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Faculty Credentials : Spring 2008
Health & Kinesiology


1. Martha Bass (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS FOODS AND NUTRITION -- UNIVERSITY OF UTAH(1982)
  • MS FOODS AND NUTRITION -- UNIVERSITY OF UTAH(1984)
  • PHD HEALTH SCIENCE -- UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS(2002)
  • Registered Dietitian, American Dietetic Association, #697703
  • 2002 – Present, Associate Professor of Health Education, Sam Houston State University
  • 2005 – Present, Graduate Coordinator for Health Education, Sam Houston State University
  • 2001 – 2002, Lecturer, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
  • 1998 – 2001, Sports Nutritionist, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
2. Stephanie Kay Brock (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS KINESIOLOGY -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY(2002)
  • MED CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2007)
  • TEA, Classroom Teacher - All level Physical Education (Grades EC-12), October 2005
  • TEA, Classroom Teacher - Science (4th-8th grade), March 2006
  • Huntsville ISD, Emergency Classroom Teacher-Integrated Physics and Chemistry, Fall 2003-Spring 2006
  • New Waverly ISD, Elementary Physucal Education Teacher, August 2007-Present
  • New Waverly ISD, Elementary Gifted and Talented Project Coordinator, August 2007-Present
  • Huntsville ISD: -8th grade Science Teacher, 2006-2007 -Integrated Physics and Chemistry Teacher, 2003-2006 -Mentor for Beginning Teachers, 2004-2006 -Created cheer/aerobics class for credit at Huntsville High School, 2003 -Huntsville High School Cheerleading Coach, 2003-2007
  • Personal Trainer - The Body Gym, 2003
  • Pool Faculty Member - Sam Houston State University, 2003-Present
  • Red Oak Cardiovascular Center: -Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist, Fall 2002-Spring 2003 -Internship, Summer 2002
  • Joint and Spine Center: -Aquatic Therapist and Physical Therapy Technician, Summer 2001, Spring 2002 -Chiropractic Assistant, Summer 1999 and Summer 2000
3. Curtis Collier (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS PHYSICAL EDUCATION -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY(1979)
  • MED HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION -- THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO(1981)
  • MS HPER -- UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY(1989)
  • USA Track and Field (USATF) Level II Coaching Certification, Throws, July 2002
  • USATF Level III Coaching Certification, Sprints and Hurdles, Aug 2001
  • USATF Level II Coaching Certification, Multi-Events, July 1998
  • USATF Level II Lead Instructor Mentoring Program, Aug 1997
  • USATF Instructor's Training Course Certification, Aug 1997
  • USATF Level II Coaching Certification, Sprints and Hurdles, Aug 1987 and Aug 1997
  • USATF Level II Coaching Certification, Jumps, July 1993
  • USATF Level I Lead Instructor Certification, Aug 1987
  • USATF Level I Coaching Certification, Sept 1986
  • Secondary Teaching Certificate (Texas) in Health, Physical Education, and Biology, 1979
  • Head Men’s & Women’s Track & Field Coach, Sam Houston State University (SHSU), Aug 2003-Present
  • Instructor, Coaching Track and Field course, Utah State University (USU), 1989-1998; SHSU, 2001-Present
  • USA Track and Field Level I Lead Instructor, 1987-present
  • Assistant Men’s & Women’s Coach, SHSU, Aug 2001-July 2003
  • Southland Conference Women's Indoor Coach of the Year, 2007
  • NCAA South Central District Women's Outdoor Coach of the Year, 2006
  • Southland Conference Men’s Outdoor Coach of the Year, 2005, 2006
  • Southland Conference Women’s Outdoor Coach of the Year, 2005, 2006
4. Christina Noel Deases (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS KINESIOLOGY -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY - CORPUS CHRISTI(1998)
  • MED SPORT/RECREATION MANAGEMENT -- HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY(2003)
  • American Red Cross Certified Instructor 2004 - Present Ameican Red Cross CPR & First Aid Certified 1994- Present
  • Adjunct Instructor - Hardin-Simmons University, 1998-2000
  • Wellness Director, Sam Houston State University, 2002-Present
