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Dr. Jennifer N AhrensAhrensJenniferClinical Associate ProfessorEmail: ja27@txstate.eduJOW A172(512) 245-2908
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Stephen A AwoniyiAwoniyiStephenAssociate ProfessorEmail: sa11@txstate.eduJOW A157(512) 245-1313
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Dr. Stacey H BenderBenderStaceySenior LecturerEmail: sh1564@txstate.eduJOW A116(512) 245-2561Teaching InterestsSocial and Behavioral Aspects of Physical Activity
Aquatic TherapyResearch InterestsPostpartum Physical Activity
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Dr. Brenda Berumen-FluckerBerumen-FluckerBrendaAssistant ProfessorEmail: b_b80@txstate.eduJOW A135(512) 245-2561
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Dr. James M BishopBishopJamesAssistant ProfessorEmail: jb2068@txstate.eduJOW A139(512) 245-2561Biography and EducationJames “Matthew” Bishop is a health behavior social scientist and certified health education specialist with specific training in health behavior theory, sexual health, and public health program planning and evaluation. He earned his Ph.D. in Health Education and Promotion from the University of Cincinnati...View Full Biography and Education for Dr. James M BishopTeaching InterestsHealth behavior theory, public health research methods, program planning and evaluation, community health, sexual healthResearch InterestsSexual violence prevention, HIV prevention, STI prevention, sexual communication, adolescent sexual behaviors, college student sexual behaviors
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Alexis A ChambersChambersAlexisSenior LecturerEmail: aac47@txstate.eduJOW JOWERS A158.1(512) 245-2561
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Dr. Anthony DeringerDeringerStephenAssistant ProfessorEmail: anthonyd@txstate.eduJOW A116(512) 245-2561Biography and EducationDr. Deringer is an Assistant Professor at Texas State University in the Recreation Administration division. Prior to academia, Dr. Deringer lead backpacking, climbing, and river trips and was the administrator for several outdoor recreation programs. His work experience inspired him to conduct research...View Full Biography and Education for Dr. Anthony Deringer
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Amy L EsmiolEsmiolAmySenior LecturerEmail: alm151@txstate.eduJOW A116(512) 245-2561Biography and EducationMSRLS 2018 Texas State University
Recreation and Leisure Services
B.S. 2013 Texas State University
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Caitlyn A FarrellFarrellCaitlynLecturerEmail: caitlyn-farrell@txstate.eduJOW A116(512) 245-2561
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Dr. John Farrell IIIFarrellJohnHe/Him/His/HimselfAssistant ProfessorEmail: jwf77@txstate.eduJOW A152(512) 245-2561
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Hillarie A GarnierGarnierHillarieLecturerEmail: tdo34@txstate.eduJOW A116(512) 245-2561Biography and EducationHillarie Garnier received her M.S. in Public Health Education and Promotion, with a concentration in health equity, from Texas State University where she now serves as a lecturer of public health in the Department of Health and Human Performance. She received her B.S. in Health Promotion from Appalachian...View Full Biography and Education for Hillarie A GarnierTeaching InterestsHealth Promotion, Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Indigenous Health, Rural Health, Mental Health, Emergency Management.
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Dr. Kent GriffinGriffinLutherAssociate ProfessorEmail: kentgriffin@txstate.eduJOW A116(512) 245-2561
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Victoria HallmanHallmanVictoriaLecturerEmail: vh13@txstate.edu(512) 245-2561Biography and EducationRaised in San Diego, Ca. National competitor in track and field hockey. In the top 10 all time list for the Javelin at San Diego State University (number 6 and oldest record). Enjoy water sports, sporting events, movies. BS in Physical Education-San Diego State University. MA in Educational Leadership/Physical...View Full Biography and Education for Victoria HallmanTeaching InterestsCoaching athletics and student teachingResearch InterestsCoaching and athletic administration
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Dr. Michelle HamiltonHamiltonMichelleProfessorEmail: mlhamilton@txstate.eduJOW A156(512) 245-2561Research InterestsEarly Childhood motor skills, correlates of motor behavior; Education success
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Dr. Megan B HaynesHaynesMeganClinical Assistant ProfessorEmail: mh86@txstate.eduJOW A116(512) 245-2561Biography and EducationDr. Megan Haynes is a Senior Lecturer for the Professional Program in Athletic Training and Pre-Rehabilitation Science Program in the Department of Health and Human Performance. In addition to classroom instruction, Megan participates in contract athletic training work to stay active in the athletic...View Full Biography and Education for Dr. Megan B HaynesResearch InterestsComplementary and Alternative Medicine
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Dr. Carla J HeffnerHeffnerCarlaClinical Assistant ProfessorEmail: ch37@txstate.eduJOW 164(512) 245-2980Biography and EducationDr. Heffner was hired at Texas State in 2003 as Assistant Athletic Trainer with the Texas State Athletic Department and a lecturer in the HHP department. In 2013, Dr. Heffner became a full-time senior lecturer and Clinical Education Coordinator in the Professional Program in Athletic Training. In 2020...View Full Biography and Education for Dr. Carla J HeffnerTeaching InterestsEmergency care/immediate care of injuries and illnesses.Research InterestsMental health literacy, mental health education.
