______Colin G. Pennington, Ph.D. Curriculum Vitae Tarleton State University-Fort Worth Department of Sports Science School of Kinesiology College of Education 10636 Texan Rider Rd, Fort Worth, TX, 76036 817-717-3317 [email protected] ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5002-8197 ______
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy: The University of Alabama, College of Education, 2015-2018 Major Area: Sport Pedagogy Foundations: Health Promotion Dissertation Topic: The Effect of a Physical Education Teacher’s Age on Elementary, Middle, and High School Pupil’s Perceptions of Effectiveness and Learning Chair: Doctor Curtner-Smith (Sport Pedagogy)
Master of Science: The University of Texas at Arlington, College of Nursing and Health Innovations, 2013-2015 Major Area: Exercise Physiology Supporting Focus: Strength and Conditioning Research Mentor: Doctor Larry Nelson
Bachelor of Arts: The University of Texas at Arlington, College of Nursing and Health Innovations, 2007-2012 Major Area: Pedagogical Kinesiology Supporting Focus: Biology
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Academic Appointments
2019-present Assistant Professor, Concentration Coordinator for the Exercise in Sports Science (EXSS) degree, Tarleton State University-Fort Worth, TX. Responsibilities: Teach a variety of Graduate and Undergraduate Kinesiology courses as well as other duties related to teaching (i.e. academic/professional career advising); the creation and implementation of a dynamic recruitment and retention strategy for the BS degree in Kinesiology at the Fort Worth campus; developing robust partnerships with local Community Colleges, Public Schools, and Military Bases critical to significantly increasing enrollment within the Kinesiology program in Fort Worth; demonstrating a record of ongoing research, publications, presentations, grants, and creative activity appropriate to the Kinesiology discipline; serving as the Wellness Events Coordinator for the REVIVE Wellness Initiative Committee; Serving as the Fort Worth campus’ SKIN Leader; interacting and collaborating with the Tarleton State University main campus faculty and administration in Stephenville, TX; collaborating with students, colleagues, and professionals through a variety of platforms including social media and podcasts; working with marketing team to develop a departmental brochure to use for the purposes of recruiting; coordination the long-term international visit and research efforts of Kola Anderson’s from Solent University, Southampton, United Kingdom; Developing a relationship between the University and city of Crowely adding in their community service missions.
2020-present Adjunct Professor, Department of Kinesiology, Tarrant County Community College District, Southwest Campus, Arlington, TX.
2018- 2019 Visiting Assistant Professor, Cornell College, Mount Vernon, IA. Responsibilities: Kinesiology, sport pedagogy, and health endorsement curriculum development including a total re-imagination of the sport pedagogy concentration to reflect current and best practices and include an additional health endorsement for sport pedagogy majors -- including the addition of field trips, field experiences, leadership opportunities, community engagement, emphasizing student-lead research initiatives, and guest lectures; developing and planning field experience opportunities; teaching pedagogy methods courses, health education courses, and general kinesiology courses; collaborating with faculty to conduct, publish, and present research; mentoring students toward conducting, publishing, and presenting research; observing, evaluating, and mentoring preservice teacher interns; cooperating with inservice teachers as intern supervisors and potential research settings; working with coaches and athletic departmental staff; recruiting and hosting prospective college students; planning and
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execution of course field trips; bringing in guest lecturers from differing institutions to expose students to a diversity of perspectives and practices and connect Cornell College departments; recruiting and reviewing applicants for departmental needs/vacancy; organizing Mount Vernon and Cornell College collaborative wellness initiatives; strength and conditioning consultant for the Athletics Department.
Related Experience
2020-present Chair for the Research Section of the Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Austin, TX. Responsibilities: to solicit, evaluate, and select the research poster presentations and scholarship recipients for the Annual Convention.
