Exercise Science Faculty and Staff
Professors
Jeffrey O. Segrave
Interim Dean of Special Programs;
Professor of Exercise Science;
David H. Porter Professor;
Women’s Tennis Coach
B.Ed., University of Exeter
M.S., Washington State University
Ph.D., Arizona State University
Sports & Recreation Center 238
T 518-580-5388
F 518-580-8356
jsegrave@skidmore.edu
Area of Specialization:
Sport studies
Current Research Interests:
Professor Segrave’s current research interests are primarily research in the sociology of sport. More specifically, his main areas of study encompass the Olympic Games, the socio-linguistics of sport, and women and sport.
Denise L. Smith
Professor of Exercise Science;
Chair, Exercise Science Program;
Class of 1961 Term Professor
Ph.D., University of Illinois
M.S., University of Illinois
B.S., Houghton College
Sports & Recreation Center 237
T 518 580-5389
F 518 580-8356
dsmith@skidmore.edu
Area of Specialization:
Exercise physiology
Books Published:
Exercise Physiology: for Health, Fitness, and Performance. Benjamin Cummings, (2003)
Instructor’s Manual for Exercise Physiology: for Health, Fitness, and Performance. Benjamin Cummings, (2003)
Theoretical and Applied Experiments in Exercise Physiology. Benjamin Cummings, (2003)
Current Research Interests:
Professor Smith’s current research interest focuses on cardiovascular responses to the combined stress of strenuous exercise and heat strain, particularly among firefighters. Her studies have documented the extent of physiological disruption in cardiovascular variables, blood chemistry, fluid balance, hormonal and immunological factors and various perceptual responses. Her research is now focused on hemostasis, the balance of blood clot formation and dissolution. The disruption of atherosclerotic plaque and subsequent clot formation is the primary cause of myocardial infarctions in the general population.
Associate Professors
Patricia C. Fehling
Associate Professor of Exercise Science;
Director of Human Performance Lab
B.S., Northern Illinois University
M.S. Northern Illinois University
Ph.D., University of Illinois
Sports & Recreation Center 241
T 518 580-5376
F 518 580-8356
pfehling@skidmore.edu
Area of Specialization:
Exercise physiology
Current Research Interests:
Professor Fehling’s primary interest is in the area human bone mineral density and the interaction with physical activity. In particular, Professor Fehling’s work has examined the effect of physical activity on the young athlete or dancer. Additionally, she has examined the use of physical activity monitoring devices in a variety of populations.
Paul J. Arciero
Associate Professor of Exercise Science;
Men’s Varsity Tennis Coach
B.S., Central Connecticut State University
M.S., Purdue University, Biological Sciences/Exercise Physiology
M.S., University of Vermont, Nutritional Sciences
D.P.E., Springfield College
Postdoctoral Fellowship, Washington University School of Medicine, Section of Applied Physiology
Sports & Recreation Center 242
T 518-580-5366
F 518-580-8356
parciero@skidmore.edu
Current Research Interests:
Professor Arciero’s research interests include the influence of nutritional and physical activity intervention on energy metabolism, body composition, glucose tolerance, and cardiovascular disease risk in healthy and diseased populations. Professor Arciero obtains both internal and external funding for his research, and regularly collaborates and publishes with students on various research topics. At present, his primary focus is evaluating the effectiveness of different macronutrient rations and exercise training interventions on body composition, energy metabolism and markers of cardiovascular risk and inflammation in middle aged overweight/obese men and women.
Assistant Professor
Thomas H. Reynolds
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
B.S., M.S., Ithaca College
Department of Pharmacology, University of Virginia
Ph.D., University of Maryland
Postdoctoral: Howard Hughes Medical Institute, University of Pennsylvania; Institute of Gerontology, University of Michigan
Sports and Recreation Center 242
T 518-580-8349
F 518-580-8356
treynold@skidmore.edu
Research Interests:
Professor Reynolds’ primary research is in the area of insulin action and insulin signal transduction in skeletal muscle, the primary tissue for glucose disposal. He is specifically interested in the cellular mechanisms that are responsible for type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance as well as how exercise training alleviates insulin resistance.
