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  • Wafa Alkurdi, DVM, MS, PhD Candidate
    Wafa Alkurdi, DVM, MS, PhD Candidate
    Visiting Assistant Professor
    PEC 244
    Phone: 509.359.2485

    Academic Information

    • 2011, Doctor of Philosophy, Exercise Science, University of Idaho
    • 1989, Master of Science and Training in Veterinary Pathology, Miyazaki University, Japan
    • 1985, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Al-Baath University, Syria

     

  • Garth Babcock, PhD, ATC
    Garth Babcock, PhD, ATC
    Clinical Coordinator, Athletic Training Education Program
    PEC 237
    Phone: 509.359.2427
    Academic Information
    • 2000 PhD Adapted Physical Education - Texas Woman's University
    • 1992 MS Exercise Science and Sports Medicine - Brigham Young University
    • 1990 BS Physical Education - Brigham Young University

    Professional Background/Areas of Interest
    Babcock joined the Eastern Washington University faculty in the fall of 1998 as the Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) director. He, with the help and support of the faculty and staff of the ATEP, was able to move the program to become accredited by the commission on accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs in October of 2002.

    Babcock currently serves as the Research, Foundations and Grants Committee representative for the Washington State Athletic Trainers Association and on the Critical Issues Committee for the Adapted Physical Activity Council of the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. His research interests are in the area of injury statistics in disability sport and performance enhancements in special populations. He served as a volunteer athletic trainer for the 1996 Paralympics Games in Atlanta, Ga.

  • Susan Beam
    Susan Beam
    Secretary Senior
    PEC 200
    Phone: 509.359.2341
  • Barbara Brock, EdD
    Barbara Brock, EdD
    Professor, Recreation Management
    PEC 233
    Phone: 509.359.6040

    Academic Information
    • BS, Graceland College
    • MA, University of Iowa
    • EdD, Indiana University

  • Matthew Chase, PhD
    Matthew Chase, PhD
    Co-Chair, Physical Education, Health and Recreation Department; Program Director, Recreation Management
    PEC 249
    Phone: 509.359.7964

    Academic Information
    • BS, Oregon State University
    • MS, University of Oregon
    • PhD, Gonzaga University

  • Christopher Cindric, MA
    Christopher Cindric, MA
    Progam Director, EWU Challenge Course; Lecturer
    PEC 236
    Phone: 509.359.4535

    Academic Information
    • BA, Radford University
    • MA, University of Colorado, Denver

    Professional Background/Areas of Interest
    • Outdoor Recreation, Experiential Education

  • Alan Coelho, EdD
    Alan Coelho, EdD
    Co-Chair, Physical Education, Health and Recreation Department; Graduate Program Director
    PEC 251
    Phone: 509.359.4328

    Academic Information
    • BA, Exercse Science - Fresno State
    • MA, Exercise Science - Fresno State
    • EdD, Kinesiology (specializing in mechanical/anatomical) - University of Northern Colorado

  • John Cogley, EdD
    John Cogley, EdD
    Emeritus Faculty
    Phone: 509.993.7430

    Academic Information
    • BA, Iowa State University
    • MA, University of Iowa
    • EdD, University of Northern Colorado

  • Melissa Elfering, MS
    Melissa Elfering, MS
    Director, URC Fitness Center; Senior Special Faculty
    URC 211B
    Phone: 509.359.4017
    Academic Information
    • BAE, Eastern Washington University
    • MS, Eastern Washington University

    Professional Background/Areas of Interest
    • Group exercise director and Fitness Center director since fall 1999

    Fitness certifications/trainings include
    • ACE (personal training, group exercise)
    • AFAA, NSCA C-PT, YogaFit (200 hr)
    • Spinning and Les Mills (Body Pump, Body Combat, TRX Suspension training, BOSU trainer)

    Teaching
    • Fast Fitness- PHED 150
    • Group Exercise - PHED 151
    • Strength Training - PHED 152

     


  • Paul Green, EdD
    Paul Green, EdD
    Program Director, Outdoor Recreation
    PEC 235
    Phone: 509.359.7097

    Academic Information
    • BA, Eastern Washington University
    • MA, University of Northern Colorado
    • EdD, University of Oregon

  • Jon Hammermeister, PhD
    Jon Hammermeister, PhD
    Professor, Physical Education, Health and Recreation
    PEC 231
    Phone: 509.359.7968

    Academic Information
    • PhD, University of Idaho

    Professional Background/Areas of interest
    • Psychosocial aspects of sport, exercise and health

     


  • Chadron Hazelbaker, ATC, CSCS, PhD
    Chadron Hazelbaker, ATC, CSCS, PhD
    Assistant Professor, Sports Management Graduate Program
    PEC 243
    Phone: 509.359.4539

    Academic Information

    • BA, Sports Medicine/Physical Education - Whitworth University
    • MS, Athletic Administration - Idaho State University
    • PhD, Leadership Studies - Gonzaga University

     

    Professional Background /Areas of interest

    • Sport and spirituality
    • Sport leadership
    • Leadership in athletic training
    • Service learning
    • Sport and spirituality
    • Sport leadership
    • Leadership in athletic training
    • Service learning
  • Jeffrey Kawaguchi, PhD, PT, ATC
    Jeffrey Kawaguchi, PhD, PT, ATC
    Program Director, Athletic Training Education Program
    PEC 232
    Phone: 509.359.7967


    2003 PhD, Sports Medicine - University of Virginia
    2002 MEd, Exercise Physiology - University of Virginia
    1988 BS, Physical Therapy - Northwestern University
    1987 BS, Biology -     Washington State University

    Kawaguchi joined the staff at Eastern Washington University in the fall of 2003, as the clinical coordinator for the Athletic Training Education Program. He became the program director in January 2009. He has spoken on a number of sports medicine related topics at the national level for the NATA, the APTA and AAPHERD. His research interests are in the area of gait analysis, bone biology and women's athletics.


