Background
Atta, William Davidson Van was born on April 6, 1931 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of Clarence Dell and Wilma Gertrude Van Atta.
Atta, William Davidson Van was born on April 6, 1931 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of Clarence Dell and Wilma Gertrude Van Atta.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Ohio State University, 1956. Master of Arts, Ohio State University, 1958. Doctor of Philosophy, University Iowa, 1964.
Teacher elementary Physical Education, Monroe (Michigan) Public Schools, 1956-1958; teacher Physical Education University School, U. Iowa, Iowa City, 1958-1967; assistant professor Physical Education, U. Iowa, 1964-1967; associate professor Physical Education, University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, 1967-1969; professor Physical Education, University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, 1969-1993; professor emeritus, University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, since 1993. Training officer La Crosse Area Underwater Rescue and Recovery Unit, since 1984.
1st Lieutenant United States Army, 1954-1956. Member Alliance for Health, Wisconsin Alliance for Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Professional Association Diving Instructors (master scuba instructor, national review board), National Association Underwater Instructors.
Married Ann France; children: Ann, Sylvia, William D. Junior, Mary, Peter, Timothy, Thomas.