Lecturers
Jennifer Burden
Lecturer in Exercise Science;
Director of Health Promotion, Counseling Center
B.S., State University of New York College at Potsdam
CHES, National Commission of Health Education Credentialing
Sc.D., Harvard University School of Public Health
Counseling Center, Jonsson Tower
T 518 580-5684
F 518 580-5556
jburden@skidmore.edu
Areas of Specialization:
Disease prevention, health promotion, nutrition
Molly Winke
Lecturer in Exercise Science
B.S., Bradley University
M.S., University of Louisville
Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Sports and Recreation Center 238
T 518 580-5345
F 518 580-8356
mwinke@skidmore.edu
Area of Specialization:
Exercise physiology
Teaching Associates
Karen Arciero
Lab Instructor
B.S., M.S.P.T., Springfield College
Sports and Recreation Center 239
T 518-580-5360
F 518-580-8356
karciero@skidmore.edu
Research Interests:
Amytrophic lateral sclerosis
Michael J. Garcia
Athletic Trainer
B.S., State University of New York at Potsdam
M.S., Alfred University
Athletic Training Room, Sports & Recreation Center
T 518-580-5379
F 518-580-8356
mgarcia@skidmore.edu
Area of Specialization:
Athletic training
Meghan Peduto
Assistant Athletic Trainer
B.S., Northeastern University
M.S., University of Massachusetts at Amherst
Athletic Training Room, Sports and Recreation Center
T 518 580-5390
F 518 580-8396
mpeduto@skidmore.edu
Area of Specialization:
Athletic training/sports medicine
Rebecca Scanlon
Assistant Athletic Trainer
B.S., Canisius College
M.S., Plymouth State University
Athletic Training Room, Sports & Recreation Center
T 518 580-5397
F 518 580-5396
rscanlon@skidmore.edu
Area of Specialization:
Athletic training
Professors
Jeffrey O. Segrave
Interim Dean of Special Programs;
Professor of Exercise Science;
David H. Porter Professor;
Women’s Tennis Coach
B.Ed., University of Exeter
M.S., Washington State University
Ph.D., Arizona State University
Sports & Recreation Center 238
T 518-580-5388
F 518-580-8356
jsegrave@skidmore.edu
Area of Specialization:
Sport studies
Current Research Interests:
Professor Segrave’s current research interests are primarily research in the sociology of sport. More specifically, his main areas of study encompass the Olympic Games, the socio-linguistics of sport, and women and sport.
Denise L. Smith
Professor of Exercise Science;
Chair, Exercise Science Program;
Class of 1961 Term Professor
Ph.D., University of Illinois
M.S., University of Illinois
B.S., Houghton College
Sports & Recreation Center 237
T 518 580-5389
F 518 580-8356
dsmith@skidmore.edu
Area of Specialization:
Exercise physiology
Books Published:
Exercise Physiology: for Health, Fitness, and Performance. Benjamin Cummings, (2003)
Instructor’s Manual for Exercise Physiology: for Health, Fitness, and Performance. Benjamin Cummings, (2003)
Theoretical and Applied Experiments in Exercise Physiology. Benjamin Cummings, (2003)
Current Research Interests:
Professor Smith’s current research interest focuses on cardiovascular responses to the combined stress of strenuous exercise and heat strain, particularly among firefighters. Her studies have documented the extent of physiological disruption in cardiovascular variables, blood chemistry, fluid balance, hormonal and immunological factors and various perceptual responses. Her research is now focused on hemostasis, the balance of blood clot formation and dissolution. The disruption of atherosclerotic plaque and subsequent clot formation is the primary cause of myocardial infarctions in the general population.
