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Faculty Credentials : SummerI 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. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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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