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
- Eli Berman
- Title
- Associate Professor, Medical Director
B.A., 1952, New York University
M.D., 1957, University of Geneva, Switzerland
- eberman@esu.edu
- Phone
- (570) 422-3381
- Campus Address
- Koehler Fieldhouse
Retired Cardiologist who serves as the CAAHEP Medical Liaison for the Clinical Exercise Physiology Program. Served on the ESU’s Council of Trustees.
- Name
- Donald Cummings
- Title
- Professor of Exercise Science
B.S., 1984, College of Charleston
M.S., 1985, East Stroudsburg University
Ph.D., 1997, Temple University
- dcummings@esu.edu
- Phone
- (570) 422-3742
- Campus Address
- Koehler Fieldhouse
Serves as Program Director for the MS in Clinical Exercise Physiology. Areas of specialty include Pathophysiology, Electrocardiography and Exercise Programming for Special Populations.
- Name
- Gregory Dwyer
- Title
- Professor of Exercise Science, ACSM CES, ETT, PD, RCEP
B.A., 1982, University of Texas at Austin
M.A., 1983, Wake Forest University
Ph.D., 1992, Indiana University
- gdwyer@esu.edu
- Phone
- (570) 422-3103
- Campus Address
- Koehler Fieldhouse 253
I am a Clinical Exercise Physiologist and teach in the prestigious graduate program in Clinical Exercise Physiology here at ESU. I have been employed by ESU for more than 20 years.
- 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
- Emily Sauers
- Title
- Associate Professor of Exercise Science
B.S., 2004, University of Montana
M.A., 2006, East Carolina University
Ph.D., 2010, East Carolina University
- esauers@esu.edu
- Phone
- (570) 422-3818
- Campus Address
- Koehler Fieldhouse 217
Dr. Emily Sauers is an Associate Professor in the Department of Exercise Science. She came to East Stroudsburg University in 2010 and teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses.
Teaching Interest
Sports Nutrition, Exercise Testing and Programming, Exercise Physiology
Research Interest
Compensatory eating behaviors in response to exercise training, dietary manipulation and body composition
Service
Editor and Reviewer, PLOS ONE
Site Visitor, Committee on Accreditation for Exercise Science
Committee Member, Strategic Health Initiative-Women, Sport, and Physical Activity,
American College of Sports Medicine
Committee Member, One Book, One Campus Selection Committee
Chair, Sabbatical Leave Committee
Student Group Advising
Adviser for the Exercise Science Club and Rotaract Club
Publications & Presentations
Manuscripts (last 5 years):
Sauers, EJ. Revisiting Weight loss Goals and Expectations. ACSM Certified News. Vol.
26. No. 1. 2016.
Lesniak, A Y.; Davis, S E.; Moir, G L.; and Sauers, E J. The Effect of Carbohydrate,
Caffeine and Combined Rinses on College Aged Females’ Cycling Endurance Performance.
Journal of Sport and Human Performance. Vol 4. No 1. 2016.
Sauers, EJ. Is High-Intensity Interval Training a “Magic Bullet” for in the Treatment
of Obesity? ACSM Certified News. Vol. 25. No. 4. 2015.
Presentations (last 5 years):
Takacs, M., Munford, S. Witmer, CA., Sauers, EJ. (2018). The Effects of Aerobic, Concurrent,
and Resistance Exercise on Compensatory Eating Behaviors. Annual Meeting of the American
College of Sports Medicine, Minneapolis, MN.
Mross A., Sauers, EJ. (2017). The Effects on Caffeine on Cycling Performance in College-Aged
Males. Regional Meeting of the Mid-Atlantic American College of Sports Medicine, Harrisburg,
PA.
Takacs, M., Munford, S. Witmer, CA., Sauers, EJ. (2017). The Effects of Aerobic, Concurrent,
and Resistance Exercise on Compensatory Eating Behaviors Regional Meeting of the Mid-Atlantic
American College of Sports Medicine, Harrisburg, PA.
Vetter, A., Sauers, EJ. (2017). Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Obesity, and Marijuana
Use in Marine Corps Veterans Regional Meeting of the Mid-Atlantic American College
of Sports Medicine, Harrisburg, PA.
