Department of Kinesiology
Dr. Mark W. Baldis
Coordinator, Exercise Science Option
Director, Human Performance Laboratory
Educational Background:
Ph.D., Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Provo, Utah
(Health Promotion and Wellness)
M.A., California State University, Fresno
(Physical Education - Exercise Science Option)
B.A., California State University, Fresno
(Special Major - Exercise Physiology)
Research Interests:
- Prevention and treatment of chronic disease through increased physical activity
- Physical activity participation - youth to adults
- Health promotion and wellness
Courses Taught:
- Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology
- Laboratory for Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology
- ECG and Clinical Exercise Physiology
- Elementary Strength Training
- Motor Learning
- Laboratory for Motor Learning
- Anatomy of the Appendicular Skeleton
- Laboratory (Prosection) for Anatomy of the Appendicular Skeleton
- Lifetime Fitness and Wellness
- Olympic Games
- Fitness Development
- Body Composition: Theory, Principles, and Management
- Foundations of Physical Education; Philosophical, Psychological, and Sociological
- Introduction to Athletic Training
- Fundamentals of Biomechanics
- Structural Biomechanics
Awards and Honors:
- Faculty Recognition Award-College of Health and Human Services – 2012
- Faculty Mentor Award-College of Health and Human Services – 2011
- Campus Advisor’s Network, Outstanding Advisor Award – California State University Fresno, 2008-9
- Campus Advisor’s Network, Outstanding Advisor Award Nominee – California State University Fresno, 2006-7, 2010-11, 2011-2012, 2012-2013
- National Strength & Conditioning Association Certification Commission – Bronze Award, 2008-9
- National Strength & Conditioning Association Certification Commission – Bronze Award, 2006-7
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society – Member
Certification & Licensure:
- Physical Therapy Assistant - California
- Exercise is Medicine Credential: Level 3 - American College of Sports Medicine
- Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist - American College of Sports Medicine
- Certified Exercise Physiologist - American College of Sports Medicine
- Strength and Conditioning Specialist - National Strength & Conditioning Association
- Exercise Test Technologist - American College of Sports of Medicine
Professional Affiliations:
- American College of Sports Medicine
- Clinical Exercise Physiology Association
- Southwest Chapter; American College of Sports Medicine
- National Strength & Conditioning Association
Contact Information:
Phone: (559) 278-8896
Email: mbaldis@csufresno.edu
South Gym 139