Associate Professor

Course Load

• 204 Sport Nutrition and Drugs
• 273 Health and Fitness
• 308 Exercise Physiology
• 316 Research Methods
• 395 Research Seminar I
• 396 Research Seminar II

Education

SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE-Springfield, Massachusetts 
Ph.D., Exercise Physiology

SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE-Springfield, Massachusetts
Master of Science, Exercise Physiology

NIAGARA UNIVERSITY - Niagara University, New York
Bachelor of Science in Biology with University Honors
Minor in Religious Studies

Professional Memberships/Certifications

Member: American College of Sports Medicine
Member: Northland Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine
Beta Beta Beta Biology Honor Society- Niagara University
Sigma Alpha Sigma Honor Society- Niagara University
CPR, First Aid, and AED Certified

Grants

Rooney Summer Research Grant (Summer 2012, 2014).

Scholarship

Dr. Stenson's research interests include: athletic performance and recovery from exercise, sedentary behaviors, and health and wellness of college aged adults.

Recommended Advisor

Dr. Stenson advises students interested in exercise science graduate programs, strength and conditioning, personal training, medicine, and public health.

Family

Mary and her husband, Matt, live in St. Joseph with their son.