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Dr. Stacy D HunterHunterStacyAssociate ProfessorEmail: s_h393@txstate.eduJOW A116(512) 245-2561Biography and EducationStacy D. Hunter received her Ph.D. in Clinical Exercise Physiology from the University of Texas at Austin where she studied the effects of yoga on vascular function in the Cardiovascular Aging Research Laboratory. A yoga practitioner since 2008, she has now published several pioneering studies on the...View Full Biography and Education for Dr. Stacy D Hunter
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Dr. Joosung KimKimJoosungAssistant ProfessorEmail: j_k145@txstate.eduJOW A174(512) 245-2561Biography and EducationDr. Joosung Kim is an assistant professor in Athletic Training in the Department of Health and Human Performance at Texas State University. He previously worked as a lecturer in the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences at the University of Miami, where he earned his Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology...View Full Biography and Education for Dr. Joosung KimTeaching InterestsTherapeutic Intervention, Gross anatomy, Evidence-Based Practice, Lower Extremity InjuriesResearch InterestsMusculoskeletal Injuries, Therapeutic Exercises, Noninvasive Brain Stimulation, Neural Excitability
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Dr. Lindsay E KippKippLindsayAssociate ProfessorEmail: lindsaykipp@txstate.eduJOW A116(512) 245-2561
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Dr. Duane V KnudsonKnudsonDuaneRegents' ProfessorEmail: dknudson@txstate.eduJOW A116(512) 245-2561Biography and EducationPhD University of Wisconsin-Madison 1988
MS Baylor University 1984
BS University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 1983Teaching InterestsBiomechanical Concepts
Active/Experiential Learning
Applied StatisticsResearch InterestsBiomechanics of sport and exercise, tennis, stretching, qualitative movement diagnosis, teaching/learning biomechanics concepts, and research quality in biomechanics/kinesiology. -
Dr. Erin M LallyLallyErinAssistant ProfessorEmail: elally@txstate.eduJOW A116(512) 245-2561Biography and EducationDr. Lally received her Ph.D. in Health Sciences with an expertise in lower extremity clinical biomechanics from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Her research areas of emphasis include biomechanics of knee injury and running-related injury, movement interventions, the effects of music on exercise...View Full Biography and Education for Dr. Erin M Lally
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Dr. Matt McAllisterMcAllisterMatthewAssociate ProfessorEmail: mjm445@txstate.eduJOW A116(512) 245-2561Biography and EducationPhD, Nutrition
Mississippi State University
MS, Exercise Science
University of Memphis
BS, Health and Human Performance
University of Memphis
AS, Liberal Arts of Science
Monroe Community CollegeResearch Interests-Methods to mitigate physiological effects of stressors in high stress occupations (e.g., firefighters, law enforcement)View Full Research Interests for Dr. Matt McAllister
-Impact of nutraceuticals and dietary modification on markers of health and performance
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Dr. Ny'Nika T McFaddenMcFaddenNy'NikaAssistant ProfessorEmail: tmj92@txstate.eduJOW A148(512) 245-2561Biography and EducationNy'Nika McFadden earned her PhD in Health Education and Promotion and MA in Communication Studies from The University of Alabama. She received her BS in Psychology from Troy University.View Full Biography and Education for Dr. Ny'Nika T McFadden
She is currently an Assistant Professor of Public Health in the Department of Health and Human Performance at...Teaching InterestsCommunity Health, Social Determinants of Health, Global HealthResearch InterestsChronic Disease Prevention; Chronic Disease Self-Management; Patient Education; Patient Engagement; Patient-Provider Communication; Diabetes Technology; Mobile Applications; Type 1 Diabetes; Type 2 Diabetes; Prediabetes; Gestational Diabetes -
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Dr. Joni A MettlerMettlerJoniAssociate ProfessorEmail: jam388@txstate.eduJOW A116(512) 245-2561
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Dr. Megan E Newhouse-BaileyNewhouse-BaileyMeganLecturerJOW A116(512) 245-2561Biography and EducationI am originally from Virginia, but I have lived in Austin off and on since 2007. I have a BA in Women's Studies with an emphasis in gender, sexuality, and public health and a BS in Health and PE Teaching. My master's degree in Health Education is from Texas State. I am married with two children and...View Full Biography and Education for Dr. Megan E Newhouse-BaileyTeaching InterestsI enjoy teaching introductory classes that "welcome" students into the world of public health and prepare them for their future careers. I also enjoy teaching classes related to my favorite areas of study: school health disease prevention, personal health, and women's health.Research InterestsI am interested in school health, childbirth education, and school connectedness.
