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Department of Sport Science
& Physical Education
Idaho State University
921 S 8th Ave, Stop 8105
Pocatello, ID 83209-8105
Phone: (208) 282-4852

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Department of Sport Science And Physical Education

Department of Sport Science and Physical Education

Faculty


Lyons
Dr. Gerard Lyons

Department Chair

Current Vita

282-4108

Dr. Lyons is the Chair of the Department of Sport Science and Physical Education. As a generalist, Dr. Lyons teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in a variety of areas. He holds degrees in Recreation, Physical Education, and Health Sciences.

His research interests and special projects include nutrition and health/wellness topics, development of teaching/coaching models in adapted physical activity, coaching and training techniques, and fitness and wellness studies. Dr. Lyons presents on Health and Educational topics, and publishes in field journals on a regular basis.

Dr. Lyons has received a variety of awards for teaching and service over the course of his career. Most recently, he was presented with the 2009 Disability Awareness and Distinguished Service Award by the Idaho State University ADA and Disabilities Resource Center.

 

Current Vita

282-4563

Dr. Lester teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in human kinesiology, physical education, and athletic administration.

His research interests and special projects include youth fitness testing, multimedia biomechanical analysis, and school-based physical education programs.

Current Vita

282-5613

 

Dr. Appleby is an Assistant Professor in the Sport Science and Physical Education Department. Her academic training is in Sport Psychology, Sport Management, and Cultural Studies. Dr. Appleby teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses in Research and Writing, Sport Psychology, Management of Athletics, and Sport Sociology.

Her research interests include gender issues in sport, injury in sport, and the master's athlete population. She currently serves as the Vice President of Marketing for the National Association for Girls and Women in Sport (NAGWS) and as the co-Head of the Diversity Committee for the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). Dr. Appleby has published in journals and books such as Teaching of Psychology, Women Sport and Physical Journal, Eye on Psi Chi, and the Encyclopedia of Extreme Sports.

 

Current Vita

282-4058 Dr. Fitzpatrick Serves as instructor of graduate and undergraduate courses in sport science and physical education.

Faure
Dr. Caroline Faure

Current Vita

282-4085

 

Dr. Faure teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in sports medicine, sports law and sports marketing.

Her research interests and special projects include concussion recognition and management in athletes, risk management in athletics, and sports broadcasting.

 

Current Vita

282-3912 Mr. Watters is an adjunct professor with the Department of Sports Science and Physical Education and oversees the Outdoor Education Minor. He teaches outdoor literature, leadership, methods of teaching outdoor activities, avalanche safety and other outdoor-related courses. Active in writing and publishing in the outdoor education field, he is the author of seven books and is chair of the National Outdoor Book Awards housed at Idaho State University.

Current Vita

282-5296 Mr. Cordingley teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in physical education.

Current Vita

282- Dr. Gauthier is an Assistant Professor in the Sport Science and Physical Education Department on the Boise Campus. His academic training is in Finance, Sports Marketing, Development, and Sport Management.  
His experience includes coaching men's basketball at the NCAA Division I and Division III levels, and he was an athletic director at the NCAA Division I and Division II levels.  He is a member of the National Association of Collegiate Director's of Athletics (NACDA) and the National Basketball Coaches Association (NABC).
       

GRADUATE ASSISTANTS 2008-9

Jeff Anderson 282-3201
Marianne Barfuss 282-4310
Casey Faulkner 282-4310
Renell Robinson 282-3201
Chelsey Stucki 282-3201
BriAnna Winter 282-4310

STAFF 2008-9

Pat Peyton, Admin. Assistant 2 282-4852
Ron Pease, Equipment Mgr. 282-4967
Elaine Foster, Office Assistant 282-2657

Last Modified: at Saturday, 21-Mar-2009 18:56