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Colin G. Pennington, Ph.D. Curriculum Vitae
Tarleton State University-Fort Worth
Department of Sports Science
School of Kinesiology
College of Education
10636 Texan Rider Rd, Fort Worth, TX, 76036
817-717-3317
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EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy: The University of Alabama, College of Education, 2015-2018
Major Area: Sport Pedagogy
Foundations: Health Promotion
Dissertation Topic: The Effect of a Physical Education Teacher’s Age on Elementary,
Middle, and High School Pupil’s Perceptions of Effectiveness and Learning
Committee: Doctor Curtner-Smith (Chair; Sport Pedagogy)
Doctor Stefanie Wind (Educational Studies in Psychology, Research
Methodology Counsel)
Doctor K. Andrew R. Richards (Sport Pedagogy)
Doctor Libba Woodruff (Sport Pedagogy)
Doctor Oleg Sinelnikov (Sport Pedagogy)
Master of Science: The University of Texas at Arlington, College of Nursing and Health
Innovations, 2013-2015
Major Area: Exercise Physiology
Supporting Focus: Strength and Conditioning
Research Mentor: Doctor Larry Nelson
Bachelor of Arts: The University of Texas at Arlington, College of Nursing and Health
Innovations, 2007-2012
Major Area: Pedagogical Kinesiology
Supporting Focus: Biology
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Academic Appointments
2019- present Assistant Professor, Concentration Coordinator for the Exercise in Sports Science
(EXSS) degree, Tarleton State University-Fort Worth, TX.
Responsibilities: Teach a variety of Graduate and Undergraduate Kinesiology courses as
well as other duties related to teaching (i.e. academic/professional career advising); the
creation and implementation of a dynamic recruitment and retention strategy for the BS
degree in Kinesiology at the Fort Worth campus; developing robust partnerships with
local Community Colleges, Public Schools, and Military Bases critical to significantly
increasing enrollment within the Kinesiology program in Fort Worth; demonstrating a
record of ongoing research, publications, presentations, grants, and creative activity
appropriate to the Kinesiology discipline; serving as the Wellness Events Coordinator for
the REVIVE Wellness Initiative Committee; Serving as the Fort Worth campus’ SKIN
Leader; interacting and collaborating with the Tarleton State University main campus
faculty and administration in Stephenville, TX; collaborating with students, colleagues,
and professional through a variety of platforms including social media and podcasts;
working with marketing team to develop a departmental brochure to use for the purposes
of recruiting.
2018- 2019 Visiting Assistant Professor, Cornell College, Mount Vernon, IA.
Responsibilities: Kinesiology, sport pedagogy, and health endorsement curriculum
development; developing and planning field experience opportunities; teaching pedagogy
methods courses, health education courses, and general kinesiology courses;
collaborating with faculty to conduct, publish, and present research; mentoring students
toward conducting, publishing, and presenting research; observing, evaluating, and
mentoring preservice teacher interns; cooperating with inservice teachers as intern
supervisors and potential research settings; working with coaches and athletic
departmental staff; recruiting and hosting prospective college students; planning and
execution of course field trips; bringing in guest lecturers from differing institutions to
expose students to a diversity of perspectives and practices and connect Cornell College
departments; recruiting and reviewing applicants for departmental needs/vacancy;
organizing Mount Vernon and Cornell College collaborative wellness initiatives;
strength and conditioning consultant for the Athletics Department.
Related Experience
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2018-2019 Chair of the Higher Education Committee- Iowa Association for Health, Physical
Education, Recreation and Dance, De Moines, IA.
Responsibilities: Direct the work of the committee; Preside at committee meetings via
video conferencing; Report committee activities and business to the Leadership Council;
Appoint and coordinate the work of the Leadership Committee in cooperation with the
Future Professional Advisor; Contact the Convention Manager and specify the space,
equipment, platforms, tables, chairs, public address systems, etc. that will be needed for
the committee's session(s); Arrange for speakers and conduct Higher Education
convention programs; Preside at the program, if necessary; Plan with the Future
Professional a special social activity for the students at the convention; Collaborate with
the National Initiatives Committee Chair in the promotion of the initiatives; Submit
articles to the Publications chair for each journal and newsletter.
2015-2018 Graduate Teaching Assistant; Graduate Research Assistant; Student-Teacher
Field Supervisor, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL.
Responsibilities: teaching undergraduate pedagogy methods courses, general kinesiology
courses and physical activity courses; conducting, publishing and presenting research;
writing grants; observing, evaluating, and mentoring preservice teacher interns;
cooperating with inservice teachers as intern supervisors and potential research settings;
performed a systematic review of Occupational Socialization Theory literature
culminating in the publication of a University of Alabama Webpage: http://ost.ua.edu/.
2017-2018 Fitness & Physical Activity Team Leader and Swimming Instructor, Swim to the
Top, Tuscaloosa, AL
Red Cross certified swimming instructor (levels I-V) for inner-city children ages 4-14.
Physical Education team leader for the Fitness Enrichment Program; research data
collection.
2013-2015 Graduate Teaching Assistant; Student-Teacher Field Supervisor; Graduate
Research Assistantship, The University of Texas at Arlington
Responsibilities: organized preservice teaching field experiences; supervised and
mentored student teachers; taught undergraduate kinesiology courses and pedagogy
methods courses; operated kinesiology laboratory; served on department committees;
conducted, published and presented research.
2015 Academic Advisor, Theta Kappa chapter of Sigma Chi Fraternity, University of Texas at
Arlington
Responsibilities: Presented lectures to encourage academic integrity and foster academic
initiative; followed-up with chapter leaders to set and accomplish academic goals;
provided workshops on college readiness and avoiding pitfalls of college.
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2013-2015 Health and Nutrition Consultant, Pantego, TX
Health and fitness counseling administrator for the city of Pantego Fire and Police
Departments; administered fitness exams; provided counsel and coaching toward a
prescribed health and wellness program.
2012-2015 Certified Personal Trainer, LA Fitness- Fort Worth, TX; Fitness Connection-
Arlington, TX.
2011-2013 Substitute Teacher, all-level, Arlington, TX Independent School District.
2008-2012 Head Soccer Coach; Character Development Class Teacher, Nichols Jr. High
Arlington, TX, 21st Century CCLC
Developed and carried out Character Development program; organized and carried out
community service initiatives; coached boys and girls soccer teams; enrichment
instructor; tutor; basketball and track and field coaching assistant; developed and
implemented summer Athletics Strength and Conditioning camp; organized summer
programing and field trips.
