MSSLS Faculty & Staff
Teresa Fitts, D.P.E.
Office: Woodward Center 224
Telephone: 572-5368
Joined Westfield State College in 1999
Courses Taught:
- MOVP 0100: Introduction to Exercise Science
- MOVP 0101: Introduction to Health Fitness
- MOVP 0108: Principles of Health and Wellbeing
- MOVP 0113: Fitness for Adults- Walking
- MOVP 0114: Fitness for Adults- Jogging
- MOVP 0183: Relaxation Techniques
- MOVP 0204: Analysis of Motion
- MOVP 0320: Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription
- MOVP 0321: Supervising Sport and Fitness Programs
- MOVP 0330: Sports Promotion
Academic Background:
B. A. Theology, Magdalene College, Warner, NH
- M.S. Sport Management, Springfield College, Springfield, MA
- D.P.E., Physical Education, Springfield College, Springfield, MA
- American College of Sports Medicine Health Fitness Instructor
- National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Personal Trainer Wellcoaches
Special Interests:
Health Fitness, Running, Twins
David Laing, M.S.
Office: Woodward Center 212
Telephone: 572-5395
Joined Westfield State College in 1977
Courses Taught:
- MOVP 0100: Introduction to Exercise Science
- MOVP 0149: Tennis I
- MOVP 0205: Physiology of Exercise
- MOVP 0182: Lifeguard Training
- MOVP 0182: Swimming for Fitness
- MOVP 0185: Golf I
- Nutrition for Human Performance
Academic Background:
- B.S. Physical Education, Springfield College, Springfield, MA
- M.S. Physical Education Springfield College, Springfield, MA
Special Interests:
Coach of WSC Women's Swim Team
William Miller, D.P.E., A.T.C.
Director, Athletic Training Education Program
Office: Woodward Center 214
Telephone: 572:5450
Joined Westfield State College in 1997
Courses Taught:
- MOVP 0100: Intro to Exercise Science
- MOVP 0103: Principles of Health and Wellbeing
- MOVP 0107: Exercise Injuries: Prevention and Treatment
- MOVP 0183: Relaxation Techniques
- MOVP 0190: First Aid and Emergency Care
- MOVP 0231: Structure and Function of the Lumbar Spine and Lower Extremity
- MOVP 0232: Structure and Function of the Cervical Spine and Upper Extremity
- MOVP 0234: Evaluation of Upper Extremity Injuries
- MOVP 0235: Evaluation of Lower Extremity Injuries
- MOVP 0323: Therapeutic Modalities
- MOVP 0327: Therapeutic Exercise
- MOVP 0353: Clinical Experience in Athletic Training
Academic Background:
- B. S. Physical Education, Whittier College
- M.S. Physical Education and Athletic Training, Indiana University
- D.P.E., Physical Education, Springfield College, Springfield, MA
- Certified Athletic Trainer
Holly Noun, M.S., A.T.C.
Office: Woodward Center 215
Telephone: 572-5364
Joined Westfield State College in 2000
Courses Taught:
- MOVP 0108: Principles of Health & Well Being
- MOVP 0107: Exercise Injury/Prevent Treatment
- MOVP 0204: Kinesiology
- MOVP 0323: Therapeutic Modalities
- MOVP 0327: Therapeutic Exercise
- MOVP 0328: Fitness Rehabilitation for Special Populations
- MOVP 615: Research Methods in Physical Education
- MOVP 0625: Biomechanics- Grad Level
Academic Background:
- B.S. Athletic Training, Springfield College, Springfield, MA
- M.S. Athletic Training, Springfield College, Springfield, MA
- Ed.D, Education, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA (ABD)
- Certified Athletic Trainer
Special Interests:
Golf, Ultimate Frisbee, Violin
Carol V. Persson, D.P.E.
Department Chair
Office: Woodward Center 220
Telephone: 572-5365
Joined Westfield State College in 1988
Courses Taught:
- MOVP 0104: Freshman Seminar in Movement Science
- MOVP 0302: Measurement & Evaluation in Physical Education
- MOVP 0316: Curriculum Planning & Implementation
- MOVP 0355: Practicum Seminar in Physical Education
- MOVP 0605: Quantitative Methods in Physical Education
- MOVP 0615: Research Methods in Physical Education
- MOVP 0612: Organization and Administration
Academic Background:
- B.S. Physical Education, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA
- M.A. Athletic Administration, Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, NJ.
- D.P.E. Physical Education, Springfield College , Springfield, MA
Special Interests:
Dance, Theater, Aerobics
Robert Rausch, Ph.D.