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Dr. Robert B PankeyPankeyRobertProfessor EmeritusEmail: rbpankey@txstate.eduJOW A116(512) 245-2561Biography and EducationDr. Bob Pankey is a Professor in the Department of HHP at Texas State University. He Graduated from the University of Missouri with a BS in Education, Southern Illinois University with a MS in Education and Texas A&M University with a Doctorate of Education.Research InterestsBiomechanics and Psychosocial Aspects of Sport and Exercise Science
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Dr. Dawn M RobartsRobartsDawnSenior LecturerEmail: dawnrobarts@txstate.eduJOW 143(512) 245-8014Teaching InterestsPublic HealthResearch InterestsWomen's Health
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Dr. Rachel Koldenho RolfeRolfeRachelShe/Her/Hers/HerselfAssistant ProfessorEmail: rmr214@txstate.eduJOW A116(512) 245-2561Biography and EducationDr. Koldenhoven Rolfe is an assistant professor in Athletic Training in the Department of Health and Human Performance. She received a Bachelor's of Science in Athletic Training from Illinois State University (2014), a Master's of Education in Athletic Training from the University of Virginia (2015),...View Full Biography and Education for Dr. Rachel Koldenho Rolfe
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Dr. Shelby M SharpeSharpeShelbyClinical Assistant ProfessorEmail: sj1174@txstate.eduJOW A136(512) 245-3451Biography and EducationShelby started her career in recreational therapy completing her undergraduate degree at Texas State University. She has been a recreational therapist for 10 years working in a variety of settings such as acute psych, municipal recreation, and military. She is passionate about using recreational therapy...View Full Biography and Education for Dr. Shelby M SharpeTeaching InterestsUtilizing interactive techniques in the classroom
Utilizing service-learning opportunities to apply skills and knowledgeResearch InterestsExploring the connection between post-traumatic growth and recreational therapy
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Carolyn SwearingenSwearingenCarolynSenior LecturerJOW A208(512) 245-1972
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Dr. Allie ThomasThomasKristaAssistant ProfessorEmail: athomas@txstate.eduJOW A173(512) 245-2383
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Britney K WebbWebbBritneySenior LecturerEmail: bw27@txstate.eduJOW A125(512) 245-7897Biography and EducationM.Ed. 1997 Tarleton State University Physical Education
B.S. 1995 Tarleton State University All Level Exercise and Sports Science (Athletic Training Emphasis)Teaching InterestsAthletic Training -
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Dr. Ron Williams Jr.WilliamsRonaldChair - ProfessorEmail: ronwilliams@txstate.eduJOW A116(512) 245-2561Biography and EducationRon Williams, Jr. earned his Ph.D. in public health education and promotion from the University of Alabama and has held faculty positions at Southeast Missouri State University, Mississippi State University, and Texas State University. He is currently a Professor of Public Health and Chair of the Department...View Full Biography and Education for Dr. Ron Williams Jr.Teaching InterestsPublic health research methods, program planning and evaluation, epidemiology, grant writing, community healthResearch InterestsSubstance abuse prevention, alcohol and energy drinks, tobacco-free and smoke-free advocacy, adolescent risk behaviors, sexual violence prevention
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Dr. Jo An M Zimmermann-SomozaZimmermann-SomozaJo AnAssociate ProfessorEmail: jz15@txstate.eduJOW A175(512) 245-1973Biography and EducationBS Western Illinois University, major in Recreation and Park AdministrationView Full Biography and Education for Dr. Jo An M Zimmermann-Somoza
MBA Olivet Nazarene University
Ph.D. Clemson University, major in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management
Prior to beginning my doctoral studies in 1999, I had worked in the field of recreation since I was 16 years...Teaching InterestsAs an academic, my desire is to help prepare professionals for the field so that they become capable and passionate about planning and conducting quality recreation programs and services. I believe it is my job to help students gain a wider view of the world as well as prepare them to succeed in the...View Full Teaching Interests for Dr. Jo An M Zimmermann-SomozaResearch InterestsAccording to Carpenter & Howe (1985), recreation programming is a continual process of planning, implementing, and evaluating leisure experiences for an individual or a group. A more contemporary definition defines recreation programs as, “purposeful interventions deliberately designed and constructed...View Full Research Interests for Dr. Jo An M Zimmermann-Somoza