Health & Physical Education: Faculty & Staff

Shelby W. Yeager, M.Ed., LAT, ATC

Education
BS in Kinesiology with emphasis in Athletic Training from Temple University
MEd in Health and Physical Education from East Stroudsburg University

Specific Interests
Heat Related Illness
Throwing mechanics of baseball pitchers

William Gear, PhD, LAT, ATC

Doctor of Philosophy, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Exercise Physiology, December, 2004
Dissertation title:  The effect of increasing levels of exertion on knee joint proprioception

Master of Science, California State University, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA
Exercise Physiology, 1996
Thesis title:  Three-dimensional center of pressure modeling on the pushrim during wheelchair propulsion

Bachelor of Arts, California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
Physical Education (Athletic Training), 1990

Dr. Angela Hillman, PhD. ECP

Education
BS - Exercise Physiology, The University of New Mexico
MS - Physical Education, The University of New Mexico
PhD - Exercise Physiology, The University of Hull

Other Certifications
Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP), American Society of Exercise Physiologists

Research Areas
Exercise Physiology
Biochemistry
Oxidative stress
Hydration
Thermoregulation

Specific Interests
The stress response to exercise in extreme environments and ways to ameliorate the negative impact on the whole body and performance
Post exercise recovery and adaptations

Elizabeth McGill

Education
B.A. in History: Marywood University
M.A. in American History: St. John's University

Research Area
Higher Education

Specific Interests
Social/Economic constructs in Higher Education
Differences in state funding for public institutions
Public vs. Private institutions in regards to student population
Athletes and retention in Higher Education

Nelson Neal, Ph.D.

Education
B.S.E. – Physical Education, SUNY College at Cortland, NY
M.S. – Dance: Applied and Technical, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
Ed.D. – Physical Education: Motor Learning & Control, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

Research Areas
Improving academic test scores and reducing obesity in young adults through a program of physical activity
Hemsley Winfield: First Black Modern Dancer
African-American Dancers and Dance Companies
Domain Discrimination in Dance Attitude Research

Specific Interests
Quality physical education as a core course in schools 5 days per week
Changing the word exercise to physical activity
Involving physical education majors in their professional associations

Dr. Ellen Payne, PhD, LAT, ATC, CSCS, EMT