Exercise Science Faculty

Study with Highly Respected Experts

Studying exercise science at Colby-Sawyer means learning from professors who are published experts, who hold professional affiliations and certifications from esteemed organizations (including the American College of Sports Medicine and the Association of Applied Sport Psychology), and who collaborate on research projects with major universities and medical centers throughout the country. They take the time to get to know you in small classes and through cooperative New Hampshire IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence projects, and become your trusted advisers for academics, internships, career planning and graduate school.

Russell E. Medbery

Professor, School of Business & Social Sciences
603.526.3870 | rmedbery@colby-sawyer.edu

Joined the faculty in 2001. PhD University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Exercise and Sport Science; MS Purdue University, Kinesiology, Sport Psychology Specialization; BS Trinity College, Psychology. Certifications: Association of Applied Sport Psychology Certified Sport Psychology Consultant, Instructor Level-ASEP Coaching Principles, U.S. Soccer 'D' Level Coaching. Professional interests include Psychology of Sport and Exercise, Performance Enhancement, Coaching Education and Emotional Development in Sport. Read more

Theodore J. Smith

Assistant Professor, School of Nursing & Health Sciences
603.526.3070 | tjsmith@colby-sawyer.edu

Joined the faculty in 2005. MS Frostburg State University, human performance; BS Frostburg State University, physical education with a focus in athletic training. Certification: BOC Certified Athletic Trainer, NSCA-CSCS. Professional interests include injury prevention aspects of athletic training and how they relate to athletic performance and biomechanical adaptation patterns. Read more

Kerstin Stoedefalke

Professor, School of Nursing & Health Sciences
603.526.3620 | kstoedefalke@colby-sawyer.edu

Joined the faculty in 1990. PhD in medical sciences from University of Exeter; MS in exercise science from University of Montana; BS in biology, Pennsylvania State University. Certification: ACSM Exercise Specialist. Professional interests include pediatric exercise science, health promotion, sport nutrition and health and wellness. Read more

Adjunct Faculty

• Mary J. Richardson