Associate Professor

Home address: 191 E Dakota Dr. Home phone: 801.491.9846 Springville, UT 84663 email: [email protected]

Keven A. Prusak

Associate Professor

Department of Exercise Sciences College of Health and Human Performance 249H SFH BYU Provo, UT 84602 Office: 801.422.1560 Fax: 801.422.0555 E-mail: [email protected]

Professional Objectives

 Prepare teachers of physical education with emphasis on modern theories and practices while retaining the best of traditional practices.  Conduct and report research on motivation in physical education.  Conduct and report research in the use of pedometry in physical education.  Conduct and report research in the use of the digital video technology in Physical Education Teacher Education

Professional Profile

 Assistant professor at Brigham Young University, Provo, UT (2002-present)  Assistant Professor at Minot State University, Minot, ND (2000-2002)  Lawrence F. Locke Outstanding Dissertation Award winner, 2002  Graduate Assistant (teaching and research) while completing PhD at Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ (1997-2000)  College supervisor for over 500 student teachers (1997-present)  Taught undergraduate activity and methods classes (tennis, basketball, volleyball, individual/dual sports) department of Exercise Science and Physical Education at Arizona State University (1997-2000)  Paid consultant for the Edison Group, New Fairfield, CT, Nebo, UT, Safford AZ School Districts: K-12 PE  11 years of successful secondary teaching in both the classroom and the gymnasium  Award recipient: Outstanding Teacher, Box Elder School District, Brigham City, UT (1990)  10 years of successful coaching experience as both a head and assistant coach  Experienced cooperating teacher in the preparation of student teachers

Education Keven Prusak Vita

Doctor of Philosophy, Arizona State University, May 2000 PhD Curriculum and Instruction – Physical Education Pedagogy

Master’s of Education, Utah State University, July 1990 M.Ed. Emphasis in Physical Education Bachelor of Science, Brigham Young University, August 1986 Major: Physical Education, emphasis in Coaching Minor: Mathematics, level III endorsement

Teaching

Teaching Experience and Student Ratings

Assistant/Associate Professor (2002-present), Department of Exercise Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT Subjects Taught:  EXSC 116 Beginning Bowling  EXSC 131 Beginning Golf  EXSC/PETE 169 Elementary Activities  EXSC 171 Beginning Swimming  EXSC 181 Beginning Tennis  EXSC 182 Intermediate Tennis  EXSC 229 Physical Education Pedagogy  EXSC/PETE 230/231 Methods of Teaching Sporting Activities  EXSC/PETE 233 Lifetime Leisure Activities  SC Ed 276 Exploration of Teaching Physical Education  EXSC 360 Curriculum and Assessment in Physical Education  PETE 366 Exercise Physiology for PETE Majors  EXSC 375/PETE 212 Methods of Elementary Physical Education  EXSC 630 Research Methods and Design  EXSC 650 Assessment in Physical Education  TEd 641 Issues and Trends in PETE Research

Average Student Ratings While at BYU: (8 Point Scale, 8 being exceptional): Overall Instructor: 7.1 Overall Courses: 7.0

Assistant Professor (2000-2002), Department of Teacher Education and Human Performance, Minot State University, Minot, ND Subjects Taught:  Methods of Elementary Physical Education  Methods of Secondary Physical Education  Methods of Teaching Sport Activities  Psychomotor Development  Concepts of Fitness and Wellness Keven Prusak Vita

 Classroom Management  Introduction to Graduate Studies

Average Student Ratings While at MSU (5 Point Scale, 5 being outstanding): Overall: 4.6

Graduate Teaching Assistant (1997-2000), Department of Exercise Science and Physical Education, Arizona State University Subjects Taught:  Activity Classes: (tennis, basketball, volleyball, individual and dual sports)  Methods of Teaching Physical Education  Supervision of Student Teachers in the schools

Average Student Ratings While at ASU: (5 point scale, 1 being outstanding) Overall: 1.1

Adjunct Faculty Position (1998-2000) Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Gilbert, AZ Subjects Taught:  Fitness Center Instructor

