Directory for Department of Exercise Science | Springfield

Department of Exercise Science

Name & Synopsis Contact Info Photo
Dean, School of Physical Education, Performance and Sport Leadership, Professor of Athletic Training
M Susan Guyer
Chair of the Exercise Science Department, Director of Pre-Med/Pre-Health Scholars, Professor of Exercise Science
Elizabeth O'Neill head shot
Assistant Professor of Research and Exercise Science
Anna Bottino head shot
Program Director of Exercise Science, Strength and Conditioning Fieldwork Coordinator, Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
Interests
  • Mental skills in strength and conditioning
  • Youth physical and mental performance
  • Strength and conditioning internship education
Adam Feit head shot
Graduate Program Director for Strength and Conditioning , Associate Professor of 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
Program Director of Exercise Physiology, Professor of Exercise Science
Interests
  • Lifestyle interventions
  • Chronic kidney disease and hypertension
  • Decreasing sedentary behavior
Samuel Headley head shot
Administrative Associate, Departments of Exercise Science and Athletic Training
Sierra Holder head shot
Graduate program DIRECTOR FOR SPORT AND EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY, Professor of Exercise Science and Sport Studies
Interests
  • Affective responses to exercise
  • Effects of music in sport and exercise
  • Attentional focus during sport and exercise
  • Psychophysiology 
Jasmin Hutchinson head shot
Visiting Assistant Professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Interests
  • Mental Health Service Use for College Athletes
Joe Kennedy head shot
Fieldwork Coordinator, Assistant Professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Interests
  • Virtual Reality in Applied Sport Psychology
  • Technology Acceptance in Sport
  • Psychology of Injury, Rehabilitation, and Return to Play
Jarad A. Lewellen head shot
Director of Online Sport and Exercise Psychology Program, Associate Professor of Exercise Science
Interests
  • Psychosocial Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity
  • Youth Sport
  • Athlete Burnout
  • Female Athletes
  • Peer/Coach Relationships in Sport
Kathleen Mellano headshot
Fieldwork Coordinator, Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
Interests
  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Medical Physiology
  • Reproductive Health
  • Resistance Training
Jamie Pelton head shot
Human Performance Lab Coordinator, Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
Interests
  • Neuromuscular physiology
  • Electromyography
  • Reproductive endocrinology
  • Resistance training
  • Sarcopenia
Luke Pelton head shot
Faculty Emeritus
Brian Thompson, faculty member in the strength and conditioning program