Kinesiology (KIN) Faculty

Beal, Becky Ed.D.

Associate Professor
Sport Sociology, Sport Philosophy
becky.beal@csueastbay.edu

Dr Beal's research interests are centered on issues of social justice in sport and physical activity. Beal has researched the cultural and political dynamics of skateboarding for over 20 years and, currently, her work explores the relationship of the cultural industries with "action sports" such as skateboarding and surfing. She teaches courses in the sociology and philosophy of sport.
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Caplan, Cal Ed.D.

Professor Emeritus
calvin.caplan@csueastbay.edu

Dr. Caplan puts out administrative fires for students

Inouye, Catherine, Ed.D.

Associate Professor
Grad Coordinator
Exercise Physiology/Exercise Nutrition
cathy.inouye@csueastbay.edu

Interests: Nutrition/supplements effects on exercise and sport performance Changes in physiological response to exercise in older adults.(Dogs and cats and pet adoptions)
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Liberti, Rita, Ph.D.

Professor
Sport History, Sport Sociology, Sport Philosophy
rita.liberti@csueastbay.edu

Research Interests: Human bodies (whether in motion or not) do not exist in a cultural or historical vacuum. My passion and research interests include interrogating how/why movement experiences are shaped by, as well shape, specific historical and cultural movements. Specific research interests include 20th Century African American women’s sport/physical activity history
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McClain, ZaNean, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Physical Education Pedagogy
zanean.mcclain@csueastbay.edu

Interest/Research Areas: Teacher effectiveness, enjoyment in school physical education, adapted physical activity/motor difficulties, physical activity promotion for all populations
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McCullagh, Penny, Ph.D.

Department Chair, Professor
Sport and Exercise Psychology
penny.mc@csueastbay.edu

Research Interests: Observational learning: How watching others can modify physical and psychological skills across a variety of domains. Former president NASPSDA, AASP & Division 47, American Psychological Association
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O, Jenny, Ph.D.

Lecturer
Psychology of Physical Activity, Motor Learning, Nutrition
Myphung.O@csueastbay.edu

Research Interests: Examining psychological factors that influence performance consistency and optimal performance. Special emphasis on impact of imagery on performance
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Prassas, Spiros Ph.D.

Associate Professor
Biomechanics,Structural Kinesiology
spiros.prassas@csueastbay.edu

Rodearmel, Sue Ed.D.

Assistant Professor
Exercise Physiology, Nutrition
sue.rodearmel@csueastbay.edu

Research Interests: Childhood obesity prevention, and include working on the national weight gain prevention initiative, America on the Move, and with the Coalition for Activity and Nutrition to Defeat Obesity, a community-based obesity prevention coalition in Fort Collins, Colorado
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Simons, Jeff Ph.D.

Associate Professor
Sensory Motor, Sport Psychology
jeff.simons@csueastbay.edu

Research Interests: Motor learning, skilled performance (motor control and psychological skills), participation motivation
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Zambetti, Robert

Professor Emeritus
robert.zambetti@csueastbay.edu