Teaching Position (1989-1997), Bear River High and Bear River Middle Schools, Box Elder School District, Tremonton, UT Subjects Taught:  Physical Education grades 8-12 during which time I upgraded a program from three offerings to twenty two (including: Body Conditioning, Fitness for Life, Social Dance, and Swimming)  Mathematics: Applied Math through Advanced Algebra  Athletic Training: Acting Head Trainer and instructor  Head Coach: Girl’s Basketball, Boy’s Basketball, Boy’s Tennis  Assistant Coach: Coach: Girl’s Basketball, Boy’s Basketball, Football, Track and Field

Teaching Position (1986-1989), Union High School, Duchesne Co. School District, Roosevelt UT Subjects Taught:  Mathematics: Elementary Algebra through Advanced Algebra  Head Coach: Boy’s Basketball, Boy’s Tennis

Graduate Teaching Assistant (Su 1988), Utah State University Extension Center, Roosevelt, UT Subject Taught:  Beginning Golf

Indian Summer School (Su 1988), Ute Indian Tribal School, Roosevelt, UT Subject Taught:  Mathematics Keven Prusak Vita

Teaching Assistant (1985-1986), Department of Physical Education, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT Subjects Taught:  Beginning Weightlifting  Beginning Tennis

Advisor to Graduate Students

Committee Chair for: Dez Whaley (MA, 2016) Zack Beddoes (MA, 2014) Tirza Watts (MS, 2008) Kim Jackson (MS, 2008) Tedi Searle (MS, 2008) Shareen Smith (MS, 2007) Ashley Eyer (MS, 2005) Yoonsin Oh (MS, 2005) Tyler G. Johnson (MS, 2003)

Committee Member for: Matt Fulmer (MA, 2016) Amber Hall (MA, 2014) Liz Bailey (MA, 2014) Lindsey Behnem (MA, 2014) Stephen Clark (MS, 2008) Kristen Berrett (MS, 2008) Chad Blevins (MS, 2008) Deward Loose (MS, 2008) Jackie Hansen Packard (MS, 2008) Megan Maughn (MS, 2008) Alan Groves (MS, 2008) Brigham Dye (Med, 2007) Trish Anderson (MS, 2005) Jillian Ward (MS, 2005) Brooke Huebner (MS, 2004)

Scholarship PUBLICATIONS

Books: Prusak, K. A., (2005). Basketball Fun and Games. Human Kinetics, Champaign, Il.

Invited Chapter to Edited Books: Keven Prusak Vita

Prusak, K. A. (2015). Generating expertise through the use of digital video. In B. Calandra & P. J. Rich (Eds.), Digital Video for Teacher Education (pp. 181-199). New York, NY: Routledge.

Prusak, K. A. & Zanandrea, M., (2010). Tennis. In Word Search Book for Individual and Dual Sports Skills. Y Mountain Press, Provo, UT.

Peer Reviewed Articles:

Haslem, L., Wilkinson, C., Prusak, K. A., Christensen, W. F., Pennington, T. R. (in press for 2016). The Relationship Between Health-Related Fitness Knowledge and Physical Activity. Journal of Teaching in physical Education.

Prusak, K.A., Christensen, W. F., & Beddoes, Z. E., (in review). Suitability of the Sport Motivation Scale–II for use in Jr. High Physical Education: A Confirmatory Factor Analysis. Psychology of Sport and Exercise.

Beddoes, Z.E., Prusak, K.A., Barney, D.C., & Wilkinson, C. (accepted, Sept 2016). Effects of Teacher-to-Student Relatedness on Adolescent Male Motivation in a Weight Training Class. The Physical Educator.

Barney, D., Prusak, K. A., & Benham, L., (in review). The effects of music on student step counts and time in activity in college basketball activity classes. ICHPERSD Journal of Research.

Barney, D., Prusak, K., Beddoes, Z., & Eggett, D. (accepted). Picking teams: Motivational effects of team selection strategies in physical education. The Physical Educator.

Barney, D. & Prusak, K. (2015). The effects of music on physical activity rates of elementary physical education students. The Physical Educator, 72(2), 236-244.

