VITA
Susan
Hart
Associate Professor
Department of Kinesiology
The
Current
and accurate as of 3/18/2007
______________________________
Professional Interests
Physical Fitness and Motor
Development of Children
Physical Education Teacher Preparation
Adapted Physical
Education
Psychological Aspects of Physical Activity
Education
B.S.
Psychology, Southwestern University, 1984
M.Ed. Physical
Education, Tarleton State University, 1990
Ph.D.
Kinesiology, Texas A&M University, 1996
Professional
Licenses
Lifetime Teaching
Certificate, State of Texas
Physical Education
Psychology
Math
Honors
and Awards
UTB Chancellor’s Award for
Excellence in Teaching (2006)
Exceptional Merit Award
(2006)
UTB Silver Apple Teaching
Award (2004)
Appointed as a
"Full" member to the Graduate Faculty at UTB (February 2004)
Granted Tenure at UTB (Fall
2003)
Named
“Fellow” in the Research Consortium of the American
Physical Education, Recreation and
Dance (AAPERD) (2001)
Lolas Halverson Award for Outstanding Young Investigator in Motor
Development.
Presented by the
Psi Chi, National
Honor Society in Psychology (1984)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
College Teaching/ Research Experience
Associate Professor of Kinesiology, The
2001 – Present.
Assistant
Professor of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance,
Assistant
Professor of Health and Kinesiology, Texas A&M University Kingsville,
1995 - 1997
Undergraduate Courses
Lecture:
Kinesiology
Curriculum for Elementary School Students (Teaching Methods for Elementary PE)
Activities
for Elementary School Students
Health
and Motor Development
Biomechanics
Human
Anatomy
Motor
Development
Psychological
Aspects of Sport
Perceptual
Motor Development
Adapted
Physical Education
Theory
and Technique of Athletics
Complex Psychomotor
Skills for Children
Movement
Skills for Special Populations
Contemporary
Wellness
Adventure/Outdoor
Education
Activity:
Aquatic
Fitness
Walking
Fitness
Volleyball
Tennis
Rock
Climbing
Lifetime
Fitness
Softball
Graduate Courses
Seminar in Selected Topics
Motor
Development
Lifespan Fitness and Human Performance
Psychological Aspects of Sport and Exercise
Current Issues and Trends in Kinesiology Programs
Graduate Thesis Committee
Work
While at TAMUK, I served as chair, and as a committee member on several
graduate student committees (thesis and project).
While at NMSU, I
was appointed and served as an outside (the department) observer for several
graduate thesis defenses, as well as oral exams.
Public School Teaching/Coaching Experience
Dublin
High School, Mathematics teacher (algebra II, geometry, trigonometry,
pre-calculus, consumer math, adapted physical education), Dublin, Texas,
1989-1991
Comfort
High School / Junior High School, Mathematics teacher (7th and 8th grade math,
high school consumer math) / Coach (Junior High Volleyball, Basketball, and
Track) , Comfort, Texas, 1987-1988
Jefferson
High School, Mathematics teacher (algebra I/II) / Coach (Junior Varsity
Volleyball, Varsity Soccer) El Paso, Texas, 1986-1987
College Coaching
Head
Women’s Volleyball Coach, Tarleton State University, 1988-1989
SCHOLARLY
ACTIVITY
A. Publications
Gabbard, C.
& Hart, S. (2002). Effects of standing and sitting on
finger-tapping
speed in healthy
adults. Journal of Orthopedic and
Sport Physical Therapy, 32, 525-529.
Hart, S. (September/October
2001). Homework in Physical
Education: Strategies for Promoting
Healthy Lifestyles Through Supplementary Home
Tasks. Strategies.
Hart, S. (April, 2000). Increasing Children’s Physical Activity Levels. JOPERD The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance.
Colson, H.,
Hart, S., Sherman, N., & Gabbard, C.
(May 1999). Perceived job stress
of teachers and teacher-coaches. Texas
Association HPERD Journal. Spring
Issue.
Hart, S., & Gabbard, C. (1998). Examining the mobilizing feature of footedness. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 86, 1339-1342.
Hart, S., &
Gabbard, C. (1997). Examining the
stabilising characteristics of footedness.
Laterality, 2 (1), 17-26.
Hart, S.,
& Gabbard, C. (1996). Brief communication:
Bilateral footedness and task complexity.
International Journal of Neuroscience, 88, 141-146.
Gabbard, C., & Hart, S. (1996). A Question of Foot Dominance. The Journal of General Psychology, 123 (4), 289-296.
