Mikel Schmidt
Professor
I attended the College of San Mateo, and then Foothill College before transferring to the University of California, Davis (UCD) where I earned a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education. During my years at UCD I had the great opportunity to work with various disabled people through college internships. At this point I became interested in incorporating my physical education skills into the disabled population when I discovered the field of Adapted Physical Education (Physical Education for the disabled). I then attended San Francisco State University where I earned my Master's degree in Adapted Fitness for Disabled Adults. I continue to enjoy teaching in 3 disciplines: Physical Education, Adapted Physical Education, and Health Science (Topics in Nutrition & Fitness Theory).
In 1989 I became an adjunct faculty member in Physical Education/Adapted Physical Education & Health Science at the College of San Mateo and at Foothill College. In 1997 I became a full time faculty member at the College of San Mateo.
My experience in fitness includes a lifetime of sports (Football, Baseball, Track & Field), outdoor activities (mountain biking, windsurfing, hiking, SCUBA, etc.), martial arts, and general fitness. My Track & Field experience includes NCAA All American (UCD), United States Track & Field National Championships 1991, 1993. United States Track & Field Olympic Trials 1992, 1996.
Certifications
- American Red Cross CPR/AED Instructor
- American College of Sports Medicine Health & Fitness Instructor (HFI)
- Spinning
Current courses include:
- Adapted Evaluation
- Adapted Weight Training
- Adapted Aquatics
- CPR
- Total Core Training
- Spinning Heart Rate®
- Weight Conditioning
- Circuit Weight Training
- Body Conditioning
