Kinesiology and Leisure Science
Faculty
Iris F. Kimura, PhD, ATC, PT
Department Chairperson and Professor, Athletic Training
Department of Kinesiology & Leisure Science
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
1337 Lower Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Phone: (808) 956-3797
Email: ikimura@hawaii.edu
Web site: www.hawaii.edu/kls/atsm/
Education
1992 BS: Richard Stockton State College of New Jersey Physical Therapy
1981 PhD: Texas Woman’s University Biomechanics
1975 MS: Indiana State University Physical Education
1974 BSE: Drake University Physical Education
Research Interests
Biomechanical considerations of injury prevention, eccentric muscle activity and clinical rehabilitation
Rebecca L. Cheema, EdD, ATC
Dennis X. Chai, PhD
Associate Professor, Physical Education
Department of Kinesiology & Leisure Science
University of Hawaii at Manoa
1337 Lower Campus Road, Room 215
Honolulu, HI 96822
Phone: (808) 956-7606
Email: dxchai@hawaii.edu
Education
1976 PhD: University of Southern California Physical Education
1970 MEd: University of Hawaii-Manoa Curriculum & Instruction (HPE)
1966 BS: University of Hawaii-Manoa Recreation
Research Interests
Pedagogy, youth sports, and physical activity
Coop DeRenne, EdD
Associate Professor, Physical Education
Department of Kinesiology & Leisure Science
University of Hawaii at Manoa
1337 Lower Campus Road, Room 213
Honolulu, HI 96822
Phone: (808) 956-3803
Email: coop@hawaii.edu
Education
1976 EdD: Brigham Young University—Secondary Curriculum & Human Performance
1970 MEd: University of Southern California—Education
1966 BS: California State University, Northridge—History & Physical Education
Research Interests
Sports science & coaching
Ronald K. Hetzler, PhD, FACSM
Graduate Chairperson
Associate Professor, Health/Exercise Science & Lifestyle Management
Department of Kinesiology & Leisure Science
University of Hawaii at Manoa
1337 Lower Campus Road, Room 212
Honolulu, HI 96822
Phone: (808) 956-3802
Email: hetzler@hawaii.edu
Web site: www.hawaii.edu/kls/hexscilife/
Education
1988 PhD: Southern Illinois University—Exercise Physiology
1984 MS: Southern Illinois University—Exercise Physiology
1974 BS: University of Illinois—Outdoor Education
Research Interests
Metabolic responses to exercise, strength and anaerobic power, and sports nutrition
Julienne K. Maeda, PhD, CAPE
Assistant Professor, Physical Education
Department of Kinesiology & Leisure Science
University of Hawaii at Manoa
1337 Lower Campus Road, Room 224
Honolulu, HI 96822
Phone: (808) 956-3810
Email: julienne@hawaii.edu
Education
1999 PhD: The Ohio State University
Adapted Physical Education, Pedagogy & Applied Behavioral Analysis
1993 MS: Indiana University
Adapted Physical Education
1992 BS: University of Puget Sound
Physical Education & Health
Research Interests
Preschool & elementary physical and adapted physical education; Teacher preparation
Nathan M. Murata, PhD, CAPE
Associate Professor, Physical Education
Department of Kinesiology & Leisure Science
University of Hawaii at Manoa
1337 Lower Campus Road, Room 216
Honolulu, HI 96822
Phone: (808) 956-4714
Email: nmurata@hawaii.edu
Web site: www.hawaii.edu/kls/pe/
Education
1995 PhD: The Ohio State University
Health, Physical Education and Recreation with Adapted Phys. Ed.
1986 MEd: University of Hawaii-Manoa
Secondary Education
1984 BS: University of Hawaii-Manoa
Secondary Physical Education
Research Interests
Inclusion in physical education; collaboration; teacher effectiveness. Federal Personnel
Preparation Training Grant-Principal Investigator
Jan H. Prins, PhD
Associate Professor, Exercise Physiology
Department of Kinesiology & Leisure Science
University of Hawaii at Manoa
1337 Lower Campus Road, Room KP-B108
Honolulu, HI 96822
Phone: (808) 956-4844
Email: jprins@hawaii.edu
Education
1978 PhD: Indiana University
Human Performance (Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics)
1970 MS: Indiana University
Physical Education
1966 BS: University of Hawaii-Manoa
Biological Sciences
Research Interests
Biomechanics as applied to aquatic physical rehabilitation and competitive swimming.