2018-2019 Chair of the Higher Education Committee & Chair of the Future Professionals Committee - Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, De Moines, IA. Responsibilities: Direct the work of the committees; Preside at committee meetings via video conferencing; Report committee activities and business to the Leadership Council; Appoint and coordinate the work of the Leadership Committee in cooperation with the Future Professional Advisor; Contact the Convention Manager and specify the space, equipment, platforms, tables, chairs, public address systems, etc. that will be needed for the committee's session(s); Arrange for speakers and conduct Higher Education convention programs; Preside at the program, if necessary; Plan with the Future Professional a special social activity for the students at the convention; Collaborate with the National Initiatives Committee Chair in the promotion of the initiatives; Submit articles to the Publications chair for each journal and newsletter.
2015-2018 Graduate Teaching Assistant; Graduate Research Assistant; Student-Teacher Field Supervisor, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL. Responsibilities: teaching undergraduate pedagogy methods courses, general kinesiology courses and physical activity courses; conducting, publishing and presenting research; writing grants; observing, evaluating, and mentoring preservice teacher interns; cooperating with inservice teachers as intern supervisors and potential research settings; performed a systematic review of Occupational Socialization Theory literature culminating in the publication of a University of Alabama Webpage: http://ost.ua.edu/.
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2017-2018 Fitness & Physical Activity Team Leader and Swimming Instructor, Swim to the Top, Tuscaloosa, AL Red Cross certified swimming instructor (levels I-V) for inner-city children ages 4-14. Physical Education team leader for the Fitness Enrichment Program; research data collection.
2013-2015 Graduate Teaching Assistant; Student-Teacher Field Supervisor; Graduate Research Assistantship, The University of Texas at Arlington Responsibilities: organized preservice teaching field experiences; supervised and mentored student teachers; taught undergraduate kinesiology courses and pedagogy methods courses; operated kinesiology laboratory; served on department committees; conducted, published and presented research.
2015 Academic Advisor, Theta Kappa chapter of Sigma Chi Fraternity, University of Texas at Arlington Responsibilities: Presented lectures to encourage academic integrity and foster academic initiative; followed-up with chapter leaders to set and accomplish academic goals; provided workshops on college readiness and avoiding pitfalls of college.
2013-2015 Health and Nutrition Consultant, Pantego, TX Health and fitness counseling administrator for the city of Pantego Fire and Police Departments; administered fitness exams; provided counsel and coaching toward a prescribed health and wellness program.
2012-2015 Certified Personal Trainer, LA Fitness- Fort Worth, TX; Fitness Connection- Arlington, TX.
2011-2013 Substitute Teacher, all-level, Arlington, TX Independent School District.
2008-2012 Head Soccer Coach; Character Development Class Teacher, Nichols Jr. High Arlington, TX, 21st Century CCLC Developed and carried out Character Development program; organized and carried out community service initiatives; coached boys and girls soccer teams; enrichment instructor; tutor; basketball and track and field coaching assistant; developed and implemented summer Athletics Strength and Conditioning camp; organized summer programing and field trips.
2012 Physicians Technician Intern, Green Oaks Physical Therapy, Mansfield, TX
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Specializing in outpatient care for orthopedic rehabilitation and sports injuries. Head Physician: Charles Wabbersen.
2011 Strength and Conditioning Coordinator, Harmony High School Summer Football Camp, Harmony, TX
Certifications
Water Safety Instructor- American Red Cross Swimming Instructor Certified 121YO0
Women’s Personal Defense Instructor Certification 2015-2018, PPCT University of Alabama Police Department
CPR/AED- American Red Cross Adult Certified GS7K0V
National Strength and Conditioning Association, CSCS Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Personal Trainer Certified (May 2012- May 2015)
ACSM American College of Sports Medicine: Personal Training Certified (May 2012-May 2015)
Honors/Awards
2019 The Midwest Conference “Faculty Appreciation Week” Honoree Athletics, Cornell College
2019 Marquis Who’s Who Member.
2017 Awarded the “Doctoral Student Outstanding Presentation” at the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Las Vegas, NV.
2014 Awarded the “Barry McKeown Research Award” at the Annual Celebration of Excellence, Arlington, TX.
2012 Awarded “Certificate of Achievement” in Service, Learning, and Scholarship, University of Texas at Arlington, Department of Kinesiology
2008-2011 Elected 21st Century Staff “Top Employee” award, Nichols Junior High, Arlington, TX.