Sauers, EJ, Klein, JP, Witmer, CA, Moir, GL, Davis SE. (2017). Effects Of Steady-state
And High-intensity Exercise On Compensatory Eating Behavior Annual Meeting of the
American College of Sports Medicine, Denver, CO.
Sauers, EJ; Klinger, EF; Witmer, CA; Miltenberger, MR; Davis, SE. (2016). The Effects
of N-Acetylcysteine on Repeated Sprint Performance in College-Aged Recreationally
Active Men and Women.
Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Boston, MA
Rossetti, ML; Miltenberger, M. Hartey, J. Davis, S. Witmer, C. Sauers, E. (2016).
Retrospective Analysis of Exposure To Injury Risk Factors During Youth Baseball in
Current Collegiate Players
Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Boston, MA
Miltenberger, M. Pecha, A.; Dowden, R; Keshel, T; Munford, S.; Sauers, E. (2016).
The Acute Effect Of Exposure To Barefoot Running On Vo2peak, Fatigue, And Time To
Exhaustion In Recreational Runners.
Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Boston, MA
Kacyon, C J.; Davis, S. E.; Witmer, C A.; and Sauers, E. (2016) The Effects of Interval
Training and Steady-State Exercise on Fat Oxidation and VO2max in Recreationally Active,
College Aged Males.
Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Boston MA
Sauers, EJ; Lesniak, AY; Moir, GL; Davis, SE. (2015) The Effect of Carbohydrate, Caffeine
and Combined Rinses on College Aged Females’ Cycling Endurance Performance.
Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, San Diego, CA
Lesniak, A Y.; Davis, S E.; Moir, G L.; and Sauers, E J. (2015). The Effect of Carbohydrate,
Caffeine and Combined Rinses on College Aged Females’ Cycling Endurance Performance
Regional Meeting of the Mid-Atlantic American College of Sports Medicine, Harrisburg,
PA.
Klinger, E F.; Davis, S S.; Witmer, C A.; Miltenberger, M; and Sauers, E.J. (2015).
The Effects of N-Acetylcysteine on Repeated Sprint Performance in College-Aged Recreationally
Active Men and Women.
Regional Meeting of the Mid-Atlantic American College of Sports Medicine, Harrisburg,
PA.
Gamez, C E.; Kaycon, C C.; Leuhers, R R.; Sauers, E J.; Davis, S E.; and Witmer, C
A. (2015). The Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training versus Steady-State Training
on Body Fat and Fat Oxidation.
Regional Meeting of the Mid-Atlantic American College of Sports Medicine, Harrisburg,
PA.
Kacyon, C J.; Davis, S. E.; Witmer, C A.; and Sauers, E. (2015). The Effects of Interval
Training and Steady-State Exercise on Fat Oxidation and VO2max in Recreationally Active,
College Aged Males.
Regional Meeting of the Mid-Atlantic American College of Sports Medicine, Harrisburg,
PA.
Sauers EJ, Miller MC, Sina B, Muth BJ, Snyder BW, Davis SE. (2014). Effects Of Full-fat
And Fat-free Chocolate Milk On Recovery Following Endurance Running.
Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Orlando, FL
Witmer CA, Blackledge G, Davis SE, Sauers EJ, Moir GL. (2014). The Effect of 7 Days
of Quercetin Supplementation on Repeated-Sprint Ability.
Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Orlando, FL
Murphy, S.; Witmer, C.A.; Davis, S.E.; and Sauers, E.J. (2014). Effects of Beetroot
Juice Supplementation on Performance during a Repeated-Sprint Rest in Active Males
Regional Meeting of the Mid-Atlantic American College of Sports Medicine, Harrisburg,
PA.
Sauers EJ., Lisicky NA, Winke M, Cummings D, Witmer CA., Davis SE. (2013). Precooling
By Ice Slurry Ingestion Reduces Core Temperature and Thermal Sensation During 5km
Running.
Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
- 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 248
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
- Associate Professor of Exercise Science
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 an Associate Professor that teaches in the Undergraduate and Graduate Exercise Science Program in the areas of physiology and sport performance.
- Name
- Brandon Snyder
- Title
- Instructor 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 217
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.
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