  • Pool Faculty Member, Sam Houston State University, 2004-Present. Classes taught include: Concepts in Health & Wellness, CPR/First Aid, and Kinesiology Activity classes
5. Brent Cullen Estes (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS BIOLOGY -- FAULKNER UNIVERSITY(1998)
  • MSS SPORT MANAGEMENT -- UNITED STATES SPORTS ACADEMY(2001)
  • PHD SPORTS ADMINISTRATION -- THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY(2006)
  • Tests and Measurements 23
  • Foundations of Kinesiology and Sport 24+
  • Leadership in Sport Management 21
  • Legal Issues in Sport 12
  • Sport Finance and Sales 21
  • Marketing/Promotions Coordinator- Mobile Baybears AA Professional Baseball Organization (2001)
  • Development Coordinator- The Florida State University Seminole Boosters Inc. (2003)
  • Business Operations Assistant- The Florida State University Athletic Department (2004)
  • Consistently High IDEA Student Evaluations
  • Numerous Professional Development Seminars Related to Statistics and Research
6. David R Ficklen (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS ZOOLOGY -- TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY(1991)
  • MD MEDICINE -- THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON(1995)
  • Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Medical Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, Huntsville Memorial Hospital, Huntsville, Texas
  • Medical Director of the Intensive Care Unit, Huntsville Memorial Hospital, Huntsville Texas
  • Physician of the Year Nominee 2007, Huntsville Memorial Hospital, Huntsville, Texas
7. Alice Myers Fisher (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BAT SECONDARY EDUCATION -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1971)
  • MED EDUCATION -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1977)
  • EDD CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION -- TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY(1984)
  • 8 years of experience supervising principal's internships.
  • 9 years of traveling to Mexico to facilitate doctoral international internships.
  • 7 years of experience in guiding graduate Independent Study courses.
  • 12 hours of Professional Development in facilitting Independent Study course work.
  • Professional Supervisor Certification, 05/10/80
  • Professional Reading Specialist Certification, 05/12/77
  • Professional Elementary Certification, 07/01/72
  • Professional High School Drama Certification, 05/01/71
  • Professional High School Speech Certification, 05/01/71
8. Mark D Gaus (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS KINESIOLOGY -- LAMAR UNIVERSITY(1995)
  • MS KINESIOLOGY -- LAMAR UNIVERSITY(1995)
  • EDD PHYSICAL EDUCATION -- UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON(2003)
  • Teacher Certification: 1994 Physical Education (PK-12)
  • Teacher Certification: 1994 Health (6-12)
  • 2004–Present, Assistant Professor of Kinesiology, Sam Houston State University
  • 2003-2004, Assistant Professor of Kinesiology, University of Louisiana of Lafayette
  • 1999- 2003, Teacher/Coach, Beaumont ISD, Beaumont, TX
  • 1998, Lecturer, University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX
  • 1994-1995, Teacher/Coach, Warren ISD, Warren, TX
9. Brenda D Wedde Gray (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BAT PHYSICAL EDUCATION -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1982)
  • MA PHYSICAL EDUCATION -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1983)
10. Jon P Gray (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS EXERCISE AND SPORT STUDIES -- TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY(1993)
  • MS EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS CHRISTI(1997)
  • EDD PHYSICAL EDUCATION -- UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON(2001)
  • Life-Time Mid-Management Certification, 6/98 (all-level administrator)
  • PDAS – Professional Development Appraisal System, 7/97
  • TTAS – Texas Teacher Appraisal System, 7/97
  • ILT – Instructional Leadership Training, 5/97
  • Life-Time Texas Teachers Certificate, 12/93
  • 2005 – Present Associate Professor & Graduate Coordinator – Tenure track position in the Health and Kinesiology Department at Sam Houston State University.