Barney, D., Pleban, F., Wilkinson, C., & Prusak, K. (2015). Identifying high school physical education on physical activity after high school. The Physical Educator. 72(2), 278- 293.

Prusak, K.M., Prusak, K.A., Hunter, I., Seeley, M., & Hopkins, T., (2014). Effectiveness of anti-pronation taping techniques in controlling navicular drop and assisting the Tibialis posterior during foot pronation. Athletic Training & Sport Health Care, 6(6), 252-260.

Prusak, K. A., Fellingham, G., Jackson, K., Pennington, T. R., Reese, S.C. (accepted). The effect of ball movement, dribbles, and post touches have on offensive outcomes in half court sets for men’s division I basketball. Journal of Quantitative Analysis of Sport. Keven Prusak Vita

Wilkinson, C., Pennington, T., Barney, D., Lockhart, B., Hagar, R., Prusak, K., (2014). PETE Students' Perceptions of a Healthy and Active Lifestyle. The Physical Educator, 71(4), 644-659.

Pennington, T. R., Prusak, K. A., & Wilkinson, C., (2014). Succeed together or fail alone: Going from good to great in physical education. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 33, 28 – 52. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jtpe.2013-0065

Prusak, K. A., Davis, T., Pennington, T. R., & Wilkinson, C. (2014). Children’s perceptions of a district-wide physical education program. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 33, 4-27.

Prusak K. M., Prusak, K. A., & Mahoney, J.C., (2014). An Integrated Mind-Body Approach to Arthritis: A Pilot Study. Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine. doi: 10.4103/2225-4110.124364

Prusak, K. A., & Barney, D., (2014). Skill progressions that maximize learning and motivation. Global Journal of Health and Physical Education Pedagogy 3(1), 76-87.

Beddoes, Z., Prusak, K. A., & Hall, A. (2014). Overcoming marginalization of physical education in America's schools with professional learning communities (PLC), The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 85(4), 21-27. doi: 10.1080/07303084.2014.884432 .

Wilkinson, C., Prusak, K.A., Johnson, T., (2013). Self-regulation of physical education teacher education students' attitudes towards exercise and diet. ICHPER SD Journal of Research. 8(1), 49-54.

Barney, D., Strand, & Prusak, K. A., (2013). Middle grade (6-9) students' knowledge of appropriate instructional practices in physical education. The Global Journal of Health and Physical Education, 2(2), 165-176.

Johnson, T. G., Prusak, K. A., Pennington, T.R., Wilkinson, C. (2011). The effects of the type of skill test, choice, and gender on the situational motivation of physical education students. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 30, 281-295.

Johnson, T. G., & Bell, K. & Prusak, K. A., (2011). Using a modified programmed practice sheet to promote skill learning and assessment in physical education. Strategies: A Journal for Sport and Physical Educators, 24, 16-19.

Vincent Graser, S., Pennington, T. R., Sampson, B., and Prusak, K. A., (2011). Children’s perceptions of fitness self-testing, the purpose of fitness testing, and personal health. The Physical Educator, 68(4) pp. 175-187.

Prusak, K.A., Pennington, T.R., Hager, R., Graser, S.V., Wilkinson, C., & Zanandrea, M. (2011). A critical look at physical education and what must be done to address Keven Prusak Vita

obesity and other lifestyle issues. The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 82(4), 39-46.

Nielson, R., Vehrs, P.R., Hager, R. Fellingham, G.W., and Prusak, K., (2011). Step counts and energy expenditure as estimated by pedometry during treadmill walking at different stride frequencies. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 8, 1004-1013.

Vincent Graser, S., Groves, A., Prusak, K. A., & Pennington, T. R. (2011) Pedometer Steps- per-minute, moderate intensity, and individual differences in 12- to 14-year-old youth. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 8, 272-278.

Prusak, K.A., Dye, B.R., Graham, C.R., Graser, S.V., (2010). Reliability of pre-service teachers’ coding of teaching videos using Studiocode analysis tool. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 18(1), 131-159.