2012 Physicians Technician Intern, Green Oaks Physical Therapy, Mansfield, TX
Specializing in outpatient care for orthopedic rehabilitation and sports injuries. Head
Physician: Charles Wabbersen.
2011 Strength and Conditioning Coordinator, Harmony High School Summer Football Camp,
Harmony, TX
Certifications
Water Safety Instructor- American Red Cross Swimming Instructor Certified 121YO0
Women’s Personal Defense Instructor Certification 2015-2018, PPCT University of Alabama
Police Department
CPR/AED- American Red Cross Adult Certified GS7K0V CSCS
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists: Personal Trainer Certified (May 2012- May
2015)
ACSM American College of Sports Medicine: Personal Training Certified (May 2012-May
2015)
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Honors/Awards
2019 Marquis Who’s Who Member.
2017 Awarded the “Doctoral Student Outstanding Presentation” at the National Strength and
Conditioning Association, Las Vegas, NV.
2014 Awarded the “Barry McKeown Research Award” at the Annual Celebration of Excellence,
Arlington, TX.
2012 Awarded “Certificate of Achievement” in Service, Learning, and Scholarship, University
of Texas at Arlington, Department of Kinesiology
2008-2011 Elected 21st Century Staff “Top Employee” award, Nichols Junior High, Arlington,
TX.
2008-2011 Awarded the 21st Century Staff “Outstanding Work” award, Nichols Junior High,
Arlington, TX.
2009-2010 Awarded the 21st Century Staff “#1 Coach” award, Nichols Junior High, Arlington,
TX.
2006-2007 Texas-University Interscholastic League, Academic “All-State” Honorable Mention,
Football.
RESEARCH/SCHOLARSHIP
Dissertation
Pennington, C. G. (2018). The Impact of a physical education teacher’s age on elementary,
middle school, and high school students’ perceptions of effectiveness and
learning (Doctoral dissertation, University of Alabama Libraries).
http://ir.ua.edu/handle/123456789/5353.
Peer Reviewed Publications
* indicates student co-author
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30. Pennington, C. G. (2019). Faith, Physical Activity, and Physical Education. The Canadian
Journal for Scholarship and the Christian Faith. Special Issue: Exploring the
Relationship Between Physical Activity and the Christina Faith. X(X), X-X.
29. Webb, L. M.* & Pennington, C. G. (2019). A Christian Perspective on Returning to Health
and Wellness. The Canadian Journal for Scholarship and the Christian Faith. Special
Issue: Exploring the Relationship Between Physical Activity and the Christian Faith. .
X(X), X-X.
28. Webb, L. M.* & Pennington, C. G. (2019). Facilitating Physical Activity with Individuals
with Marfan Syndrome. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance. X(X), X-X.
https://doi.org/10.1080/07303084.2019.1649573.
27. Thomas, A.*, Hewson, B. * & Pennington, C. G. (2019). An Interview with Division III
Midwest Conference Assistant Wrestling Coach Kenny Anderson. Iowa Association for
Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Xib1aHekajS8IW_0OpLumZYUVOBRblDI.
26. Pennington, C. G. (2019). The impact the Sport Education curriculum model has on
physical activity accrual during early field experience of a secondary methods course.
Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1HwFc0ijW7X3yYAsvONcwqpPVWTBn7bJv.
25. Pennington, C. G. (2019). Doctoral Students Socialized into Educators by Serving as
Mentors to Undergraduate Pupils. Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education,
Recreation, and Dance.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1TfC4GlwlJuWvee3I_3pyhbBPTM6F00CH.
24. Amado, P.*, Harris, B.*, Howe, B.*, Jarvis, N.* & Pennington, C. G. (in press). Variability
and Distribution of Practice. Professional Association of Athlete Development Specialists
Research Digest. 4(4), X-X.
23. Evans, A.*, Scott-Smith, D.*, Cruz, S.*, Tolmen, O.*, & Pennington, C. G. (in
press). Preparing Soccer Players with Consideration to the “Stages of Learning” and the
“Transfer of Learning”. Professional Association of Athlete Development Specialists
Research Digest. 4(4), X-X.
22. Pennington, C. G. & Nelson, L. (2020). Physical Activity Contribution of a Modified
“Dancing Classrooms” Pilot on Middle School Students Using Accelerometer
Technology and Heart Rate Telemetry. The Physical Educator. X(X), X-X.
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21. Pennington, C. G., Curtner-Smith, M. D., & Wind, S. A. (2020). Impact of a Physical
Education Teacher’s Age on Middle School Student’s Perceptions of Effectiveness and
Learning. The Physical Educator. X(X), X-X.
20. Pennington, C. G. & Webb, L. M.* (in press). Inclusive Physical Activity and Physical
Education for Students with Epilepsy. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation &
Dance. X(X), X-X.
19. Pennington, C. G. (2019). Promoting Youth Physical Activity Using the Transtheoretical
Model of Behavioral Change. Health, Nutrition, Exercise Science. X(X), X-X.
18. Pennington, C. G. (2019). Sport Education and Physical Activity: Recommendations for
Maximizing the Model. International Journal of Physical Education, Fitness and Sports.
8(1), 122-125. https://doi.org/10.26524/ijpefs19114.
17. Richards, K. A. R, Pennington, C. G., & Sinelnikov, O. (2019). Teacher Socialization in
Physical Education: A Scoping Review of Literature. Kinesiology Review. X(X), X-X.
https://doi.org/10.1123/kr.2018-0003.
16. Harmon, H.*, Siegien, J.*, Watt, C.*, Rebers, K.,* & Pennington, C. G. (2019). Attachment
Theory in Coach-Athlete Relationships. Professional Association of Athlete Development
Specialists Research Digest. 3(9), 14-16.
15. Esser, G.* & Pennington, C. G. (2018). Sports Medicine: Collegiate Cross-Country
Training. Professional Association of Athlete Development Specialists Research Digest.
3(8),7.
14. Pennington, C. G., Curtner-Smith, M. D., & Wind, S. A. (in press). Impact of a Physical
Education Teacher’s Age on Elementary Student’s Perceptions of Effectiveness and
Learning. Journal of Teaching Physical Education. X(X), X-X.
https://doi.org/10.1123/jtpe.2018-0260.
13. Pennington, C. G. (2018). An Appetite for Success: Developing Proper Nutritional Services
for College Athletes. Professional Association of Athlete Development Specialists
Research Digest. 3(8), 14-15.
