School of Human Movement, Sport, & Leisure Studies

Pamela Bechtel, B.S., M.S., Bowling Green State University; Ph.D., The Ohio State University

pbechte@bgsu.edu (419) 372-6907

• Secondary Physical Education
• Changing teacher beliefs in physical education
•  Influence of technology on physical education programs and teachers
• Curriculum development

Bonnie Berger, B.S., Wittenberg University; M.A., Ed.D., Columbia University

bberger@bgsu.edu (419) 372-2334

• Exercise psychology, with an emphasis on the psychological changes (especially mood alteration) associated with physical activity
• Exercise, quality of life, and subjective well-being throughout the life span
• The meaning of physical activity

Brian Campbell, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Toledo

campbeb@bgsu.edu (419) 372-7228

• Biomechanics
• Quantification of biomechanical trunk and extremity movement patterns

Lynn Darby, B.S., M.A., Ph.D., The Ohio State University

ldarby@bgsu.edu (419) 372-6903

• Exercise physiology
• Energy cost of activities; specificity of exercise
• Performance measures for obese and other clients

Adam Fullenkamp, B.A., University of Toledo; M.S., University of Toledo; Ph.D., University of Delaware

fullena@bgsu.edu (419) 372-6929

• Human kinematic optimization
• Movement recognition

Todd Keylock, B.A., Wheaton College; M.S., Benedictine University; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

tkeyloc@bgsu.edu (419) 372-6912

• Exercise physiology
• Exercise immunology
• Wound healing, aging, and diabetes

Vikki Krane, B.A., Denison University; M.S., University of Arizona; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro

vkrane@bgsu.edu (419) 372-7233

• Feminist sport psychology
• Gender, sexuality & sport

Matt Kutz, B.A., Anderson University; M.S., University of Toledo; M.Ed., University of Toledo; Ph.D., Lynn University

mkutz@bgsu.edu (419) 372-5917

• Leadership competencies
• Novice and Expert Behaviors
• Contextual Intelligence
• Clinical Education in Athletic Training
• Performance Enhancement Techniques

Stephen Langendorfer, B.S. Ed., S.U.N.Y.-Cortland; M.S., Purdue University; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison

slangen@bgsu.edu (419) 372-0221

• Lifespan motor development--developmental sequences, constraints, and dynamic systems
• Developmental aquatics, aquatic instruction, and drowning prevention

Matt Laurent, B.S., West Texas A&M University; M.S., West Texas A&M University; Ph.D., University of Alabama

cmlaure@bgsu.edu (419) 372-6904

• Identification of mediating factors governing fatigue and recovery
• Role of perceptual response during and following human performance

Geoffrey Meek, B.Ed., University of Exeter, England; M.S., University of Alberta, Canada; Ph.D., University of Leeds, England

gmeek@bgsu.edu (419) 372-2878

• Adapted physical activity
• Physical educators’ values and concerns
• Qualitative practicum experiences in Adapted Physical Activity settings

Amy Morgan, B.A., Western Maryland College; M.S, University of Massachusetts at Amherst; Ph.D., Kent State University

amorgan@bgsu.edu (419) 372-0596

• Exercise physiology
• Functional status and aging
• Impact of exercise on function, including metabolic markers of bone metabolism

Nancy Spencer, B.A., Trinity University; M.A., Kent State University; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

nspencr@bgsu.edu (419) 372-6927

• Celebrity narratives in professional women’s tennis
• Socio-cultural aspects of sport
• Sociology of sport

David Tobar, B.S., California State University-San Bernardino; M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison

dtobar@bgsu.edu (419) 372-6914

• Psychological changes associated with physical activity with an emphasis on over training
• The role of personality in sport and exercise

Adrian Turner, B. Ed., University of Exeter, England; M.S., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro

adriant@bgsu.edu (419) 372-0229

• Models of sports instruction
• Decision-making in games