Associate Professors
Patricia C. Fehling
Associate Professor of Exercise Science;
Director of Human Performance Lab
B.S., Northern Illinois University
M.S. Northern Illinois University
Ph.D., University of Illinois
Sports & Recreation Center 241
T 518 580-5376
F 518 580-8356
pfehling@skidmore.edu
Area of Specialization:
Exercise physiology
Current Research Interests:
Professor Fehling’s primary interest is in the area human bone mineral density and the interaction with physical activity. In particular, Professor Fehling’s work has examined the effect of physical activity on the young athlete or dancer. Additionally, she has examined the use of physical activity monitoring devices in a variety of populations.
Paul J. Arciero
Associate Professor of Exercise Science;
Men’s Varsity Tennis Coach
B.S., Central Connecticut State University
M.S., Purdue University, Biological Sciences/Exercise Physiology
M.S., University of Vermont, Nutritional Sciences
D.P.E., Springfield College
Postdoctoral Fellowship, Washington University School of Medicine, Section of Applied Physiology
Sports & Recreation Center 242
T 518-580-5366
F 518-580-8356
parciero@skidmore.edu
Current Research Interests:
Professor Arciero’s research interests include the influence of nutritional and physical activity intervention on energy metabolism, body composition, glucose tolerance, and cardiovascular disease risk in healthy and diseased populations. Professor Arciero obtains both internal and external funding for his research, and regularly collaborates and publishes with students on various research topics. At present, his primary focus is evaluating the effectiveness of different macronutrient rations and exercise training interventions on body composition, energy metabolism and markers of cardiovascular risk and inflammation in middle aged overweight/obese men and women.
Assistant Professor
Thomas H. Reynolds
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
B.S., M.S., Ithaca College
Department of Pharmacology, University of Virginia
Ph.D., University of Maryland
Postdoctoral: Howard Hughes Medical Institute, University of Pennsylvania; Institute of Gerontology, University of Michigan
Sports and Recreation Center 242
T 518-580-8349
F 518-580-8356
treynold@skidmore.edu
Research Interests:
Professor Reynolds’ primary research is in the area of insulin action and insulin signal transduction in skeletal muscle, the primary tissue for glucose disposal. He is specifically interested in the cellular mechanisms that are responsible for type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance as well as how exercise training alleviates insulin resistance.
Lecturers
Jennifer Burden
Lecturer in Exercise Science;
Director of Health Promotion, Counseling Center
B.S., State University of New York College at Potsdam
CHES, National Commission of Health Education Credentialing
Sc.D., Harvard University School of Public Health
Counseling Center, Jonsson Tower
T 518 580-5684
F 518 580-5556
jburden@skidmore.edu
Areas of Specialization:
Disease prevention, health promotion, nutrition
Molly Winke
Lecturer in Exercise Science
B.S., Bradley University
M.S., University of Louisville
Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Sports and Recreation Center 238
T 518 580-5345
F 518 580-8356
mwinke@skidmore.edu
Area of Specialization:
Exercise physiology
Teaching Associates
Karen Arciero
Lab Instructor
B.S., M.S.P.T., Springfield College
Sports and Recreation Center 239
T 518-580-5360
F 518-580-8356
karciero@skidmore.edu
Research Interests:
Amytrophic lateral sclerosis
Michael J. Garcia
Athletic Trainer
B.S., State University of New York at Potsdam
M.S., Alfred University
Athletic Training Room, Sports & Recreation Center
T 518-580-5379
F 518-580-8356
mgarcia@skidmore.edu
Area of Specialization:
Athletic training
Meghan Peduto
Assistant Athletic Trainer
B.S., Northeastern University
M.S., University of Massachusetts at Amherst
Athletic Training Room, Sports and Recreation Center
T 518 580-5390
F 518 580-8396
mpeduto@skidmore.edu
Area of Specialization:
Athletic training/sports medicine
Rebecca Scanlon
Assistant Athletic Trainer
B.S., Canisius College
M.S., Plymouth State University
Athletic Training Room, Sports & Recreation Center
T 518 580-5397
F 518 580-5396
rscanlon@skidmore.edu
Area of Specialization:
Athletic training
