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Mary Barnum

Associate Professor of Exercise Science and Sport Studies

E-mail: mbarnum@spfldcol.edu
Phone: 413-748-3763

Program Director of Athletic Training Education Program

• Ed.D. - 2005, University of Massachusetts, Higher Education
• M.Ed. - 1990, Springfield College, Athletic Injury Management
• B.S. - 1987, East Carolina University, Health and Physical Education
• Certifications - BOC Certified and MA Licensed Athletic Trainer
• Areas of instruction: Athletic Training

Patrick W. Davidson

Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sport Studies

E-mail: pdavidson@spfldcol.edu
Phone: 413-748-3177

• B.A. Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA, 2003
• M.S. Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA, 2006
• Ph D. Springfield College, Springfield, MA 2009
• Certifications: NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, ACSM Health Fitness Specialist, USAW Sports Performance Coach
• Areas of Instruction: Exercise Testing in Special Populations, Measurement and Evaluation in Exercise Science, Strength and Conditioning

Thomas Dodge

Assistant Professor of Exercise Science and Sport Studies

Phone: 413-748-3563

• PhD - Physical Education - University of South Carolina, 2006
• MS - Athletic Training - California University of Pennsylvania, 2002
• BS - Sports Medicine - Merrimack College, 2001
• Certifications: Certified Athletic Trainer - Board of Certification, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist - National Strength and Conditioning Association, Licensed Athletic Trainer - Massachusetts Board of Allied Health, Certified Instructor: Professional Rescuer - American Heart Association
• Areas of Instruction: Research Methods in Athletic Training, Prevention Lab, Clinical Supervision
• Research areas: Athletic training education, Student retention in athletic training, Socialization in athletic training, clinical outcome measures in athletic training

Barclay Dugger

Assistant Professor of Exercise Science and Sport Studies

E-mail: rdugger@spfldcol.edu
Phone: 413-748-3650

Head Athletic Trainer

• M.S. - 1996, Springfield College, Athletic Training
• B.S. - 1989, Springfield College, Physical Education
• Certifications - BOC Certified and MA Licensed Athletic Trainer
• Areas of undergraduate instruction – Athletic training

Sue Guyer

Associate Professor of Exercise Science and Sport Studies

E-mail: mguyer@spfldcol.edu
Phonte: 413-748-3404

Clinical Coordinator of Athletic Training Clinical Education

• D.P.E. - 2003, Springfield College
• M.S. - 1990, Old Dominion University
• B.S. - 1988, Castleton State College
• Certifications - BOC Certified and MA Licensed Athletic Trainer
• Areas of undergraduate instruction – Athletic training

Samuel Headley

Professor of Exercise Science and Sport Studies

E-mail: sheadley@spfldcol.edu
Phone: 413-748-3340

• Ph.D. - 1991, Temple University, Exercise Physiology, Minor - Sports Medicine
• M.S. - 1985, University of London, Human & Applied Physiology
• B.A. - 1982, Birmingham University, Physical Education
• Certifications - FACSM, ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist, ACSM Certified Exercise Specialist, NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
• Areas of graduate instruction - Exercise biochemistry, Medical physiology, Exercise testing & prescription, Nutrition & athletic performance

Jasmin Hutchinson

Assistant Professor of Exercise Science and Sport Studies

E-mail: jhutchinson@spfldcol.edu
Phone: 413-748-3601

• Ph.D. - 2004, Florida State University, Sport and Exercise Psychology
• M.S. - 1999, Eastern Illinois University, Physical Education (specialization, sport psychology)
• B.S. - 1998, Loughborough University, UK, Physical Education, Sports Science, and Social Science
• Areas of Instruction: Introduction to Applied Exercise Science, Introduction to Nutrition, Health Fitness Management, Stress Management
• Areas of Research Interest: Exercise psychology, percieved exertion, attention focus during exercise, music and exercise

Tracey Matthews

Professor of Exercise Science and Sport Studies

E-mail: tmatthews@spfldcol.edu
Phone: 413-748-3397

Department Chair

• D.P.E. - 2002, Springfield College
• M.S. - 1997, Springfield College
• B.S. - 1993, University of Connecticut
• Areas of Instruction: Measurement and Evaluation in Exercise Science, Research Methods, Statistics, Research Design

