Kinesiology
Kinesiology Department Faculty & Staff
Position: Professor
Office: Valley Hall, Suite D, room 102 (interior office inside)
Phone: 831-582-4114
email: kadams@csumb.edu
Dr. George Beckham's research centers on optimizing the training and testing of athletes. Specifically, his past research has included inertial measurement technology and its application to resistance training, the biomechanics of weightlifting exercise variations, and the biomechanics of explosive strength performance.
Position: Associate Professor
Office: Valley Hall, suite C, room
Telephone: 831-582-5258
Email: gbeckham@csumb.edu
Dr. Maria Bellumori is a graduate of the University of Delaware where she obtained a B.S. in Health Behavior Management, M.S. in Exercise Science, and Ph.D. in Biomechanics & Movement Sciences. Her research is focused on the effects of exercise on the neuromuscular system as it relates to aging and people with Parkinson’s disease. In her free time she enjoys running the trails of Fort Ord with her dog, Remy, and best friends. Adventure is out there.
Position: Professor
Office: Valley Hall (building 82) suite D, Room 104
Phone: 831-582-5454
Email: mbellumori@csumb.edu
Dr. Lisa Leininger's educational background is in Kinesiology - Exercise Science and Educational Leadership. Dr. Leininger helps lead the "Exercise is Medicine On-Campus" initiative (sponsored by the American College of Sports Medicine) at CSUMB. Her current and future research will focus on how this initiative affects physical activity, health and wellness of both students and university employees.Position: Professor
Office: Valley Hall (building 82), suite D, room 108
phone: 831-582-3963
email: lleininger@csumb.edu
Dr. Luke is a Professor in the Kinesiology Department. Dr. Luke received his B.S. in Kinesiology from Kansas State University, his M.A. in Kinesiology from Fresno State University and his Ph.D in Kinesiology from Georgia State University. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and has extensive practical experience in the area of strength and conditioning. His experience with research started as an undergraduate student in a drug development/flea and tick lab at Kansas State University. More recently, Dr. Luke conducted research in the area of muscular plasticity (seeking to understand the cycle of exercise-induced muscle damage and subsequent repair/recovery) using both human and animal models. Dr. Luke’s current research interests are focused on the role of resistance training as a method of improving health and athletic performance. Teaching areas and interests include: Strength Training, Strength and Conditioning, and Exercise Physiology.
Position: Professor
Office: Valley Hall, Suite C, room 102
Phone: 831-582-3670
email: RLuke@csumb.edu
Dr. Steven Machek earned a PhD in Kinesiology, Exercise Nutrition, and Health Promotion from Baylor University in Waco, TX. His previous research has covered topics including performance supplementation, powerlifting, and intramuscular signaling/physiology. Ultimately, Dr. Machek seeks to continue investigating the isolated and intersectional aspects of sports nutrition and resistance training.Position: Assistant ProfessorOffice: Valley Hall (Building 82), Suite D, Room 109Phone: 831-582-5455Email: smachek@csumb.edu
Dr. Eric Martin is a Professor in the Kinesiology Department at California State University Monterey Bay. He received his B.A. and M.A. in Exercise & Sport Science in his home state from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, then won an Endeavor International Postgraduate Research Scholarship from the Australian Government to support his PhD at the University of Notre Dame Australia. During all his graduate work, he designed and managed exercise and counseling programs as research interventions to provide supportive care to breast and prostate cancer survivors. Currently, his research interests are in early screening and identification of health risks among college students (focusing on racial health disparities), performance and injury prevention in rugby and pickleball players, and information literacy scholarship.
Position: Professor
Office: Valley Hall (Building 82), suite C, room 108
phone: (831) 582-5257
email: ermartin@csumb.edu
Michael takes care of all of us professors and is the backbone of the department. Students will likely correspond with him if you ever have questions or concerns. He also handles most of the permission numbers for courses. You will definitely receive emails from him regarding job opportunities, important university information, or emails that us faculty ask him to send on our behalf. When you meet him in person, make sure you say thank you for all he does!
Position: Administrative Support Coordinator
Office: Valley Hall (Building 82), Suite D, Room 102
email: micmendoza@csumb.edu
phone: (831) 582-4259
Dr. Sara Powell earned her Ph.D. in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Sport and Exercise Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Dr. Powell’s research interests focus on using psychological skills intervention to increase physical activity across diverse communities, exploring the self-perceptions of distance runners, and body image issues relative to sport and exercise. She is also a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Association of Applied Sport Psychology.
Position: Assistant Professor
Office: Valley Hall (Building 82), suite C, room 103
phone: (831) 582-3962
email: sapowell@csumb.edu
Dr. Trish Sevene is a Professor in the Kinesiology Department at California State University Monterey Bay. Dr. Sevene received a PhD in Biology with a Concentration in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior from the University of Louisville. Dr. Sevene started and developed the Anatomy & Physiology program at CSU Monterey Bay and has been teaching related curriculum for over twenty years. Dr. Sevene is currently a Professor and Director of the Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory at CSU Monterey Bay. Dr. Sevene is committed to student success especially as it relates to first generation STEM students. Dr. Sevene is the recipient of the Allen Griffin Award for Excellence in Teaching and multiple Exceptional Service to Students Awards at CSU Monterey Bay. Dr. Sevene’s active research and publication interests include the biological basis of human performance and aging. Dr. Sevene is committed to bettering the institution and serves in multiple University wide service roles.
Position: Professor, Director of Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory, & Kinesiology Department Chair
Office: Valley Hall (Building 82), Suite D, room 103
Phone: (831) 582-4418
email: tsevene@csumb.edu