Faculty
The Exercise Science faculty are teaching-scholars who engage the student by utilizing a blend of theory with practical hands-on skills.
- Name
- Shala Davis
- Title
- Professor of Exercise Science, Department Chair, ACSM ETT, ES, PD, Chair of IRB, Coordinator for the Doctorate of Health Sciences
B.S., 1987, University of Delaware
M.S., 1989, Wake Forest University
Ph.D., 1994, University of Virginia
- sdavis@esu.edu
- Phone
- (570) 422-3336
- Campus Address
- Koehler Fieldhouse 247
Dr. Davis is a student -centered faculty that mentors based on best professional practice and the infusion of contemporary research. Dr. Davis's expertise within Exercise Science lies within Nutrition and Clinical Exercise Physiology.
- Name
- Shaden Eldakar-Hein
- Title
- CAAHEP Medical Liaison
B.S., 2002, Penn State University
M.D., 2007, Temple University
M.S., 2013, Albany Medical College
- Phone
- (570) 422-3302
- Campus Address
- Koehler Fieldhouse
Dr. Eldakar-Hein is the Senior Associate Dean for St. Luke's University Health Network/Lewis Katz School of Medicine Temple University and serves as the CAAHEP Medical Liaison for the Clinical Exercise Physiology Program. She is an internist and ethicist currently practicing hospital medicine with St. Luke's University Health Network.
- Name
- Gavin Moir
- Title
- Professor of Exercise Science, USAW Sports Performance Coach
B.S., 1996, Leicester University
M.Med.Sci., 1997, The University of Sheffield
Ph.D., 2004, University of Edinburgh
- gmoir@esu.edu
- Phone
- (570) 422-3335
- Campus Address
- Koehler Fieldhouse
Serves as Program Director for the MS in Exercise Science. Areas of specialty include Biomechanics, Strength and Conditioning and Motor Learning. Strong emphasis on student applied research experiences in the state-of-art Biomechanics Laboratory.
- Name
- Chad Witmer
- Title
- Professor of Exercise Science, Graduate Coordinator, NSCA CSCS; USAW Club Coach
B.S., 1995, East Stroudsburg University
M.Ed., 1998, East Stroudsburg University
Ph.D., 2011, Temple University
- cwitmer@esu.edu
- Phone
- (570) 422-3362
- Campus Address
- Koehler Fieldhouse 252
I teach courses related to exercise physiology, sport nutrition, sport performance, and the role of exercise in chronic disease management. My research interests include the etiology of fatigue during high-intensity intermittent exercise, the role of exercise in the prevention and management of obesity, and minimizing the deleterious effects of environmental extremes on physical activity.
- Name
- Matthew Miltenberger
- Title
- Associate Professor of Exercise Science, NSCA CSCS, ATC
B.S., 2003, East Stroudsburg University
M.S., 2004, East Stroudsburg University
Ph.D., 2013, Seton Hall University
- mmiltenber@esu.edu
- Phone
- (570) 422-3551
- Campus Address
- Koehler Fieldhouse 253
Primary teaching responsibilities are Strength and Conditioning Theory, Exercise Physiology I, Exercise Physiology II Labs. Research interests include sports performance, resistance training, and repeat sprint training.
- Name
- Shawn Munford
- Title
- Professor of Exercise Science, Faculty Athletics Representative
B.S., 2001, Bloomsburg University
M.S., 2004, East Stroudsburg University
Ph.D., 2011, Walden University
- smunford@esu.edu
- Phone
- (570) 422-3940
- Campus Address
- Koehler Fieldhouse 248
Dr. Munford is a Professor that teaches in the Undergraduate and Graduate Exercise Science Program in the areas of physiology and sport performance.
- Name
- Brandon Snyder
- Title
- Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
B.A., 2012, East Stroudsburg University
M.S., 2013, East Stroudsburg University
D.H.Sc., 2021, California University
- bsnyder16@esu.edu
- Phone
- (570) 422-3802
- Campus Address
- Koehler Fieldhouse 248
A student-centered faculty member that incorporates technology and hands-on activities to enhance the learning experience. He primarily teaches in the undergraduate program within the Exercise Science department which include Introduction to Exercise Science, Kinesiology: Applied Anatomy and Kinesiology: Mechanical Analysis.
- Name
- Connor Saker
- Title
- Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, CSNC
B.S., 2015, East Stroudsburg University
M.S., 2016, East Stroudsburg University
Ph.D., 2022, Seton Hall University
- csaker@esu.edu
- Phone
- (570) 422-3791
- Campus Address
- Koehler Fieldhouse 243
Dr. Saker is a student-focused faculty member who uses practical-application, hands-on experiences utilizing modern technology, and contemporary research to progress students understanding and application of knowledge. He teaches undergraduate courses related to Sport Nutrition, Sport Performance, and Exercise Physiology.
- Name
- Tiffany Jordan
- Title
- Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, ACSM-CEP
B.S., 2020, East Stroudsburg University
M.S., 2021, East Stroudsburg University
- tjordan7@esu.edu
- Phone
- (570) 422-2171
- Campus Address
- Koehler Fieldhouse 217
Professor Jordan is a clinical faculty member who uses interactive experiences, practical application, and applied-contemporary research to prepare her students for their future medical careers and aspirations. She is a Clinical Exercise Physiologist at Lehigh Valley Health Network Pocono and teaches graduate and undergraduate courses related to Clinical Exercise Physiology.
Contact Us
Contact Information
- Campus Address
- Koehler Fieldhouse 1st Floor
- Phone:
- (570) 422-3302
- Fax:
- (570) 422-3616 (Fax)
- Title of Department Leader
- Department Chair, Exercise Science
- Name
- Shala Davis
- E:
- sdavis@esu.edu
- Phone:
- (570) 422-3302
