Phil Allsen, PhD
258 SFH
422-4650
phil_allsen@byu.edu

Expertise: Exercise Physiology, Physical Fitness
Research: Exercise Physiology, Physical Fitness
Courses: EXSC 235, EXSC 239, EXSC 366, EXSC 468, EXSC 191/192

Lance Davidson, PhD
Visiting Faculty
267 SFH
422-8674
lancedavidson@byu.edu

Expertise: Body Composition Analysis, Insulin Resistance, Functional Fitness in Aging
Research: Exercise for the reduction of obesity and related co-morbidities, Physical activity in aging
Courses: EXSC 463, HEPE 129 online

Mike Diede, PhD, ATC
Athletic Training Program Director
Athletic Training Advisor
274 SFH
422-2145
mike_diede@byu.edu

Expertise: Athletic Training, Orthopedic Injury, Rehabilitation, Higher Ed Org and Admin
Research: Work and role issues in athletic training and medicine, Analysis of ACL injury prevention programs, Organizational analysis: athletic training and higher ed
Courses: EXSC 416, EXSC 423, EXSC 494, EXSC 497R

David Draper, EdD, ATC,L
120C RB
422-7866
david_draper@byu.edu

Expertise: Athletic Training/Sports Medicine
Research: Therapeutic Modalities, Rehab, Tissue Compliance, Learning Styles and Outcomes
Courses: EXSC 320, EXSC 415, EXSC 416, EXSC 417, EXSC 418, EXSC 498, EXSC 625R, EXSC 139

Brent Feland, PT, PhD
Pre-Physical Therapy Advisor
120A RB
brent_feland@byu.edu

Expertise: Anatomy and Orthopedics, Rehabilitation
Research: Stretching and Flexibility, Aging and Balance/Stability, Neruomechanics
Courses: EXSC 400, EXSC 460, EXSC 470, EXSC 560

Jim George, PhD, FACSM
228A SFH
422-8778
jim@byu.edu

Expertise: Exercise Physiology, Exercise Training, Fitness Appraisal, Golf Instruction
Research: Exercise Training, Fitness Appraisal, Sports and Fitness Pedagogy
Courses: EXSC 105, EXSC 285, EXSC 363, EXSC 367, EXSC 485, EXSC 669, HEPE 129

Sue Graser, PhD
Elementary Ed Advisor
249G SFH
422-6477
sue_graser@byu.edu

Expertise: Elementary Physical Education
Research: Physical Activity in Children and Youth
Courses: EXSC 169, EXSC 360, EXSC 375, EXSC 651, EXSC 146

Ron Hager, PhD
Fitness & Wellness Program Director
Fitness & Wellness Management Advisor
228B SFH
422-1183
hager@byu.edu

Expertise: Physical Activity and Fitness in Children and Families, Health Promotion
Research: Physical Activity (PA), Exercise, TV Viewing and PA, Skill Acquisition, Body Composition, Chronic Disease Prevention, Ultrasound Imaging
Courses: EXSC 105, EXSC 202, EXSC 205, EXSC 237, EXSC 361, EXSC 364, EXSC 387, EXSC 399R, EXSC 468, HEPE 129

Larry Hall, EdD
Department Chair
106F SFH
422-7303
larry_hall@byu.edu

Expertise: Motor Learning, Athletic Coaching/ Pedagogy
Research: Computerized Feedback System Analysis in Sport
Courses: EXSC 361, EXSC 659

Jeremy Hawkins, MS, ATC
Athletic Training Clinical Education Coordinator
249C SFH
422-4776
jeremy_hawkins@byu.edu

Expertise: Athletic Training
Research: Pathophysiology and Management of Athletic Injury
Courses: EXSC 394, EXSC 395, EXSC 494, EXSC 495, EXSC 501, EXSC 231 (Flag Football)

Ty Hopkins, PhD, ATC, FACSM
Athletic Training Program Director
Athletic Training Advisor
120B RB
422-1573
tyhopkins@byu.edu

Expertise: Athletic Training
Research: Neuromechanics of Joint Injury and Rehabilitation
Courses: EXSC 418, EXSC 423, EXSC 625R

Iain Hunter, PhD
120D RB
422-1434
iain_hunter@byu.edu

Expertise: Biomechanics
Research: Running Mechanics and Track and Field Technique
Courses: EXSC 362, EXSC 365, EXSC 662, EXSC 663

Expertise: Physical Therapy, Orthopedics, and Anatomy
Research: Physical Therapy Treatment and Outcomes (manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, modalities, flexibility)
Courses: EXSC 400, EXSC 460, EXSC 625R

Ken Knight, PhD, ATC, FACSM
271 SFH
422-2984
ken_knight@byu.edu

Expertise: Athletic Training, Orthopedic Injury Rehabilitation, Therapeutic Modalities, Cryotherapy, Educational Program Development and Accreditation
Research: Cryotherapy, Pain, Strength Rehab
Courses: EXSC 415, EXSC 625, EXSC 693, EXSC 751, EXSC 753, EXSC 797, EXSC 320

