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
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
Joe Kennedy Visiting Assistant Professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology Interests Mental Health Service Use for College Athletes	jkennedy4@springfield.edu (413) 748-3221
Kathleen T. Mellano Assistant Professor of Exercise Science Interests Psychosocial Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity Youth Sport Athlete Burnout Female Athletes Peer/Coach Relationships in Sport	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
Jamie Pelton Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, Fieldwork Coordinator Interests Cardiovascular Physiology Medical Physiology Reproductive Health Resistance Training	jpelton@springfield.edu (413) 748-3178
Luke Pelton Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, Human Performance Lab Coordinator Interests Neuromuscular physiology Biomechanics Reproductive endocrinology Resistance training Sarcopenia	lpelton@springfield.edu (413) 748-4762
Brian Thompson Professor of Exercise Science and Sport Studies, Graduate Program Director of Sports Performance	bathomps@springfield.edu (413) 748-3495