Gabbard, C.P., & Hart, S. (1996). Probing Previc’s theory of postural control (foot dominance). Brain and Cognition, 30(3), 351-353.
Gabbard, C.P., & Hart, S. (1995).
General motor proficiency and handedness in children. Journal of Genetic Psychology, 156
(4), 411-416.
Gabbard, C.P., & Hart, S.
(1995). Foot performance of right- and
left-handers: A question of
environmental influence. Perceptual
and Motor Skills, 80, 671-674.
Gabbard, C.P., Hart, S., &
Gentry, V. (1995). A note on
trichotomous classification of handedness and fine-motor performance in
children. Journal of Genetic Psychology,
156 (1) 97-104.
Iteya, M., Gabbard, C., & Hart,
S. (1995). Patterns of limb laterality and
gross-motor ability in children. Perceptual
and Motor Skills, 81, 623-626.
Iteya, M., Gabbard, C., & Hart, S. (1995). Limb laterality and motor proficiency in children. International Journal of Neuroscience, 83, 275-279.
Gabbard, C.P., & Hart, S.
(1993). Foot tapping speed in children
ages 4 to 6 years. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 77,
91-94.
Gabbard, C.P., Hart, S., &
Kanipe, D. (1993). Hand preference and
fine motor performance in young children.
Cortex, 29, 749-753.
Text
Hart, S. (2006).
A Teacher Guide to Motor Development:
Essentials for Implementing a Quality Physical Education Program for
Children. Kendall/Hunt
Publishers,
Gabbard,
C. & Hart, S. (1999). Examining the notion of foot
dominance. Chapter, In G. Tiwari and M.
Mandal (Eds.), Side
bias- a neuropsychological perspective.
The
Abstracts
Soukup,
J. Gregory, Pankey, Robert, John L. Walker, Hart, Susan (March 2005).
An Analysis of
Measures on Forearm Static Strength With the
Dyna-Ball Exerciser (Biomechanics). Abstract
in Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (Supplement).
Investigating Gender
Correlates.
Abstract
in Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (Supplement).
Hart, S., & Harrell
(March, 2001). A Closer Look at the
Social Loafing Phenomenon: Investigating
the Individual Effort of Females as Members of Gender Specific Groups. Abstract in Research
Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (Supplement).
Sherman, N.W., Hart, S., & Bruce-Romero
(May 2000). Trait
Competitiveness among high school tennis players. Abstract in Medicine and
Science in Sports and Exercise (Supplement Issue).
Sherman, N.W., Bruce-Romero,
T., Hart, S., Plunk, J., & Romero, A.
(March, 1998). An evaluation of the validity of the
United States Tennis Association Fitness Testing Protocol when applied to high
school female tennis players. Abstract in Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (Supplement).
Colson, H.M., & Hart, S.
(March, 1998). Perceived
job stress of teachers and teacher-coaches. Abstract
in Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (Supplement).
Gabbard, C., & Hart, S.
(May, 1997). Bilateral
footedness and task complexity. Abstract in Journal of Sport Psychology (Supplement).
Hart, S.,
& Gabbard, C. (March, 1997). Experimentally directed
focus of attention: A possible determinant of foot preference. Abstract in Research
Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (Supplement).
Gabbard, C., & Hart,
S. (March, 1997). Examining the stabilizing
characteristics of footedness.
Abstract in Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (Supplement).
Hart, S., & Gabbard, C.
(March, 1995). A test
of Previc’s theory of postural control.
Abstract in Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (Supplement).
Gabbard, C., & Hart,
S. (March, 1994). Trichotomous classification
of handedness and fine-motor performance in children. Abstract in Research
Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (Supplement).
Hart, S.,
& Gabbard, C. (March, 1994). Associations between limb
preference and performance in children.
Abstract in Research Quarterly for Exercise and
Sport (Supplement).
Gabbard, C., & Hart,
S. (March, 1993). Hand preference consistency and finger
tapping speed in young children. Abstract in Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport
(Supplement).
Non-Refereed
Creative Work
Hart, S. (2001, revision 2005). “A Teachers Guide to Motor
Development: Essentials for Implementing a Quality Physical Education Program for
Young Children.” Packet developed for
the use of students seeking early childhood through elementary certification in
Physical Education.
Hart, S. (2003). "Teaching
Physical Education in the Secondary Schools." Packet developed for the use of students
seeking secondary physical education certification.
B.
Presentations
Hart, S. &
Mata, Z. (December 2006). Developing
a Fitness Camp for Children with Autism.
Presented at the Texas Association for Physical Education, Recreation
and Dance annual convention in Fort Worth, Texas.
