Kinesiology Faculty RSCA Proposals Funded

Our congratulations to Dr. Seung Ho Chang, Dr. David Daum, and Dr. Areum Jensen for their successful AY18-19 central RSCA proposals.
Seung Ho Chang
Promoting motor skills and self-regulation for socioeconomically disadvantaged and ethnic minority children. 
David Daum
Technology perceptions, expectations and usage: Investigating the alignment between pre-service and in-service teachers.
Areum Jensen
The effect of exercise training on vascular function and risk factors in adults with cerebral palsy

Dr. Masucci Re-Appointed Chair of Kinesiology Department

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Matthew Masucci on his re-appointment as Chair of the Department of Kinesiology!

We are very proud of Dr. Masucci’s achievements and leadership. Under his guidance, the Department has seen positive growth across our programs and faculty.

Matthew’s longtime interest in bicycle racing has led to international presentations and published research as well as a project exploring the meaning a local cycling community.

Matthew is an active participant in several professional organizations including the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport (NASSS) and serves as the co-director of the Department of Kinesiology Qualitative Research Laboratory.

Click here for bio: http://www.sjsu.edu/kinesiology/contacts-1/Profiles/Masucci/

ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Matthew_Masucci

Center for Healthy Aging in Multicultural Populations: 4th Annual Health and Aging conference

Health Conference, SJSU

Health Conference, SJSU

CHAMP (the Center for Healthy Aging in Multicultural Populations) at SJSU cordially invites you to our fourth annual Health and Aging conference on Friday, April 24, 2015, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

This year’s conference, co-sponsored by SJSU and the City of San Jose Department of Parks, Recreation, & Neighborhood Services, is an exciting multidisciplinary event (Anthropology, Engineering, Gerontology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Psychology, and Social Work) involving several CSU’s in Northern California.

The research presentations address Working with Diverse Ethnic Populations; LGBT issues; Training Future Professionals in Aging; Skeletal & Joint Health; Mental Health of Older Veterans; and University/ Community partnerships to promote healthy aging in senior living communities. Poster presentation topics include cognitive functioning; physical activity; senior peer coaching; assistive devices; and alternative therapies (music, art, dance, and animal assisted therapies).

Visit the CHAMP website: http://bit.ly/1Hi55b0 to register and preview the Conference Program (attached) OR Use the link below to Register. Please share this invitation with your colleagues and students. Note that registration is FREE for students, and only $20 for faculty and professionals. We look forward to seeing you!

Click here to register: http://bit.ly/1Hi55b2