Mimi Murray

Professor of Exercise Science and Sport Studies

E-mail: mmurray@spfldcol.edu
Phone: 413-748-3168

• Ph.D. – 1976, University of Connecticut
• M.S. – 1967, Springfield College
• B.S. – 1961, Springfield College
• Areas of graduate instruction – Sport and exercise psychology

Elizabeth O'neill

Assistant Professor of Exercise Science and Sport Studies

Phone: 413-748-3485

• BS in Psychology: Mercyhurst College 1995
• MS in PE: Sport Psychology: Springfield College 2000
• DPE: Exercise Physiology Springfield College 2003
• Certifications: ACSM-HFS, NSCA-CSCS, CPR-AED
• Areas of Instruction: Kinesiology, Introduction to Applied Exercise Science, Health Management
• Research Areas of Interest: Female Athlete Triad, Physical Activity and Bone Density

Vincent Paolone

Professor of Exercise Science and Sport Studies

E-mail: vpaolone@spfldcol.edu
Phone: 413-748-3600

Director of Graduate Programs

• Ed.D. – 1988, Temple University, Exercise Physiology
• M.Ed. – 1980, Temple University, Exercise Physiology
• B.S. – 1968, West Chester State College, Health, Physical Education & Recreation
• Certifications - FACSM
• Areas of graduate instruction – Cardiovascular physiology, Neuromuscular physiology, Pulmonary physiology, Environmental physiology

Wayne Rodrigues

Assistant Professor of Exercise Science and Sport Studies

E-mail: wrodrigu@spfldcol.edu
Phone: 413-748-3188

Coordinator of Athletic Injury Rehabilitation

• M.ED. – 1985, Springfield College, Sports Injury Prevention and Management
• B.S. – 1983, Bridgewater State College, Physical Education (Athletic Training)
• Certifications - BOC Certified and MA Licensed Athletic Trainer, NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, M.A. Registered paramedic, Certified OEC, National Ski Patrol, Certified Wilderness EMT, ARC CPR - First Aid Instructor, AHA Basic Life Support Instructor ARC Emergency Response Instructor, SOLO wilderness medicine Instructor
• Areas of undergraduate instruction - Therapeutic modalities, Therapeutic exercise, Athletic injury rehabilitation, Sports first aid and injury prevention, EMT

John Smith

Associate Professor of Exercise Science and Sport Studies

E-mail: jsmith@spfldcol.edu
Phone: 413-748-3257

Wellness Course Coordinator

• Ph.D. – 1983, University of Miami
• M.S. – 1978, Old Dominion University
• B.S. – 1973, Bowling Green State University
• Areas of graduate instruction – Health studies, Health promotion

Brian Thompson

Associate Professor of Exercise Science and Sport Studies

E-mail: bathomps@spfldcol.edu
Phone: 413-748-3495

Director of Strength and Conditioning

• B.S., Ball State University, 1991
• M.S., University of Illinois, 1993
• Ph.D., 1998
• Certifications: BOC Certified Athletic Trainer; NSCS Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
• Areas of Instruction: Strength and Conditioning, Exercise Testing and Prescription, Special Populations, Stress Management

Richard Wood

Assistant Professor of Exercise Science and Sport Studies

E-mail: rwood@spfldcol.edu
Phone: 413-748-3179

Director of Applied Exercise Science

• Postdoctoral Fellowship - University of Pittsburgh 2006 - 2007
• Ph.D. - 2006 University of Connecticut
• M.S. - 2001 Springfield College
• B.S. - 1999 Springfield College
• Certifications - Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist by the NSCA; BOC
• Certified and MA licensed Athletic Trainer
• Areas of instruction: Introductory Nutrition, Applied Nutrition, Exercise Science; Supervision of clinical athletic training experiences
• Areas of research interest: insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, lipoprotein metabolism, resistance training

Additional Resources

• Office of Graduate Studies

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• Julia Girman G’11, received the Student Research Award at the National Strength and Conditioning Conference in Las Vegas. Read more.

The Athletic Training/Exercise Science Complex

This two-story 18,900-square-foot Complex provides students and faculty with interactive and experiential learning environments as well as dedicated research space for the study of all aspects of wellness and human performance. The new athletic training room provides student-athletes access to athletic health care at the highest level. Take a photo tour, or read about our athletic training and exercise science equipment.