Hart, S., Mata, Z. & Hart, C. (December 2005). Up and
Away: Stunt Kite Flying in Your
Adventure/Outdoor Curriculum. Accepted for presentation
at the Texas Association for Physical Education, Recreation and Dance annual
state convention in
Hart, S. & Mata, Z. (December
2005). Adventure/Outdoor
Education
Hart, S. & Mata, Z. (December
2005). Using
Homework Assignments in Physical Education to Develop Parental
Awareness/Participation. Accepted for presentation at the Texas Association for Physical
Education, Recreation and Dance annual state convention in
Soukup, J. Gregory, Pankey, Robert, John
L. Walker, & Hart, Susan (April 2005).
An Analysis of Measures on Forearm Static Strength With the
Dyna-Ball Exerciser (Biomechanics).
Poster presented at the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education,
Recreation & Dance national convention in Chicago, Illinois.
Hart,
S., Hart, C., & Rudd, N. (December 2003).
Teaching Math Concepts Through Orienteering Activities. Program presented to the Texas Association for Physical Education, Recreation
and Dance annual state convention in Galvaston, Texas.
Hart, S., & Harrell, K.
(March 2001). A Closer Look at the
Social Loafing Phenomenon: Investigating
the Individual Effect of Females as Members of Gender Specific Groups. Poster presented at the American Alliance for
Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
national convention in
Hart, S. (June 2000).
Facilitating Perceptual Development in Physical Education: Lessons from Adapted P.E.. Program presented at the American Alliance of
Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Southwest District annual convention
in
Hart, S.,
Sherman, N.W., & Hart C. (November
2000). Using Body Composition to Establish Individual
Fitness Goals for Middle School Students. Program presented at the
Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance annual
state convention in
Rau, S.
& Hart, S. (October 2000). Strength Training for
Children. Program presented
at the New Mexico Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and
Dance annual state convention in
Cabral, D.
& Hart, S. (October 2000). Osteoporosis: The Latest in Prevention and Treatment. Program presented at the New Mexico
Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance annual state
convention in
Hart, S. (June 2000). Identifying Students for Adaptive Physical
Education: Who Qualifies? Program presented at the American Alliance of
Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Southwest District convention
in
Sherman,
N.W., Hart, S., & Bruce-Romero, T. (May
2000). Trait Competitiveness
among
Hart, S. (March 2000).
Today’s Seniors: Lifetime Sports Ain’t Just Croquet and
Lawn Darts. Program
to be presented at the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education,
Recreation, and Dance national convention in
Hart, S. (October
1999). Modifying Activities for
Special Needs Students. Program
presented at the New Mexico Association of Health, Physical Education,
Recreation, and Dance annual state convention in
Hart, S. (March 1999). Competitive Sport
Programs for Students with Special Needs. Presented to the American
Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Southwest
District convention in
Hart, S.,
Chilek, D., & Hart, C. (December,
1998). Assessment Techniques and
Goals in Secondary P.E. .
Program presented at the Texas Association of Health, Physical
Education, Recreation, and Dance annual state convention in
Hart, S. (December, 1998). A Brave New Curriculum for Secondary Physical Education: Imagine, Teaching to the Interest of Our
Students. Program presented at the Texas Association of Health, Physical
Education, Recreation, and Dance state convention in
Hart, S. (October, 1998). Outdoor Adventure Opportunities
for Individuals with Disabilities.
Program presented at the New Mexico Association of Health, Physical
Education, Recreation, and Dance state convention in
Hart, S. (October, 1998). Windows of
Hart, S., (March, 1998). An Examination of the Human Laterality
Characteristics Related to Limb Preference for Postural Control. Presented to the Motor Development Academy of the National Association for Sport and
Exercise at the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance national convention in
Colson, H., & Hart, S.,
(April, 1998). Perceived Job Stress of Secondary
Teachers-Only and Teacher-Coaches. Research paper presented at the
American Alliance for Health, Physical Recreation and Dance national convention
in
Hart, S., (December,
1997). The Relationship Between Hand
and Foot Dominance, Revisited.
Research paper presented at the Texas Association for Health, Physical
Education, Recreation, and Dance annual convention,
Gabbard, C., & Hart, S.,
(December, 1997). Examining
the Stabilizing Characteristics of Footedness. Research paper
presented at the Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation,
and Dance annual convention,
Hart, S. (April, 1997). Foot Dominance: Contextual Effects. Research paper presented at the North Texas
Motor Behavior Conference at
Hart, S., & Gabbard, C.
(March, 1997). Experimentally
Directed Focus of
Attention: A Possible Determinant of Foot Preference. Research paper presented at the American
Alliance for Health, Physical Recreation and Dance national convention in
Hart, S., & Gabbard, C.