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2008-2011 Awarded the 21st Century Staff “Outstanding Work” award, Nichols Junior High, Arlington, TX.
2009-2010 Awarded the 21st Century Staff “#1 Coach” award, Nichols Junior High, Arlington, TX.
2006-2007 Texas-University Interscholastic League, Academic “All-State” Honorable Mention, Football.
RESEARCH/SCHOLARSHIP
Purple text indicates work published/presented while at Tarleton State University Blue text indicates work published/presented while at Cornell College Red text indicates work published/presented while at the University of Alabama Orange text indicates work published/presented while at the University of Texas at Arlington * indicates student co-author
Dissertation
Pennington, C. G. (2018). The Impact of a physical education teacher’s age on elementary, middle school, and high school students’ perceptions of effectiveness and learning (Doctoral dissertation, University of Alabama Libraries). http://ir.ua.edu/handle/123456789/5353.
Peer Reviewed Publications
37. Pennington, C. G. (2020). Applying the Health-Related Fitness Model and CSPAP to Address Physical Activity Concerns in Physical Education. Journal of Physical Fitness, Medicine & Treatment in Sports, 68(1), 6-8. DOI: 10.19080/JPFMTS.2020.08.555730.
36. Pennington, C. G. Brock, J. D.* & McEntyre, K. (accepted for August 2020). “It’s bound to happen”: Academic Clustering at a Division III College. Journal of Student-Athlete Educational Development and Success. X(X), X-X.
35. McDonald, J.*, Wind, E.*, Majors, R., & Pennington, C. G. (accepted for January 2021). Netball as an Activity for Individuals with Hemophilia. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance. X(X), X-X.
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34. Pennington, C. G., McEntyre, K, & Ivy, T. (accepted, in editing). The Impact of Sport Pedagogy Students’ Acculturation on Their Perceptions of Physical Education and the Health Related Fitness Model. The Physical Educator. X(X), X-X.
33. Pennington, C. G. (2020). Models based instruction: the Sport Education curriculum model and accruing physical activity. Curriculum and Teaching Methodology. (3), 1-10. DOI: 10.23977/curtm.2020.030101.
32. Pennington, C. G. & Pennington, L. W. * (2020). Enhancing Physical Education for Students with Vision Impairment and Preventing Retinal Detachment. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance. 91(3), 53-54. DOI:10.1080/07303084.2019.1705134.
31. Pennington, C. G. & Nelson, L. (2020). Physical Activity Contribution of a Modified “Dancing Classrooms” Pilot on Middle School Students Using Accelerometer Technology and Heart Rate Telemetry. The Physical Educator. 77(2), 230-256.
30. Pennington, C. G. & Pennington, L. W.* (2020). Inclusive Physical Activity and Physical Education for Students with Epilepsy. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance. 91(2), 52-53. DOI:10.1080/07303084.2020.1696135.
29. Pennington, C. G., Curtner-Smith, M. D., & Wind, S. A. (2020). Impact of a Physical Education Teacher’s Age on Middle School Student’s Perceptions of Effectiveness and Learning. The Physical Educator. 77(1), 149-168. https://doi.org/10.18666/TPE-2020-V77-I1-9719.
28. Pennington, C. G. (accepted, in editing). The Transition into Professorship: Beyond the Three- Phase Approach to Socialization. The Physical Educator. X(X), X-X.
27. Pennington, C. G. (2019). Faith, Physical Activity, and Physical Education. The Canadian Journal for Scholarship and the Christian Faith. Special Issue: Exploring the Relationship Between Physical Activity and the Christina Faith. (1), 2-9.
26. Webb, L. M.* & Pennington, C. G. (2019). A Christian Perspective on Returning to Health and Wellness. The Canadian Journal for Scholarship and the Christian Faith. Special Issue: Exploring the Relationship Between Physical Activity and the Christian Faith. (1), 10-16.
