Contact Us
For further information or questions, please contact our main office:
Department of Wellness & Movement Sciences
1106 Washington St
PE Classroom Building 200
Cheney, WA 99004
E: sbeam@ewu.edu
P: 509.359.2341
F: 509.359.4833
Contact Information
Meet Our Faculty & Staff
Garth Babcock, PhD
Associate Professor
Academic Information
- BS, Physical Education, 1990
- MS, Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, 1992
- PhD, Adapted Physical Education, 2000
Areas of Interest
- Injury Statistics in Disability Sport
- Performance Enhancements in Special Populations
Alison Bender, PhD
Assistant Professor
Academic Information
- BS, Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management, 2010
- MS, Sustainable Tourism, 2012
- PhD, Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management, 2017
Christi Brewer, PhD
Assistant Professor
Academic Information
- BS, Exercise Science
- MS, Exercise Science
- PhD, Health and Kinesiology
Matthew Chase, PhD
Professor
Academic Information
- BS
- MS
- PhD
Christopher Cindric
Senior Lecturer, Recreation & Leisure Services; Program Director, Experiential Education & Group Facilitation; Manager, EWU WAMS Challenge Course
Academic Information
- BS, Outdoor Recreation
- MA, Educational Psychology
Areas of Interest
- Experiential Education
- Outdoor Recreation & Ethics
- Group Facilitation and Development
- Craft Beer Appreciation
Alan Coelho, EdD
Professor
Academic Information
- BA, Exercise Science
- MA, Exercise Science
- EdD, Kinesiology (Specializing in Mechanical/Anatomical)
Melissa Elfering
Lecturer
Academic Information
- BEd, Physical Education, 1996
- MS, Physical Education, 1998
- MBA, 2012
John Gerber, PhD, DSc
Assistant Professor
Academic Information
- BS, Physical Education
- MS, Physical Therapy
- DSc, Physical Therapy
- US-Army Sports Physical Therapy Residency
- PhD, Exercise and Sport Science
Jon Hammermeister, PhD
Professor
Academic Information
- PhD
Areas of Interest
- Psychosocial Aspects of Sport
- Exercise and Health
Chadron Hazelbaker, PhD
Associate Professor
Academic Information
- BA, Sports Medicine/Physical Education
- MS, Athletic Administration
- PhD, Leadership Studies
Areas of Interest
- Sport and Spirituality
- Sport Leadership
- Leadership in Athletic Training
- Service Learning
Jeremy Jostad, PhD
Assistant Professor
Academic Information
- BA, Physical Education
- MA, Recreation Administration
- PhD, Parks, Recreation, and Tourism
Areas of Interest
- Wilderness Leadership
- Outdoor Adventure Education Programming
- Small Group Development in Wilderness Expeditions
Carri Kreider, EdD
Program Director, Health & Physical Education; Assistant Professor
Academic Information
- BA, Health & Physical Education
- MS, Health & Physical Education
- EdD, Teacher Leadership
Areas of Interest
- Teaching Strategies in PE & Health
- Whole Child Approach in PE
- Movement in the K-8 Classroom
- Youth Sport Management
Nathaniel Lawton
Senior Lecturer
Academic Information
- MS, Exercise Science
- BS, Exercise Science
- BS, Health Promotion and Wellness
- AAS, Health and Fitness Technician
- CSCS, NSCA-CPT
- American Red Cross Emergency Response Instructor
Areas of Interest
- Strength and Conditioning/Human Performance
- Personal Training
- Track and Field
- American Red Cross Emergency Response Instructor
Jeni McNeal, PhD
Professor
Academic Information
- BS, Physical Education, 1993
- MS, Exercise and Sport Science, 1996
- PhD, Exercise and Sport Science (Emphasis in Pediatric Physiology), Statistics and Research Methods Minor, 2000
Areas of Interest
- Vibration-Assisted Stretching
- Potentiation Training
- Strength and Power Assessment
- Adventure Racing
- Handstand Photos in Front of Famous Monuments
Inlander Article (June 7, 2012)
We Can See Injuries Before They Happen
Emily Messina, PhD
Associate Professor
Academic Information
- BS, Recreation, 2003
- MS, Recreational Studies, 2004
- PhD, Public Health
Laurie Morley, EdD
Professor
Academic Information
- BS
- MS
- EdD
Areas of Interest
- Garden-Based Education
- Outdoor Education
- The Socialization of Pre-Service Teachers
- Service Learning
- Engaging in Outdoor Pursuits
- Triathlons
- Running
- Geocaching
Sarah Mount, EdD, CHES
Program Director, Undergraduate Public Health; Assistant Professor
Academic Information
- EdD, University of Texas at Austin
Areas of Interest
- Built Environment & Health
- Nature & Health
- Motivation Orientation
- Physical Activity
Jacob Rehm
Lecturer
Academic Information
- MA, Theology
- MS, Athletic Administration
- BA, Recreation Management
- Certified Personal Trainer
- Group Fitness Instructor
Areas of Interest
- Endurance Training
- Indoor Cycling
- Personal Training/Group Fitness
- Sport Marketing
- Spirituality in Sport
Katrina Taylor, PhD
Assistant Professor
Academic Information
- BSc (Hons), Sport Science
- PhD, Education (Emphasis in Exercise Physiology)
Areas of Interest
- Physical Activity
- Resilience on Quality of Life with Inflammatory Bowel Disease