Mitch Nienhuis

Visiting Professor, Exercise Science

Office: KHS 4422
Phone: (616) 331-9382
Email: nienhmit@gvsu.edu

Winter 2025 Office Hours: Mon 4:30p-6:00p, Tue/Thur 9:00a-10:00a, or by appointment. Please contact CLAS advising with urgent issues at advstu@gvsu.edu  or (616) 331-8585 or the Movement Science Office at movdept@gvsu.edu or (616) 331-3515.

Education:
B.A. Exercise Science, Hope College, 2013
M.S. Exercise Physiology, University of Miami, 2016
Ph.D. Exercise Physiology, University of Miami, 2024

Research Interests:
Biomechanical factors that contribute to musculoskeletal injuries in athletic populations
Effect of exercise variations on muscle activity

Courses Taught 
MOV 304: Introduction to Exercise Physiology
EXS 320: Exercise Testing and Prescription
EXS 360: Strength and Conditioning for Athletic Performance
MOV 300: Kinesiology