Department of Exercise and Sports Science

Faculty

Scott Armstrong (2007)
Professor; Chair, Department of Exercise and Sports Science; Associate Athletic Director

B.A., 1973, Malone College

M.Ed., 1985, Ashland University

Ph.D, 1992 , Kent State University

Ralph Hodge (1979)
Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sports Science

B.A., 1976, Olivet Nazarene University

M.A.E., 1996, Olivet Nazarene University

Ritchie Richardson (1991)
Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sports Science

B.A., 1984, Lincoln Memorial University

M.A.T., 1992, Olivet Nazarene University

Doug Porter (1998)
Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sports Science

B.A., 1977, Wheaton College

M.S., 1985, North Texas State University

Brenda P. Williams (1998)
Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sports Science

B.S., 1977, University of Alabama

M.A.E., 1979, University of Alabama-Birmingham

William Bahr (1999)
Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sports Science

B.S., 1996, Olivet Nazarene University

M.B.A., 2002, Olivet Nazarene University

Gary Newsome (2000)
Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sports Science; Director of Athletics

B.S., 1974, Olivet Nazarene University

M.S., 1982, Chicago State University

Brian Hyma (2001)
Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sports Science; Director of Athletic Training Education Program

B.S., 1993, Liberty University

M.A., 1999, Western Michigan University

Nathan Brown (2007)
Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sports Science

B.A., 2000, Mid America Nazarene University

M.A.T., 2003, Olivet Nazarene University

M.B.A., 2007, Olivet Nazarene University

April Kamba (2007)
Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sports Science, Athletic Training Clinical Coordinator

B.S., 2001, Eastern Illinois University

M.S., 2002, Eastern Illinois University

J. Todd Reid (2007)
Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sports Science

B.S.,1993, Mount Vernon Nazarene University

M.S., 1996, United States Sports Academy

Athletics Staff

Tim Annis, M.A., Certified Athletic Trainer

Nicholas Birkey, B.S.

Jay Bohner, M.A.E.

Obie Coomer, Ed.S.

Justin Crew, M.O.L.

William Geasa, Jr., M.A., Certified Athletic Trainer

Dustin Hada, M.A.T.

Amanda Jensen, M.A.E.

Michael McDowell, B.A.

Carla Schimmelpfennig, M.A.

Charles Stephen Wilt, M.S.

The Department of Exercise and Sports Science seeks to prepare the student to teach physical education and health in the public schools, pursue graduate studies in physical therapy or exercise physiology, seek a career as a certified athletic trainer, a career in the sports management or recreation related fields. The diverse curricular offerings of the department, integrated with several supporting courses from other disciplines, give the student a solid foundation for a career in the exercise and sports science profession. Striving to enhance Christian values and character provides our majors a quality education with a Christian perspective.

Internships are designed to extend the student's learning experience by working in an organization that is appropriate for the student's career interest. Internships require the approval of the department head and students are under the direct supervision of a member of the Department of Exercise and Sports Science. Completion of all core requirements and senior standing are required for internship placement. All Exercise and Sports Science majors and minors must obtain a grade of "C-" or above in all Physical Education and/or Exercise and Sports Science courses to meet the requirements for graduation. For more detailed information on programs and career opportunities, contact the Chair of the Exercise and Sports Science Department.