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Shane Scholten

Shane Scholten

Shane Scholten

Associate Professor

Department

College of Education & Human Performance

Biography

Dr. Shane Scholten is an associate professor of exercise science at Dakota State University, with expertise in biomechanics, nutrition, and wellness coaching. He earned his Ph.D. in nutrition, exercise, and food science from South Dakota State University, where he researched the effects of vitamin D and antioxidants on performance. With certifications as an exercise physiologist and wellness coach, Scholten has over 20 years of teaching experience and an active research agenda, focusing on ischemic preconditioning. He has served as president of the Northland Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine and has a strong commitment to mentoring and student engagement.

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