  • 2002 – 2005 Assistant Professor & MAST Teacher Coordinator – Tenure track position in the Health and Kinesiology Department at Lamar University.
  • 2001-2002 Post Doctoral Research Fellow – U.S. Department of Educations’ National Center for Research in Education, Diversity, and Excellence (CREDE).
  • 2007 Research Chair – Southern District of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
  • 2007 Research Chair – Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
  • 2005 College of Education and Human Development, Merit Award Nominee Finalist, Lamar University
11. Trent Thomas Grona (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS EXERCISE AND SPORTS STUDIES -- TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY(2000)
  • MED PHYSICAL EDUCATION -- TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY(2001)
  • Coach/Biology - Conroe High School, August 2001-December 2002
  • Coach/Lecturer - Tarleton State University, January 2003-February 2005
12. Franklin H Harrison (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA SOCIAL SCIENCES -- STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BINGHAMTON(1996)
  • MSED EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION -- OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY, NORFOLK, VA(2003)
  • Certified CPR/First Aid Instructor by The American REd Cross
13. William V Hyman (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BSED SECONDARY EDUCATION -- BAYLOR UNIVERSITY(1979)
  • MSED EDUCATION -- BAYLOR UNIVERSITY(1980)
  • PHD HEALTH EDUCATION -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY(1987)
  • Public school teacher and coach - 4 years 21 years in higher education instruction - current position of full professor Eight years experience as certified driver safety instructor
  • State of Texas Provisional Teaching Certificate
  • High instructor rankings every year
  • Numerous peer-reviewed publications and several state, national, and international presentations.
14. Lauren Jennifer Janak (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS FITNESS AND SPORTS -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2007)
  • Kinesiology 12
  • Education 9
  • Have been competitvely playing tennis for 12 years.
  • Was an All-American in NJCAA at Lee College and finished both years National Runners Up.
  • Finished at Sam the 2 highest finishes ever in conference with 3rd last year and 2nd this year. We also finished regiionally 8th as a team.
  • Was also ranked as high as number 53 in the state for tennis.
15. Mark L Johnson (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER EDUCATION -- UNIV OF NEW MEXICO(1967)
  • BS HEALTH & P.E. -- THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO(1967)
  • MS P.E. -- THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO(1971)
  • Head Baseball Coach - Sam Houston State University, 2006-Present
  • Head Baseball Coach - Texas A&M University, 1984-2005
  • Assistant Baseball Coach - Texas A&M University, 1982-1984
  • Assistant Baseball Coach - Mississippi State University, 1976-1982
  • PE Instructor/Business Development Department Lecturer (full time) University of Arizona, 1972-1976
  • PE Instructor - Mission Elementary in Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1971
16. Rosanne S Keathley (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BAT HOME ECONOMICS -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1977)
  • MA HEALTH EDUCATION -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1989)
  • PHD HEALTH EDUCATION -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY(1997)
  • Program Coordinator (part-time)-American Red Cross-19 years Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated health/safety, disaster, utility assistance, service person assistance programs in the Walker Co. area. CPR/SFA/AED/HIV/AIDS basic, instructor, and instructor trainer certified. Networked with area United Way and assistance agencies for collaborative efforts. Participated in numerous inservice training in the area of communication skills, diversity, strategic planning, sexual harassment, homeland security preparation, and strategic national stockpile drug operation. Conducted health fairs, safety and first aid taining, disaster preparedness,HIV/AIDS courses for schools, businesses, and medical facilities. All of these functions relate to the scope of the course content in the HED 493 and HED 494 course.
