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Dept. of ISE
San Jose State University
One Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95192-0085
(408) 924-3988
lfreund@
email.sjsu.edu |
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Contact Information:
Phone:
(408) 924-3026
Email: jkao@kin.sjsu.edu
Office Hours:
Office: YUH 39
HFE Classes Offered:
(not all classes are offered on a regular basis.)
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Dr. Jim Kao
Kinesiology Professor
About Dr. Kao
Dr. Kao is a specialist in Biomechanics and Motor Behavior. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Stanford University , a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Stanford University , a Master of Arts degree in Kinesiology from San Jose State University , and a Doctor of Philosophy in Exercise Science from Arizona State University . His areas of research include (1) the study of sensory mechanisms used by the human motor control system to select the preferred type of locomotion at varying speeds and (2) the study of kinematic and kinetic variables that distinguish different performance levels (novice, intermediate, expert, elite) of sport-related movements (e.g., golf, tennis, gymnastics, etc.). Dr. Kao teaches undergraduate course in biomechanics, motor development, motor control, and motor learning in the Department of Kinesiology and in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. In 2005, he received the Gold Award for the College of Applied Sciences and Arts (CASA) at San Jose State University as the outstanding graduate of the last decade from the college. Dr. Kao is actively involved with implementing K-12 physical education standards in the State of California . He has conducted workshops for physical education teachers on methods of teaching biomechanical concepts to children and adolescents in the California Public School System. Dr. Kao enjoys playing golf, running, and cycling. In June 2005, he completed his first marathon, the Nisene-Marks marathon in Santa Cruz, California.
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Dr. Lou Freund
Program Director |
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Dr.
Anthony Andre
ISE Adjunct Professor |
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He is also an aaccomplished Human Factors practitioner. more... |
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Kinesiology Professor |
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ISE Adjunct Professor |
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1953-2008 |
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human factors. more... |
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