12. Pennington, C. G., Curtner-Smith, M. D., & Wind, S. A. (in press). Impact of a Physical
Education Teacher’s Perceived Age on High School Pupil’s Perceptions of Effectiveness
and Learning. The European Physical Education Review. X(X), X-X.
https://doi.org/10.1177/1356336X18816342.
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11. Pennington, C. G. (2018). Making and Maintaining a Positive Motivational Climate, Iowa
Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jmkHi_h7fc6DKHn3sOnRkMCJeITDlIzEEmrX_N
-_e5A/edit.
10. Pennington, C. G. (2019). Creating and Confirming a Positive Sporting Climate. Journal of
Physical Education, Recreation & Dance. 90(4), 15-20.
https://doi.org/10.1080/07303084.2019.1568936.
9. Pennington, C. G. (2018). The Cost of an “All-Nighter”: Sleep and College Athletes’
Performance. Professional Association of Athlete Development Specialists Research
Digest. 3(6), 6.
8. Lynch, S., Richards, K. A. R., Pennington, C. G. (2018). “What’s the Middle Ground? Am
I Ever Going to be the Perfect Teacher?:” Self-Study of a Doctoral Student’s
Acculturation Process. Studying Teacher Education. 14(2), 1-18.
https://doi.org/10.1080/17425964.2018.1462154.
7. Pennington, C. G., & Sinelnikov, O. A. (2018). Using Sport Education to Promote Social
Development in Physical Education: Column Editor: K. Andrew R.
Richards. Strategies, 31(6), 50-52. https://doi.org/10.1080/08924562.2018.1516447.
6. Pennington, C. G., Ivy, V., McEntryre, K. & Baxter, D. (2018). Championship Caliber
Character: Strategies for Building Well-Rounded Athletes. Professional Association of
Athlete Development Specialists Research Digest. 3(6), 14-15.
5. Pennington, C. G. (2018). Sports(manship)Center: Messages of poor sportsmanship,
violence and immorality. Professional Association of Athlete Development Specialists
Research Digest. 3(1), 7.
4. Pennington, C. G. (2017). Moral Development and Sportsmanship in Interscholastic Sports
and Physical Education. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance. 88(9), 36-
42. https://doi.org/10.1080/07303084.2017.1367745.
3. Pennington, C. G. (2016). The post exercise oxygen deficit effect from fifteen minutes of
stationary bike resistance steady-state exercise, International Journal of Health Sciences,
3(2), 225-234.
2. Pennington, C. G. (2015). The exercise effect on the anaerobic threshold in response to
graded exercise. International Journal of Health Sciences, 3(1), 225-234.
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1. Pennington, C. G. (2014). Determining the anaerobic power output differences between the
genders in untrained adults, American International Journal of Contemporary Research,
4(4), 64-77.
Edited Books
2. Pennington, C. G. (in preparation). Current Topics in Physical Education: Developing Best
Practices. Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers.
1. Pennington, C. G. (2019). Moral Development and Behavior: New Research. Hauppauge,
NY: Nova Science Publishers. ISBN: 978-1-53615-284-5.
Book Chapters
5. Pennington, C. G. (in preparation). Physical Education Preservice Teachers’ Perspectives on
Teaching Health-Related Fitness. In C. G. Pennington (Ed.) Current Topics in Physical
Education: Developing Best Practices. Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers.
4. Pennington, C. G. (in preparation). Occupational Socialization Theory in Physical Education.
In C. G. Pennington (Ed.) Current Topics in Physical Education: Developing Best
Practices. Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers.
3. Pennington, C. G. (in press). My Doctoral Journey: Aiming to be an effective scholar of
physical education. In. B. Bradford (Ed.). The Doctoral Journey. The Netherlands: Brill
Sense Publishers.
2. Pennington, C. G. (2019). Joining Assumptions with Research: The Challenge of Defining
Moral Character in Physical Education and Sport. In C. G. Pennington (Ed.) Moral
Development and Behavior: New Research (1-12). Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science
Publishers. ISBN: 978-1-53615-284-5.
1. Pennington, C. G. (2019). Observing Positive Sporting Behaviors during Golf Competition
Using the THOMAS Instrument. In C. G. Pennington (Ed.) Moral Development and
Behavior: New Research (51-70). Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers. ISBN: 978-
1-53615-284-5.
Published Conference Papers and Abstracts
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5. Pennington, C. G. (2019). Physical Educators’ Success and Challenges Learning to Teach the
Health-Related Fitness Model. Physical Education, Sports Medicine and Doping Studies.
AX-AX.
4. Pennington, C. G. (2019). Promoting Youth Physical Activity Using the Transtheoretical
Model of Behavioral Change. Preceding’s for the International Conference on Health,
Nutrition, Exercise Science. AX-AX.
3. Richards, K. A. R., Sinelnikov, O., Palmer, C., Pennington, C. G., McEntyre, K., Park, C.
W., Starck, J., & Lynch, S. (2017). Doctoral students as mentors for preservice teachers.
Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport 88, A144-A145.
2. Pennington, C. G., Cicone, Z., Sinelnikov, O. & Esco, M. R. (2017). Tracking Changes in
Aerobic Fitness with the Pacer Test in Youth Soccer Players Across a Competitive
Season. Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 31(12), S1-81.
1. Pennington, C. G., Cicone, Z., Holmes, C., Fedewa, M. Sinelnikov, O. & Esco, M. R. (2017).
Relationship between body composition and performance variables in youth soccer
players. Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 31(12), S82-162.
University-Owned Website Publications
1. Richards, K. A. R, Pennington, C. G. (2017). Occupational Socialization Theory.
http://ost.ua.edu/
Non-Academic Published Writing
1. Pennington, C. G. (2017, October 1). Taking a Knee. The Birmingham News, p.E5.
Publications in Review
4. Pennington, C. G. (in preparation). The Transition into Professorship: Beyond the Three-
Phase Approach to Socialization. Target Journal: The Physical Educator.
3. Pennington, C. G. (in review). Strength and Conditioning in Women’s College Volleyball:
Anaerobic Power Increases and Injury Prevention. Sport Digest.
2. Brock, J. D., McEntyre, K., & Pennington, C. G. (in review). Academic Clustering and
Division II Athletics: An Exploratory Study. Target Journal: Journal of Athlete
Development and Experience.
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1. Pennington, C. G. & Webb, L. M.* (in first review). Enhancing Physical Education for
Students with Vision Impairment and Preventing Retinal Detachment. Journal of
Physical Education, Recreation & Dance.
