Professor, Kinesiology
Dr. Craig Cisar received a B.S. degree from the University of South Dakota in business administration, a M.P.E. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in exercise science, and a Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in exercise physiology. Dr. Cisar is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and certified by ACSM as an Exercise Test Technologist. Dr. Cisar is also certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Strength and Specialist, D*, and a Certified Personal Trainer, D*. Dr. Cisar primarily teaches in the area of exercise physiology and other related exercise science courses. Dr. Cisar has numerous publications and presentations on topics related to various aspects of physical fitness, conditioning and training, limitations and determinants of sports performance, and physical activity and aging. Dr. Cisar is currently a member of the NSCA Personal Trainer Exam Development Committee.
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About Craig J. Cisar
Dr. Craig Cisar received a B.S. degree from the University of South Dakota in business administration, a M.P.E. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in exercise science, and a Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in exercise physiology. Dr. Cisar is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and certified by ACSM as an Exercise Test Technologist. Dr. Cisar is also certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Strength and Specialist, D*, and a Certified Personal Trainer, D*. Dr. Cisar primarily teaches in the area of exercise physiology and other related exercise science courses. Dr. Cisar has numerous publications and presentations on topics related to various aspects of physical fitness, conditioning and training, limitations and determinants of sports performance, and physical activity and aging. Dr. Cisar is currently a member of the NSCA Personal Trainer Exam Development Committee.
| 1993 - Present | Professor, San Jose State University ‐ Kinesiology | |
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| 2000 - 2001 | Adjunct Lecturer, Santa Clara University | |
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| 1989 - 1993 | Associate Professor, San Jose State University ‐ Kinesiology | |
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Disciplines
Grants
| 2012 - 2013 | Graduate Assistantships in Exercise Physiology |
| Stanford University | |
| $17,000 | |
| 2011 - 2012 | Sports Performance Graduate Assistantship |
| Stanford University | |
| $17,000 | |
| 1999 - 2000 | External Graduate Assistantship in Exercise Physiology |
| Mountain View High School | |
| $3,500 | |
| 1998 - 1999 | Graduate Assistantship in Exercise Physiology |
| Mountain View High School | |
| $3,500 | |
| 1997 - 1998 | External Graduate Assistantship in Exercise Physiology |
| Mountain View High School | |
| $3,500 | |
| 1996 - 1997 | External Graduate Assistantship in Exercise Physiology |
| Mountain View High School | |
| $3,500 | |
| 1995 - 1996 | External Graduate Assistantship in Exercise Physiology |
| Mountain View High School | |
| $3,500 | |
| 1994 | Faculty Development Grant |
| San José State University | |
| Lottery Fund Faculty Development Grant | |
| $1,000 | |
| 1993 | Faculty Development Grant |
| San José State University | |
| Lottery Fund Faculty Development Grant | |
| $600 | |
| 1991 | "Investigation of the cross-validation of the ACSM's metabolic equation for walking in older females" |
| San José State University Foundation | |
| $150 | |
| 1991 | Research Grant |
| San José State University Foundation | |
| $150 | |
| 1990 | Elected Fellow |
| American College of Sports Medicine | |
| 1989 | Meritorious Performance and Professional Promise Award |
| San José State University | |
| $2,500 | |
| 1988 | "Investigation of the physiological determinants of rock climbers" |
| San José State University Foundation | |
| Research Grant | |
| $150 | |
| 1988 | "Investigation of the physiological effects of simulated downhill ski ergometry" |
| Scientific Sports Systems | |
| Equipment Grant | |
| $1,000 | |
| 1985 - 1986 | Maude Fling Fellowship |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | |
| 1980 | Avery Brundage Scholarship |
| University of Illinois |
Professional Service and Affiliations
| 2006 - Present | Member, Graduate Program Committee, Department of Kinesiology, San José State University | 1998 - Present | Member, Institutional Review Board - Human Subjects Committee, San José State University | 2010 - 2011 | Chairperson, Certified Personal Trainer Exam Development Committee, National Strength and Conditioning Association | 1994 - 2011 | Member, Certified Personal Trainer Exam Development Committee, National Strength and Conditioning Association | 2009 - 2010 | Member, Fitness Specialist Certificate Advisory Committee, Mission College | 2002 - 2009 | Member, Editorial Board for the Health and Fitness Journal, American College of Sports Medicine | 1998 - 2008 | Chair, Institutional Review Board - Human Subjects Committee, San José State University | 2007 | Site Organizer and Coordinator, Sports Training Mastery Workshop, Excelsior Sports and San José State University | 2003 - 2006 | Chair, Graduate Program Committee, Department of Kinesiology, San José State University | 2005 | Secretary, Santa Clara Swim Club Board of Directors | 2003 - 2005 | Member, Santa Clara Swim Club Board of Directors | 2002 - 2004 | Chairperson, Certification Commission Executive Council, National Strength and Conditioning Association | 2000 - 2004 | Member, Certification Commission Executive Council, National Strength and Conditioning Association | 2003 | Member, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist Examination Writing Comm, National Strength and Conditioning Association Certification Commission | 1990 - 2003 | Member, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist Examination Writing Comm, National Strength and Conditioning Association Certification Commission | 2002 | Member, Election Nominating Committee, National Strength and Conditioning Board of Directors | 1997 - 2002 | Member, Men’s Health Board of Advisers, Rodale Press | 1986 - 2000 | Member, Graduate Program Committee, Department of Kinesiology, San José State University | 1991 - 1999 | Northern California State Director, National Strength and Conditioning Association | 1991 - 1997 | Chair, Graduate Program Committee, Department of Kinesiology, San José State University |
Honors and Awards
- 2010 NSCA Award of Appreciation ( Bronze Level) - National Strength and Conditioning Association - 2010
- Recognition as an Influential Advisor - by Gerry Selter, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, San José State University - 2010
- College of Applied Sciences and Arts Outstanding Professor Award - San José State University - 2004-2005
- Distinguished Service Award - California Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance - 1989
Courses
- Advanced Exercise Physiology
- Analysis of Research and Issues in Human Performance
- Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription
- Principles of Conditioning and Training
- Concepts and Performance of Muscular Strength and Endurance
- Concepts and Performance of Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Flexibility
- Instrumentation in Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics
- Electrocardiogram Interpretations and Graded Exercise Testing
- Measurement and Evaluation in Kinesiology
- Physical Fitness and Nutrition
- Individualized Physical Fitness
- Conditioning through Cross Training
- Beginning Cycling
- Beginning Weight Training
- Intermediate Weight Training
- Beginning Jogging
| 1986 | Ph.D., University of Nebraska - Lincoln | |
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| 1984 | M. Phys. Ed., University of Nebraska - Lincoln ‐ Exercise Science | |
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| 1972 | BBA, University of South Dakota ‐ Accounting | |
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Contact Information
craig.cisar@sjsu.edu
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