  • Coordinator Health Education Internship Program-SHSU. Particpated in graduate Health Education Internship with the Gulf Coast Chapter of the March of Dimes which led to the development of a March of Dimes "Healthy Mothers Healthy-Babies Coalition" in Walker County. Assited Dr. Ruth Cady with the instruction of the HED 493 course as a graduate student and lecturer at SHSU. Assisted Dr. Ruth Cady in the supervision of HED 494 interns in their internship site as a graduate student and lecturer at SHSU. Supervised Health Education interns through the American Red Cross. Attended professional sessions at national conferences on the facilitation of student internship programs. Developed the HED 494 internship manual for undergraduate, graduate students, and intern supervisors. All of these functions relate to the scope of the course content in the HED 493 and HED 494 course.
  • Coordinator-SHSU Alcohol and Drug Abuse Initiative. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate alcohol and drug awareness programs for SHSU students. Programs developed include; Alcohol Summit, National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week, Reducing Irresponsible Drinking and Drugs Week, Six Weeks of Alcohol Awareness Training, Freshman Orientation programs, Survivor Spring Break, and Finals Relief programs. Market alcohol and drug awareness programs for student population. Conduct alcohol and drug research focusing on student knowledge and behaviors regarding use. Network with national, state, and local resources for collaboration of programming and resource use. All of these functions relate to the scope of the course content in the HED 493 and HED 494 course.
17. Pamela Oblad Kosti (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS HEALTH STUDIES -- UNIV OF UTAH(2007)
  • Health 24+
  • Teaching Assistant Fall 06- Summer 07 (Human Sexuality, Elementary Education. Proctored Exams, facilitates classes, led discussions, graded papers.Topics related to gender, STIs, alcohol and drug abuse, nutrition, exercise, all aspects of wellness Aerobic Classes (Definition, Fat Burner, Pilates, Yogalates, Core Crunch, Band Blasters Personal Traning May 04 - Sept 06 Utah Field House Pilates Yogalates Sept 06-July 07 Boys and Girls Club Fall 05-Summer 06 (Kick boxing, Pilates, Hygiene, Cooking Whittier Elementary Physical Education Kindergarten Class Music Together for parents and children Personal Trainer Fitness Instructor Present
  • August 07 - present Teach for Recreational Sports, definition, core crunch, pilates, and yoga. August 04 - Jan 05 Trained Karine Ischer on the european golf tour. Trained her in physical stregnth, flexibility and cardio endurance,and nutrition. also worked on mental focus training techniques.
18. Joseph D Lind (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS HUMAN PERFORMANCE AND FITNESS -- NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, FARGO, ND(2005)
  • Exercise Science 24+
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant - North Dakota State University, 2006-2007
  • Graduate Assistant - Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, 2005-2006
  • Intern at Exercise Testing Laboratory & Training Facility/Physical Therapy Aide - Carmichael Training Systems Performance Center/Aspen Sports Management Institute, Summer 2005
  • Assistant Volleyball Coach - Sam Houston State University, 2007-Present
  • Pool Faculty, Department of Health & Kinesiology
  • Currently teaching multiple sections of volleyball (KIN 231)
  • Volunteer Assistant Coach - North Dakota State University, 2005-2007
  • Camp Coach - North Dakota State University, July 2006
  • Assistant Coach/President/Captain - North Dakota State University Men's Club Team, 2004-2007
    Degrees In Progress
  • MS EXERCISE SCIENCE -- NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, FARGO, ND
19. Thomas Wayne Mainord (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS EXERCISE AND SPORT STUDIES -- TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY(2000)
  • MED PHYSICAL EDUCATION -- TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY(2001)
  • Graduate Assistant - Tarleton State University, 2001-2002
  • Full-time instructor - Tarleton State University, 2003-2004
20. Margo A Mancuso (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS NURSING -- TEXAS WOMEN'S UNIVERSITY(1991)
  • MA HEALTH -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1996)
  • RN - Huntsville Memorial Hospital, 1993-1996
  • RN - The Methodist Hospital, 1991-1993
  • SN - The Methodist Hospital, 1989-1991
  • Pool Faculty for Sam Houston State University, 2003-Present
21. Gary L Oden (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH -- UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA(1980)
  • MED HEALTH/PHYSICAL EDUCATION -- UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI(1981)
  • PHD PHYSICAL EDUCATION -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY(1987)
  • exercise physiololgy 21
  • Served two years as the Director of Wellness for Westinghouse Corporation. Served as Director of the National Institute of Preventive Medicine.