Ongoing Projects
McDonald, J.*, Pennington, C. G., & McEntyre, K. A review of Tests and Measurements: The
FitnessGram. Target Conference: Pathways Student Research Symposium.
Pennington, C. G. Brock, J. D.* & McEntyre, K. (in preparation). Academic Clustering at a
Division III Liberal Arts College in the Midwest. Target Journal: Journal of Issues in
Intercollegiate Athletics.
Pennington, C. G., McEntyre, K, & Ivy, T. (in preparation). The Impact of Sport Pedagogy
Students’ Acculturation on Their Perceptions of Physical Education and the Health
Related Fitness Model. Target Journal: Journal of Teaching in Physical Education.
Pennington, C. G., Ivy, T. & McEntyre, K. (in preparation). Preservice Teachers’ Conceptions
of Physical Education and Concerns Teaching the Health-Related Fitness Model During
Professional Socialization. Target Journal: Journal of Teaching in Physical Education.
Susnara, D. & Pennington, C. G. (in preparation). An Investigation of Parent’s Perceptions of
Youth Swim Abilities. Target Journal: Journal of Aquatic Research and Education.
Putman, R. & Pennington, C. G. (in preparation). Topic: Active Learning Classroom: Seating
Options
Pennington, C. G., Brock, J. D., & McEntyre, K. (in preparation). Topic: Self-Study of a New
Faulty Member with Recruiting Responsibilities.
Pennington, C. G., Brock, J. D., & McEntyre, K. (in preparation). Topic: The Challenges and
Success of Building a Curriculum at a Newly Built Campus.
Pennington, C. G., Hines, M.*, & Chapman, C.* (in preparation). The Life History of Ellen
Whale: A Life-long Educator, Mentor, and Pioneer. Target Journal: The Physical
Educator.
Pennington, C. G. & Wind, S. A. (in preparation). Psychometric Analysis of Students’
Perceptions of Physical Educators of Differing Ages. Target Journal: Research Quarterly
for Exercise and Sport.
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Pennington, C. G. (in preparation). The Impact of an Intense Physical Education Methods
Course of Preservice Teachers’ Value Orientations. Target Journal: Journal of Teaching
in Physical Education.
Pennington, C. G. (in preparation). Using a Course Newsletter as a form of Student-Constructed
Pedagogy. Target Journal: Coaching: An international Journal of Theory, Research and
Practice.
National and International Peer-Reviewed Presentations
22. Brock, J. D., McEntyre, K., & Pennington, C. G. (in review April 2020). Academic
Clustering and Division II Athletics: A Study of One Public University. Proposing for the
American Association of Research in Education Conference.
21. Pennington, C. G. (in review May, 2020). The Impact of Sport Pedagogy Students’
Acculturation on Their Perceptions of Physical Education and the Health Related Fitness
Model. Proposing for the Society of Health and Physical Educators National Convention,
Salt Lake City, UT.
20. Pennington, C. G., Hines, M.* & Chapman, C.*(in review May, 2020). Life History of Ellen
Whale: A Life-long Educator and Mentor. Proposing for the Society of Health and
Physical Educators National Convention, Salt Lake City, UT.
19. Pennington, C. G., Van Kooten, K.*, Brock, J. D.*, & McEntyre, K. (in review May, 2020).
Academic Clustering at Cornell College and within Division III Athletics. Proposing for
the Society of Health and Physical Educators National Convention, Salt Lake City, UT.
18. Pennington, C. G. (July, 2019). Physical Educators’ Success and Challenges Learning to
Teach the Health-Related Fitness Model. Physical Education, Sports Medicine and
Doping Studies, Sydney, Australia.
17. Pennington, C. G. & Webb, M. L.* (November, 2019). Opening Movement-Learning
Environments for Individuals with Physical Disabilities. Open Education Conference,
Glendale, AZ.
16. Pennington, C. G. & Merrem, M. A. (August, 2019). Creating Task- and Ego-Oriented
Motivational Climates and the Effect on Prosporting Behaviors in Physical Education
and Sport. Social and Emotional Learning in Health and Physical Education – SHAPE
America. Sioux Falls, SD.
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15. Webb, L. M.* & Pennington, C. G. (August, 2019). Integrating Individuals with Physical
Disabilities into Physical Activity. Global Conference on Physiotherapy. Prague, Czech
Republic. Proposal accepted, not presented.
14. Pennington, C. G. (August, 2019). Promoting Youth Physical Activity Using the
Tanstheoretical Model of Behavioral Change. International Conference on Health,
Nutrition, and Exercise Science. Osaka, Japan. Proposal accepted, not presented.
13. Merrem, M. A. & Pennington, C. G. (June, 2019). Moral Development and Behavior - An
Expert Commentary. Presented at the International Association for Physical Education in
Higher Education, Long Island, NY.
12. Richards, K. A. R., Pennington, C. G., & Sinelnikov, O. (2019, April). A scoping review of
physical education teacher socialization research between 1979 and 2015. Presented at
the Society of Health and Physical Educators National Convention, Tampa, FL.
11. Pennington, C. G., Curtner-Smith, M. D., & Wind, S. A. (2019, April). Impact of a
Teacher’s Age on Elementary Students. Presented at the Society of Health and Physical
Educators National Convention, Tampa, FL.
10. Sinelnikov, O., Richards, K. A. R., & Pennington, C. G. (2018, June) Teacher Socialization
in Physical Education: A Scoping Review. Prepared for the International Association for
Physical Education in Higher Education Edinburgh, Scotland. Proposal accepted, not
presented.
9. Pennington, C. G.; Cicone, Z.; Sinelnikov, O. & Esco, M. R. (2017, June). Tracking Changes
in Aerobic Fitness with the Pacer Test in Youth Soccer Players Across a Competitive
Season. Presented at the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Las Vegas,
NV. (*Awarded “Doctoral Student Outstanding Poster Presentation”– 2017).
8. Pennington, C. G.; Cicone, Z.; Holmes, C.; Fedewa, M. Sinelnikov, O. & Esco, M. R. (2017,
June). Relationship between body composition and performance variables in youth
soccer players. Presented at the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Las
Vegas, NV.
7. Lynch, S; Richards, K. A. R & Pennington, C. G. (2017, November). A Self Study: Becoming
Critical. Presented at the International Association for Physical Education in Higher
Education, Gosier, Guadeloupe.
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6. Richards, K. A. R., Sinelnikov, O., Palmer, C., Pennington, C. G., McEntyre, K., Park, C.
