
Faculty

- Name
- Kevin Casebolt
- Title
- Professor Physical Education
B.S., 1992, Northern Illinois University
M.Ed, 1995, University of Kansas
Ph.D., 1998, University of Kansas
- kcasebolt@esu.edu
- Phone
- (570) 422-3230
- Campus Address
- Zimbar-Liljenstein Hall 212
I currently teach health and wellness class, first year experience class, recreation and leisure services for individuals with disabilities, and movement activities for special populations. My scholarship primarily resides in the relationship between instructional physical activity programs (IPAP and academic success as well as the investigation of inclusionary practices to successfully include individuals with disabilities into regular physical education.
Teaching Interest
Health and Wellness
Instructional Physical Activity
Adapted Physical Education
Research Interest
My scholarship primarily resides in the relationship between instructional physical activity programs (IPAP and academic success as well as the investigation of inclusionary practices to successfully include individuals with disabilities into regular physical education.
Student Group Advising
Gymnastics Club
Publications & Presentations
Lu, H.K., Chen., Y., Yeh, C., Chuang, C., Chiang, L., Lai, C., Casebolt, K., Huang, A., Lin,
W., Hsieh, K. (in press). Discrepancies between leg-to-leg bioelectrical impedance analysis and computerized tomography in abdominal visceral fat measurement. Scientific Report.
Casebolt, K.M., Chiang, L.M., Melton, B., Russell, J. (2017). College/University instructional
physical activity programs and academic success in higher education. International
Journal of Kinesiology in Higher Education. 28(2).
Sato, T., Hodge, S.R., Casebolt, K.M., & Samalot-Rivera. (2015). Physical education teacher
candidates’ beliefs about instructing children with disabilities in adapted aquatics. International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education. 9(3). 308-328.
Casebolt, K.M., Bland, H., Russell, J., & Melton, B. (2015). Quality instructional physical
activity programs in higher education. Pennsylvania Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. 86(3).
Melton, B., Russell, J., Bland, H., Casebolt, K.M., & Chandler, K. (2015). The impact of health
behaviors on perceived physical, mental, and social health status among college students. Georgia Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. 47(2). 23-30

- Name
- Christine Brett
- Title
- Professor of Physical Education, Department Chair, Assessment Coordinator
B.S., 1993, Russell Sage College
M.S., 1998, University of Southern Mississippi
Ph.D., 2002, Ohio State University
- cbrett@esu.edu
- Phone
- (570) 422-3582
- Campus Address
- Zimbar-Liljenstein Hall 218
Courses Taught: Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Elementary Physical Education (PETE 310), Analysis of Teaching Physical Education (PETE 343), Physical Education and Instructional Strategies and Assessment (PETE 400), Movement Experiences for Secondary Grades (PETE 442), Student Teaching (PETE 440)
Teaching Interest
Socialization of Teachers, Promoting Physical Activity, Supervision of Student Teachers, and Assessment
Research Interest
Best practices in teacher preparation

- Name
- Mihye Jeong
- Title
- Professor of Physical Education, Graduate Coordinator
B.S., 1993, Dong-A University
M.S., 2000, Ewha Womans University
Ph.D., 2008, University of Virginia
- mjeong@esu.edu
- Phone
- (570) 422-3307
- Campus Address
- Zimbar-Liljenstein Hall 216
Teaching Adapted Physical Education, Motor Learning and Development, Physical Conditioning and Student Teaching. Research interests in Enhancing Physical Activity Participation of Individuals with Disabilities and Teaching Students with Disabilities in General Physical Education.

- Name
- Peng Zhang
- Title
- Professor of Physical Education
B.Ed., 2001, Beijing Sport University
M.Ed., 2004, Beijing Sport University
Ph.D., 2008, Ohio State University
- pzhang@esu.edu
- Phone
- (570) 422-3050
- Campus Address
- Zimbar-Liljenstein Hall 211
Dr. Zhang is currently working as an associate professor of physical education in East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania.
Prior to this position, Dr. Zhang received his Ph. D from the Ohio State University in 2008 and was awarded as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) in the U.S. Up to date, Dr. Zhang has published more than ten manuscripts in SCI and SSCI journals including Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, BMC Public Health, and Journal of Human Sport and Exercise and he has made more than 30 presentations at international, national, and regional conferences. Dr. Zhang has been a reviewer for 11 peer-reviewed journals and conferences. As an experienced physical educator, he loves and show extensive potentials in teaching, research, and service. In 2018 Dr. Zhang received an Excellent Teaching Award by the International Chinese Society for Physical Activity and Health (ISCPAH).
Faculty Emeritus
Caroline Kuchinski (ckuchinski@esu.edu)
Professor Emeritus of Physical Education
B.S., 1980, East Stroudsburg University
M.Ed., 1986, East Stroudsburg University
Ph.D., 2003, Marywood University
Suzanne Mueller (smueller@esu.edu)
Professor Emeritus of Physical Education
B.S., 1969, East Stroudsburg University
M.Ed., 1973, East Stroudsburg University
Ph.D., 1997, Lehigh University
Robert Smith (bsmith@esu.edu)
Professor Emeritus of Physical Education
B.S., 1973, East Stroudsburg University
M.Ed., 1985, East Stroudsburg University
Ph.D., 1998, University of Iowa
Contact Us
Contact Information
- Campus Address
- Zimbar-Liljenstein 218
- Phone:
- (570) 422-3293
- Fax:
- (570) 422-3824 (Fax)
- Title of Department Leader
- Department Chair
- Name
- Christine Brett
- E:
- cbrett@esu.edu
- Phone:
- (570) 422-3582