Karen Moore
Executive Secretary
Physical Education

Ph: (540) 464-7317
Fax: (540) 464-7665 

Virginia Military Institute
320 Cocke Hall
Lexington, VA  24450 

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Lt. Col. Mike Krackow

Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University,
Concentration in Health Promotion, and Exercise Science/Sport Psychology 

  • Dissertation: An analysis of football player position group, height, weight, and relative body weight and their relationship to scores on the Functional Movement Screen™

M.Ed. Health Promotion and Education, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Emphasis in Cardiovascular Fitness 

  • Masters Project: The Effects of Two Strength Training Methods on Skinfold Measurements, Strength Gains and Flexibility in College Age Female Athletes\

B.S. Physical Education, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY
Double minor in Athletic Training and Psychology

A.A.S. Physical Therapist Assistant, Orange County Community College, Middletown, NY

Academic/Research Interest 

  • Health and Fitness Issues for Older Adults and Special Populations
  • Overweight and Obesity 
  • Core Stabilization 
  • Exercise Adherence