W., Starck, J., & Lynch, S. (2017, March). Doctoral Students as Mentors for Preservice
Teachers. Presented at the Society of Health and Physical Educators National
Convention, Boston, MA.
5. Richards, K. A. R., Sinelnikov, O., Palmer, C., Pennington, C. G., McEntyre, K., Park, C.
W., Starck, J., & Lynch, S. (2016, June). Using doctoral students to help mentor
preservice teachers. Presented at the International Association for Physical Education in
Higher Education, Laramie, WY.
4. Pennington, C. G. (2016). Exploring how doctoral students are socialized into becoming
future PETE educators: Brief review of Occupational Socialization literature. Presented
at the Global Science and Technology Forum on Education.
3. Sinelnikov, O. Richards, K.A.R., Lynch, S. Starck, J., Park, C., McEntyre, K., Pennington, C.
G., Palmer C. (2016). Secondary Professional Socialization: Learning a Models Based
Approach. Presented at the International Association for Physical Education in Higher
Education, Laramie, WY.
2. Richards, K.; Sinelnikov, O; Pennington, C. G.; Park, C; Stark, K; Palmer, C; Lynch, S;
McEntyre, K (2016). Stimulated Recall: a report on its use in naturalistic research.
Presented at the International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education,
Laramie, WY.
1. Pennington, C. G. (2015). Exploring the Psychological Gender Differences Present in Youth
Physical Education. Presented at the Education and E-Learning Conference. Retrieved
April 1, 2015. https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=eel2015.
State and Regional Peer Reviewed Presentations
26. Pennington, C. G. Brock, J. D.*, & McEntyre, K. (in review, 2020). A Comparison of
Academic Clustering Case Studies. The Southwest Educational Research Association
Conference, Arlington, TX.
25. Pennington, C. G. & Webb, L. M. (in review, 2020). A Chance to Play is a Chance to Learn:
Integrating Individuals with Physical Disabilities into Physical Education. The Southwest
Educational Research Association Conference, Arlington, TX.
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24. Pennington, C. G. (in review, 2020). Secondary Professional Socialization: Socializing
Doctoral Students into the Professoriate. The Southwest Educational Research
Association Conference, Arlington, TX.
23. Hines, M.*, Chapman, C.*, & Pennington, C. G. (in review 2020, May). Life History of
Ellen Whale: A Life-long Educator and Mentor. Accepted for the Cornell College
Student Symposium, Mount Vernon, IA.
22. Van Kooten, K.* & Pennington, C. G. (in review 2020, May). Academic Clustering at
Cornell College and within Division III Athletics. Accepted for the Cornell College
Student Symposium Mount Vernon, IA.
21. Jauch, K.* & Pennington, C. G. (2019, June). Visual Impairment Inclusion in Physical
Education. Presented at the Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation,
and Dance. Waukee, IA.
20. Chapman, C.*, Hines, Mickey, H.*, Van Kooten, K.*, & Pennington, C. G. (2019, June).
Reverse Integration in Physical Education: Vision Impairment Activities. Presented at the
Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. Waukee, IA.
19. Pennington, C. G. (2019, June). Incoming Sport Pedagogy Student’s Perceptions of
Physical Education and the Health Related Fitness Model. Presented at the Iowa
Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Waukee, IA.
18. Pennington, C. G. (2018, November). The Impact of a Teacher’s Age on Student’s Learning
and Perceptions of the Teacher. Presented at the Science Interest Group Talk, Mount
Vernon, IA.
17. Pennington, C. G. (2018, April). Sportsmanship and Character Development in Physical
Education and Sport. Presented at the Alabama State Association for Health, Physical
Education, Recreation, and Dance, Orange Beach, AL.
16. Ivy, T. & Pennington, C. G. (2018, April). Body Fuel and Fitness: Increase your Heart Rate
through My Plate. Presented at the Alabama State Association for Health, Physical
Education, Recreation, and Dance, Orange Beach, AL.
15. Baxter, D. & Pennington, C. G. (2018, April). Ctrl + Alt + Delete: Reboot your PE
program. Presented at the Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education,
Recreation, and Dance, Orange Beach, AL.
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14. Pennington, C. G. (2017, March). Physical Education Preservice Teachers’ Perspectives on
Teaching Health-Related Fitness: “It kinda seems like that’s what PE is all about…”.
Presented at the Educational Studies Graduate Research Symposium, Tuscaloosa, AL.
13. Pennington, C. G. (2017, November). Physical Activity and the Transtheoretical Model of
Behavioral Change. Presented at the Alabama State Association for Health, Physical
Education, Recreation, and Dance, Hoover, AL. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.10731.44321.
12. Pennington, C. G. & Shiver, T. (2017, April). Beep Baseball: America's favorite pastime for
the visually impaired. Presented at the Alabama State Association for Health, Physical
Education, Recreation, and Dance, Orange Beach, AL.
11. Pennington, C. G., McEntyre, K., Susnera, D., Jones, B., & Dennis, M. (2017, April). It’s
fairly competitive. Presented at the Alabama State Association for Health, Physical
Education, Recreation, and Dance, Orange Beach, AL.
10. Pennington, C. G. (2017, March). The best of both worlds: achieving high MVPA using the
Sport Education model. Presented at the Educational Studies Graduate Research
Symposium, Tuscaloosa, AL.
9. Lynch, S., Pennington, C. G. & Susnera, D. (2016, November). An Introduction to Netball.
Presented at the Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation,
and Dance, Hoover, AL.
8. Stark, J. & Pennington, C. G. (2016, May). Integrating Adventure Based Education into
Curriculum Grades K-12. Presented at the Alabama State Association for Health,
Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance District 6, Tuscaloosa, AL.
7. Pennington, C. G. (2016). Exploring how doctoral students are socialized into becoming
future PETE educators. Presented at the Educational Studies Graduate Research
Symposium, Tuscaloosa, AL.
6. Curtner-Smith, M., Pennington, C. G., Washburn, N., Stark, J. Palmer, C., Lynch, S., Barns,
C., McEntyre, K., & Susnera, D. (2015). Games Making for Upper Elementary Children.
Presented at the Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation,
and Dance, Hoover, AL.
5. Pennington, C. G. & Nelson, L. (2015, May). Physical activity contribution of a modified
Dancing Classrooms program on middle school students using accelerometer technology
and heart rate telemetry: Results. Presented at the Annual Celebration of Excellence,
Arlington, TX. (*Receiving 1st place recognition*).
