Directory for Department of Exercise Science | Springfield

Department of Exercise Science

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Department Chair of Exercise Science, Director of Pre-Med/Pre-Health Scholars, Professor of Exercise Science
Elizabeth O'Neill head shot
Program Director of Applied Exercise Science, Assistant Professor of Exercise Science , Strength and Conditioning Fieldwork Coordinator
Interests
  • Mental skills in strength and conditioning
  • Youth physical and mental performance
  • Strength and conditioning internship education
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Associate Professor of Strength and Conditioning, Graduate Program Director for Strength and Conditioning
Interests
  • Strength and Conditioning Internship Education
  • Effective Coaching Behaviors
  • Reflective Practice in Strength and Conditioning Coaching
  • Load Monitoring
Mary Kate Feit head shot
Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Exercise Science
Interests
  • Sustainable food systems
  • Food security and health equity,
  • Scholarship of teaching and learning
Chelsea Allison, Springfield College
Assistant Professor of Research and Exercise Science
Administrative Associate, Office of the Dean
Dean, School of Physical Education, Performance and Sport Leadership, Professor of Athletic Training
M Susan Guyer
Professor of Exercise Science, Program Director of Exercise Physiology
Interests
  • Lifestyle interventions
  • Chronic kidney disease and hypertension
  • Decreasing sedentary behavior
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Professor of Exercise Science and Sport Studies, Graduate program DIRECTOR FOR SPORT AND EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY
Interests
  • Affective responses to exercise
  • Effects of music in sport and exercise
  • Attentional focus during sport and exercise
  • Psychophysiology 
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Visiting Assistant Professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Interests
  • Mental Health Service Use for College Athletes
Joe Kennedy head shot
Assistant Professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Fieldwork Coordinator
Interests
  • Virtual Reality in Applied Sport Psychology
  • Technology Acceptance in Sport
  • Psychology of Injury, Rehabilitation, and Return to Play
Jarad A. Lewellen head shot
Associate Professor of Exercise Science, Director of Online Sport and Exercise Psychology Program
Interests
  • Psychosocial Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity
  • Youth Sport
  • Athlete Burnout
  • Female Athletes
  • Peer/Coach Relationships in Sport
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Interim Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, Associate Professor of Exercise Science and Sport Studies
Interests
  • Gender and sexuality in sport and physical activity
Headshot of Elizabeth Mullin
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, Fieldwork Coordinator
Interests
  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Medical Physiology
  • Reproductive Health
  • Resistance Training
Jamie Pelton head shot
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, Human Performance Lab Coordinator
Interests
  • Neuromuscular physiology
  • Electromyography
  • Reproductive endocrinology
  • Resistance training
  • Sarcopenia
Luke Pelton head shot
Director of Sports Performance, Professor of Exercise Science
Brian Thompson, faculty member in the strength and conditioning program