
Dr. Melinda G. Novik

Department
School of Health Sciences
Role:
Faculty
Campus:
Springfield
Postal mail
Missouri State University
School of Health Sciences
901 S. National Ave.
Springfield,
MO
65897
Details
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