Prusak, K. A., Pennington, T, Vincent Graser, S.D., Beigle, A., & Morgan, C., (2010). Systemic success in physical education: The east valley phenomenon. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 29, 85-106.

Note: This paper received the 2010 Metzler-Freedman Exemplary Paper of the Year Award from the Journal of Teaching in Physical Education.

Prusak, K. A., Wilkinson, C., Vincent Graser, S.D., Pennington, T., (2008). Helping Kids Make Connections: Using Object Lessons to Teach Health Related Fitness Concepts. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance 79(9), (18-26).

Ward, J., Wilkinson, C., Vincent Graser, S. D., & Prusak, K. A. (2008). Effects of choice on motivation and physical activity behavior in physical education. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 27, 385-398.

Sinelnikov, O, Hastie, P., Prusak, K. A., (2007). Situational motivation in a season of sport education. International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance Research Journal. II(1), 43-47.

Prusak, K.A., Vincent, S.D., (Aug, 2005). Is your PE class about “something”: Motives and guiding principles for PE teachers. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 76(6) 25-35.

Prusak, K.A., Vincent, S.D., Pangrazi, R.P., (May, 2005). Teacher Talk. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 76(5), 21-25.

Prusak, K. A., (2005). Motivating kids in the skill learning process. Teaching Elementary Physical Education 16(1), 11-17. Keven Prusak Vita

Todorovich, J. R., Curtner-Smith, M.D., Prusak, K. A., & Model, E. D., (2005). Addressing national standards within a task-involving motivational climate. Teaching Elementary Physical Education, 16(1), 27-30.

Prusak, K. A., (2005). Basketball Fun and Games. Human Kinetics, Champaign, Il.

Note: Book

Prusak, K. A., Treasure, D. C., Darst, P. W., & Pangrazi, R. P. (2004). The effects of choice on the motivation of adolescent females in physical education. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 23(1), 19-29.

Note: This study was awarded the 2002, Lawrence F. Locke Dissertation of the Year award from the AERA.

Standage, M., Treasure, D. C., Duda, J. L., Prusak, K. A., (2003). Validity, reliability and invariance of the situational motivation scale (SIMS) across diverse physical activity contexts . Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 25 (1), 19-43.

Note: This paper reports the results from three separate studies, one of which was mine involving over 1000 subjects. Please consider this fourth authorship as co- author weight because my contribution for my study was equal to such.

Prusak, K. A., & Darst, P. W., (2002). Effects of types of walking activities on actual choices by adolescent female physical education students. Journal Teaching in Physical Education, 21, 230-241.

Prusak, K. A., & Darst, P. W., (2000). Teaching strategies and game modifications to promote maximum participation in middle school physical education. Teaching Elementary Physical Education, 11(3), 18-23.

Prusak, K. A., (1997). Meeting core requirements through efficient time management. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 68(9), 9-10.

Presentations

Pennington, T., & Prusak, K. (2015). Using a Pedagogy Lab featuring Studiocode in PETE. Studiocode Research Conference Sponsored by Center for Education Research at Stanford, Palo Alto, CA. October, 2015.

**This was an invited presentation as a Keynote address.

Beddoes, Z. E., Prusak, K. A., Barney, D. C., & Wilkinson, C., (2014, April). Teacher-to- student relatedness and adolescent male motivation in weight-training classes. Poster presented at the meeting of SHAPE America National Convention, St. Louis, MO. Keven Prusak Vita

Haslem, L., Wilkinson, C., Prusak, K. A., Christensen, W. F., & Pennington, T.R., (2104, April). The relationship between health-related fitness knowledge and physical activity. Poster presented at the meeting of SHAPE America National Convention, St. Louis, MO.

Prusak, K.A., & Christensen, W. F., (2104, April). The sport motivation scale: A confirmatory factor analysis. Poster presented at the meeting of SHAPE America National Convention, St. Louis, MO.

Barney, D. C., & Prusak, K.A., (2104, April). School administrators knowledge of appropriate instructional practices in PE. Poster presented at the meeting of SHAPE America National Convention, St. Louis, MO.

