Faculty
Summer Cook, Ph.D.
Option Coordinator
summer.cook@unh.edu
Dr. Cook completed her Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology at Syracuse University and joined the UNH faculty in 2009. She teaches the Physiology of Exercise and Biology of Aging courses. Her dissertation work was supported by NASA and evaluated the effectiveness of an exercise countermeasure to mitigate disuse atrophy. Her research at UNH will focus on in vivo measurements of neuromuscular performance and aging.
Timothy J. Quinn, Ph.D.
Option Coordinator
tjq@unh.edu
Dr. Quinn has been at the University of New Hampshire since 1988. He is the Exercise Science Option Coordinator and regularly serves on university and professional committees. In addition, he is responsible for overseeing the UNH Employee Fitness Program and the UNH Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. He presents current research at national and regional meetings for professional associations.
Dain P. LaRoche, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Dr. LaRoche completed his Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology at the University of Utah and joined the UNH faculty in 2007. He teaches the Physiology of Exercise, Metabolic Adaptations to Exercise, and Exercise Prescription & Leadership courses. His research interests include the role of physical activity in the preservation of neuromuscular function in aging, determinants of walking ability and fall risk in the elderly, as well as aspects of endurance and winter sport performance. He spent four years in Salt Lake City, Utah monitoring altitude adaptation and physical performance in alpine and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and speed skating athletes in preparation for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games.
Michelle Manley , MS
Instructor
michelle.manley@unh.edu
Michelle Manley is an instructor in the Exercise Science option and joined the UNH faculty in 2007. She has spent time working in both clinical exercise testing and programming as well as personal fitness training. Michelle teaches undergraduate courses in the areas of health and fitness and the biology of aging. She is a member of regional and national organizations.
Neil B. Vroman, Ph.D.
Dr. Vroman came to the University of New Hampshire in 1984. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and also is the Associate Dean of the College of Health and Human Services.