Exercise Science & Athletic Training - Faculty and Staff

Jeff Beer, PhD, LAT, ATC, CEAS, CKTP, ROT, OPE-C     

Professor of Exercise Science and Training (Department Chair)
Office: PERC 214C
Phone: 260-982-5381
Email:  jabeer@manchester.edu
At Manchester since: 2006
Education: Ball State University, 2000 (B.S.); Kent State University, 2002 (M.A.); Indiana University, 2018 (Ph.D.)
Graduate Research Area:   Acute Effects of Sound Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (SASTM) on Lower Extremity Flexibility, Isokinetic and Isometric Strength.
Courses Taught:  Upper Extremity Evaluation, Therapeutic Modalities, Therapeutic Rehabilitation, Administration in Health Care, Clinical Experience, Courses, Functional Kinesiology
Current Research Interests:  Myofascial Techniques
Memberships & Affiliations:   NATA, IATA, GLATA, IAPHERD, ASOP

Tami Hoagland

Katherine Matutes, PhD   

Assistant Professor of Nutrition Sciences
Office: PERC 214Q 
Phone: 260-982-5133
Email:  kamatutes@manchester.edu
At Manchester since: 2021
Education: Trinity University (B.A.); Purdue University (Ph.D.)
Graduate Research Area:   Effect of Dietary Conjugated Linoleic Acid on Molecular Markers for Bile Acid Metabolism, Cholesterol Synthesis, and Inflammation in Rats.
Courses Taught:  Human Nutrition, Food Science,  Nutrition Communication, Worksite Health Promotion, Advanced Group Exercise Instruction, Yoga.
Current Research Interests:  Lifestyle Health Promotion, Dietary Influences of Inflammation, Food Sustainability, Effective Science Communication.
Memberships & Affiliations:   Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutritionists, American Council on Exercise, National Association of Science Writers.

Mark Huntington, PED, LAT, ATC, PT

Professor  Emeritus of Exercise Science and Athletic Training
At Manchester: 1984 - 2020
Education: Manchester College, 1976 (B.S.); Boston University, 1979 (M.S.); Indiana University, 1994 (P.E.D.)
Graduate Research Area: Human Anatomy Education
Courses Taught: Human Anatomy, Exercise Physiology, Human Performance Research
Current Research Interests:  Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries, Physical Fitness Levels of College Students
Memberships & Affiliations: National Athletic Trainers' Association