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ESSS Faculty
Mary Barnum, Program Director of Athletic Training Education ProgramE-mail: mbarnum@spfldcol.edu
413-748-3763
Ed.D. - 2005, University of Massachusetts, Higher Education
M.Ed. - 1990, Springfield College, Athletic Injury Management
B.S. - 1987, East Carolina University, Health and Physical Education
Certifications - BOC Certified and MA Licensed Athletic Trainer
Areas of instruction: Athletic Training
Robert J. Bergquist, Associate Professor of Athletic Training
E-mail: cbergqui@spfldcol.edu
413-748-3177
P.T. Certification - 1971, University of Pennsylvania
M.P.E. - 1970, Springfield College
B.S. - 1969, Springfield College
Massachusetts Licensed Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist, Certified Aquatic Exercise Trainer, Orthopedic and Sport Therapist
Areas of Instruction: Functional Anatomy, Adapted Physical Education, Exercise and Sport for Disabled
Barclay Dugger, Head Athletic Trainer
E-mail: rdugger@spfldcol.edu
413-748-3650
M.S. - 1996, Springfield College, Athletic Training
B.S. - 1989, Springfield College, Physical Education
Certifications - BOC Certified and MA Licensed Athletic Trainer
Areas of undergraduate instruction – Athletic training
Tracy Dexter Matthews, Associate Professor of Exercise Science
E-mail: tmatthews@spfldcol.edu
D.P.E. - 2002, Springfield College
M.S. - 1997, Springfield College
B.S. - 1993, University of Connecticut
Areas of Instruction: Measurement and Evaluation in Exercise Science, Research Methods, Statistics, Research Design
Sue Guyer, Coordinator of Athletic Training Clinical Education
E-mail: mary s guyer@spfldcol.edu
413-748-3404
D.P.E. - 2003, Springfield College
M.S. - 1990, Old Dominion University
B.S. - 1988, Castleton State College
Certifications - BOC Certified and MA Licensed Athletic Trainer
Areas of undergraduate instruction – Athletic training
Sam Headley, Professor of Exercise Science
E-mail: sheadley@spfldcol.edu
413-748-3340
Ph.D. - 1991, Temple University, Exercise Physiology, Minor - Sports Medicine
M.S. - 1985, University of London, Human & Applied Physiology
B.A. - 1982, Birmingham University, Physical Education
Certifications - FACSM, ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist, ACSM Certified Exercise Specialist, NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
Areas of graduate instruction - Exercise biochemistry, Medical physiology, Exercise testing & prescription, Nutrition & athletic performance.
Margaret Jones, Director of Strength and Conditioning,
Professor of Exercise Science
E-mail: mjones@spfldcol.edu
413-748-3601
Ph.D. – 1989, University of Georgia, Exercise Physiology
M.Ed. – 1985, University of Houston, Exercise Science
B.A. – 1981, University of Tennessee, English,
Certifications - FACSM, NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
Areas of Instruction - Strength and conditioning, management of health fitness programs
Mimi C. Murray, Professor of Physical Education
E-mail: mmurray@spfldcol.edu
413-748-3168
Ph.D. – 1976, University of Connecticut
M.S. – 1967, Springfield College
B.S. – 1961, Springfield College
Areas of graduate instruction – Sport and exercise psychology
Vincent J. Paolone, Professor of Exercise Physiology
E-mail: vpaolone@spfldcol.edu
413-748-3600
Ed.D. – 1988, Temple University, Exercise Physiology
M.Ed. – 1980, Temple University, Exercise Physiology
B.S. – 1968, West Chester State College, Health, Physical Education & Recreation
Certifications - FACSM
Areas of graduate instruction – Cardiovascular physiology, Neuromuscular physiology, Pulmonary physiology, Environmental physiology
Wayne Rodrigues, Assistant Professor of Athletic Training, Coordinator of Athletic Injury Rehabilitation
E-mail: wrodrigu@spfldcol.edu
413-748-3188
M.ED. – 1985, Springfield College, Sports Injury Prevention and Management
B.S. – 1983, Bridgewater State College, Physical Education (Athletic Training)
Certifications - BOC Certified and MA Licensed Athletic Trainer, NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, M.A. Registered paramedic, Certified OEC, National Ski Patrol, Certified Wilderness EMT, ARC CPR - First Aid Instructor, AHA Basic Life Support Instructor ARC Emergency Response Instructor, SOLO wilderness medicine Instructor
Areas of undergraduate instruction - Therapeutic modalities, Therapeutic exercise,Athletic injury rehabilitation, Sports first aid and injury prevention, EMT
John C. Smith, Associate Professor of Health Studies
E-mail: jsmith@spfldcol.edu
413-748-3257
Ph.D. – 1983, University of Miami
M.S. – 1978, Old Dominion University
B.S. – 1973, Bowling Green State University
Areas of graduate instruction – Health studies, Health promotion
Brian A. Thompson Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, Associate Director of Strength and Conditioning
E-mail: bathomps@spfldcol.edu
413-748-3495
Assistant Professor of Applied Exercise Science
B.S., Ball State University, 1991
M.S., University of Illinois, 1993
Ph.D., 1998
Certifications: BOC Certified Athletic Trainer; NSCS Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Areas of Instruction: Strength and Conditioning, Exercise Testing and Prescription, Special Populations, Stress Management
Richard J. Wood, Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
413-748-3179
E-mail: rwood@spfldcol.edu
Postdoctoral Fellowship - University of Pittsburgh 2006 - 2007
Ph.D. - 2006 University of Connectivut
M.S. - 2001 Springfield College
B.S. - 1999 Springfield College
Certifactions - Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist by the NSCA; BOC
Certified and MA licensed Athletic Trainer
Areas of instruction: Introductory Nutrition, Applied Nutrition, Exercise Science; Supervision of clinical athletic training experiences
Areas of research interest: insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, lipoprotein metabolism, resistance training.
Additional Resources
The Athletic Training/Exercise Science Complex
Renovations are underway for a two-story 17,800 square foot Complex that will provide students and faculty with interactive and experiential learning environments as well as dedicated research space for the study of all aspects of wellness and human performance. The new athletic training room will provide student-athletes access to athletic health care at the highest level.
