Wellness

Applied Physiology & Wellness Faculty

Offices located in the Dedman Center for Lifetime Sports - Lower Level             


Dr. Peter B. Gifford

Department Chair
(214)768-2193
email: pgifford@smu.edu

EDUCATION:
University of Illinois, Ph.D., 1973
Southern Illinois University, M.S., 1970
Springfield College, B.S., 1967

COURSES:
WELL 1101: Concepts of Wellness
WELL 2132:  Racquetball
WELL 2135:  Table Tennis 
WELL 2140:  Badminton   
WELL 2136:  Tennis


Dr. Marilynn "Birdie" Barr

Associate Director of Wellness
(214)768-3663
email: bbarr@smu.edu

EDUCATION:
Texas Woman's University, Ph.D., 1986
 Texas Woman's University, M.A., 1980
North Texas State University, B.S., 1975

COURSES:
WELL 1101: Concepts of Wellness
WELL 2113:  Individual Fitness   
WELL 2114:  Walking


Dr. Lynn Romejko Jacobs

Associate Professor of Wellness
(214)768-1811
email: lromejko@smu.edu

EDUCATION:
Texas Woman's University, Ph.D., 1989
Southern Methodist University, M.A., 1978
Southern Methodist University, B.A., 1974

COURSES:
WELL 1101: Concepts of Wellness
WELL 2117: Spinning 
WELL 2145:  Beginning Swimming 
WELL 2142:  Ballroom/Folk Dancing
WELL 2147:  Power Yoga 
WELL 2109:  Bench Aerobics


Bryan Robbins, M.Ed

Associate Professor of Wellness
(214)768-1809
email: brobbins@smu.edu

EDUCATION:
University of Arkansas, M.Ed., 1971
Southern Methodist University, B.A., 1968 

COURSES:
WELL 2111:  Weight Training
WELL 2147:  Power Yoga
WELL 2148:  Aikido 


Gloria D. Hook, M.S.

Instructor of Wellness
(214)768-1815
email: ghook@smu.edu

EDUCATION:
Baylor University, M.S., 1972
Southern Methodist University, B.A., 1971

COURSES:
WELL 1101:  Concepts of Wellness
WELL 2112:  Weight Training for Women


Brian Fennig, M.Ed

Lecturer of Wellness
(214)768-4876
email: bfennig@smu.edu
website: http://faculty.smu.edu/bfennig

EDUCATION:
Southern Methodist University, M.L.A.
Stephen F. Austin, M.Ed. Education
Stephen F. Austin, B.S. Kinesiology

COURSES:
WELL 1101:  Concepts of Wellness 
WELL 2113:  Individual Fitness
 

Anne G. Weil, M.A.

Lecturer of Wellness
(214)768-4201
email: weil@smu.edu

EDUCATION:
Naropa University, M.A, Counseling Psychology
Lesley College, B.S., Human Services
USAT-Certified Triathlon Coach

COURSES:
WELL 1101:  Concepts of Wellness
WELL 2115:  Beginning Triathlon Training
WELL 2131:  Mountain Sports
WELL 2117: Spinning
WELL 2119: Pilates


David Bertrand, M.S.Ed.

Lecturer of Wellness
(214)768-4942
email:  dbertrand@smu.edu

EDUCATION:
Baylor University, M.S.Ed, Health & Human Performance
Baylor University, B.B.A,  Information Systems
USA Triathlon Certified Coach Level 1
USA Cycling Certified Coach Level 3
Cooper Institute Certified Personal Trainer

COURSES:
WELL 1101:  Concepts of Wellness
WELL 2110:  Jogging
WELL 2111:  Weight Training 
WELL 2113:  Individual Fitness
WELL 2115:  Beginning Triathlon
WELL 2131:  Mountain Sports
WELL 2132:  Beginning Racquetball
WELL 2141:  Intermediate Swimming


Mandy Golman, M.A.