Benham, L., Barney, D. C., Prusak, K. A., & Pennington, T. R., (2104, April). The effects of music on physical activity rates of junior high physical education students. Poster presented at the meeting of SHAPE America National Convention, St. Louis, MO.

Prusak, K.A., & Barney, D.C., (2013, November). Elementary Dynamic Physical Education Workshop. Granite School District, Salt Lake City, UT.

Beddoes, Z., Prusak, K.A., & Hall, A. (2013, June). Overcoming marginalization of physical education in America's schools with professional learning communities (PLC). Poster presented as the meeting of SWD AAHPERD Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Prusak, K.A., Davis, T., Pennington, T. R., & Wilkinson, C. (2013, April). Children’s perceptions of a district-wide physical education program. Poster presented at the meeting of AAHPERD National Conference, Charlotte, NC.

Prusak, K. A., Fellingham, G., Jackson, K., Pennington, T. R., Reese, S.C. (2013, April). The effect of ball movement, dribbles, and post touches have on offensive outcomes in half court sets for men’s division I basketball. Poster presented at the meeting of National AAHPERD Conference, Charlotte, NC.

Pennington, T. R., & Prusak, K. A. (2011, March). Good to Great: Does it really exist in PE? Poster presented at the meeting of AAHPERD National Convention held in San Diego, CA.

Prusak, K.A., Pennington, T. R., Graser, S. V., & Wilkinson, C. (2011, March). Using a pedagogy lab in PETE. Two-hour workshop presented at the Annual AAHPERD Convention held in San Diego, CA.

Prusak, K., Pennington, T., Wilkinson, C., (2011, February) So tell me what you really think? Students’ perceptions of a district-wide physical education program. Poster presented at the meeting of the South West District AHPERD Convention, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Keven Prusak Vita

Prusak, K., Pennington, T., Graser, S. V., Wilkinson, C., & Zanandrea, M., (2009, October) Restructuring a masters program to prepare future PETE doctoral candidates. Paper presented at the NASPE National PETE Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC.

Pennington, T., Prusak, K.A., (2009, February). Does “Good to Great” really exist in PE? Presentation made at the Southwest District AHPERD conference, Phoenix, AZ.

Prusak, K.A., Jackson, K, Davis, T. (2009, February). Using online nutrition and activity assessment tools for use in public schools. Paper presented at the meeting of the Southwest District AHPERD conference, Phoenix, AZ.

Perlman, D.J., Prusak, K.A., & Lockwood, P., (2008, April). An examination on self- determined motivation using sport education. Paper presented at the meeting of the AAHPERD National Convention, Fort Worth, TX.

Prusak, K.A., & Dye, B. (2008, June). How accurately can pre-service teachers analyze their own videotaped teaching?: Coding reliability study using Studiocode software. Paper presented at the meeting of the Southwest District AHPERD conference, Kona, HI.

Prusak, K.A., (2007, May). New Fairfield Public School District two-day inservice. Workshop presented at the New Fairfield Public Schools, New Fairfield, CT.

Prusak, K.A., Pennington, T., (2007, October). Just the facts Ma’am: The brutal facts about physical education and what must be done to address obesity and other lifestyle issues. Paper presented at the meeting of the Physical Education Teacher Education Conference. Pittsburg, PA.

Prusak, K.A., Graser, S.V., (2007, November). Fitnessgram in self-testing stations. Session presented at the meeting of the UAHPERD Conference, Park City, UT.

Wilkinson, C., & Prusak, K.A., (2007, February). Using IMovie and Studiocode software to prepare PETE students. Paper presented at the meeting of the Southwest District AHPERD Conference, Reno, NV.

Prusak, K.A., & Pennington, T., (2007, February). What’s in your PE world? Southwest District AHPERD Conference, Reno, NV.

Prusak, K.A., Vincent Graser, S.D., Pennington, T., Beigle, A., & Morgan, C., (2006, October). Systemic success in physical education: The east valley phenomenon. Paper presented at the meeting of the Physical Education Teacher Education Conference, Long Beach, CA.