  • American College of Sports Medicine. Certification for Exercise Test Technologist
22. Marcia Oliveira (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS PSYCHOLOGY -- UNIVERSITY OF MARY HARDIN-BAYLOR(1995)
  • MA PHYSICAL EDUCATION:PEDAGOGY -- UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO(1998)
  • National Association of Collegiate Women in Athletics Administrators Certification
  • National Soccer Coaches Association of America Certification
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association - Women’s Coach Academy Certification
  • 2002 - 2008, Health and Kinesiology Instructor/Head Women’s Soccer Coach, Sam Houston State University
  • 2005 – Present, NSCAA Women’s Coaches Committee
  • 1999 - 2002, Assistant Professor of Exercise & Sport Science/Head Women’s Soccer Coach, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
  • 1995 - 1999, Medical/Psychological and Psychiatric Specialist, U.S. Army, Fort Carson, Colorado Springs, CO
  • 1993 - 1995, Psychology Technician I, Cedar Crest Residential Treatment Center, Belton, TX
  • Brazilian National Team Support Staff Recognition (2004 Athens Olympics, 2007 China Women’s World Cup)
  • All-Conference Academic Student-Athletes (over 14 athletes honored from 2004-2007)
  • Top Three Highest Team GPA (2005, 2006, 2007)
  • Editor, FIFA Coaches Course, Coach Simões Book and Article
23. Hope Ghorley Parker (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS ATHLETIC TRAINING -- APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY(1999)
  • MA KINESIOLOGY -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2002)
  • Graduate Assistant - Sam Houston State University, 2002
  • Graduate Assistant, Athletics - Sam Houston State University, 2000-2002
24. Jessica Marie Payne (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA KINESIOLOGY -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2002)
  • MA KINESIOLOGY -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2004)
  • EdD Educational Leadership 24+
  • Kinesiology 24+
  • 1995-1998:Participated in varsity collegiate volleyball and basketball
  • 6 years teaching experience in Kinesiology
  • Courses taught in Kinesiology: Kin 215, 113, 117, 114, 263, 368, 322
  • Dissertation focus: Student Retention
25. Ronald James Randleman (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA PHYSICAL EDUCATION -- WILLIAM PENN COLLEGE(1964)
  • MA PHYSICAL EDUCATION -- THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA(1969)
  • Iowa Teaching Certificate – K- 12- Social Science, Kinesiology
  • 1981—NAIA National Coach of the Year ; 11 Time Conference-District Coach of the Year; 1987—William Penn College Athletic Hall of Fame ; Past President—NAIA Football Coaches Association ; Past President—NCAA – 1AA Football Coaches Association; 1999- 2005—American Football Coaches Board of Trustees; 2001- 2005—NCAA Football Coaches Board of Trustees ; 2002 Johny Vaught Lifetime Achievement Award ; Rotary Club Paul Harris Fellow ; 2004- Huntsville Citizen of the Year ; 2005- Southland Conference Hall of Honor
26. Nathan Lewis Reeves (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BBS FITNESS AND SPORTS -- HARDIN SIMMONS UNIVERSITY(2005)
  • B.B.S. SPORTS/FITNESS/LEISURE STUDIES -- HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY, ABILENE, TX(2005)
  • MED CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2007)
  • Graduate Assistant - Sam Houston State University, Fall 2007
  • Pool Faculty Member - Sam Houston State University, 2007-Present
27. Emily A Roper (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA PSYCHOLOGY -- KENT STATE UNIVERSITY(1996)
  • MSC COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES/LIAISON/COUNSELING -- UNIV OF TORONTO(1998)
  • MS COMMUNITY HEALTH -- UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO(1998)
  • PHD EDUCATION -- UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, KNOXVILLE(2001)
  • Community Health 15
  • Psychosocial Aspects of Sport and Exercise 24+
  • Cultural Studies 12
  • Qualitative Research Methods 9
  • Women's Studies 12
  • Over 400 hours of applied experience in Sport and Exercise Psychology
  • Sport Psychology Dissertation of the Year Award (awarded by AASP)
  • A strong publication record in Sport Psychology and Sociology. Published in The Sport Psychologist, Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal, Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, Sex Roles: A Research Journal, Athletic Insight, and the Journal of Sport Behavior.
