Expert Qualifications
This biomechanics expert specializes in human performance, injury prevention and rehabilitation, and exercise and fitness. He earned his BA in history and his MS in kinesiology from California State University at Fullerton before earning his PhD in kinesiology, recreation, and sports studies with a biomechanics specialization from the University of Tennessee. He holds several certifications, including certifications as a personal trainer and strength and conditioning specialist, and is active in his field as a member of several organizations such as the American College of Sports Medicine and the International Society of Biomechanics. This expert is also an active researcher in his field, having received multiple research grants and authored several peer-reviewed articles, as well as serving as an editor for several scientific publications. Currently, he is both the owner of a personal training company and an assistant professor of kinesiology and a faculty advisor for the Sports Training and Research Program at a major university in California.
Bio Snapshot
- Location: CA
- BA, History, California State University at Fullerton
- MS, Kinesiology, California State University at Fullerton
- PhD, Kinesiology, Recreation and Sports Studies, University of Tennessee
- Certified, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Instructor, Crisis Prevention Institute
- Certified, Personal Trainer, National Academy of Sports Medicine
- Certified, Indoor Cycling Instructor, Schwinn Fitness
- Certified, Skydiving Coach, United States Parachute Association
- Certified, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, National Strength and Conditioning Association
- Member, American College of Sports Medicine
- Member, National Strength and Conditioning Association
- Member, American Society of Biomechanics
- Member, International Society of Biomechanics
- Former, Data Outcomes Supervisor, Mental Health Association
- Former, Director, Human Resources, Mental Health Association
- Former, Research Intern, Biomechanics, California State University at Fullerton
- Former, Assistant Professor, Kinesiology and Health Promotion, California State Polytechnic University
- Current, Assistant Professor, Kinesiology, a major university in CA
- Current, Faculty Advisor, Sports Training and Research Program, a major university in CA
- Current, Owner and Trainer, a personal training company
