UIndy's MS in Exercise Science Faculty
Our faculty are students' best coaches when it comes to education on the science behind exercise, health and wellness, and sports administrative practices, as well as support for research projects and finding internships.
Areas of Expertise
human performance and exercise programming
Background
Dr. Cayot helped operate a sports performance program and a clinical exercise program within a regional health systems in Toledo, Ohio. His primary research interests include the application of strength and conditioning principles to improve human performance, blood flow restriction in exercise and training, alternative exercise techniques, and exercise programming.
Education
- PhD, Exercise Science, University of Toledo
- BS (Honors), Exercise Science, University of Toledo
Fun fact
I was the first person in my family to attend college.
Favorite thing about UIndy
The friendly, supportive, close-knit community that UIndy offers to faculty, staff, and students.
Areas of Expertise
human performance, neuroscience, acute and chronic pain, exercise
Background
Dr. Eckert has spent the majority of his academic career working towards understanding the neurophysiological mechanisms associated with nocioception and acute/chronic pain. To facilitate this work, he completed his post-doctoral education at the Prestigious Pain Research and Intervention Center of Excellence (PRICE) under a National Institutes of Health training grant focused on understanding the mechanisms associated with pain modulation. Dr. Eckert has published and presented at numerous national and international conferences on these topics with his current work focusing on elucidating the spinal and superspinal mechanisms responsible for pain modulation in response to exercise.
Research Interests
neurophysiological mechanisms associated with acute and chronic pain, neurophysiological connections between the motor and pain systems, development and assessment of current rehabilitation and reintegration techniques used for pain populations
Education
- Post-doctoral work, PRICE, University of Florida
- PhD, Human Performance, Indiana University
- MS, Exercise Science, Indiana University
- MS, Applied Sport Science, Indiana University
- BS, Fitness Specialist, Indiana University
Fun facts
I study and train in an old martial art that is most closely associated with Japanese ninja.
Favorite thing about UIndy
The level of commitment the faculty have toward one another and to the students
Areas of Expertise
sport, exercise, and health behavior; health and wellness coaching, multi-dimensional wellness, corporate wellness
Background
Mindy Hartman Mayol, PhD, FACSM, EP, is currently an Associate Professor in the College of Health Sciences’ Department of Kinesiology, Health & Sport Sciences at the University of Indianapolis teaching in both the Bachelor and Master of Exercise Science programs. Mayol received her PhD in the Health & Rehabilitation Sciences program at Indiana University Indianapolis with a Functional Participation/Limitation concentration and minor in Public Health: Social and Behavioral Sciences. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and her Master’s degree in Applied Sport Science from Indiana University Bloomington. Mayol is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and is an ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist. She was awarded the 2022 Indiana University Bloomington School of Public Health Anita Aldrich Distinguished Alumni Award, 2021 UIndy Inspire Award, and the 2014 UIndy Faculty Achievement Award. Mayol published the 3rd edition of her textbook, Wellness: The Total Package (2019) focusing on multi-dimensional wellness for the emerging adult population. In addition, her research line includes sport motivation, behavioral return to play factors, and multi-dimensional wellness in collegiate student-athletes.
Research Interests
sport motivation, holistic wellness and return to play behavior in collegiate athletes, multi-dimensional wellness in emerging adults, health and lifestyle perceptions and behaviors in special populations
Education
- PhD, Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, Indiana University
- MS, Kinesiology, Indiana University
- BS, Kinesiology, Indiana University
Fun facts
I'm a mid-century modern art and furniture lover.
Favorite thing about UIndy
UIndy offers a tightly-knit, interdisciplinary environment for faculty, staff, students, and the community alike.
Dr. Rich Robinson
Associate Professor
Coordinator, Exercise Science Program
Kinesiology
Areas of Expertise
motor control and endurance performance
Background
Before earning his PhD in exercise science, Dr. Robinson worked in the first Nautilus fitness facility in the Cleveland, Ohio area and coached high school swimming and tennis. In college, he was a student assistant coach for volleyball and track and later was an adjunct professor at three colleges and universities. He is an avid runner who still enjoys competing in trail races.
Research Interests
coordination and control of human movement, endurance performance
Education
- PhD, Exercise Science, University of Toledo
- MA, Motor Behavior, Kent State University
- BS, Physical Education, Baldwin-Wallace College
Fun facts
I just became a grandfather and am loving the new role!
Favorite thing about UIndy
Friendly and supportive faculty and staff