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Full Time Faculty and Staff

	Professor: Jack Azevedo, Ph.D. Exercise Biochemistry Phone: (530) 898-5878 E-mail: JLAzevedo@csuchico.edu Office: Yolo Hall 275 Office Hours: Courses Taught: PHED 198/298 / KINE 398/589- Special Topics PHED 282 / KINE 482 - Medical Topics in Exercise Physiology Curriculum Vitae
	Professor: Craig Buschner, Ed.D. Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) & Pedagogy Phone: (530) 898-6960 E-mail: cbuschner@csuchico.edu Office: Yolo Hall 284 Office Hours: Courses Taught: KINE 302 - Foundations of Childhood Physical Education KINE 305 - Philosophy of School Based Teaching Physical Education KINE 309 - Developmentally Appropriate Elementary Physical Education KINE 621- Research in Teaching and Learning in Physical Education Main Interest Area: Physical Education Teacher Education Program (PETE) & Pedagogy Graduate Advisor for the MA in Kinesiology: Pedagogy Emphasis Elementary Physical Education, Teacher Education, Analysis of Teaching, Curriculum Professional Activities: National Instructor for the American Master Teacher Program (AMTP) Past Chair, Curriculum and Instruction Academy (NASPE) Collaboration with Notre Dame School (K-8); Chico, California Editorial Board: Journal of Teaching Physical Education (2006-2009) Editorial Board: Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (2005-2007) Editorial Board: Physical Educator (2003-2008) Professional Accomplishments: Book - Buschner, C. (1994) Teaching children movement concepts and skills: Becoming a master teacher. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics Book Chapters: 7 Articles Published: 28 National & International Presentations: 31 Editorial Boards (JTPE, TPE, JOPERD, Strategies) Invited Book Reviews: 8 Chair: NASPE Curriculum & Instruction Academy (1999-2001) Board of Directors/Publications Coordinator: (NASPE) 2003-2006 President Elect (2007-2008) National Association for Sport & Physical Education (NASPE) Professional Memberships: NASPE (AAHPERD) AERA CAHPERD Phi Epsilon Kappa Additional Interests: Jogging, Golf, Biking and Hiking Curriculum Vitae
	Assistant Professor: Traci Ciapponi, Ed.D. Motor Learning & Motor Control Phone: (530) 898-5429 E-mail: tciapponi@csuchico.edu Office: Yolo Hall 274 Office Hours: Personal Web Site Courses Taught: PHED 140 / KINE 340- Educational Games, Gymnastics and Dance PHED 145 / KINE 345 - Human Movement, Learning, and Performance PHED 173 / KINE 389- Principles of Strength and Conditioning PHED 198 / KINE 398- Special Topics PHED 230 / KINE 430 (Fall) - Administration of Competitive Athletics PHED 230 / KINE 430 Graduate Level Curriculum Vitae
	Bob Clements Equipment Room Manager Phone: (530) 898-4399 E-mail: bclements@csuchico.edu Office: SGYM 102A Office Hours: 7:30am - 4:30pm Professional memberships: CAHPERD AAHPERD Additional interests: Golf Fishing Basketball Referee
	Associate Professor: Reid Cross, Ph.D. Outdoor Education Phone: (530) 898-5220 E-mail: rcross@csuchico.edu Office: Yolo Hall 263 Office Hours: Courses Taught: PHED 11A / PHED 111A- Orienteering PHED 98A / PHED 198- Ropes Course PHED 109 / KINE 309 - Developmentally Appropriate Physical Education for Children PHED 112A / KINE 312 - Developmentally Appropriate Outdoor Adventure Activities, including Scuba PHED 198 / KINE 398 - Special Topics PHED 298 / KINE 598 - Special Topics Professional memberships: Association of Experiential Education Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education Additional interests: Learning Transfer Wilderness experiences or spiritual awareness Links of personal or professional interest: The Outdoor Network Association for Experiential Education Curriculum Vitae
	Professor: Tom Fahey, Ed.D. Teaching Concentration Phone: (530) 898-4969 E-mail: discusdoc@aol.com Office: Yolo Hall 282 Office Hours: Courses Taught: KINE 180 Physiology of Exercise KINE 173 - Principles of Strength and Conditioning KINE 298C - Special Topics KINE 380 - Seminar in Environmental Physiology KINE 381 - Exercise Management; Chronic Disabilities KINE 399F - Master's Study KINE 399L - Master's Study Curriculum Vitae
	Professor: Cathrine Himberg, Ph.D. Teaching Concentration Phone: (530) 898-5239 E-mail: chimberg@csuchico.edu Office: Yolo Hall 253 Office Hours: Personal Web Site Courses Taught: KINE 484 - Developmentally Appropriate Physical Education for High School Students KINE 308 - Rythm and Dance for Teachers KINE 113 - Beginning Ballroom Dance KINE 169 - Yoga KINE 589 - Internship (Inspire HS PE) Professional activities: Executive Director for the Center for Advancement of Standards-based Physical Eduction Reform (CASPER) Professional memberships: CASPER, AAHPERD, NASPE, CAHPERD, PKP Honor Society, CFA, CTS Curriculum Vitae Main interests: Quality physical education Advocacy Youth and physical activity Links of personal or professional interest: CASPER AAHPERD PE Central
	Assistant Professor: Chengtu Hsieh, Ph.D. Biomechanics Phone: (530) 898-4329 E-mail: cthsieh@csuchico.edu Office: Yolo Hall 277 Office Hours: T 9-12 AM, W 9-10 AM, W 4-5 PM, or by appointment. Courses Taught: KINE 322 - Biomechanics Research Interests: Sport performance analysis Biomechanics of volleyball Biomechanics of jumping Curriculum Vitae
	Professor: Jackie Hudson, Ph.D. Biomechanics Phone: (530) 898-4896 E-mail: jhudson@csuchico.edu Office: THMA 408 Office Hours: Personal Web Site:http://www.csuchico.edu/%7ejackieh/hudson.html Courses Taught: KINE 224 - Biomechanical and Sports Analysis KINE 224H - Biomechanical and Sports Analysis - Honors KINE 323 - Seminar in Biomechanics of Sports Techniques
	Donna Killingsworth Administrative Support Coordinator II Phone: (530) 898-6373 E-mail: dkillingsworth@csuchico.edu Office: Yolo Hall 243 Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Mon.-Thurs..
