College of Nursing and Health Sciences

The Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science

Exercise Science Faculty

Theodore J. Angelopoulos, Ph.D.

Professor

Areas of Research and/or Expertise

Impact of lifestyle on cardio metabolic risk factors

Email

Theodore.Angelopoulos@med.uvm.edu

Boyi Dai, Ph.D.

Professor, Department Chair

Areas of Research and/or Expertise

Biomechanics of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, exoskeletons and low back injury risk, balance and falls, ergonomics

Email

Boyi.Dai@med.uvm.edu

Nancy Gell, PT, Ph.D., M.P.H.

Associate Professor, Physical Activity and Wellness Science Program Director

Areas of Research and/or Expertise

Exercise and physical activity adherence, influence of environment and technology on physical activity behavior, strategies for healthy aging

Email

Nancy.Gell@med.uvm.edu

Susan Kasser, Ph.D.

Professor

Areas of Research and/or Expertise

Postural control and fall risk in adults with multiple sclerosis, physical and psychological outcomes of exercise for individuals with multiple sclerosis, physical activity and health in people with multiple sclerosis

Email

Susan.Kasser@med.uvm.edu

Nathan Kokinda, M.S.

Clinical Assistant Professor

Areas of Research and/or Expertise

Exercise intervention following cancer treatment, physiological testing

Email

Nathan.Kokinda@med.uvm.edu

Jeremy Sibold, Ed.D., ATC

Associate Professor, Associate Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Areas of Research and/or Expertise

The relationship between exercise and mental health, the relationship between psychosocial variables and athletic injury

Email

Jeremy.Sibold@med.uvm.edu

Connie Tompkins, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Exercise Science Program Director, Physical Activity and Wellness Laboratory Director

Areas of Research and/or Expertise

Prevention and treatment of childhood and adolescent obesity

Email

Connie.Tompkins@med.uvm.edu