25. Webb, L. M.* & Pennington, C. G. (2019). Facilitating Physical Activity with Individuals with Marfan Syndrome. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance. 90(8), 64-65. https://doi.org/10.1080/07303084.2019.1649573.
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24. Thomas, A.*, Hewson, B. * & Pennington, C. G. (2019). An Interview with Division III Midwest Conference Assistant Wrestling Coach Kenny Anderson. Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Xib1aHekajS8IW_0OpLumZYUVOBRblDI.
23. Pennington, C. G. (2019). The impact the Sport Education curriculum model has on physical activity accrual during early field experience of a secondary methods course. Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.
22. Pennington, C. G. (2019). Doctoral Students Socialized into Educators by Serving as Mentors to Undergraduate Pupils. Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1TfC4GlwlJuWvee3I_3pyhbBPTM6F00CH.
21. Amado, P.*, Harris, B.*, Howe, B.*, Jarvis, N.* & Pennington, C. G. (in press). Variability and Distribution of Practice. Professional Association of Athlete Development Specialists Research Digest. 4(4), X-X.
20. Evans, A.*, Scott-Smith, D.*, Cruz, S.*, Tolmen, O.*, & Pennington, C. G. (in press). Preparing Soccer Players with Consideration to the “Stages of Learning” and the “Transfer of Learning”. Professional Association of Athlete Development Specialists Research Digest. 4(4), X-X.
19. Pennington, C. G. (2019). Promoting Youth Physical Activity Using the Transtheoretical Model of Behavioral Change. Health, Nutrition, Exercise Science. X(X), X-X.
18. Pennington, C. G. (2019). Sport Education and Physical Activity: Recommendations for Maximizing the Model. International Journal of Physical Education, Fitness and Sports. 8(1), 122-125. https://doi.org/10.26524/ijpefs19114.
17. Richards, K. A. R, Pennington, C. G., & Sinelnikov, O. (2019). Teacher Socialization in Physical Education: A Scoping Review of Literature. Kinesiology Review. 8(2), 86-99. https://doi.org/10.1123/kr.2018-0003.
16. Harmon, H.*, Siegien, J.*, Watt, C.*, Rebers, K.,* & Pennington, C. G. (2019). Attachment Theory in Coach-Athlete Relationships. Professional Association of Athlete Development Specialists Research Digest. 3(9), 14-16.
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15. Esser, G.* & Pennington, C. G. (2018). Sports Medicine: Collegiate Cross-Country Training. Professional Association of Athlete Development Specialists Research Digest. 3(8),7.
14. Pennington, C. G., Curtner-Smith, M. D., & Wind, S. A. (2020). Impact of a Physical Education Teacher’s Age on Elementary Student’s Perceptions of Effectiveness and Learning. Journal of Teaching Physical Education. 38(4), 279-285. https://doi.org/10.1123/jtpe.2018-0260.
13. Pennington, C. G. (2018). An Appetite for Success: Developing Proper Nutritional Services for College Athletes. Professional Association of Athlete Development Specialists Research Digest. 3(8), 14-15.
12. Pennington, C. G., Curtner-Smith, M. D., & Wind, S. A. (2020). Impact of a Physical Education Teacher’s Perceived Age on High School Pupil’s Perceptions of Effectiveness and Learning. The European Physical Education Review. 26(1), 22-25. https://doi.org/10.1177/1356336X18816342.
11. Pennington, C. G. (2018). Making and Maintaining a Positive Motivational Climate, Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jmkHi_h7fc6DKHn3sOnRkMCJeITDlIzEEmrX_N- _e5A/edit.
10. Pennington, C. G. (2019). Creating and Confirming a Positive Sporting Climate. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance. 90(4), 15-20. https://doi.org/10.1080/07303084.2019.1568936.
9. Pennington, C. G. (2018). The Cost of an “All-Nighter”: Sleep and College Athletes’ Performance. Professional Association of Athlete Development Specialists Research Digest. 3(6), 6.
