Marvin Zuidema

History and Profile:

Calvin College 1957

Retired Calvin College 2004




Books in Print:

Physical Education Grades K-2
By: Marvin A. Zuidema
Christian Schools International / Other

Christian Schools International Physical Education Grades 3-5
By: Marvin A. Zuidema
Christian Schools International / Other

Christian Schools International Physical Education Grades 6-8
By: Marvin A. Zuidema
Christian Schools International / Other

Christian Schools International Physical Education Grades 9-12
By: Marvin A. Zuidema
Two volumes contain everything you need to teach physical education for grades 9-12. Volume 1 features notes on perspective for Christian physical education, curricular designs for the upper grades, administrative issues, programs, and creative movement exercises, while Volume 2 focuses on individual sports. Each sport featured is thoroughly explained, with creative, intellectual, and decisional goals & desired student outcomes listed. A curriculum plan lists any prerequisite skills, skill development, rules, tactics, a skills checklist, and step-by-step explanations of each element needed to play (passing, serves, etc.). Offense and defense charts are included where applicable, and include information of the history, officials, & rules; evaluation features questions and skill tests. 740 pages, spiral-bound, softcover.


Speaker Qualifications

Zuidema, Marvin
Professor of Physical Education and Athletic Director, Emeritus
mzuidema@calvin.edu

• Fitness and Sport in a Christian Lifestyle

• The Christian and Sports: How should Christians view sports?

• Motor Development in Children: An Important Aspect of Christian Parenting

• Youth Sports: What Do They Do to Our Children? How should we structure programs?

• Interscholastic Athletics: Is competition consuming us?

• What’s Involved in Choosing a College?

• Physical Education in Christian Schools

• Building a Physical Education Program (K-12)

• New Trends in Physical Education and Sports

• Competition: Should Christians Compete? How?

Masters Thesis

Second Factor Analysis Study of Physical Fitness Tests

Authors: Zuidema, Marvin A.; Baumgartner, Ted A. Descriptors: Factor Analysis; Human Body; Muscular Strength; Physical Education; Physical Fitness; ...
www.eric.ed.gov/ERICWebPortal/recordDetail?accno... - Cached - Similar -
by MA Zuidema - 1974

Doctoral Thesis:
Zuidema, Marvin Albert PED (KIN) 1971/01 An Analysis of the Influence of Various Measurement Factors upon the Relia


Honors:

NCAA Deligate Division III  - 2009

Dr. Marvin Zuidema Soccer Fiield Calvin College, Grand Rapids Michigan.
Stadium (Capacity):Marvin Zuidema Soccer Field (1500)


Dr. Marvin Zuidema Award

1999    Jon Cullen, Alma
2000 Stephen Rabuck, Hope
2001 Matt Thelen, Calvin
2002 Matt Margaron, Hope
2003 Mike Poloha, Adrian and Ed Huebner, Hope
2004 Ben Shaw, Tri-State
2005 Eric Johnson, Albion
2006 David Holwerda, Calvin
2007 Andy Lansang, Olivet
2008 Justin Dow, Trine

An award presented for the first time in 1999 in honor of Dr. Marvin Zuidema, longtime men's soccer coach and athletic administrator at Calvin College. The recipient is to be a senior selected for his contributions to team play, leadership qualities, demonstration of ethical virtues and excellence in athletics and academics.

Bill Jeffrey Award Winner: 1998

The Bill Jeffrey Award is named for the former Penn State coach who played a major role in shaping soccer and the NSCAA. Each year, the NSCAA presents this award to a person who has raised intercollegiate soccer to new heights through his or her long-term dedication to the game.




Health, Fitness and Recreation Committee
Marvin Zuidema, chair
We are pleased to announce that the new chairman of the
Health, Fitness, and Recreation Committee is Marvin
This committee is responsible for maintaining appropriate
services to members and hospitality at all sessions and
meetings.
-CALL Constitution
Volume 13, Number 7 April 2009
To Contact CALL
Telephone: Irene-(616) 977-1792 Call Office-(616) 526-8777 Mail: Calvin Academy for Lifelong Learning
Web site: <www.calvin.edu/call> 3201 Burton Street SE
E-mail: call@calvin.edu Grand Rapids MI 49546-4388
Zuidema, retired professor of physical education at Calvin
College. We look forward to his leadership with respect to
our programs and interest groups. The Biking interest group
currently has 34 people.

Nod to the Past

Calvin’s ingenious pitching machines relieves exhausted Knight hurlers
From the Chimes Archives
April 21, 1972


FILE PHOTO
"Would you buy a used pitching machine from this man?"

Two years ago Calvin maintenance man Jack Betten and Mechanical Supervisor John Hoekstra witnessed a demonstration of a baseball pitching machine. After some careful planning and four weeks of actual construction, Betten and Hoekstra provided Calvin with its own version of the gadget.

The operation of the machine is based on two rotating tires powered by a motor. A baseball placed between the two wheels is shot out toward the batter by the wheels’ rapid motion.

The real value of the machine lies in its versatility. By slowing down one of the tires, an overspin is placed on the ball, causing it to curve. A batter having trouble hitting a curve ball can receive a steady diet of curves from the machine and attempt to straighten out his problems.

Also, the machine can be tilted in such a way to shoot high pop-ups and fly balls or sharp ground balls.

Area coaches have reacted very favorably to demonstrations of Calvin’s most reliable “arm.” Its pitch is considered an accurate simulation of a human’s pitch. Calvin players have also given their approval to the machine.

Betten said he has applied for a patent on certain features of his device. He should have the results in about six months.

Betten feels the major drawback to further construction is the supply of non-marking tires, so essential to the operation. Right now his is uncertain of a source for such tires.

Betten believes the appeal of the machine centers around its rugged, heavy structure which still maintains accuracy and versatility.

Baseball coach Marvin Zuidema is very pleased with the pitching machine. He states that its accuracy and fast operating speed allow for the accomplishment of a great deal in a short period of time.

It lacks, of course, the psychological dimension of a human pitching, but is a great aid to indoor batting practice. Zuidema was particularly grateful for the machine this year as his team was often restricted to field house practice due to the inclement weather.

The “skill” of Betten’s contraption is even more apparent as Calvin’s human pitchers continue to flounder. Calvin pitchers were particularly unimpressive in the opener of the Albion double-header, and one fan was over heard saying, “put in the pitching machine.”






© 2002-2003 Calvin College Chimes - All Rights Reserved - chimes@calvin.edu.



Recent site activity