Office: Woodward Center 241
Telephone: 572-5392
Joined Westfield State College in 1994
Courses Taught:
- MOVP 0100: Introduction to Exercise Science
- MOVP 0103: Introduction to Teaching Physical Education
- MOVP 0106: Foundations of Movement Science II
- MOVP 0183: Relaxation Techniques
- MOVP 0202: Introduction to Motor Learning
- MOVP 0203: Motor Behavior and Development
- MOVP 0326: Children and Competitive Sport
- MOVP 0261: Analysis of Teaching Physical Education I
- MOVP 0262: Analysis of Teaching Physical Education II
- MOVP 0313: Physical Education Teaching Methods
- MOVP 0316: Curriculum Planning and Implementation
- MOVP 0610: Analyzing Physical Education and Sport Instruction
- MOVP 0625: Advanced Motor Learning
- MOVP 0635: Technological Applications in Physical Education
Academic Background:
- B. S. Physical Education, University of Wisconsin at LaCroix
- M.S., Physical Education, University of Wisconsin at LaCroix
- Ph.d, Kinesiology, University of Minnesota
Special Interests:
Head Coach of Men and Women's Cross Country Teams
Melissa Roti, Ph.D.
Office: Woodward Center 216
Telephone: 572-5665
Joined Westfield State College in 2003
Courses Taught:
- P 0100: Introduction to Exercise Science
- MOVP 0183 Relaxation Techniques
- MOVP 0212 Concepts of Nutrition
Academic Background:
- B.S. in Exercise Physiology-University of Connecticut
- M.S. in Exercise Science-University of Massachusetts
- PhD. in Exercise Physiology- University of Connecticut
Special Interests:
Road and mountain biking, hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, yoga, cooking (& eating), gardening
Member of New England Mountain Bike Association (NEMBA)
Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC)
Diana Schwartz D.P.E.
Office: Woodward Center 225
Telephone: 572-5298
Joined Westfield State College in 1996
Courses Taught:
- MOVP 0100: Introduction to Exercise Science
- MOVP 0104: Freshman Seminar
- MOVP 0105: Foundations I
- MOVP 0106: Foundations II
- MOVP 0162: Strength Training
- MOVP 0203: Motor Development
- MOVP : Sport and Exercise Psychology
- MOVP 0302: Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education
- MOVP 0304: Psychology of Coaching
- MOVP 0325: Women and Sport
Academic Background:
- B. S. Physical Education, IUP, Indiana, PA
- M.S. Sport Psychology, Springfield College, Springfield, MA
- D.P.E., Physical Education, Springfield College, Springfield, MA
Special Interests:
Golf, Kayaking, Gender Equity
Kathryn Stanne, Ph.D.
Office: Woodward Center 226
Telephone: 572-5366
Joined Westfield State College in 1999
Courses Taught:
- MOVP 0100: Introduction to Exercise Science
- MOVP 0103: Introduction to Teaching Physical Education
- MOVP 0260, MOVP 0261 Analysis of Teaching Selected Sports Skills
- MOVP 0311: Adaptive Physical Education
- MOVP 0316: Curriculum Planning and Implementation
- MOVP 0630: Curriculum Development in Physical Education
Academic Background:
- B.S. in Physical Education - University of Massachusetts at Amherst
- M.Ed. in Guidance & Counseling - University of Massachusetts at Amherst
- Ph.D. in Physical Education - University of South Carolina
Special Interests:
Music, Dancing, Whitewater canoeing
Mary Allen Watson, Ed.D., A.T.C.
Office: Woodward Center 213
Telephone: 572:5393
Joined Westfield State College in 2004
(Previously Taught at WSC 1992-1998)
Courses Taught:
- MOVP 0100: Introduction to Exercise Science
- MOVP 0107: Exercise Injuries: Prevention & Treatment
- MOVP 0108: Principles of Health & Wellbeing
- MOVP 0190: First Aid & Emergency Care
- MOVP 0191: Athletic Training Clinical Rotation I
- MOVP 0234: Evaluation of Upper Extremity Injuries
- MOVP 0235: Evaluation of Lower Extremity Injuries
- MOVP 0237: Athletic Training Clinical Rotation II
- MOVP 0311: Adaptive Physical Education
- MOVP 0323: Therapeutic Modlities
- MOVP 0327: Therapeutic Exercise
- MOVP 0328: Fitness/Rehab for Special Populations
- MOVP 0337: Athletic Training Clinical Rotation III
- MOVP 0353: Clinical Experience in Athletic Training
- MOVP 0395: Internship in Sports Medicine
Academic Background
- B.A. Special Education, Columbia College, Columbia, SC
- M.A. Physical Education, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
- Ed.D. Physical Education, University of North Carolina Greensboro, Greensboro, NC
Special Interests and Hobbies
Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, Activity with Special Populations , Clarinet, Novice Cycling, Gardening, Reading