8. Lynch, S., Richards, K. A. R., Pennington, C. G. (2018). “What’s the Middle Ground? Am I Ever Going to be the Perfect Teacher?:” Self-Study of a Doctoral Student’s Acculturation Process. Studying Teacher Education. 14(2), 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1080/17425964.2018.1462154.
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7. Pennington, C. G., & Sinelnikov, O. A. (2018). Using Sport Education to Promote Social Development in Physical Education: Column Editor: K. Andrew R. Richards. Strategies, 31(6), 50-52. https://doi.org/10.1080/08924562.2018.1516447.
6. Pennington, C. G., Ivy, V., McEntryre, K. & Baxter, D. (2018). Championship Caliber Character: Strategies for Building Well-Rounded Athletes. Professional Association of Athlete Development Specialists Research Digest. 3(6), 14-15.
5. Pennington, C. G. (2018). Sports(manship)Center: Messages of poor sportsmanship, violence and immorality. Professional Association of Athlete Development Specialists Research Digest. 3(1), 7.
4. Pennington, C. G. (2017). Moral Development and Sportsmanship in Interscholastic Sports and Physical Education. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance. 88(9), 36-42. https://doi.org/10.1080/07303084.2017.1367745.
3. Pennington, C. G. (2016). The post exercise oxygen deficit effect from fifteen minutes of stationary bike resistance steady-state exercise, International Journal of Health Sciences, 3(2), 225-234.
2. Pennington, C. G. (2015). The exercise effect on the anaerobic threshold in response to graded exercise. International Journal of Health Sciences, 3(1), 225-234.
1. Pennington, C. G. (2014). Determining the anaerobic power output differences between the genders in untrained adults, American International Journal of Contemporary Research, 4(4), 64-77.
Edited Books
2. Pennington, C. G. (in preparation). Current Topics in Physical Education: Developing Best Practices. Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers.
1. Pennington, C. G. (2019). Moral Development and Behavior: New Research. Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers. ISBN: 978-1-53615-284-5.
Book Chapters
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6. Pennington, C. G. (in preparation). Role Modeling in Physical Education. In B. Bradford (Ed.) Physical Education. Abingdon, UK: Rutledge Publishers.
5. Pennington, C. G. (in preparation). Physical Education Preservice Teachers’ Perspectives on Teaching Health-Related Fitness. In C. G. Pennington (Ed.) Current Topics in Physical Education: Developing Best Practices. Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers.
4. Pennington, C. G. (in preparation). Occupational Socialization Theory in Physical Education. In C. G. Pennington (Ed.) Current Topics in Physical Education: Developing Best Practices. Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers.
3. Pennington, C. G. (in press). My Doctoral Journey: Aiming to be an effective scholar of physical education. In. B. Bradford (Ed.). The Doctoral Journey. The Netherlands: Brill Sense Publishers.
2. Pennington, C. G. (2019). Joining Assumptions with Research: The Challenge of Defining Moral Character in Physical Education and Sport. In C. G. Pennington (Ed.) Moral Development and Behavior: New Research (1-12). Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers. ISBN: 978- 1-53615-284-5.
1. Pennington, C. G. (2019). Observing Positive Sporting Behaviors during Golf Competition Using the THOMAS Instrument. In C. G. Pennington (Ed.) Moral Development and Behavior: New Research (51-70). Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers. ISBN: 978-1-53615-284- 5.
Published Conference Papers and Abstracts
9. Fenoglio, M.*, Wolfe, A., McEntyre, K., Brock, J.*, & Pennington, C. (2020). Perceived Wellness of College Professors, Faculty and Staff. International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings. 2(12), 22.
8. Pennington, C. G., McEntyre, K, & Ivy, T. (2020). The Impact of Sport Pedagogy Students’ Acculturation on Their Perceptions of Physical Education and the Health Related Fitness Model. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. X(X), AX-AX.
7. Pennington, C. G. Brock, J. D.* & McEntyre, K. (2020). Academic Clustering at a Division III Liberal Arts College: A Mixed Methods Study in the Midwest. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. X(X), AX-AX.
