Faculty & Staff
Department of Kinesiology
Sean Sullivan, Ph.D.
Professor of KinesiologyDepartment Chair of KinesiologyProgram Director, MS in Kinesiology
Office Phone: (951) 343-4528E-mail: ssullivan@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Health Science Campus, F94
| Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Physical Education & Sport Management | University of New Mexico | 2004 |
| M.A. | Kinesiology | San Diego State University | 2001 |
| B.S. | Kinesiology | San Diego State University | 1998 |
William Boyer, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of KinesiologyOffice Phone: (951) 552-8152E-mail: wboyer@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Health Science Campus. F88
| Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Kinesiology (Physical Activity Epidemiology Specialization) | University of Tennessee | 2017 |
| M.S.H. | Exercise Science and Chronic Disease | University of North Florida | 2014 |
| B.S.H. | Exercise Physiology | University of North Florida | 2012 |
Crystal Chavez, M.S.
Visiting ProfessorDirector, Physical Activity ProgramsOffice Phone: (951) 552-8710E-mail: cchavez@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Health Science Campus Inside Physical Activity Center (PAC) G123
| Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.S. | Kinesiology / Pedagogy | California Baptist University | 2008 |
| B.S. | Kinesiology / Physical Education | California Baptist University | 2005 |
Lisa Friesen, M.S.
Assistant ProfessorE-mail: lfriesen@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: James 478
| Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.S. | Exercise Physiology | James Madison University | 2010 |
| B.A. | Sport Science | The University of the Pacific | 2004 |
Trevor Gillum, Ph.D.
Professor of KinesiologyProgram Director of Exercise ScienceOffice Phone: (951) 343-4950E-mail: tgillum@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Health Sciences Campus, F89
| Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Exercise Physiology | University of New Mexico | 2010 |
| M.S. | Health, and Human Performance | University of Montana | 2006 |
| B.S. | Health and Exercise Science | University of Oklahoma | 2004 |
Lauri Hauck, M.S.
Visiting Professor, Department of Kinesiology Office Phone: (951) 552-8823E-mail: lhauck@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: College of Health Science, F92
| Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.S. | Kinesiology/Physical Education | California Baptist University | 2004 |
| B.A. | Liberal Studies/Kinesiology | California Baptist University | 2004 |
Jong-Kyung Kim, Ph.D.
ProfessorE-mail: jokim@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Health Science
| Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Cardiovascular Physiology | Wayne State School of Medicine | 2004 |
| M.A. | Physiology | Ball State University | 1999 |
| M.S. | Clinical Exercise Physiology | Ball State University | 1998 |
Sydney Leisz, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology Office Phone: 951-552-8528E-mail: sleisz@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: F90
| Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Sport and Exercise Science | Abertay University | 2021 |
| M.S. | Kinesiology- Sport Performance | Point Loma Nazarene University | 2017 |
| B.A. | Kinesiology- Fitness Professional | Point Loma Nazarene University | 2016 |
Amy Miller, Dr.P.H.
Associate Professor of KinesiologyOffice Phone: (951) 552-8843E-mail: amiller@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Health Science Campus, F93
| Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr.P.H. | Health Promotion and Education | Loma Linda University | 2016 |
| M.S. | Kinesiology (Fitness and Health Promotion) | CSU Fullerton | 2006 |
| B.S. | Kinesiology (Exercise Science) | California Baptist University | 2004 |
Monica O'Rourke, Ph.D
Professor of KinesiologyCollege of Health ScienceCo-Director Ph.D. Leadership Studies Program (Interim), Ph.D. Leadership Institute Research Fellow
Office Phone: (951) 343-4267E-mail: morourke@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: College of Health Science
| Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D | Health and Human Performance | Middle Tennessee State University | |
| M.S. | Education | California Baptist University | |
| T.L. | Teaching Licensure | Tennessee Department of Education | |
| T.C. | Teaching Credential | California State University, Fullerton | |
| B.S. | Kinesiology | California State University, San Bernardino |