Dr. Christopher M. Hearon, FACSM

Professor and Department Chair

Coordinator, Exercise Science/Pre-Physical Therapy Program

Coordinator, Human Performance Laboratory

Office Phone:361-593-3048

Office Location: Health & Recreation Building #101

E-mail: Christopher.Hearon@tamuk.edu

Degrees:  Ph.D., Louisiana State University; M.Ed., Texas Tech University; B.S., Texas Tech University

Areas of Expertise:  Exercise Physiology, Applied Statistics, Exercise Testing & Prescription, Tests, Measurement & Evaluation

Research Interests:  Human Performance in Environmental Extremes, Body Composition Estimation Practices

Mr. Matthew V. Bliss

Lecturer

Office Phone: 361-593-2751

Office Location: Health & Recreation Building #105

E-mail: Matthew.Bliss@tamuk.edu

Degrees:  Ph.D. (ABD), M.A., Kent State University; B.S., Mansfield University (PA)

Areas of Expertise:  Exercise Physiology, Nutrition for Health and Performance

Research Interests: Physiological responses of exercise in a hypoxia environment, Efficacy of ergonenic aids and nutritional supplements

Ms. Judy Bloomquist

Lecturer

Office Phone: 361-593-4537

Office Location: Steinke Physical Education Center #108

E-mail: kfjkb00@tamuk.edu

Degrees:  M.S., Texas A&M University-Kingsville; B.S., Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Dr. Daniel Burt

Assistant Professor

Office Phone:361-593-4580

Office Location: Steinke Physical Education Center #109

E-mail: daniel.burt@tamuk.edu

Degrees:  Ph.D., University of Arkansas-Fayetteville; M.S. Henderson State University; B.A. Ouachita Baptist University (AR)

Areas of Expertise: Kinesiology Pedagogy, Sport Management, Adapted Physical Education

Research Interests:  Increasing Physical Activity Beyond the Classroom, Academic Success in Athletics, Research Methodology, PETE (Physical Education Teacher Education) Intern Support

Dr. David M. Cutton

Assistant Professor

Coordinator, Sport & Leisure Studies Program

Office Phone:361-593-2372

Office Location: Steinke Physical Education Center #111

E-mail: kudc2013@tamuk.edu

Degrees:  Ph.D., Louisiana State University; B.S., University of Florida

Areas of Expertise:  Sport Pedagogy, Motor Learning, Applied Sport Psychology

Research Interests:  Sport and Exercise-Related Self-Talk, Motivation, Attention and Performance

Dr. Michael L. Daniel

Professor and Associate Department Chair

Coordinator, Kinesiology Graduate Program

Coordinator, Exercise Science Program

Office Phone:361-593-3101

Office Location: Steinke Physical Education Center #104

E-mail: M-Daniel@tamuk.edu

Degrees:   Ed.D., University of Arkansas-Fayetteville; M.A., University of Missouri-Columbia; B.S.Ed., Southern State College (AR)

Areas of Expertise:  Exercise Physiology, Sport Psychology, Sport Administration, Anatomical Biomechanics

Research Interests:  Ethics, Moral Reasoning, Cardiovascular Health

Ms. Livia E. Diaz

Lecturer

Office Phone:361-593-2301

Office Location: Steinke Physical Education Center #107

E-mail: Livia.Diaz@tamuk.edu

Degrees:  M.A., University of New Mexico; B.S., University of Texas-Austin

Areas of Expertise:  Kinesiology Pedagogy, Coaching

Dr. Ryan Fiddler

Assistant Professor

Office Phone: 361-593-3213

Office Location: Health & Recreation Building #201

E-mail: tbd

Degrees:  Ph.D., M.S., Oklahoma State University; B.A. Northeastern State University (OK)

Areas of Expertise:  Exercise Physiology, Sports Nutrition, Exercise Testing & Prescription

Research Interests: Non-invasive assessment of neuromuscular function, Isokinetics, Human performance, Sports nutrition