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4. Pennington, C. G. & Nelson, L. (2014, May). Physical activity contribution of a modified
Dancing Classrooms program on middle school students using accelerometer technology
and heart rate telemetry: Proposal. Presented at the Annual Celebration of Excellence,
Arlington, TX.
3. Nelson, L. & Pennington, C. G. (2013, May). Physical activity and heart rate measures of
middle school physical education students during Dancing Classrooms program.
Presented at the Annual Celebration of Excellence, Arlington ,TX.
2. Pennington, C. G., Patton, C., & Morgan, B. (2011, May). The effect of clothing materials on
rate of perceived exertion during one-mile run. Presented at the Annual Celebration of
Excellence, Arlington ,TX.
1. Pennington, C. G. (2009, May). Rate of perceived exertion during one-mile run with
untrained adults. Presented at the Annual Celebration of Excellence, Arlington ,TX.
Invited Presentations
14. Pennington, C. G. (April 2019). Physical Education: Purposeful, Meaningful, Reimagined,
KIN 11, Foundations of Kinesiology, Cornell College, Dr. Justus Hallum.
13. Pennington, C. G. (February 2019). Transitioning from Doctoral Student to Induction Year
Faculty Member, KIN 603 Research in Physical Education Teacher Education, The
University of Alabama, Dr. Matthew Curtner-Smith.
12. Pennington, C. G. (March 2018). Designing a Fitness Program for College Students, KIN
199 The Ecological Aspects of Health and Wellness, The University of Alabama, Dr.
Kelsey McEntrye.
11. Pennington, C. G. (March 2018). Developing a Fitness Program for College Students, KIN
199 The Ecological Aspects of Health and Wellness, The University of Alabama, Mr.
Colin Barnes.
10. Pennington, C. G. (February, 2018). Overviewing The Effect of a Physical Education
Teacher’s Age on Elementary Pupil’s Perceptions of Effectiveness and Learning, KIN
506 Research Methods in Kinesiology, The University of Alabama, Dr. Matthew
Curtner-Smith.
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9. Pennington, C. G. (October, 2017). Curriculum Philosophy and Unit Plan Design, KIN 311
Teaching Health Related Fitness, The University of Alabama, Dr. Libba Woodruff.
8. Pennington, C. G. (May 2016). Advocacy in Physical Education, KIN 361 Elementary
Physical Education Curriculum Philosophy Theory, The University of Alabama, Dr.
Kevin Richards.
7. Pennington, C. G. (September 2016). Exercise Prescription, KIN 199 The Ecological
Aspects of Health and Wellness, The University of Alabama, Ms. Shrehan Lynch.
6. Pennington, C. G. (October 2016). Careers through Kinesiology, KIN 300 Introduction to
Kinesiology, The University of Alabama, Mrs. Alicia Richards.
5. Pennington, C. G. & Nelson, L. (2015, July). North Texas Chapter Research Findings.
Presented at the Dancing Classrooms National Conference Board Committee, New York,
NY.
4. Pennington, C. G. (March, 2015). The Top Things New Teachers Should Know, KINE 4320
Secondary Teaching Methods for Physical Education, The University of Texas at
Arlington, Dr. Becky Garner.
3. Pennington, C. G. (February, 2015). Leadership, KINE 2301 Teaching Games for
Understanding, The University of Texas at Arlington, Dr. Larry Nelson.
2. Pennington, C. G. (September 2014). What role does PE play?, EDUC 4316 Foundations of
Education, The University of Texas at Arlington, Dr. Janet Melton.
1. Pennington, C. G. (September, 2013). Competition vs Cooperation, KINE 4320 Secondary
Teaching Methods for Physical Education, The University of Texas at Arlington, Dr.
Becky Garner.
Grants Written/Awarded
5. Pennington, C. G. (in preparation). Funding Assistance for Cornell College Adapted Physical
Education Program from the 1st Cycle 2019 Quality of Life Program. The Reeve
Foundation. Amount requesting: $13,110.
4. Pennington, C. G., Hines, M.*, & Chapman, C.* (2019). The Life History of Ellen Whale: A
Life-long Educator and Mentor. Funding requested from the Iowa College Foundation-
R.J. McElroy Trust Student/Faculty Research Project. Amount requested: $684 (funded).
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3. Pennington, C. G. (2019). Academic Clustering at Cornell College and in the Midwest
Conference: Facilitators and Attractors into Student-Athletes Declared Majors. Funded
by the Cornell Summer Research Institute for the student-faculty collaborative research
project. Amount requested: $5,177 (funded).
2. McEntyre, K. & Pennington, C. G. (2016). First-Tee Golf Initiative for Studetns with
Disabilities. Funded by the Alabama Power Foundation. Amount requested: $ 112,000
(unfunded).
1. Nelson, L. & Pennington, C. G. (2010). Park Clean-Up Competition, Cedar Hill State Park,
Cedar Hill, TX. Funded by Arlington Alliance for Youth. Amount requested: $300
(funded).
Graduate Research Involvement
15. Susnera, D*. (2018). Swim to the Top, Swim Instructor Curriculum input (qualitative data
collection).
14. Sinelnikov, O. (2018). Coaching Course Instruction. Focus Group Interview Transcription.
13. Susnera, D.* (2017). Swim to the Top, Physical Activity Team Leader (interview and
transcription).
12. Esco, M., Sinelnikov, O. & Pennington, C. G. (2017). Analyzing performance variables in
youth soccer players. (quantitative data collection).
11. Pennington, C. G. (2017). Conceptions and Visions of Physical Education from a Public
Health Perspective: A Literature Review. Doctoral Presentation, University of Alabama.
10. Pennington, C. G. (2017). Teaching Health-Related Fitness: Preservice Teacher’s Concepts
and Concerns. Doctoral Presentation, University of Alabama.
9. Pennington, C. G. (2017). Observing Sportsperson-like Behaviors during Golf Competition
Using a Modified THOMAS Instrument. Doctoral Presentation, University of Alabama.
8. Pennington, C. G. (2016). Early Socialization Self-reflection through a Career in
Kinesiology. Doctoral Presentation, University of Alabama.
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7. Sinelnikov, O. (2016). Analyzing third-person perception in youth soccer players (qualitative
data collection).
6. Esco, M. & Sinelnikov, O. (2016). Analyzing performance variables in youth soccer players.
(quantitative data collection).
5. Faulk, A. (2016). Adapted Imagery Movement Questionnaire, University of Worcester, UK.
(qualitative data collection).
4. Sinelnikov, O. (2016). The acquisition and perception of specialized content knowledge
among PETE students, (qualitative data collection).