  • Carri Kreider, MS
    Carri Kreider, MS
    Physical Education Activities Director, Lecturer
    PEC 230
    Phone: 509.359.4707

    BEd, Health and Fitness - Gonzaga University

    MS, Physical Education, Health and Recreation - Emporia State University

    (In process) Doctor of Education in Teacher Leadership

    Professional Background/Areas of Interest:

    Physical Education and Health

  • Nate Lawton
    Nate Lawton
    Emergency Response Instructor, PEHR Faculty
    PEC 228
    Phone: 509.359.2508

     MS, Exercise Science - Eastern Washington University

    BS, Exercise Science - Eastern Washington University

    BS, Health Promotion and Wellness - Eastern Washington University

    AAS, Health and Fitness Technician SFCC

    NSCA-CPT, CSCS

    ARC Emergency Response Instructor


    Professional Background /Areas of interest:

    Strength and Conditioning/ Human Performance, Personal Training, Track and Field. American Red Cross Emergency Response Instructor

     

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  • Colleen Mastel
    Colleen Mastel
    Program Support Supervisor
    PEC 252
    Phone: 509.359.7961
  • Jeni McNeal, PhD
    Jeni McNeal, PhD
    Professor of Physical Education, Health and Recreation
    PEC 250
    Phone: 509.359.2872

    Academic Information
    • 1993 BS, Physical Education - Eastern Washington University
    • 1996 MS, Exercise and Sport Science - University of Utah
    • 2000 PhD, Exercise and Sport Science, minor statistics and research methods, emphasis pediatric physiology -  University of Utah

    Professional Background/Areas of Interest:
    McNeal's research is primarily focused on performance analysis and enhancement in elite and talent-selected athletes. She currently is the lead strength and conditioning consultant for the USA Diving National Team, and is the vice-chair of research for the US Elite Coaches Association for Women's Gymnastics. Recent research interests have included vibration-assisted stretching, potentiation training, and strength and power assessment. In her spare time, she prefers to be in the outdoors, training and competing in adventure racing, or working on her collection of handstand photos taken in front of famous monuments. 

     

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  • Scott Melville, PhD
    Scott Melville, PhD
    Professor of Physical Education, Health and Recreation
    PEC 242
    Phone: 509.359.7069

    1969 BS, Health and Physical Education - Slippery Rock State College

    1971 MS, Health and Physical Education - Slippery Rock State College

    1975 PhD, Physical Education (Motor Learning Specialization Area) - University of Iowa

    Professional Background/Areas of Interest: 

    Elementary Health and Fitness, Coaching Education, Sports Poetry and Art

  • Emily Messina, PhD, CTRS
    Emily Messina, PhD, CTRS
    Program Director, Therapeutic Recreation
    PEC 241
    Phone: 509.359.6545

     

    Academic Information

    • 2011 Doctor of Philosophy, Public Health, Temple University

    • 2004 Master of Science, Recreational Studies, University of Florida

    • 2003 Bachelor of Science, Recreation, University of Florida
  • Laurie Morley, EdD
    Laurie Morley, EdD
    Program Director, Health and Fitness
    PEC 245
    Phone: 509.359.2312

    BS, California State University-Sacramento

    MS, Washington State University

    EdD, University of Northern Colorado

    Professional Background/Areas of Interests:

    The integration of the following curriculum models within physical education:

         - Garden-based education

         - Outdoor education

    The socialization of pre-service teachers

    Service learning

    Engaging in outdoor pursuits (i.e., kayaking, backpacking, nordic skiing, trail running, etc)

    Triathlons (Olympic, half-irons and ironman distances)

    Running (half-marathons and marathons

    Geocaching

  • Robin Pickering, PhD
    Robin Pickering, PhD
    Program Director, Community Health
    PEC 239
    Phone: 509.359.4308

    BS, MS, Eastern Washington University

    PhD, University of Idaho

  • Wendy Repovich, PhD, FACSM
    Wendy Repovich, PhD, FACSM
    Program Director, Exercise Science
    PEC 247
    Phone: 509.359.7960

    1972 BA, Physical Education - University of Puget Sound

    1978 MEd, Exercise Physiology and Sports Administration - University of Cincinnati

    1990 PhD, Exercise Physiology - University of Southern California

    Repovich joined the department in 1991, as the Exercise Science Program director. She is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and is actively involved in the Northwest regional chapter. She has presented research on the local, regional, national and international level. Current research interest area is body composition and its relationship to the immune system. 

     

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  • Penny Rose
    Penny Rose
    Operations Manager
    PEC 248
    Phone: 509.359.7969
  • Diana Thew, MPA, CTRS/R
    Diana Thew, MPA, CTRS/R
    Lecturer
    PEC 229
    Phone: 509.359.4778

    Academic Information

    • BA, Eastern Washington University
    • MPA, Eastern Washington University
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