Physical Fitness Specialist
Bardo Gymnasium, Rm. 104 · (570) 326-3761, ext. 4931
Faculty
Dr. Gene L. Haupt
Assistant Professor, Fitness & Lifetime Sports
- GYM, Rm. 106
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 7416
- ghaupt@pct.edu
- Education
- Ph.D., Health Education and Exercise Science, The Pennsylvania State University
- Academic Experience
- More than 22 years experience teaching physical education and fitness classes
- Experience as a strength and conditioning coach at the college level
- Has developed physical fitness programs aimed at enhancement of athletic performance as well as the development of health fitness
- Work Experience
- Member of NSCA and ACSM
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) by the NSCA
- Certified Health and Fitness Instructor by the ASCM
- Certified Club Coach by the USA Weight Training Federation
Ronald E. Kodish
Assistant Professor, Fitness & Lifetime Sports
- GYM, Rm. 104
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 7082
- rkodish@pct.edu
I have a Masters of Sport Science, with a coaching emphasis, and am the head coach of the Penn College Women's Basketball team. I am also certified as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor, and have taught in the Physical Fitness Specialist Program since 2000. I live in Avis, PA, with my wife Teresa, and have two grown children, Cory and Kathryn. My philosophy of life; Age is a number, life is an attitude. LIVE every day of your life, don't just survive it!
Paul "Babe" Mayer
Associate Professor, Fitness & Lifetime Sports
- GYM, Rm. 108
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 7598
- pmayer@pct.edu
Teacher of Physical Fitness and Lifetime Sport for the past 35 years. Present area of emphasis is "Integrated Movement Training", with experience in various other areas of personal training and exercise fitness. Honors received include: The National Association of Sports and Physical Education's 1988 National Secondary School Physical Education Teacher of the Year, the 1987 Pennsylvania Physical Education Teacher of the Year, the 1988 U. S. Eastern Regional Physical Education teacher of the Year, Lock Haven University Outstanding Alumni Award and Lycoming County Brotherhood Sportsman Award. National speaking engagements include: over 100 presentations and workshops in 20 states on exercise, motivation and teacher education. Other related professional areas include: 18 years of coaching experience and 19 years of Radio and Television Sports Broadcasting. Presently owns and directs the MAYER SPORT TRAINING CENTER specializing in training athletes of all ages.
Judy Quinti, MS, CSCS
Instructor, Fitness & Lifetime Sports
- GYM, Rm. 108
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 7112
- jquinti@pct.edu
- Experience
- Joined Penn College in 2005 as faculty of Physical Fitness Specialist Degree
- 20+ years in the field of corporate fitness and personal training
- Speaker at NSCA Personal Trainer Conference in March, 2009
- Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
- Former Competitive Powerlifter
Harry C. Specht
Associate Professor, Fitness & Lifetime Sport
- GYM, Rm. 104
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 7417
- hspecht@pct.edu
- Education
- M.S., University of Bridgeport
- B.S., Lock Haven University
- Experience
- 1981-1982: Director of Athletics, The Williamsport Area Community College
- 1971-1976: Men's Basketball Coach, The Williamsport Area Community College
- Memberships & Certifications
- Certified CPR and First Aid Instructor by the American Red Cross
- Certified Personal Trainer
- National Exercise Trainers Association
- IDEA Health and Fitness Association
- National Council On Strength and Fitness
Staff
Emily Miller, Lab Supervisor, Physical Fitness Specialist Program
- GYM, Rm. 105
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 4113
- emiller@pct.edu
Melanie Scaife, Secretary to Director of Paramedic Program and Fitness
- ACC, Rm. 4E
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 4931
- mscaife@pct.edu