Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport: Full-time Faculty - Gina Sobrero

Dr. Gina Sobrero, Ph.D., HFS

Assistant Professor - Exercise Physiology Laboratory Director

Office:  Smith Stadium East 1065
Phone:  (270) 745-4238
Email:  gina.evans@wku.edu

Dr. Gina Sobrero Evans is an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science in the Department of Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport at Western Kentucky University. She received a Bachelor of Science in Advertising (1997), a Master’s degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion (2002), and a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology with a concentration in Exercise Science from Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). While working on her Master’s degree and Ph.D., Dr. Sobrero Evans worked as a personal trainer, served as the Food and Fitness Director at Mercy Ministries of America, served as the Wellness Director at the Green Hills YMCA in Nashville Tennessee, and worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at MTSU. Following reception of her Ph.D., Dr. Sobrero Evans worked at MTSU as adjunct faculty during the 2007-2008 school year. From 2008-2011, she worked at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. Dr. Sobrero Evans served as Undergraduate Exercise Science Coordinator, Exercise Science Lab Director, and Project Manager for Camp NEW You, a lifestyle camp for obese children, while at Marshall.  Since 2011, Dr. Sobrero Evans has taught undergraduate and graduate courses for Western Kentucky University’s Exercise Science program that include: Assessment, Kinesiology, Exercise and Aging, Evaluation of Physical Education, and supervision of the Exercise Science Practicum. During the Fall 2011 semester, she will be teaching Exercise Science and Research Methods. Dr. Sobrero Evans’ research interests include the effects of strength training on bone mineral density in females with eating disorders, childhood obesity interventions, and high intensity training programs. Dr. Sobrero Evans is an ACSM Certified Health Fitness Specialist.