3. Aldrich, L.* (2016). Anaerobic power production of wheelchair users (data collection).
2. Pennington, C. G. (2015). An examination of health-related behaviors within sport education
lessons taught by preservice teachers. Doctoral Presentation, University of Alabama.
1. Pennington, C. G. (2015). Sportsmanship & Moral Development in Physical Education.
Doctoral Presentation, University of Alabama.
TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS
Innovative Teaching Practices
Implemented the following with regularity into lectures and seminars: Wellness scavenger hunt;
Department wide community park cleanup event; Debates; ‘Acting it out’; Course
newsletter; Poetry slam; Flipped classroom where students teach other students; Inviting
guest lectures over Skype; Inviting graduate students for guest lecture; Integrating
physical activity into motor learning and labs; Physical activity labs; Designing in, and
caring out a student’s proposed study; Attendance and contribution to regional
conferences and workshops; ‘Windmills’; ‘Take the oppositions’ side’
Courses Taught as the Primary Instructor
KINE 3310 Test and Measurements in Kinesiology, Tarleton State University-Fort Worth, (1
semester)
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KINE 3380 Adapted Physical Activity and Sport, Tarleton State University-Fort Worth, (1
semester)
KINE 4305 Capstone in Kinesiology, Tarleton State University-Fort Worth, (1 semester)
KINE 3390 Anatomical Kinesiology, Tarleton State University-Fort Worth, (1 semester)
KINE 3370 Physiology of Exercise, Tarleton State University-Fort Worth, (1 semester)
KIN 205 Coaching Endorsement or Authorization, Cornell College (1 block)
KIN 318 Methods for Team and Duel Sports, Cornell College (1 block)
KIN 324 Elementary Physical Education Methods, Cornell College (1 block)
KIN 101 Lifetime Physical Fitness and Activities, Cornell College (1 block)
KIN 111 Foundations of Kinesiology, Cornell College (1 block)
KIN 311 Methods for Individual Sports, Cornell College (1 block)
KIN 331 Physical Education Methods for Secondary School, Cornell College (1 block)
KIN 327 Adapted Physical Education, Cornell College (1 block)
KIN 334 Motor Learning, Cornell College (1 block)
KIN 260 Individual/Family Life Education and Wellness, Cornell College (1 block)
KIN 311 Teaching Health Related Fitness- PETE (1 semester), The University of Alabama
KIN 199 The Ecological Aspects of Health and Wellness (4 semesters), The University of
Alabama
KIN 167 Running (4 semesters), The University of Alabama
KIN 157 Weight Training (1 semester), The University of Alabama
KIN 155 Women’s Self Defense (3 semesters), The University of Alabama
KIN 110 Indoor Rock Climbing (3 semesters), The University of Alabama
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KIN 104 Basketball (4 semesters), The University of Alabama
KIN 101 Physical Conditioning (2 semesters), The University of Alabama
KINE 4647 Teacher Preparation Student Education – PETE (4 semesters), The University of
Texas at Arlington
KINE 1400 Introduction to Kinesiology Lab (6 semesters), The University of Texas at Arlington
Courses Taught as Co- Instructor
KIN 497 Student Teaching Internship- PETE (1 semester), The University of Alabama
KIN 310 Teaching Swimming- PETE (1 semester), The University of Alabama
KIN 350 Secondary Physical Education Curriculum Programing- PETE (1 semester), The
University of Alabama
KIN 351 Secondary Physical Education Clinical Experience- PETE (1 semester), The University
of Alabama
KINE 2301 Teaching Games for Understanding- PETE (2 semesters), The University of Texas at
Arlington
Substitution Lectures
KIN 328 Psychology of Exercise, Cornell College
KIN 506 Research Methods in Kinesiology, The University of Alabama
KIN 364 Physical Education Elementary School Education, The University of Alabama
KIN 167 Running, The University of Alabama
KIN 157 Weight Training, The University of Alabama
KIN 120 Aerobics, The University of Alabama
KIN 117 Volleyball, The University of Alabama
KIN 108 Tennis, The University of Alabama
KIN 105 Softball, The University of Alabama
KIN 103 Soccer, The University of Alabama
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SERVICE
Professional Service
2018-present Higher Education Committee for the Iowa Association for Health, Physical
Education, Recreation and Dance, De Moines, IA. Committee member.
2018 Rock Quarry Elementary School International Day Field Day, Tuscaloosa, AL. Planning
and organization.
2015 Athletes with Disabilities Inclusion Workshop, San Antonio, TX. Funded by the Reece and
Jones Grant. Chaperone.
2015 Cedar Hill State Park Overnight Camping Trip, University of Texas at Arlington and Youth
Serve America. Event co-organizer.
2010 Park Clean Up Competition, Cedar Hill State Park, Cedar Hill, TX. Funded by Arlington
Alliance for Youth. Event co-organizer.
Peer Reviewer and Research Judging Experience
2019 The Southwest Educational Research Association Conference. Research and Manuscript
peer reviewer.
2019 Journal of Teaching Physical Education. Manuscript peer reviewer.
2019 Research Council of SHAPE America. Abstract peer reviewer.
2019 International Journal of Sport Psychology. Manuscript peer reviewer.
2019 American Journal of Sports Science. Manuscript peer reviewer.
2019 The European Physical Education Review. Manuscript peer reviewer.
2019 The Canadian Journal for Scholarship and the Christian Faith. Manuscript peer reviewer.
2019 International Conference on Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Science. Manuscript peer
reviewer.
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2019 Nova Science Publishers. Manuscript peer reviewer.
2019 Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. Manuscript peer reviewer.
2018 Moral Development and Behavior: New Research, Nova Science Publishers. Book chapter
editor.
2018 Education Journal, Science Publishing Group. Manuscript peer reviewer.
2018 The American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting and Expo- Physical
Activity Section abstract peer reviewer.
2018 Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference, The University of Alabama.
Research presentation judge.
2017 The Health Science Undergraduate Research Conference, The University of Alabama.
Research presentation judge.
2017 Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity Conference, The University of Alabama.
Research presentation judge.
2016-2018 Research on Learning and Instruction in Physical Education, American Educational
Research Association (AERA). Manuscript peer reviewer.
