Kinesiology, Recreation & Sport: Full-time Faculty & Staff

Ph.D: Springfield College - Springfield, MA

M.S.: Springfield College - Springfield, MA

B.S.: Central Connecticut State University - New Britain, CT

EXS 122: Foundations of Kinesiology

EXS 223: Introduction to Exercise Science

EXS 240: Fundamentals of Movement

EXS 296: Practicum in Exercise Science

EXS 310: Kinesiology

EXS 325: Exercise Physiology II

EXS 496: Internship in Exercise Science

Honors Capstone Experience, First Reader, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY, October 2021 – May 2023 Topic: Effectiveness of Wii Ring Fit in Improving Balance and Proprioception During Recovery After ACL Reconstruction Surgery Responsibilities: Provided feedback to Emma Lord on her Honor Capstone Project leading up to her final examination. Emma successfully defended her thesis May 2023.

Thesis Committee Member, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY, May 2021 – April 2022 Topic: Do Changes in Navy Fitness Testing Protocols Impact Service Members Performance? Responsibilities: Provide feedback to Alison Colao on her thesis project during her thesis proposal, data collection, and thesis defense. Alison successfully defended her thesis April 2022.

Honors Capstone Experience, First Reader, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY, December 2020 – May 2022 Topic: Running Backwards: Measuring the Effects and Benefits Responsibilities: Provide feedback to Clint Sherman on his Honor Capstone Project leading up to his final examination. Clint did not finish this project due to complications with COVID-19-related restrictions.

Honors Capstone Experience, First Reader, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY, August 2020 – May 2022 Topic: The Interrelationship Between Physical Therapy and Ballet: An Examination of the Negative Effects of Pointe Shoes on the Musculoskeletal Functions of a Professional Ballet Dancer Responsibilities: Provide feedback to Taylor Boulier on her Honor Capstone Project leading up to her final examination. Taylor did not finish this project due to complications with COVID-19-related restrictions.

Thesis Committee Member, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY, August 2019-July 2020 Topic: Factors Influencing Both Maternal and Infant Body Composition at Two Years Postpartum Responsibilities: Provided feedback to Samantha Henry on her thesis project during her thesis proposal and in preparation for her thesis defense. Samantha successfully defended her thesis on July 1, 2020.

Honors Capstone Experience, Second Reader, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY, August 2019-July 2020 Topic: The Impact of Exercise in Spaceflight and Microgravity Environments Responsibilities: Provided feedback to Will Bybee on his Honors Capstone Project leading up to his final evaluation. Will successfully defended his project on May 1, 2020.

EXS Program Coordinator: July 2022 – Present

KIN Interim Program Coordinator: July 2025 - Present

CHHS representative to the Committee of Credits and Graduation: August 2023 - Present

KRS representative to the University Senate May 2018 – May 2021, and August 2024 – Present

CHHS representative to the Senate Executive Committee August 2025 – Present

Faculty Advisor for the Exercise Science Club, Pre-Occupational Therapy Club, and Pre-Chiro Club

Faculty Fellow for the EXS LLC