Expertise: Philosophy, Ethics
Research: BodyMindSpirit Integration, Worth of Soul, Attitudes Toward Self, Impact on Healthy Living
Courses: EXSC 101R, EXSC 302, EXSC 349H, EXSC 351, EXSC 655, REL C 431

Expertise: Cardiopulmonary and Environmental Physiology
Research: Body Fluid Regulation (i.e., dehydration, blood volume regulation) and Its Impact on Thermoregulation During Exercise
Courses: EXSC 363, EXSC 667, EXSC 693R, EXSC 766

Expertise: Musculoskeletal Anatomy, Orthopedic Impairments, Therapeutic Modalities
Research: Efficacy of Therapeutic Modalities, Topical Analgesics, Flexibility, Intramuscular Blood Flow
Courses: EXSC 400, EXSC 460, EXSC 668, EXSC 691, EXSC 191

Mel Olson, EdD
Assistant Department Chair
Pedagogy Director
Coaching Minor Advisor
106E SFH
422-3255
mel_olson@byu.edu

Expertise: Coaching Education
Research: Coaching Education Promotional Information, Historical Research in the Physical Education Disciplines
Courses: EXSC 344, EXSC 351, EXSC 352, EXSC 399R, EXSC 430

Glenna Padfield, MS Equivalent
249F SFH
422-1601
glenna_padfield@byu.edu

Expertise: K-12 Physical Education Teacher Education, Coaching Education
Research: Teacher Education, Fitness
Courses: EXSC 229, EXSC 231, EXSC 341, EXSC 377, SC ED 276, SC ED 476

Expertise: Exercise Physiology
Research: Skeletal Muscle, Contractile and Cytoskeletal Proteins
Courses: EXSC 363, EXSC 769

Todd Pennington, PhD
249E SFH
422-2335
todd_pennington@byu.edu

Expertise: Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE), Teachers' Professional Development, Sociology and Psychology of Sport
Research: Teachers' Professional Development, PETE Collaboration with Public School PE Programs
Courses: EXSC 300, EXSC 360, EXSC 649, EXSC 654, EXSC 691, SC ED 276, SC ED 476

Keven Prusak, BS, MEd, PhD
249H SFH
422-1560
keven_prusak@byu.edu

Expertise: K-12 Physical Education Teacher Education, Coaching Education
Research: Motivation in Physical Education, Professional Development, Analysis of Pre-Service Teaching
Courses: EXSC 169, EXSC 229, EXSC 233, EXSC 375, EXSC 630, EXSC 650, EXSC 116, EXSC 171 EXSC 181/182

Expertise: Human Biomechanics
Research: Biomechanics of Human Locomotion, The Use of Biomechanics in Improving Athletic Training and Physical Therapy Services
Courses: EXSC 362, EXSC 365

Larry Tucker, PhD, FACSM, FNAASO
Y-Be-Fit Director
237 SFH
422-4927
tucker@byu.edu

Expertise: Lifestyle Medicine, Obesity and Weight Management, Worksite Health Promotion
Research: Lifestyle and Disease Prevention, Obesity and Weight Management
Courses: EXSC 387, EXSC 599R, EXSC 631, EXSC 666, EXSC 671, EXSC 673

Pat Vehrs, PhD
Exercise Science Program Director
Exercise Science Advisor A-L
116A RB
422-1626
pat_vehrs@byu.edu

Expertise: Exercise Testing, Body Composition, VO₂max and VO₂max Prediction Models, Children and Physical Activity, and Strength Training
Research: Exercise Testing, Body Composition, VO₂max, Children and Physical Activity, Pedometers, Land/Water Treadmill Running, VO₂ Kinetics
Courses: EXSC 463, EXSC 369, EXSC 669, EXSC 670, EXSC 766

William Vincent, EdD
Director, GE Wellness Program
HEPE Advisor
268 SFH
422-8779
Bill_Vincent@byu.edu

Expertise: Administration, Measurement and Evaluation, Statistical Analysis
Research: Physical Activity of College-Age Students
Courses: HEPE 129

Carol Wilkinson, EdD
PETE Program Director
249D SFH
422-8779
carol_wilkinson@byu.edu

Expertise: Technology, Pedagogy, Ethics
Research: Improving Student Motivation/Physical Activity, Using Technology to Enhance PE, Religious Aspects of the Body, Analysis of PETE Programs
Courses: EXSC 231 (Badminton), EXSC 302, EXSC 377, EXSC 380, REL C 324, ScED 476R

Maria Luiza Betioli Zanandrea, EdD
249B SFH
422-7947
maria_zanandrea@byu.edu

Expertise: K-12 Pedagogy, Adapted Physical Education
Research: Adapted Physical Education
Courses: EXSC 169, EXSC 230, EXSC 352, EXSC 374, EXSC 375, EXSC 461, EXSC 581, EXSC 653, EXSC 125