Amy D. Olsen

Amy Olsen is a lecturer/coordinator for the Physical Activity and Wellness program within the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences. She has 15+ years in higher education as an educator, coach, and leader. Her experience includes teaching and curriculum development and design to promote wellness and physical activity in face-to-face and online modalities for Instructional Physical Activity. Amy is skilled in executing strategies that increase student success and engagement, belonging, and whole-person wellbeing.

Education

B.A. in Physical Education, Eastern Kentucky University
M.A. in Physical Education, Northern Arizona University

Specialization in Teaching

Instructional Physical Activity and Wellness, Racquet Sports, Running, Fitness and Sports, Wellness and Physical Activity for Health Care Providers, Wellness and movement for special populations, online education and technology

Research Interests

Instructional Physical Activity; Wellness; Wellbeing; Athlete Mental Health and Wellbeing; Health Care Provider Wellness, Physical Activity and Stress Management; Wellness across special populations; Wellness and Physical Activity across the Lifespan

Professional Service

Member of professional organizations Society of Health and Physical Educators, American College Health Association, National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education
Host and organizer of National Instructional Physical Activity Summit

Community Engagement

Transition Program for Young Adults volunteer, Tennis coach and volunteer, Faculty Mentor for Distance Education, Faculty Advisory Committee, JED Advisory Council, SHAHS Curriculum Committee, Wellness Activity host for Building Healthy Academic Communities

Honors & Awards

Nominee for UNCW Lecturer of the Year (2025)