Publications - Fall 2025

Opeyemi O. Adeloye, doctoral student in Exercise Physiology, Graduate Class of 2026; Jeff Gagnon, MS, assistant professor of Physics; Elizabeth Mullin, PhD, associate professor of Exercise Science and Sport Studies and interim assistant vice provost for Faculty Affairs; and Samuel A.E. Headley, professor of Exercise Science and program director of Exercise Physiology, co-authored “Investigating the influence of physical activity intensity level on arterial stiffness response in hypertension: A UK biobank participant-based study” in Next Research in August 2025.

Maureen Barrett, PT, DPT, assistant professor and associate director of Clinical Education in the Department of Physical Therapy, and Kimberly Nowakowski, PT, DPT, professor and director of Clinical Education in the Department of Physical Therapy, co-authored “Developing professionalism in healthcare students: Impact of a health coaching program” in the Journal of Allied Health in September 2025. Additional co-authors included Springfield College emeritae professors, Julia Chevan, PT, DPT, PhD, MPH, and Kathleen Pappas, PT, DPT. 

Bianca De Lucia, PhD candidate in Sport and Exercise Psychology, Graduate Class of 2026; Jasmin Hutchinson, PhD, professor of Exercise Science; and Anna Bottino, PhD, assistant professor of Research and Exercise Science, co-authored “Navigating the maze of deception in endurance sports: A systematic review" in Perceptual and Motor Skills in June 2025. In the same publication, Hutchinson co-authored “Investigating the effect of motivational music and video and the role of cognitive style on the gait kinematics of elderly individuals” in April 2025.

Melih Elcin, MD, assistant dean of Interprofessional Education, co-authored “Anaesthesiologists’ non-­technical skills in Denmark form: Cross-­cultural adaptation, reliability and validity of Turkish version in paediatric surgery team” in BMJ Open Quality in 2025. Elcin also co-authored “Developing the skills of requesting consultation in the emergency department” in the Anatolian Journal of Emergency Medicine in 2025.

Adam Feit, PhD, assistant professor of Exercise Science and program director; Jasmin Hutchinson, PhD, professor of Exercise Science; Elizabeth Mullin, PhD, associate professor of Exercise Science and Sport Studies and interim assistant vice provost for Faculty Affairs; and Brian Thompson, PhD, professor of Exercise Science and director of sports performance, co-authored “The use of psychological skills and strategies in collegiate strength and conditioning” in the International Journal of Strength and Conditioning in July 2025.

Erin Futrell, PhD, associate professor of Physical Therapy, co-authored “The effects of intrinsic foot muscle strengthening interventions for adults over age 65: A randomized controlled trial protocol” in Frontiers in Aging in October 2025.

Melissa Goldsmith, PhD, adjunct faculty of Music, authored the book Listen to Jazz!: Exploring a Musical Genre in 2025. 

Jasmin Hutchinson, PhD, professor of Exercise Science, co-authored “Recommendations for providing feedback and medical reassurance following maximal graded exercise testing in cardiac rehabilitation” in the Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention in 2025. 

Jasmin Hutchinson, PhD, professor of Exercise Science, and Bianca De Lucia, PhD candidate in Sport and Exercise Psychology, Graduate Class of 2026, co-authored “Attention allocation during exercise performed at various intensities” in Sport and Exercise Psychophysiology in June 2025.

Effrosyni Kokaliari, PhD, professor of Social Work, and Ann W. Roy, PhD, faculty emerita in the Department of Social Work, co-authored “The impact of the pandemic on the mental health of social work students at risk for ADHD: Lessons for education” in Social Work Education in the summer of 2025. 

Yan Luo, PhD in Physical Education from Springfield College, assistant professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Thaddeus J. France, EdD, professor of Physical Education; Michelle E. Moosbrugger, PhD, professor of Physical Education and chair of the Department of Physical Education and Health Education; and Elizabeth Mullin, PhD, associate professor of Exercise Science and Sport Studies and interim assistant vice provost for Faculty Affairs; co-authored “Comparative analysis of cultural values on table tennis: A qualitative study among Chinese and American graduate students” in Perceptual and Motor Skills in May 2025. 

Emily A. Lyons, PhD, assistant professor of Education, authored “Supporting future teachers to view themselves as agents for change” in Higher Education Classrooms as Places for Inquiry in August 2025. 

Allison Martel, MLIS, digital technologies librarian, Library Services, authored “Psalm of the chronically ill” in FLARE Magazine in August 2025.

Meghan Migeon, DMSc MS, PA-C, professor of Physician Assistant Studies, program director, and department chair, co-authored “Mass Casualty Incidents” in Physician Assistant Clinics in October 2025.

Susan Milstein, PhD, associate professor of Physical Education and Health Education, co-authored “Choose your own adventure: A tool for fostering discussion in health education” in the Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance in August 2025. Their co-author was Danielle Pantano ’24, currently a graduate fellow in Athletic Leadership, Class of 2026.

Sarah Zehnder, MFA, associate professor of Dance and director of Dance, authored the essay “HER Body, HER Story” in Jacob’s Pillow Dance Interactive in October 2025.