Department of Exercise Science

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Name & Synopsis	Contact Info	Photo
Chelsea Allison Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Exercise Science Interests Sustainable food systems Food security and health equity, Scholarship of teaching and learning	callison@springfield.edu (413) 748-3567
Lee Arakawa Assistant Professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology Interests Psychological skills in sport psychology Social issues in sport Coach development and education	larakawa@springfield.edu (413) 748-3221
Rachael DiGiovanni Administrative Associate, Office of the Dean	rdigiovanni@springfield.edu (413) 748-3178
Adam Feit Assistant Professor of Exercise Science Interests Use of mental skills in strength and conditioning Coaching efficacy and education Youth physical and mental performance	afeit@springfield.edu (413) 748-3362
Mary Kate Feit Assistant Professor of Strength and Conditioning, Graduate Program Director for Strength and Conditioning Interests Strength and Conditioning Internship Education Effective Coaching Behaviors Load Management	mfeit@springfield.edu (413) 748-3600
M. Susan Guyer Dean, School of Physical Education, Performance and Sport Leadership, Professor of Athletic Training	mguyer@springfield.edu (413) 748-3404
Samuel A. E. Headley Professor of Exercise Science, Program Director of Exercise Physiology Interests Lifestyle interventions Chronic kidney disease and hypertension Decreasing sedentary behavior	sheadley@springfield.edu (413) 748-3340
Jasmin Hutchinson Professor of Exercise Science and Sport Studies, Graduate program DIRECTOR FOR SPORT AND EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY Interests Effects of music in sport and exercise Psychophysiology of exercise Attentional focus during sport and exercise Exercise behavior	jhutchinson@springfield.edu (413) 748-3601
Kathleen T. Mellano Assistant Professor of Exercise Science Interests Social motivational processes in sport and physical activity Peer/teammate relationships in youth sport Peer motivational climate and athlete well-being Socioenvironmental ties to athlete burnout	kmellano@springfield.edu
Elizabeth M. Mullin Associate Professor of Exercise Science and Sport Studies, Chair of the Department of Exercise Science Interests Gender and sexuality in sport and physical activity	emullin@springfield.edu (413) 748-3800
Elizabeth O'Neill Professor of Exercise Science	eoneill@springfield.edu (413) 748-3485
Luke Pelton Assistant Professor Exercise Science Interests Effects of anabolic steroids Impact of exercise on reproductive health Advanced resistance training methods Validity of exercise science research Genetic outcomes in muscle physiology	lpelton@springfield.edu (413) 748-4762
Jared Ramer Assistant Professor of Exercise Science Interests Biomechanics and Motor Performance Physical Literacy Motor Competence Physical Activity Promotion	jramer@springfield.edu (413) 748-3888
Brian Thompson Professor of Exercise Science and Sport Studies, Graduate Program Director of Sports Performance	bathomps@springfield.edu (413) 748-3495