Kinesiology Faculty
Department chair: Justus Hallam | Contact info
Faculty
Justus Hallam
Associate Professor of Kinesiology
Teaches a range of courses in kinesiology including Systems Physiology, Exercise Physiology, Lifetime Fitness and Activity, Nutrition, Exercise Testing, and Prescription and Foundations in Kinesiology. Ph.D., kinesiology and immunobiology, Iowa State University.
Kristi Meyer '01
Professor of Kinesiology
Teaches a range of courses in kinesiology, including Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Human Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Nutrition, Intro to Kinesiology, Exercise Testing and Prescription, as well as Cornell’s First Year Seminar. She is an APTA-certified specialist in sports physical therapy and a certified athletic trainer. She received a D.P.T. from the University of Minnesota in physical therapy and a B.A. in education and fitness from Cornell College. Kristi has clinical and research interests in core strength and the female athlete, the prevention and treatment of ACL injuries, and the rehabilitation of pediatric athletes. Her recent student-faculty collaborative research projects have focused on biomechanical analyses utilizing Cornell’s Movement Analysis Lab.
Christi Johnson
Associate Professor of Kinesiology
Teaches a range of courses in kinesiology including Psychology of Sport, Exercise Psychology, Sports in American Society, Foundations of Kinesiology, and Lifetime Fitness and Activity. Ph.D., psychology of sport and physical activity, University of Iowa.
Lewis Kanyiba
Associate Professor of Kinesiology
Teaches Elementary Physical Education Methods, Secondary Physical Education, Adapted Physical Education, Motor Learning, Foundations of Kinesiology, and Individual/Family Life Education and Wellness. Kanyiba is interested in health and physical education pedagogy, sports and exercise psychology, and youth sports. He also enjoys studying sport administration, history and philosophy of education, and technology application in movement science. He holds a Ph.D. in physical education–teaching and administration from Springfield College.
Frannie Malone
Visiting Assistant Professor Kinesiology
Teaches in the Kinesiology curriculum and manages summer programs and the One Course Summer Institute. Holds a M.S. in coaching Education and Sport Science from Ohio University.
Emeriti Faculty
Steve DeVries
Professor of Kinesiology Emeritus. B.A., University of Iowa; M.A., Mankato State University
Ellen Whale
Professor of Kinesiology Emerita. B.S. Illinois State University; M.S., Eastern Illinois University