Prusak, K.A., Vincent Graser, S.D., Wilkinson, C. Pennington, T., (2006, April). Come visit our pedagogy lab. A 4-hour workshop in conjunction with the national AAHPERD convention in Salt Lake City, Provo, UT. Keven Prusak Vita

Prusak, K.A., &Vincent Graser, S. D., (January, 2006). Elementary physical education workshop. Presented at the Alpine School District, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT.

Prusak, K. A., (2006, January). Assessment in physical education. Two-day workshop, Safford Public Schools, Safford, AZ.

Sinelnikov, O., Hastie, P., Prusak, K.A., (2006). Situational motivation during a season of “sport education.” Paper presented at the meeting of AISEP World Conference, Lisbon, Portugal.

Prusak, K. A., (2005, September). Health related fitness lesson plans in object lesson format. Session presented at the meeting of the Arizona AHPERD, Phoenix, AZ.

Prusak, K. A., (2005, September). Implementing a programmed practice sheet as a learning skill assessment tool. Paper presented at the meeting of the Arizona AHPERD, Phoenix, AZ.

Prusak, K. A., (2005, August). Dynamic physical education. Two-day Secondary Physical Education Workshop, Fargo, ND.

Prusak, K. A., (2005, August). Physical education: The renaissance field of the 21st century. Keynote address Fargo, ND.

Prusak, K. A., (2005, June). Making Connections for Kids: Teaching Health Related Fitness With Object Lessons. Six-hour workshop at the North Dakota Roughrider XIX Health Promotion Conference, Medora, ND.

Prusak, K.A., Vincent, S.D., Pennington, T., (2005, March). Components of Health Related Fitness (HRF) Object Lessons. Workshop presented at Nebo School District Physical Education Inservice, Provo, UT.

Prusak, K.A., Vincent, S.D., Wilkinson, C., & Pennington, T., (2005, April). Examining Excellence in Teaching Using StudioCode Software. Paper presented at the meeting of the AAHPERD National Convention, Chicago, IL. Ward, J., Wilkinson, C., Vincent, S.D., & Prusak, K.A., (2005, February). The effect of choice on student motivation and physical activity behavior in physical education. Paper presented at the meeting of the Southwest District AHPERD, conference, Phoenix, AZ.

Oh, Y.S., Welch, E., Ward, J., Prusak, K.A., (2004, October). Examining current assessment practices in physical education. Paper presented at the meeting of the Western College Physical Education Society, 49th Annual Conference, Reno, NV.

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Prusak, K.A., Simmons, G., Gonzales, S., Bailey, R., Perkins, T., (2004, October). Role of activity programs in higher education. Panel Discussion held at the Western College Physical Education Society, 49th Annual Conference, Reno, NV.

Prusak, K.A., (2004, June). Using Video Technology to Examine Excellence in Teaching in Physical Education. Paper presented in the meeting of the Korean AHPERD, Taejon, Korea.

Prusak, K.A., (June 2004). Motivation in Physical Education: Achievement Goals and Self- Determination Perspectives. Paper presented in the meeting of the Korean AHPERD, Taejon, Korea.

Prusak, K. A., (2004, June). Dynamic physical education. Six-hour conference within the North Dakota Roughrider XVIII Health Promotion Conference, Medora, ND.

Prusak, K. A., Vincent, S. D., (2004, February). Pedometers: Now that I’ve got ‘em, what do I do with ‘em? Paper presented at the meeting of the Southwest District AHPERD, Albuquerque, NM.

Prusak, K.A., Robinson, R., Mussel, P., (2003, November). Preparing tomorrow’s teachers: using digital video in a pedagogy lab to enhance learning outcomes. Presentation made to the Chinese Dance Education Delegation. Brigham Young University, Provo, UT.

Prusak, K. A. (2003, October). Pedagogy: what instructional strategies work best with concepts and principles. Session facilitator at the Western College Physical Education Society Conference, Reno, NV.

