, professor in the GSU Department of Kinesiology and Health. All new Fellows will be inducted in a ceremony to be held on Saturday, October 3rd in San Diego
The Academy’s membership is considered a “who’s who list” of the top individuals in the fields of Kinesiology and Physical Education.  In order to be elected into membership, individuals must be nominated by a current member of the Academy and must be currently engaged in professional and/or scientific work in kinesiology or physical education, and have demonstrated competence in this profession/discipline over a period of at least 10 years (significant contributions to scholarly and professional literature, leadership activities in professional associations and learned societies). The AAKPE was established in 1926 to recognize outstanding scholars in the study of physical activity.  Since 1926, about 490 individuals nationwide have been inducted into the Academy.
For additional information on the AAKPE, refer to the academy’s website at www.aakpe.org or call the Business Office at (217) 403-7545.