(February, 1997). A Question of Foot
Dominance: A Contextual Perspective. Research paper presented at the American
alliance for Health, Physical Recreation and Dance southern district convention in
Hart, S., & Gabbard, C. (December, 1996). Effects of the Manipulation of Attentional
Focus on foot Preference Behavior.
Research paper presented at Texas Association of Health, Physical
Education, Recreation and Dance, convention in
Hart,
S., & Gabbard, C.P. (April,
1995). A Test of Previc’s Theory of
Postural Control. Research paper
presented at the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation
and Dance convention in Portland, Oregon.
Hart,
S., & Gabbard, C.P. (December,
1994). Foot Preference and Task
Complexity. Research paper presented
at Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance,
convention in Austin, Texas.
Hart,
S., & Gabbard C.P. (April, 1994). Associations
between limb preference and performance in children. Research paper presented at the American
Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance convention in
Denver, Colorado.
Hart,
S. (July, 1994). Assessing Early
Childhood Motor Development. Paper
presented at Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and
Dance (summer workshop) in San Antonio, Texas.
Hart,
S. (May, 1994). A Question of Foot Dominance: A Contextual Perspective. Research paper presented at the University of
Texas/Texas A&M conference, in Austin, Texas.
Reviewed “Human
Development: A
Lifespan Approach” fourth edition, by
Gregory Payne and Larry
Isaacs. Review was done in 2000 for Mayfield
Publishing.
Reviewed “Walking for Fitness” third edition, by
Seiger and Hasson. Review was
done in 2000 for Mcgraw-Hill Higher Education.
July 2006, received service learning grant for
“Adventure Fitness” summer camp program.
June 2001, Sub-contracted
$173,415 federal grant to support an after school program for 3rd to 8th grade
children in the Gadsden School District (an economically struggling area in
Southern New Mexico). The program
provided physical education, recreation, and academic enrichment for
approximately 150, 3rd to 8th graders as well as salaries for 14 teachers, and
a project coordinator. August 2000 –
June 2001.
A. Institutional
Service
Club
Sponsorship:
Kinesiology
Club,
Kinesiology
Club, New Mexico State University 2000 – 2001
Faculty
Senate,
Conduct
TexES review sessions for students within the UTB School of Education 2001 –
present
Committee
Work:
Ad-Hoc
Committee to SOE Personnel Committee (review personnel actions criteria), 2004
– present
Academic
Senate Committee on Environmental Responsibility, 2003
Department
Committee reviewing the design of the new Kinesiology/Student Wellness Building
2004 –present
Committee
Reviewing the C&I Doctoral Degree Proposal, 2005
Search
committee for Kinesiology Department Exercise Physiology Position, 2003, 2004
Search
committee for Kinesiology Department Exercise Science Position, 2004, 2005
Search
committee for Kinesiology Department Health Position, 2004, 2005
Search
committee for Kinesiology Department Adapted Physical Education Position, 2004,
2005
Sports
History Celebration Planning Committee, 2002
Department
Curriculum Committee, UTB 2001 – present
Search
for Dean for the
Department
Public Relations Committee,
Department
Curriculum Committee,
University
Curriculum Committee,
Department
Curriculum Committee,
Program
Coordinator/Director:
·
“CAMP STING OUTDOOR ADVENTURE”, an adventure/fitness camp for 6 to 12 year
old children (offered each summer since 2005).
·
“WE-SMILE FITNESS CAMP” for children with autism in the
Brownsville I.S.D. (offered each summer since 2005).
·
Director of the NMSU Summer “Sports Camp.” This
camp is designed to teach developmentally appropriate activities and the
importance of a healthy lifestyle to 5- to 12- year old children. The camp provides employment for
approximately 10 - 15 NMSU students and local teachers, and serves about 250 -
300 children in the Las Cruces area. Summers of 1998 – 2001.
B. Professional
Related Community Service
·
Provided
recreation services for the Down on the Border annual Easter egg hunt (2007)
·
Provided
lecture for the parents of children with special needs at the annual B.I.S.D. special
education conference (2007)
·
Provided
services for the Down on the Border “Kid Fest” (2006)
·
Provided
services for Special Olympics Bowling event sponsored by B.I.S.D. (2006)
·
Provided
a “Field Day” event for the children of the Sunny
Glen Children’s Home. Outdoor/Adventure activities were facilitated
by kinesiology majors (May 2005, 2006, 2007).
·
Provided
an Outdoor/Adventure summer camp for the children of the Valley (Summer 2005,
2006, 2007).