Prusak, K. A., Gamas, W., Vincent, S. D., Barker, R., Olsen, M., Clarke, M., Wilkinson, C., Pennington, T., Noel, B., Hall, L., & Zanandrea, M. (2003, October). The Creation and Implementation of a Pedagogy Laboratory in Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE). Paper presented at the meeting of the Physical Education Teacher Education Conference, Baton Rouge, LA.

Prusak, K.A., Vincent, S.D., (2003, August). Teaching activity classes at BYU: Methods and content. Five hour workshop for the graduate assistants in the Department of Physical Education, College of Health and Human Performance, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT.

Prusak, K. A. (2003, August). Management and Discipline in Physical Education. Four hour workshop presented at the Nebo School District Inservice, Spanish Fork, UT.

Prusak, K. A., (2003, June). Dynamic physical education. Twelve-hour workshop[ within the North Dakota Roughrider XVII Health Promotion Conference, Medora, ND. Keven Prusak Vita

Prusak, K. A., (2002, March). Why do kids behave the way they do?: Motivation in PE. Presentation made to Nebo School District Inservice for Physical Educators, Springville, UT.

Prusak, K. A. (2002, June) PE techniques: What’s new? Two-hour presentation made at North Dakota Roughrider XVI Health Promotion Conference, Medora, ND

Prusak, K. A., (2002, May). Dynamic physical education for elementary and middle school children. Fifteen-hour workshop for Minot Public School District, Minot state University, Minot, ND.

Prusak, K. A., (April, 2002). Dynamic physical education for elementary and middle school children. Fifteen-hour inservice workshop for Fargo and West Fargo School Districts, Fargo, ND.

Prusak, K. A. (June, 2001). Are your skill grades justifiable? Two-hour presentation made at NDAHPERD Conference, Bismarck, ND.

Pangrazi, R. P., Prusak, K. A., & Vincent, S. D., (February, 2001). Dynamic physical education for elementary school children. Fifteen-hour conference for tri-state area teachers held at Minot State University, Minot, ND

Darst, P. W., Prusak, K. A., & Kim, D., (October, 1999). Methods and innovations in secondary PE. District inservice for Paradise Valley School District, Paradise Valley, AZ. Prusak, K. A., Darst, P. W., Treasure, D. C., & McGee, D., (1999, September). Fostering higher levels of motivation, participation and achievement in middle school and Jr. high school physical education. Paper presented at the meeting of the Arizona AHPERD conference, Tucson, AZ.

Prusak, K. A., Darst, P. W., Treasure, D. C., & McGee, D., (1999, February). Fostering higher levels of motivation, participation and achievement in middle school and Jr. high school physical education. Paper presented at the meeting of the Southwest District AHPERD conference, Mesa, AZ.

Prusak, K. A., (1999, July). Dynamic physical education for secondary school students. Four- day seminar for Edison Project, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ.

Prusak, K. A., (July, 1998). Dynamic physical education for secondary school students. Four- day seminar for Edison Project, Tempe, AZ.

Professional Growth and Conferences Attended

NVIVO 8 Training for Qualitative Researchers (October, 2008), Denver, CO. Keven Prusak Vita

Center for the Improvement of Teacher Education in Schools: CITES (September 2003 through April 2004). Nebo Associates Program, Park City, UT.

Faculty Development Series (2002-2003) BYU Faculty Center, Provo, UT.

External Grant Funding

 Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) Grant: $1,100,000.00 Connecticut School District. This grant was awarded to and is administered through ???? Co- written by Mary L. Bevan, MPH and Lead Grant Coordinator/Writer Litchfield, CT., EDUCATION CONNECTION, Keven A. Prusak, PhD, BYU and Todd R. Pennington, PhD, BYU.

 Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) Grant: $452,187.50 (2008). Students Taking Responsibility in Diet and Exercise. This grant was awarded to and is administered through the New Fairfield Public Schools District (NFPSD), New Fairfield , CT. John Boccuzzi, Assistant Superintendent (NFPSD) and Keven A. Prusak were co-submitters of this proposal.

