Faculty Research
Our six full time faculty in the department of Health and Human Performance are scholars and experts in their fields. Current active research agendas for HHP faculty include:
Dr. Gwendolyn Francavillo, Associate Professor, Department of Health and Human Performance.
Research Interests:
- Sexual Assault
- Stress Management
Dr. Michael Nordvall, Professor, Department of Health and Human Performance.
Research Interests:
- Biathlon physiology
- Alterations in physiology during the competitive season in triathletes and cross-country runners.
Dr. Michelle Walters-Edwards.
Associate Dean, Malek School of Health Professions and Associate Professor, Department of Health and Human Performance.
Research Interests:
- Human performance evaluation of elite athletes
- Prevention of lower limb injury in female athletes
- Prevention and reversal of childhood obesity
- Neuromuscular control of the knee joint (ACL injury prevention)
Dr. Alexei Wong. Assistant Professor, Department of Health and Human Performance.
Research Interests:
- Exercise interventions and cardiovascular function
- The effects of supplementation on cardiovascular health
- The acute effects of kettlebell exercise on blood pressure and autonomic function
- The effects of a foam rolling session on cardiovascular function
Ms. Amy Allnutt. Continuing Instructor, Department of Health and Human Performance.
Research Interests:
- Obesity treatment and prevention through exercise and lifestyle intervention
Dr. Sara Pappa. Visiting Faculty, Department of Health and Human Performance.
Research Interests:
- Falls prevention in the aging population
- Public Health