·
Provided
a fitness camp for the autistic children of the
·
Provided
an informative lecture dealing with physical fitness and autism to parents of
autistic children in the
·
Provided
a regional Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation
and Dance (TAHPERD) Adventure/Outdoor workshop for teachers,
pre-service teachers, paraprofessionals, and students (November 2005).
·
Participate
regularly in the Hispanic Health Research Center Community Advisory Board
meetings (2004 - 2006).
· Teacher In-Service Presentation for the High School teachers of Brownsville ISD. "Methods of including Adventure/Outdoor Activities in the High School P.E. Curriculum" (Summer 2004).
· Teacher In-Service Presentation given to the Diocese of Brownsville Catholic Schools (Fall 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005).
· Teacher In-Service Presentation for the High School teachers of Brownsville ISD. "Methods of including Adventure/Outdoor Activities in the High School P.E. Curriculum" (Spring 2004).
· Presented lecture to graduate Counseling Majors Club "Enhancing Wellness through Physical Activity" (Spring 2004).
· Career Day presentation given to elementary students of Brownsville ISD (Spring 2004).
· Presented lecture on exercise and arthritis to the members of the Senior Friends Center of Brownsville (Spring 2002).
· Presented and demonstrated a variety of aerobic activities for the members of the Senior Friends Center of Brownsville’s fitness day (Summer 2002).
·
Rock Climbing Presentation for New Mexico MESA
student leadership conference at
·
Motor
Behavior Presentation for New Mexico MESA, a statewide project designed to
encourage math, engineering, and science education for the children of
·
Presented
a unit on outdoor activities (e.g., canoeing, rock climbing, etc.) for the
CATCH program at
·
Provided
leadership workshop informing students about the career choices and
opportunities within the field of kinesiology.
Also provided rock climbing experience for student participants as well
as sponsors of New Mexico MESA program (Spring 2000).
·
Provided
teacher in-service for the adapted physical education teachers in the
·
Science
Fair Judge for Las Cruces Public Schools Science Contest (Fall 1999).
·
Presented
a unit on The Amazing Human Body for students at Valleyview Elementary in
C. Service to the Profession
·
Chair
of the Outdoor Education section of TAHPERD (2007)
·
Reviewer
for the research section of the American Alliance of Health, Physical
Education, Recreation Dance Research Section.
Reviewed proposals for the 2006 National Convention.
·
Member
of the College Committee of the Texas Association of Health, Recreation and
Dance (2004 – present).
·
Reviewer
for Measurement in Physical Education and
Exercise Science, journal, (2002 – present).
·
Chair
of the Research Section of the College Division of the
·
Reviewer
for the journal of the Texas Association of Health, Physical Education,
Recreation and Dance (2002 & 2003).
·
Reviewer
for the American Association for Active Lifestyles & Fitness (AAALF). Reviewed proposals for the AAALF section of
2001 National convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical
Education and Dance (AAHPERD).
·
Registration
Committee
·
Book
Review for Mayfield Publishing. Reviewed Human Development: A Lifespan
Approach, forth edition, by
Gregory Payne and Larry Isaacs.
·
Book
Review for Mcgraw-Hill Education
Publishing. Reviewed Walking Fitness, third edition, by
Seiger and Hasson.
· Chair of the Adapted Section of the Southwest District Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (1999-2001).
·
Chair of the Measurement and Evaluation Section
of the
Professional Development
Regularly attend Hispanic
Health Research Center Community Advisory Board Meetings.
Recently Completed Emergency
Technology Basic Course
EMT-Basic course
Professional Memberships:
American
(Member
since 1994)
(Member
1998 – 2001)
Southwest
District Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
(Member 1998 – 2001)
Program Development
The following programs have been developed
with aspirations of being provided on an annual basis.
Developed and implemented CAMP STING OUTDOOR ADVENTURE, an
adventure/fitness camp for 6 to 12 year old children held on the UTB/TSC campus
during the each Summer since 2005.
Developed and implemented a
fitness camp for the children participating in the “We-Smile” program sponsored
by Brownsville Independent School District (BISD). The camp was developed for children with
autism, and includes presentations to administrators and parents. The program has been held each Summer since 2005.
Developed
“Field Day” program for the Sunny Glenn Children’s Home.
Adventure/Outdoor activities are facilitated by Kinesiology majors
enrolled in the Outdoor Education course.
This field day has been held annually since 2005.
Developed
Adventure/Outdoor workshop for the Texas Association for Health, Physical
Education, Recreation and Dance (TAHPERD). Workshop was provided for
teachers, pre-service teachers, paraprofessionals, and students of the