
Biography
Dr. Ludwig earned a Ph.D. in Physical Education with a specialization in Biomechanics from Texas Woman's University. Her doctoral research in Biomechanics provided her the opportunity to continue her research interest in the biomechanics of soccer, particularly the skill of heading. Dr. Ludwig has served in an administrative role for the Programs in Sport and Exercise Sciences programs since 2012. She has overseen the addition of both undergraduate programs in Applied Sport and Exercise Sciences and the redesign of the graduate program in Human Performance and Wellness. Dr. Ludwig teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses including theory of coaching, ethics, organizational leadership and management in SES, research methods, and advanced statistics. Dr. Ludwig's research interests in Biomechanics also include examining the effect of fatigue on the muscle activity and joint moments during sidestep cutting, the relationship between leg extension power and rowing power output in female collegiate rowers, and the psychomotor skills and heading technique of men's and women's soccer players over a season of collegiate soccer. Dr. Ludwig has been very active in University service over her years at Barry. She served as a Faculty Senator from 2006-2008, and as Faculty Senate Chair in 2009-2011. Dr. Ludwig earned a continuing contract in 2005 and promoted to Professor in 2019.