Mai N Jara is a/an Lecturer in the California State University department at California State University
Oxnard College - Health Science
Doctoral Candidate at California State University, Northridge
ABD
Higher Education
Mai
Jara
Northridge, California
Research interest in; Adapted Physical Activity, Issues in Ableism, Qualitative Research, Gait Analysis
Certification
American Heart Association CPR/AED/First Aid instructor
Adapted Aquatics Instructor
Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute Certification
Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Exercise Instructor
Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Instructor
Group Ai Chi
Multiple Sclerosis Group Aquatic Exercise
WATSU
Certified Massage Therapist
Certified Lifeguard
Doctoral Student
I am currently in the status of ABD in Ed.D.
I am expected to earn my degree in summer 2018!
Lecturer
Lecturer in Dept. of Kinesiology at CSUN.
Instructing (or previously instructed) following courses;
KIN513/L: Adapted Therapeutic Exercise: Assessment and Design
KIN 451/L: Adapted and Therapeutic Aquatic Exercise: Assessment, Evaluation and Program Design
KIN 311/L:Adapted and Therapeutic Exercise
KIN 313/L:Adapted and Therapeutic Aquatic Exercise
KIN 329L: Motor Learning Lab
KIN 346L: Exercise Physiology Lab
TA
Mai worked at California State University, Northridge as a TA
Adapted Aquatics Director
• Manage 26 aquatic exercise classes as needed.
• Reviews existing aquatic programs and revises or changes programs as needed.
• Supervise group instructors and lab supervisors.
• Plans, develops and implements aquatic programs and coordinates staff in the implementation of the programs.
Lecturer
Facilitate learning, carry out research in university. Teach core Kinesiology courses to undergraduate and
graduate students. Lecture and assess students' work. Conduct research and write reports. Curriculum
Development. Instruct following courses
Adapted and Therapeutic Exercise: Assessment, Evaluation and Program Design (KIN448)
Adapted and Therapeutic Aquatic Exercise: Assessment, Evaluation and Program Design (KIN451)
Adapted Aquatic Therapeutic Exercise (KIN313)
Adapted Therapeutic Exercise (KIN311)
Motor Learning Lab (KIN329L)
Exercise Physiology Lab (KIN346L)
Introduction to Kinesiology (KIN200)
Adjunct Professor
Mai worked at Oxnard College as a Adjunct Professor
Adapted Aquatics Program Director
Oversaw program management and implementation with 50 aquatic exercise sessions per week. Staff
management including 10 clinical supervisors, 30 student staff, 200 students and 350 community clients.
Provided assistance in the development of policies and procedures for adapted aquatic therapy facility.
Improved organizational and operational efficiency by reorganizing staff structure
Instrumental in development and launch of new adapted aquatic exercise program
Identified, cultivated and stewarded strategic partnership opportunities, and improved existing program
Collaborating with faculty and administrative staffs to revise curriculum
MS
Kinesiology, APA
Thesis Research on;
Aquatic Treadmill Walking at Various Water Depths in Individuals with and without Traumatic Brain Injury
Additional Research:
The effects of 9-week aquatic exercise on balance outcomes in individuals with Parkinson's Disease.
Biomechanical Comparison of Overground Treadmill and Aquatic Treadmill Walking in Indivisdals with and without Stroke
Doctor of Education - EdD
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Dissertation topic: Kinesioloy students' perceptions about people with disabilities & how Kinesiology education is / is not influencing them.
BS
Kinesiology, Athletic Training
Doctoral Student
I am currently in the status of ABD in Ed.D.
I am expected to earn my degree in summer 2018!
Lecturer
Lecturer in Dept. of Kinesiology at CSUN.
Instructing (or previously instructed) following courses;
KIN513/L: Adapted Therapeutic Exercise: Assessment and Design
KIN 451/L: Adapted and Therapeutic Aquatic Exercise: Assessment, Evaluation and Program Design
KIN 311/L:Adapted and Therapeutic Exercise
KIN 313/L:Adapted and Therapeutic Aquatic Exercise
KIN 329L: Motor Learning Lab
KIN 346L: Exercise Physiology Lab
TA