  • Associate Editor for Athletic Insight (scholarly journal in Sport Psychology). Reviewer for numerous scholarly journals including The Sport Psychologist, Journal of Applied Sport Psychology and Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal.
  • Numerous state, national and international conference presentations
28. Edward Charles Spaulding (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS SPORT AND FITNESS ADMINISTRATION/MANAGEMENT -- (2001)
  • Kinesiology 24+
  • Emergency Medical Technician Certification, Basic Level. Maine completed May 2001 & Massachusetts completed January 2003
  • American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, expires 5/10/2010
  • Wilderness First Responder, expires 1/01/2009
  • American Red Cross CPR & AED, expires 5/01/08
  • Eagle Rank, Boy Scouts of America, received 1/30/1996
  • American Canoe Association, Canoe Instructor, completed December 2000
  • 4-H Rifle Instructor, completed May 1999
  • Challenge Course Trained, Inner Quest of Maryland received June 1999, & Signature Research of South Carolina received January 2002
  • Senior Chief Instructor, Homeward Bound Program. Department of Youth Services of Massachusetts. January 2003 - June 2006
  • Wilderness Therapy Instructor, Thistle Dew Program. Department of Corrections of Minnesota. May 2007 - June 2007
  • Department of Interior, National Park Service VIP award 1996
29. Susie E. Stone (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BSED SOCIAL REHABILITATION/PSYCHOLOGY -- STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY(1976)
  • MA HEALTH -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1992)
  • Employed 14.5 years at Huntsville Memorial Hospital as the Community Health Education Coordinator
  • As a Health Educator employed at hospital duties included:Coordination and Implementaion of: Speakers Bureau, Worksite Wellness Programming; Health Education - Health promotion events; Speakers at health workshops, assisted in marketing of all health events; Public relations for the hospital and services; Wrote PSA's and press releases for health events;
  • Professional presentations @ TAAHPERD; Member of HMH Professional Speakers Bureau; Attended and presented training and workshops on stress and customer service
30. Christine C. Thompson (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BAT PHYSICAL EDUCATION -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1980)
  • MA PHYSICAL EDUCATION -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1982)
  • 1980-Current, Instructor/Lecturer, Sam Houston State University; 1980-Current, Guest Lecture, Huntsville Independent School District; 1980-1997, Head Tennis Coach, Sam Houston State University
31. Scott S Vaculik (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BSSPS FITNESS AND SPORTS -- OHIO UNIVERSITY(2005)
  • BSRS PARKS, RECREATION AND LEISURE STUDIES -- OHIO UNIVERSITY(2005)
  • B.S.R.S. CAMPUS RECREATION -- OHIO UNIVERSITY(2005)
  • MA KINESIOLOGY -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2007)
  • Assistant Director - Informal Recreation/Aquatics, Sam Houston State University, January 2007-Present
  • Graduate Assistant - Informal Recreation/Aquatics, Sam Houston State University, July 2005-January 2007
  • Special Events Committee Member, Sam Houston State University, August 2005-Present
  • Facility Supervisor, Charles J. Ping Student Recreation Center, November 2001-June 2005
  • Presenter - NIRSA Region IV Student Lead-On Conference, Austin, Texas, Feb. 2006
  • Volunteer - NIRSA Foundation Golf Tournament, April 2005
  • Volunteer - NIRSA Collegiate Sport Club Soccer Championships, November 2004
  • Co-Director Presentations Committee - NIRSA Region III Student Lead-On Conference, January 2004
  • Volunteer - NIRSA Foundation Golf Tournament, April 2003
32. Matthew Charles Wagner (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS LAW ENF./POLICE SCI. -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1980)
  • MA PHYSICAL EDUCATION -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1988)
  • PHD KINESIOLOGY -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY(1996)
