Kinesiology Faculty

Department Chair

Co-Director Lion Co-op, MSSU Food and Hygiene Pantry

Doctor of Philosophy in Nutrition Biology from the University of California - Davis
Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition from the University of Kansas Medical Center

Teaching Responsibilities: Nutrition, Food Insecurity, Anthropometric and Physiological Assessments in Adults
Research Interests: Food Insecurity, Bone Changes Throughout the Lifespan
Advising Areas: Health Promotion and Wellness majors, Exercise Science Certificate, Population Health Certificate

Office: Young Gym 214
Phone: 417-625-9382 
E-mail: cullers-a@mssu.edu 

Assistant Professor

Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology with a concentration in Applied Neuromechanics from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Master of Science in Kinesiology with a concentration in Applied Neuromechanics from University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Teaching Responsibilities: Physics of Human Movement, Strength Training Theories and Assessments, General Lifetime Wellness and Health Promotion
Research Interests: Motor Behavior of Gait and Balance, Biometrics of Movement, Technological Applications to Human Movement, Older Adult Populations
Advising Areas: Health Promotion and Wellness

Office: Young Gym 222
Phone: 417-625-3012
Email: lojacono-c@mssu.edu

Master Instructor

Lifetime Wellness Coordinator

Master of Science from Pittsburg State University

Teaching Responsibilities: General Education Lifetime Wellness, Physical Education Methods, Health Promotion and Wellness/Physical Education
Research Interests: MSSU Student Wellness
Advising Areas: Physical Education, Health Promotion, General Studies, Exercise Science, Coaching, Population Health Certificates

Office: Young Gym 217
Phone:  417-625-3158
E-mail:  schiding-s@mssu.edu

Professor

Doctor of Kinesiology from University of Arkansas-Fayetteville
Master of Science in Education (M.S.E.) from  Henderson State University
Certified Adapted Physical Educator, National Consortium of Physical Education & Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities (NCPERID)

Teaching Responsibilities: Physical Education, Teacher Education
Research Interests: Curriculum and Instruction in Physical Education
Advising Areas: Health Promotin/ Physical Education Teacher Certification

Office: Young Gym 221
Phone:  417-625-3590
Email: smith-carla@mssu.edu

Master Instructor

Ph.D. Candidate from University of Arkansas Expected Spring 2021
Master of Science from Pittsburg State University

Teaching Responsibilities: General Education Lifetime Wellness, Physical Education Teacher Education, Elementary Education
Research Interests: Youth Sports, MSSU Student Wellness
Advising Areas: Physical Education, Exercise Science, Coaching, Populatin Health Certificates

Office: Young Gym 221
Phone: 417-625-9506
Email: trout-s@mssu.edu

Assistant Professor

Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education emphasis in Recreation and Sport Management from the University of North Texas
Master of Science in Recreation, Event, and Sport Management from the University of North Texas
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of North Texas

Teaching Responsibilities: Sport & Recreation Management
Advising Areas: Sport & Recreation Management, Exercise Science

Office: Young Gym 215
Phone: 417-625-3031
Email: beldon-z@mssu.edu

Assistant Professor,
Exercise Science Program Coordinator

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Performing Arts Health Science and Education from the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University
Doctor of Philosophy in Human Performance – Exercise Science from Middle Tennessee State University
Master of Business Administration from Governors State University
Master of Science in Electronic Publishing and Digital Imaging form Rochester Institute of Technology

Research Interests: Pioneered the first research work using the “PENDL”, a newly developed exercise suspension apparatus, to investigate its training effects on mitigating injuries related to the lumbopelvic-hip complex region and improving various fitness components. Currently, exploring its training effects on stimulating the neuromuscular system for its potential use in therapeutic treatment in rehab for Autism, Poststroke, ADHD, PTSD and Vertigo.

Applied research in a multidisciplinary approach using exercise science principles, and injury prevention protocols to improve musicians’ peak performance.

Office: Young Gym 221
Phone: 417-625-9627
Email: alasmar-r@mssu.edu

Administrative Assistant

Phone: 417-625-9316
E-mail: Hayes-b@mssu.edu