General Information
Exercise & Health Sciences Faculty
Kyle J. McInnis, Sc.D., FACSM
Professor and Chair
Sc.D., Applied Anatomy and Physiology, Boston University
M.S., Cardiac Rehabilitation, Springfield College
B.S. Biology, UMass Lowell
Specialty: cardiovascular disease and prevention; weight management in adults and youth
Dr. Kyle McInnis is a professor and Chair of the Department of Exercise and Health Sciences. He is a leading researcher in the United States on fitness, wellness, and chronic disease prevention. He has published many scholarly articles and edited two books including the American College of Sports Medicine’s Health/Fitness Facilities Standards and Guidelines, 3rd Edition and Lifestyle Obesity Management.
Dr. McInnis’ research in the area of cardiovascular screening and emergency preparedness in fitness centers have contributed to important policy recommendations from the American Heart Association on minimizing potential cardiovascular risk during exercise. His scholarly work in this area has been highly cited by exercise and fitness professionals, trial attorneys on cases involving health clubs, and news media. He has received research grants to study obesity prevention in urban underserved populations and funding to develop and test innovative strategies to prevent and reverse inactivity and unhealthy weight in middle-school aged children.
Dr. McInnis is a Fellow of the prestigious American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the highest honor reserved for outstanding leadership in the field of exercise science. He has served as Board of Trustee of the ACSM and President of the New England Chapter that organization. Dr. McInnis serves on the coveted Medical Advisory Board of the YMCA of the USA which makes policy recommendations for the 3,000 YMCAs that serve over 18 million Americans.
Dr. McInnis is a sought after presenter who is dedicated to educating healthcare professionals on the latest science in exercise and lifestyle health. He is often called upon to provide expert commentary on fitness and health topics in national newspapers and magazines including the New York Times, Washington Post, LA Times, Chicago Tribune, Prevention Magazine, Men’s Fitness, Better Homes and Gardens, “O” The Oprah Winfrey Magazine, and many others. He has made several education videos on exercise and health.
Laurie Milliken, Ph.D
Associate Professor
Ph.D., Physiological Sciences, University of Arizona
M.S., Exercise Sciences, University of Arizona
B.S., Physical Education, Plymouth State College
Specialty: bone health; youth fitness
Dr. Milliken's research interests include the regulation of body composition in response to exercise throughout the lifespan. Through a grant awarded by the National Institutes of Health (NIAMS), Dr. Milliken is currently investigating the factors that predict whether or not a woman will respond to therapies thought to increase bone density. She has lectured for the American College of Sports Medicine, The Federation of the American Societies for Experimental Biology and the Massachusetts Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAPHERD). Dr. Milliken has published her research in peer-reviewed journals including Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences, Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, International Journal of Obesity, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, Obesity Research, Calcified Tissue International, and Osteoporosis International.
Bruce Bailey, Ph.D
Assistant Professor
Ph.D., University of Kansas
B.S., Physical Education, Brigham Young University
Specialty: metabolism and weight control
Dr. Bailey’s research interests include the influence of lifestyle, specifically diet and physical activity, on the prevention and treatment of obesity and chronic disease. He has published research in various peer reviewed journals, including the International Journal of Sports Medicine and the Journal of Physical Activity and Public Health. Dr. Bailey has presented for the American College of Sports Medicine, North American Association for the Study of Obesity, and The Federation of the American Societies for Experimental Biology.
Heidi Stanish, Ph.D
Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Health and Human Performance, Oregon State University
M.S., Kinesiology, Dalhousie University
B.P.E., Acadia University
Specialty: physical activity for people with intellectual and physical disabilities
Dr. Stanish’s research interests include examining physical activity levels of children and adults with disabilities (specifically intellectual disabilities) and strategies to promote physical activity participation in this segment of the population. She is working on a research grant to examine the effects of a physical activity intervention on the health and fitness of children with intellectual disabilities between 7-12 years of age. Other interests include: initiating accessible, community-based physical activity programs designed to meet the needs of children with physical, intellectual, and sensory impairments. Dr. Stanish has published her research in peer-reviewed journals including Mental Retardation, Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, and the American Journal of Health Promotion and serves on the Editorial Review Board of the Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly.
Jessica Whiteley, Ph.D
Assistant Professor
B.A., Psychology, Bates College
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Virginia Tech
Clinical psychology internship, Medical University of South Carolina.
Specialty: health behavior change, weight management, promoting health through interactive technologies
Dr. Whiteley's research interests are in the areas of women's health, health behavior change, physical activity promotion, smoking cessation, Internet technology, and the dissemination of interventions. She has presented at the Annual Meeting American College of Sports Medicine, the New England Psycholgocial Association and has conducted workshops for the Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program Conference at the University of Maryland and the Working Wellness group in Miami. She has performed several research studies to evaluate print programs, telephone programs, and Internet program for increasing physical activity among women. Dr. Whiteley is currently running a study where she is evaluating the use of physical activity to help promote smoking cessation for women at risk of cervical cancer. Dr. Whiteley has published her research and authored articles on physical activity promotion and behavior change in various publications including the ACSM's Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription.
Debra Wein, MS, RD, LDN
Lecturer
M.S., Applied Physiology and Nutrition, Columbia University
B.S., Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University
Specialty: registered dietician, sports nutrition, weight management, health promotion, health and fitness management
Debra is a practitioner with over ten years of experience managing leading university fitness centers in New York and Boston. She has provided nutrition services to universities, corporate wellness programs health clubs along the East coast, and nonprofit groups such as the Boston Ballet School, the Liver Foundation’s Boston Marathon training program, the American Heart Association and the United States of America Track and Field Association. Debra has served as a contributing editor and author for various nutrition and fitness magazines. She writes a column for the National Strength & Conditioning Association’s Performance Training Journal. Debra has served as a guest nutrition expert on various news stations talking about fad diets, soy, men’s health, weight loss and many other nutrition and fitness related topics.
Part time faculty SPRING 2007