 Busch Foundation Grant: $2,500.00 (2001). Elementary Physical Education and the East Valley Phenomenon: A Bush Grant Learning Community Project Proposal

 Busch Foundation Grant: $3,400.00 (2002). Elementary Physical Education and The East Valley Phenomenon: Bringing it Home to Minot: A Bush Grant Learning Community Project Proposal

Corporate Gift

 Apple Computers: $14,500.00 (2004). There is no official title for this grant. The moneys were awarded in conjunction with the purchase of computers for the pedagogy lab, such that 6, G-4 laptops were given, free of charge to the pedagogy lab.

Internal Grant Funds

 College of Health and Human Performance Research Grant: $4,452.00 (2007)  College of Health and Human Performance New Faculty Grant: $4,800.00 (2002).

Total External Funding: $472,987.50 Total Internal Funding: $9,252.00 Total Grant & Gift Funding: $48, 839.50

Citizenship Keven Prusak Vita

Department Committees

Brigham Young University

Department of Teacher Education graduate committee member (2009-present)

Department of Teacher Education Physical Education Teacher Education Graduate Coordinator (Winter 2009 – present)

Department of Exercise Sciences Physical Education Teacher Education Graduate Coordinator (Winter 2007 – 2009)

Department of Exercise Sciences Awards and Recognitions Social Committee Chair (October 2005- April 2006)

Pedagogy Lab Committee Chair (September, 2002 – April, 2005)

Elementary Physical Education coordinator (2010 - present)

Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (September, 2002 – present)

Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) Committee (September, 2002 – present)

Wellness Program Committee and Supervisor (September, 2003 – April, 2005)

Center for the Improvement of Teacher Education in Schools: CITES (September 2003 through April 2004). Nebo Associates Program, Park City, UT.

Learning Technology and Teaching Lab (LTTL) Committee (July, 2005 – present)

Minot State University

Assessment Committee for Department of Teacher Education and Human Performance (September, 2000 – June, 2002) Lead on development of departmental self-assessment database that measured and analyzed the department’s meeting its stated mission, as well as the INTASC and NCATE standards.

Minot State Club of Physical Education (MSCOPE) faculty advisor (September, 2000 – June, 2002). This very active, fifty-member club participates in several community outreach programs specific to physical activity and well being for children and adults alike. Each semester a Two-day Fitness Fun Day was organized and conducted at Minot state University. Over 500 children participated on each of the two days. Dance classes, and other activity classes were provided for the community. Fundraising Keven Prusak Vita

efforts provided for members to attend state, district and national conventions. An average of 10 members of MSCOPE have attended the National AAHPERD Convention for the past 6 years. On several occasions these students have been involved in conference presentations. Many of the students have been to three or more conventions as undergraduates. This kind of involvement promotes future professional involvement.

College Committees

Minot State University

Policies and Practices Committee for College of Health and Human Performance. Review of all college policies and practices (September, 2000 – June, 2002).

State Committees

North Dakota

North Dakota Association for Health Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NDAHPERD, 2000-2002). Served as Vice President of Secondary Physical Education.

Citzenship in Professional Organizations

Southwest District AAHPERD Past President (June, 2012-June 2013)

Southwest District AAHPERD President (April, 2011-June 2012)

Southwest District AAHPERD President Elect (Feb, 2010-April 2011)

NASPE National Teacher of the Year Selection Committee (April 2006)

Southwest AHPERD Vice President for Physical Education (2005-2007)

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD, 2000-2002). North Dakota voting delegate to AAHPERD.

Awards

2010 Metzler-Freedman Exemplary Paper of the Year Award. Presented by the Journal of Teaching in Physical Education.

Lawrence F. Locke Outstanding Dissertation Award (2002). Presented by the American Education Research Association (AERA). This was a national competition open to all dissertations from both 2001 and 2002. The award including a cash endowment was presented at the National AERA convention in New Orleans, LA. Keven Prusak Vita

Scholar of the Year Award nominee (2008). Southwest District Alliance for Physical Education, Health, Recreation and Dance.

Scholar of the Year Award nominee (2009). Southwest District Alliance for Physical Education, Health, Recreation and Dance.