  • Owner/Manager- Health Club - Establishing exercise programs, clinical experience in working with overweight, overfat, diabetic, hypertensive and other special populations. Implementing biomechanical principles in the establishment of exercise programs for healthy and diseased individuals. Director, Personal Training and Continuing Education Workshops - Instructing individuals on proper exercise techniques to qualify them to become personal trainers- topics taught include exercise science, biomechanics, injury prevention, ergonomics, nutrition, and exercise adherence. Personal Training - implementing and continuing exercise programs for both healthy and diseased/rehabilitating clients
33. Courtney Nicole Wallace (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS KINESIOLOGY -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2004)
  • MA HEALTH -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2006)
  • Graduate Assistant - Sam Houston State University, 2004-2006
  • Pool Faculty Member - Sam Houston State University, 2006-Present
34. Michael S Walton (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BSED SPECIAL EDUCATION -- EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY(2000)
  • MS PHYSICAL EDUCATION -- EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY(2002)
  • Health & Physical Education Instructor & Assistant Football Coach, Eastern New Mexico University, 2000-2007 Classes include: Racquetball, Weight Training, Human Sexuality, Concepts in Health & Wellness.
  • Pool Faculty Member & Assistant Football Coach, Sam Houston State University, 2007-Present Classes include: Weight Training, Racquetball, Foundations in Kinesiology, Elementary Activities, Adaptive Kinesiology, and Concepts in Health & Wellness.
35. Kevin Lee Ward (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BBA FINANCE -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1991)
  • Master in Education in Progress 24+
  • 20+ years diving & instruction Certifications with: PADI ( Professional Association of Diving Instructors) and SSI ( Scuba Schools International )
  • Has over 25 years experience owning and operating my own business in the scuba industry - 1985-Present
  • State of Texas Teaching Certificate
  • Public School Teacher ( currently teaching computer technology )
  • Graduate Assistant - Sam Houston State University, 2002-2003
  • Pool Faculty Member teaching KIN 210: Aquatics, Sam Houston State University, 2003
36. Philip T Whitten (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BSED PHYSICAL EDUCATION -- STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY(1988)
  • MED PHYSICAL EDUCATION -- TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY(1990)
  • Faculty Member - Tarleton State University, 2000-2005
  • Head Football Coach, Sam Houston State University, 2005-Present
37. Steven Richard Wright (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS SPORT MANAGEMENT -- THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN(2003)
  • MA KINESIOLOGY -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2006)
  • Certified high school official in football, baseball and basketball with Texas Association of Sports Officials.
  • Assistant Director of Intramural Sports in the Recreational Sports Department, Sam Houston State University, 2004-Present
  • Certified CPR/First Aid Instructor by the American Red Cross since 2006.
38. Ryan K Zapalac (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS KINESIOLOGY -- UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON, HOUSTON, TX(1998)
  • MED PHYSICAL EDUCATION -- UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON, HOUSTON, TX(2001)
  • PHD KINESIOLOGY -- UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON, HOUSTON, TX(2004)
  • Numerous presentations at state, national, and international conferences such as the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD), Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP), Reversal Theory Society, North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), and Sport Marketing Association (SMA). Also, I have been published in journals such as Sport Marketing Quarterly, International Journal of Sport Marketing and Sponsorship, and the International Journal of Sport Psychology.

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