Wellness Instructor                                          
mgolman@smu.edu

EDUCATION:
Texas Woman's University, M.A, Health Education
University of Texas at Austin, B.A, Psychology/ Biology

COURSES:
WELL 2113:  Individual Fitness "Girls in Motion"


Dr. Ted Gellert

Golf Instructor
ddranchdallas@yahoo.com

EDUCATION:
University of Texas at Austin, Ph.D, Education Curriculum
University of Tulsa, M.A, Teachers Art
Oral Roberts University, B.S.

COURSES:
WELL 2129:  Golf


Arthur Zwolski, M.A.

Judo Instructor
azwolski@smu.edu

EDUCATION:
University of Physical Education in Poland, M.A., Physical Education
University of Physical Education in Poland, B.A., Physical Education

COURSES:
WELL 2150:  Judo


Randal Diercoff

Scuba Instructor
(214)768-2205
rdiercoff@smu.edu

COURSES:
WELL 2144: Scuba Diving
WELL 3144: Advanced Scuba    


 

Rhonda Trietsch

Fencing Instructor
(940)206-8387
f86sabre2000@yahoo.com

CERTIFICATION:
Moniteur of Arms Certification Foil/Epee/Sabre -
United States Fencing Coaches’ Association
Currently preparing for Prevot of Arms Certification

COACHING HISTORY:
1999 -2000 Club President and Instructor, University of North Texas Fencing Club
1999-2004 Assistant Instructor, The Fencing Institute of Texas
2003-2004 Guest Instructor, Renaissance Fencer’s Club

COURSES:
WELL 2153:  Fencing


Piotr Chelstowski, M.S., M.A.

Wellness Instructor
(214)768-1809
chelstow@smu.edu

EDUCATION:
M.S., Geology, University of Warsaw, Poland
M.A., Academy of Sport and Physical Education/National Center of Sport, Warsaw, Poland
Certified Personal Trainer, ACE
Certified Instructor of Bobybuilding and Powerlifting, Polish Bodybuilding Association
Assistant Coach for Polish National Judo Team
Certified Climbing Wall Instructor

COURSES:
WELL 2151:  Self-Defense
WELL 2118:  Group Fitness (Boot Camp Style) 
WELL 2150:  Judo
WELL 2148:  Aikido
WELL 2122:  Rock Climbing
WELL 2113:  Individual Fitness   


 

Vicki Wood, M.A., L.P.C.

Lecturer of Wellness
(214)768-1810
vwood@smu.edu

EDUCATION:
Amberton University, M.A. Professional Counseling, 2005
Amberton University, M.A. Pre-Professional Counseling, 2004
University of North Texas, B.S. Physical Education, 1978

Professional Memberships:
USPTA, Certified Tennis Professional, 1982 - Present
LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, TX, 2005 - Present

COURSES:
WELL 1101: Concepts of Wellness
WELL 2110: Jogging
WELL 2114: Walking
WELL 2136: Tennis


Dr. Donna L. Gober

Lecturer of Wellness
(214)768-2196
dgober@smu.edu

EDUCATION:
Lamar, University, Ed.D. Educational Leadership, 2008
University of Missisippi, M.S. Wellness, 1994
Lamar University, B.S. Elementary Education, 1988

COURSES:
WELL 1101: Concepts of Wellness
WELL 2109: Bench Aerobics
WELL 2114: Walking
WELL 2147: Power Yoga


Dr. Peter Weyand

Exercise Physiologist
(214)768-4979
pweyand@smu.edu

EDUCATION:
University of Georiga, Ph.D. Exercise Physiology, 1992
Bridgewater State College, M.S. Exercise Physiology, 1988
Bates College, B.A. 1983

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Dr. Scott Wysong

Adjunct Professor Dr. Scott Wysong has nearly a decade of experience with sports and entertainment events. He is currently the Director of Sports and Entertainment Management at the University of Dallas.  His expertise is widely sought as a speaker and consultant for sports teams and management programs. He has worked directly with the Tulsa Talons (arena football), Baylor University Football, Texas Stampede, Dallas CityArts Celebration, and the American Airlines Center. Dr. Wysong holds a BA in Economics from Vanderbilt University and a MBA and Ph.D. in marketing from the University of Texas at Arlington.