Our Team
LeRoy T. Walker, (Chairman, L.T. Walker International Human Performance Center), B.A., Benedict College; M.S., Columbia University; Ph.D., New York University.
President Emeritus, United States Olympic Committee (served 1992-96)
Chancellor, North Carolina Central University (served 1983-86)
Coach of United States National Track & Field Team
Coach of United States Olympic Committee Track & Field Team
Honorary Doctorates (16)
The Olympic Order (International Olympic Committee's highest honor)
International Olympic Committee 100th Anniversary Centenary Medal
President's Council on Physical Fitness & Sports Silver Anniversary Award
Robert Giegengack Award (USA Track & Field's highest honor)
Glen G. Gilbert, (Dean, College of Health and Human Performance), B.S., M.S., University of Oregon; Ph.D., The Ohio State University. Minges-60; (252) 328-0038; email: gilbertg@mail.ecu.eduExpert in administration and health education.
LeRoy Walker Jr., (Business Consultant), B.S., North Carolina Central University, Durham, North Carolina.
Kathy Muse, (Administrative Secretary), Minges -70 (252) 328-5555; email: muse@mail.ecu.edu
Duane Grooms, Major Gifts Officer, College of Health and Human Performance, BS in Recreation Administration and MAEd in Physical Education, East Carolina University, 77 Minges Coliseum (252)328-4662, groomsd@ecu.edu Expert in fund raising methods and objectives.
Julie Cox (Visiting Instructor/Research Associate in Human Performance Lab), B.S.B.A, M.A. East Carolina University. 189 F.I.T.T. Building; (252)-328-4675; e-mail: coxju@mail.ecu.edu Expert in Exercise Programming and Design.
Paul DeVita, (Associate Professor), B.A., State University of New York, Binghamton; M.S., Ph.D., University of Oregon. Ward Sports Medicine Building-332B; (252) 328-4563; e-mail: devitap@mail.ecu.edu Expert in biomechanics human movement, muscle strength and power development.
Peter Farrell, (Department Chair), B.S., M.Ed., Bowling Green University, Ph.D. University of Arizona, Tuscon. Minges-176; (252) 328-4635; email: farrellp@mail.ecu.edu Expert in metabolic influences on exercise performance.
Timothy P. Gavin, (Assistant Professor of EXSS and Physiology), B.S., M.S., Ph.D. Indiana University. Ward Sports Medicine-371A; (252) 328-4684; e-mail: gavint@mail.ecu.edu. Expert in endurance exercise training, temperature regulation, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and muscle adaptations.
Michael J. Hanley, (Lecturer), B.S., East Carolina University; M.S., Eastern Illinois University. NATA-BOC Certified Athletic Trainer, NC Licensed. Ward Sports Medicine Building -116; (252) 328-4603; e-mail: hanleym@mail.ecu.edu Expert in Athletic Training.
Tibor Hortobagyi, (Director, Biomechanics Laboratory), B.S., University College, Budapest, Hungary; M.S., Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Ward Sports Medicine Building-332A; (252) 328-4564; e-mail: hortobagyit@mail.ecu.edu Expert in measurement of muscle strength, mechanical power, and neuromechanical properties of human movement.
Joseph A. Houmard, (Director, Human Performance Laboratory), B.A., Manchester College; M.A., Miami University; Ph.D., Ball State University. Ward Sports Medicine Building-380; (252) 328-4617; e-mail: houmardj@mail.ecu.edu Expert in optimizing endurance performance through taper, exercise nutrition, and adaptations in muscle.
David P. Loy, (Assistant Professor), B.S., Georgia Southern University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Georgia. Minges A-19; (252) 328-2718; email: loyd@mail.ecu.edu Expert indisabledsports performance (quad rugby, basketball, water skiing, tennis), adapted sports equipment, and training techniques for athletes with disabilities.
Michael McCammon (Lecturer, Associate Director, Human Performance Laboratory; Director, Exercise Physiology degree program), B.A. University of South Carolina; M.A., East Carolina University. Ward Sports Medicine Building-36-C; (252) 328-4679; e-mail: mccammonma@mail.ecu.edu Expert in body composition assessment and interpretation of blood values as they relate to health risk status.
Jennifer S. McCartney, (Instructor and Research Associate, Human Performance Laboratory), B.S. State University of New York at Cortland, M.A. East Carolina University. 189 F.I.T.T. Building; (252) 328-2132; email: mccartneyj@mail.ecu.edu Expert in Exercise Programming and Design.
Charles J. Tanner, (Visiting Instructor/Research Associate), B.S., M.A., East Carolina University. Ward Sports Medicine Building-383; (252) 328-4683; email: tannerc@mail.ecu.edu Expert in ACSM Certified Test Technologist, trouble shooting specialist and technical consultant on methods and procedures in human performance testing.
Kathleen M. Walsh, (Director, Athletic Training Program), B.S., Oregon State University; M.S., Illinois State University; Ed.D., University of Southern Califorina. Ward Sports Medicine Building -247 (252) 328-4560; e-mail: walshk@mail.ecu.edu Expert in NATA-BOC Certified Trainer, NC Licensed.
