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