Mark Smith, Ph.D.

Education

• 2004 Ph.D., University of Georgia, Athens, GA
• 1999 M.Ed., Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
• 1996 B.S.(QTS), Brunel University College, London, England.

Professional Experience

• 1996 – 1998 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
• 1998 – 1999 Pedagogy and Health Instructor , Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
• 1999 – 2001 Teaching and Research Assistant, University of Georgia, GA
• 2004 – Present Assistant Professor, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO

Teaching Areas

• EDFE 170 Teaching Practicum
• SES 240 Games I
• SES 266 Introduction to Physical Education and Sport
• SES 441 Learner Assessment and Physical Education Technology
• SES 442 & 442 Lab Developing Pedagogical Skills in Secondary Physical Education
• SES 508 Technology in Physical Education
• SES 680 Perspectives
• SES 694 Bridging Theory and Practice in Sports Coaching
• Supervising of Student Teachers

Research

• Coaching and Teaching Expertise
• Promotion of lifelong activity through the use of “Active Homework”
• Personal beliefs and change
• Participation motives and enjoyment of physical activity

Selected Publications

Smith, M.A., & Claxton, D. (2003).Using active homework in physical education. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 74(5), 28-32

Schempp, P. G., Dorgo, S., Hall, T., Liu, W., & Smith, M. A. (2000). A review of

curriculum scholarship in physical education (1998-2000): Analyzing innovations. International Journal of Physical Education, 37(3), 84-93.

Chalker, D., Haynes, R., & Smith, M. A. (1998). American Schools can be World Class. Clearing House, 72, 173-184.

Selected Presentations

Smith. M. A., St. Pierre, P. E., Russell, J., Bian, W., & Schempp, P.G. (2003, April). Knowledge Sources of Expert Sport Instructors. National AHPERD conference Philadelphia, PA.

Smith, M.A., & Claxton, D. (2000, April). Using active homework in physical education. Poster Presentation, National AAHPHERD Conference, Orlando Florida.

Smith, M.A. (1999, April). Pupils perceptions of Enjoyment in Physical Education: A Cross-Cultural Perspective. Poster Presentation, National AAHPHERD Conference, Boston, MA

Schempp, P.G., Matteson. P. & Smith, M.A. (2002, October). Using games for understanding, the Swedish experience. The Works in Progress Conference, Athens, GA.