Dr. Stacey A. Gaines

Assistant Professor

Coordinator, Exercise Science/Performance Psychology Program

Office Phone:361-593-3058

Office Location: Health & Recreation Building #210

E-mail: Stacey.Gaines@tamuk.edu

Degrees:  Ph.D., Purdue University; M.S., University of Northern Colorado; B.A., University of Northern Colorado

Areas of Expertise:  Sport Psychology, Sport Sociology, Social Psychology

Research Interests:  Character Development in Sport, Peer Influence in Sport and Physical Activity, Youth Sport, Motivation

Prof. Sheila C. Harris

Assistant Professor

Office Phone:361-593-3102

Office Location: Health & Recreation Bldg. #230 (Dance Studio)

E-mail: Sheila.Harris@tamuk.edu

Degrees:  M.S., Texas A&I University; B.S., Texas A&I University

Areas of Expertise:  Dance, Fitness, Safety

Research Interests:  Adult Fitness, Effect of Exercise on Diabetes

Prof. J. Randy Hughes

Assistant Professor

University Chief of Staff

Office Phone:361-593-2800

Office Location: College Hall #234

E-mail:  kfjrh00@tamuk.edu

Degrees:  M.S., Texas A&I University; B.S., Texas A&I University

Areas of Expertise:  Physical Education Pedagogy, Coaching, Officiating

Dr. Lorraine Killion

Assistant Professor

Coordinator, EC-12 Physical Education Program

Office Phone:361-593-3095

Office Location: Steinke Physical Education Center #113

E-mail: lorraine.killion@tamuk.edu

Degrees:  Ed.D., University of Houston; M.Ed., Prairie View A & M University; M.A., University of Houston-Clear Lake; B.S. Stephen F. Austin University

Areas of Expertise:  Kinesiology Pedagogy, Psychosocial Aspects of Body Image, Childhood Obesity

Research Interests:  Psychosocial aspects of childhood obesity; Relationship between body image, physical activity levels, and eating behaviors; Cultural aspects of exercise behavior in relation to physical activity and body image; Socio-environmental correlates of physical activity.

Dr. Melody Knight, RN, CHES

Professor

Coordinator, Health Program

Office Phone:361-593-3062

Office Location: Steinke Physical Education Center #110

E-mail: Melody.Yarbrough@tamuk.edu

Degrees:  Ph.D., Texas A&M University-College Station; M.Ed., Texas Tech University; B.S., Southwest Baptist University (MO)

Areas of Expertise:  School Health, Asthma, Osteoporosis, HIV/AIDS, Human Sexuality, Obesity, Diabetes

Research Interests:  Hispanic Health Issues, Health Issues in South Texas,  Cardiovascular Health, Sexuality and Obesity

Dr. Bruce Lund

Assistant Professor

Coordinator, Sport Business Program

Office Phone: 361-593-4437

Office Location: Steinke Physical Education Center #112

E-mail: tbd

Degrees:  Ph.D., M.S., Middle Tennessee State University; B.A., Hope College (MI)

Areas of Expertise:  Sport Management and Business

Research Interests: Leadership and Management, Marketing, and Professional Development

Dr. Alberto Ruiz

Professor

Dean, College of Education and Human Performance

Office Phone:361-593-3054

Office Location: Rhode Hall, Dean's Suite, and Steinke Physical Education Center #157

E-mail: A-Ruiz@tamuk.edu

Degrees:  Ed.D., University of Houston; M.S., Texas A&M University-Kingsville; B.S., Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Areas of Expertise:  Physical Education Pedagogy, Sport Coaching, Sport Officiating, Athletic Administration

Research Interests:  Youth Fitness, Children’s Attitudes Toward Physical Activity, Sport Coaching, Sport Officiating

Dr. Nestor W. Sherman, FACSM

Professor

Interim Chair, Department of Teacher & Bilingual Education

Office Phone:361-593-2490

Office Location: Steinke Physical Education Center #120

E-mail: NSherman@tamuk.edu

Degrees:  Ed.D., University of Houston; M.Ed., University of Houston; B.S.E., State University of New York-Cortland

Areas of Expertise:  Measurement and Evaluation, Statistical Analyses

Research Interests:  Statistical Modeling, Energy Expenditure, Test Development