	Professor: Rebecca Lytle, Ph.D. Adapted Physical Education Phone: (530) 898-4298 E-mail: rlytle@csuchico.edu Office: Yolo Hall 262 Office Hours: Courses Taught: KINE 98A - Special Topics - KIDS PLAY KINE 212 - Introduction to Adapted Physical Education KINE 215 - Social Psychology of Adapted PE (Spring) KINE 216 - Motor Assessment of Individuals with Disabilities (Fall) KINE 217 - Fieldwork in Adapted Physical Education KINE 298C - Special Topics (on demand) KINE 399F - Master's Study Curriculum Vitae
	Assistant Professor: Kevin Patton, Ed.D. Physical Education Teacher Education Phone: (530) 898-5743 E-mail: kpatton@csuchico.edu Office: Yolo Hall 255 Office Hours: M/W 12:30-2:30 PM, T 3-4 PM Courses Taught: KINE 302 - Foundations of Childhood Physical Education KINE 410- Developmentally Appropriate Physical Education for Middle School Students KINE 411- Assessment in Physical Education Research Interests: Promotion of Physical Activity in the Context of Physical Education Reform Constructivist Approaches to Sport-Related Games Teaching and Learning Curriculum Vitae
	Associate Professor: Scott Roberts, Ph.D., Chair Exercise Physiology Department Chair Phone: (530) 898-6373 Advising Phone: (530) 898-5310 E-mail: soroberts@csuchico.edu Office: Yolo Hall 243 Office Hours: MWF 10:00am-Noon Courses Taught: KINE Curriculum Vitae
	Professor: Don Scott, Ed.D. History of Physical Education Phone: (530) 898-6248 E-mail: dscott2@csuchico.edu Office: Yolo Hall 281 Office Hours: Courses Taught: KINE 196 - American Sports in Film KINE 300 - Seminar in Physical Education Professional activities: Service on various department and college committees Professional memberships: California Faculty Association (CFA) American Association of University Professors Professional accomplishments: 19 years of academic administration Developed courses in sport history, sport film, introduction to graduate study Additional interests: Mythology Film History
	Professor: Patricia Smiley, Ed.D. Dance Phone: (530) 898-6120 E-mail: psmiley@csuchico.edu Office: Yolo Hall 252 Office Hours: Tu/Th 10-11 am and 12-1 pm. Spring 2011 Courses Taught the past 10 years: KINE 152 - Intro to Dance KINE 308 - Rhythms and Dance KINE 113 - Beginning Ballroom Dance KINE 114 - Intermediate Ballroom Dance KINE 169 - Yoga Curriculum Vitae
	Professor: David Swanson, Ph.D. Teaching Concentration Exercise Physiology Epidemiology/Statistics Environmental Physiology Exercise and Aging Graduate Coordinator Phone: (530) 898-4841 E-mail: dswanson@csuchico.edu Office: Yolo Hall 283 Office Hours: Courses Taught: KINE 186 - Sports Epidemiology KINE 301 - Seminar in Physical Education Research Statistics KINE 378 - Human Aging KINE 380 - Environmental Physiology Professional memberships: American Physiological Society American College of Sports Medicine Biomedical Engineering Society Sigma Xi Curriculum Vitae
	Associate Professor: Josh Trout, Ph.D. Pedagogy Phone: (530) 898-4314 E-mail: jtrout@csuchico.edu Office: Yolo Hall 276 Office Hours: Mon 2:30-3:30 pm, Tu/Th 9:30-11:30 am Courses Taught: KINE 110: Physical Fitness: A Way of Life KINE 302: Foundations of Childhood Physical Education KINE 306: Net Games and Self-defense for Teachers Personal Interests: Motorcycles Working out Action movies Curriculum Vitae Pedagogy Journal Club Publications Misc. Documents
	Cathy Turner Administrative Support Assistant II Phone: (530) 898-6373 E-mail: cturner@csuchico.edu Office: Yolo Hall 243 Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Mon., Wed.-Fri..