National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education

2025 Leadership Development Workshop

July 6 - 8, 2025

Hosted by Christopher Wirth
University of West Florida

The intent of the NAKHE Leadership Development Workshop (LDW) is to bring kinesiology leaders together to brainstorm solutions to some of the complex problems facing higher education. The LDW is part of NAKHE’s Leadership Institute, which fosters, promotes, and sustains mentoring and networking opportunities for higher education professionals.

Tentative Schedule  
Sunday, July 6th Welcome Reception
Monday, July 7th Breakfast (provided by hotel)
LDW activities
Lunch
LDW activities
Dinner
Tuesday, July 8th Breakfast (provided by hotel)
LDW activities end at noon
Lunch
NAKHE Board Meeting 1-2 pm


The site of this year's LDW is the:
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Pensacola Beach
16 Via De Luna Dr
Pensacola Beach, FL 32561
Phone: (850) 932-1889

NAKHE Group Rate: $214.00 USD per night
Group Rate Start Date: Sunday, July 06, 2025
Group Rate End Date: Wednesday, July 09, 2025
Last Day to Book : Thursday, May 22, 2025

BOOK YOUR ROOM AT NAKHE'S GROUP RATE

This brand-new Fairfield Inn and Suites is nestled perfectly on the pristine shores of Pensacola Beach. Opened in July 2023, this spectacular 209-room beachfront hotel on the Gulf Coast promises a luxury stay with the shimmering white sands and the mesmerizing turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico just footsteps away. Proudly a Marriott property, it boasts a spectacular complimentary breakfast, a spacious lobby bar, and the longest lazy river on the Gulf Coast, inviting you to drift away in ultimate relaxation. For those seeking tranquility, this property also includes a separate pool, two jacuzzies, and a community fire pit that sets the mood for enchanting beachside evenings. This property also features an onsite, gulf-front restaurant called Fish Heads. Revel in panoramic beach views while indulging in delectable, elevated beach grub and sipping on our famous rum buckets.

They will hold rooms until 45 days out of the event and then those rooms would be released. Rooms are $214 per night, including a hot complementary breakfast daily as well as viewed parking fees ($10 per night savings). The rooms are Inland View, with no balcony. 

For further information contact:

Chris Wirth
Leadership Development Workshop Chair
cwirth@uwf.edu 

Tim Brusseau
Leadership Institute Chair
tim.brusseau@utah.edu 

Pensacola LDW Gallery

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