Sport Science and Physical Education | Idaho State University

Department of Sport Science and Physical Education

Faculty

Dr. Gerard Lyons Dep't. Chair	Current Vita	282-4108	Dr. Lyons teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in adapted physical education, tests and measurements, and athletic administration. His research interests and special projects include nutrition, development of teaching models in physical education, and fitness and wellness studies.
Dr. Mike Lester	Current Vita	282-4563	Dr. Lester is the Chair of the Department of Sport Science and Physical Education. He 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.
Dr. Karen Appleby	Current Vita	282-5613	Dr. Appleby teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in sport psychology, physical education, and athletic administration.
Dr. John Fitzpatrick	Current Vita	282-4058	Dr. Fitzpatrick Serves as instructor of graduate and undergraduate courses in sport science and physical education.
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.
Ron Watters	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.
Kolby Cordingly	Current Vita	282-5296	Mr. Cordingley teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in physical education.