College/University Service
Recruiting Efforts for Tarleton State University- Fort Worth
2019 Transfer Fair (September 10). Tarrant County Community College - South East
2019 Transfer Fair (September 24). Tarrant County Community College - South
2019 Transfer Fair (September 26). Tarrant County Community College - North West
2019 Transfer Fair (October 8). Tarrant County Community College - North East
2019 Transfer Fair (October 10). Tarrant County Community College - North West
2019 Transfer Fair (October 15). Dallas County Community College District - El Centro
2019 Transfer Fair (October 16). Dallas County Community College District - Eastfield College
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2019 Transfer Fair (October 17). Dallas County Community College District - Cedar Valley
College
2019 Transfer Fair (October 17). Dallas County Community College District - Mountain View
College
2019 Transfer Fair (October 21). Tarrant County Community College - South
2019 Open House (October 26). Fort Worth Campus
2019 Transfer Fair (November 5). Weatherford College
2019 Heath Professionals Transfer Fair (November 13). Tarrant County Community College -
South East
2019 Emailed list of area Community College administrators information regarding KINE at
TSU-FW with request to share with faculty/students
2019 Attended TCC SE classes to promote KINE at TSU-FW
2019 Attended TCC SE KINE Club to promote KINE at TSU-FW
2019 Hosted TCC SE KINE Field Trip to TSU-FW
Other College/University Service
2019 Homecoming Week Event participation, Tarleton State University- Fort Worth.
2019 REVIVE Wellness Initiative, recording series of physical fitness, stress reduction, and
health and wellness video demonstrations, Tarleton State University- Fort Worth.
2019 SKIN Leadership Team Committee, Fort Worth Director, Tarleton State University- Fort
Worth.
2019 Wellness Events Coordinator for the REVIVE Wellness Initiative Committee, Tarleton
State University- Fort Worth.
2019 Kinesiology Search Committee, Cornell College.
2019 Cornell Summer Research Institute, panel member for prospective graduate students,
Cornell College.
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2019 Designed and carried out a city and multi-departmental event hosted by KIN 101. Trail-
hike and Park Clean-up Competition, Mount Vernon, IA.
2019 Assisted in Pre/Post-Test Exercise Physiology Lab Experiment. Delayed Onset Muscle
Soreness in Straight-Leg Deadlift: Differing Ranges-of-Motion, KIN 206 Exercise
Physiology, Cornell College, Dr. Justus Hallum.
2019 Faculty research mentor to Kinesiology major, Keegan Van Kooten, as part of the Cornell
Summer Research Institute.
2018-present Hosting prospective Cornell College and Kinesiology Department students in
classes, Mount Vernon, IA.
2018 Consultant for Cornell College Athletics Department, Volt Athletics Technology, Strength
and Conditioning Program, Mount Vernon, IA.
2018 Self-Defense Seminar for the Alpha Omega Epsilon Female Engineers and Technical
Scientists Sorority, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL.
2017 Night at the Museum, Physical Activity Session, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL.
2016 The University of Alabama Graduate School Health/Wellness Panel, Tuscaloosa, AL.
Panel Member.
2015 University of Alabama Sports Pedagogy Association, Fall Lesson Plan Development
Workshop. Co-presenter.
2016 Sons and Daughters Annual Event. University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL. Activity
Leader and Physical Education advocacy.
2016 University of Alabama Sports Pedagogy Association. Night of Champions- UA Adapted
Athletics. Event promotion.
2013-2015 Physical Education Teacher Education Committee (PETE), University of Texas at
Arlington.
2015 Physical Education Teacher Preparation and Service Learning Operation, University of
Texas at Arlington and City of Arlington Parks and Recreation Department. Event co-
organizer.
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2015 Physical Education Teacher Preparation, Adapted Physical Education activities inclusion
workshop, Arlington, TX. Event co-organizer.
Community Service
2020 in planning Service Day Fort Worth TSU 5-K, Tarleton State University- Fort Worth.
2019 Community Clean Up Day/ Chalk the Walk Festive Preparation, Mount Vernon, IA.
2019 Trail-hike and Park Clean-up Competition- Project Conceptual Designer, Team
Leader/Participant, Mount Vernon, IA.
2017 Smile-A-Mile “Spooktacular” benefiting those affected by childhood cancer, volunteer
hosted by Samford University Physical Therapy Association, Birmingham, AL.
2015 Chick-fil-a and Salvation Army annual Christmas Toy Drive volunteer, Fort Worth, TX.
2008-2015 “The Big Event” Community Outreach Tradition, Arlington, TX.
2007-2012 Annual Greek Halloween Carnival benefiting Arlington area community children.
Volunteer.
2007-2012 Youth Fitness Development Service-Learning Initiative, Mission Arlington.
2009-2011 Youth Development Service-Learning Programs, Boys and Girls Clubs of Arlington.
2011 North Pointe Baptist Church of Arlington. Organized the “2011 NJH-UTA Basketball
Tournament”.
2011 The Boys and Girls Club of Arlington. Delivered a Health and Fitness lesson.
2010 After School Outdoor Adventure Youth Leadership Project and Scavenger Hunt, Sam
Houston High School. Assistant.
2010 Special Olympics Assistant, Sam Houston High School.
2010 S.P.E.A.R. (Striving to Promote Exercise and Activity in Recreation), Arlington, TX. Co-
organizer.
2010 Home School Athletic Association (HSAA), Arlington, TX. Volunteer PE teacher.
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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
2019- present Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
(TAHPERD).
2019- present The Christian Society for Kinesiology and Leisure, and Sport Studies
2019-presernt Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
(IAHPERD). Chair of Higher Education Committee
2018-present Professional Association of Athlete Development Specialists
2018- 2019 Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
(IAHPERD). Chair of Future Professionals Committee
2017-present American Public Health Association (APHA). Peer reviewer
2017-present National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA; 1 conference attended)
2015-present International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education
2015-present Society of Health and Physical Education (SHAPE; 4 conferences attended)
2017-2018 Society for Public Health Education, Delta Chapter (SOPHE; 1 conference attended)
2017-2018 The City of Tuscaloosa Preservation Society
2015-2018 University of Alabama Sports Pedagogy Association (UA-SPA). Activity planner
2015-2018 Graduate Student Association of the University of Alabama (3 conferences attended).
Peer reviewer
2015-2018 Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
(ASAPERD; 7 conferences attended)
2015-2018 Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA)
2012-2015 American College of Sports Medicine - Texas Regional Chapter
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2011-2015 Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE)
2014 Who’s Who in North America Education
2014 Honor Society
2014 Faculty Club
2007-2012 UTA Society of Kinesiology Scholars (SOKS). Event planning; fundraising
2008-2009 UTA Hosts. Freshman Welcoming committee
