Phillip Conatser, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.  
Assistant Professor
The University of Texas at Brownsville & Texas Southmost College
Office: EDBC 2.106
Voice: (956)882-5879
Fax: (956)882-7348
E-mail: phillip.conatser@utb.edu
Office Hours:  Mon. by appointment,
                       T/T 9:30a-12:00 pm
                       Wed. 9:30am-12:00 pm by appointment

Education:

Ph.D. In: Adapted Physical Activity, Statistics, and Infant & Family Intervention; University of Virginia, Charlottesville-- 1999
Master of Education, In: Adapted Physical Activity, Scientific Bases of Exercise & Human Performance, and Sports Administration; Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas--1991
Bachelor of Science In: Physical Education & Mathematics, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, Texas--1989

Research Area(s):

Changing teachers/instructors beliefs (attitudes, social, control) toward working with people who have disabilities in schools, athletics, and community settings.
Increasing the knowledge (class management techniques, equipment ideas, instruction), training opportunities (certifications, workshops, in-services), and beliefs of adapted aquatic instructors.
Implementing health education programs for at-risk children in rural communities.

Teaching Assignment:

Adapted Health and Human Performance, Modified Team & Individual Sport, Measurement Techniques in Physical Exercise & Sport, Adapted Aquatics & Rehabilitation

Vita: www.adaptedaquatics.org/bio2.htm

Personal Homepage: www.adaptedaquatics.org