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6. Fenoglio, M.*, Wolfe, A., McEntryre, K., Brock, J.*, & Pennington, C. (2020). The Relationship between Physical Wellness and Alternative Wellness Dimensions of University Employees. International Journal of Exercise Science, 13,7 A1.
5. Pennington, C. G. (2019). Physical Educators’ Success and Challenges Learning to Teach the Health-Related Fitness Model. Physical Education, Sports Medicine and Doping Studies. AX-AX.
4. Pennington, C. G. (2019). Promoting Youth Physical Activity Using the Transtheoretical Model of Behavioral Change. Preceding’s for the International Conference on Health, Nutrition, Exercise Science. AX-AX.
3. Richards, K. A. R., Sinelnikov, O., Palmer, C., Pennington, C. G., McEntyre, K., Park, C. W., Starck, J., & Lynch, S. (2017). Doctoral students as mentors for preservice teachers. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport 88, A144-A145.
2. Pennington, C. G., Cicone, Z., Sinelnikov, O. & Esco, M. R. (2017). Tracking Changes in Aerobic Fitness with the Pacer Test in Youth Soccer Players Across a Competitive Season. Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 31(12), S1-81.
1. Pennington, C. G., Cicone, Z., Holmes, C., Fedewa, M. Sinelnikov, O. & Esco, M. R. (2017). Relationship between body composition and performance variables in youth soccer players. Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 31(12), S82-162.
University-Owned Website Publications
1. Richards, K. A. R, Pennington, C. G. (2017). Occupational Socialization Theory. http://ost.ua.edu/
Non-Academic Published Writing
1. Pennington, C. G. (2017, October 1). Taking a Knee. The Birmingham News, p.E5.
Publications in Review
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7. Hernandez, C.*, Loeung, D.*, Washington, R.* & Pennington, C. G., (in review). Increasing Physical Activity in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury. Physical Fitness and Treatment in Sports. 8(1), xx-xx.
6. Pennington, C. G. & Pennington, L. W. (in review). A Chance to Play is a Chance to Learn: Integrating Individuals with Physical Disabilities into Physical Education. Elements: The International Journal of Applied Educational Research. X(X), AX-AX.
5. Cummings, S.* Ayisire, J.*, Pusch, S.*, & Pennington, C. G. (in review). How Can Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Affect Sport Performance? Journal of Physical Fitness, Medicine & Treatment in Sport. X(X), AX-AX.
4. Nelson, C.*, Fuchs, K.*, Pennington, L. W., & Pennington, C. G. (in review). Cerebral Palsy: Enhancing Movement Opportunity with Help from the Care Team. International Journal of Physical Education, Fitness and Sports. X(X), AX-AX.
3. McEntyre, K., Brock, J. D.*, Peak, K., Pennington, C. G., Wolfe, A., Nelson, S., & Stein, C. (in review). Qualitative Inquiry: A look into the Revive Wellness program. Journal of American College Health. X(X), X-X.
2. Pennington, C. G. (in review). Strength and Conditioning in Women’s College Volleyball: Anaerobic Power Increases and Injury Prevention. Physical Fitness and Treatment in Sports. 8(1), X-X.
1. Brock, J. D.*, McEntyre, K., & Pennington, C. G. (in review). Academic Clustering and Division II Athletics: An Exploratory Study. Journal of Athlete Development and Experience. X(X), X-X.
Ongoing Projects
Pennington, C. G. (in preparation). Coaching Course Newsletter as a Form of Student-centered Pedagogy. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance. X(X), AX-AX.
Gonzalez-Mata, C.* & Pennington, C. G. (in planning). Physical activity leading to successful aging. International Journal of Physical Education, Fitness and Sports. X(X), AX-AX.
Pennington, C. G., Nelson, L. P., & Gandy, T. (in planning). The impact of an at-risk afterschool soccer program: a ten-year retrospective. Journal of Amateur Sport. x(x), xx-xx.
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Pennington, C. G. (in preparation). Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Student-Constructed Course Newsletter. Target Journal: Coaching: An international Journal of Theory, Research and Practice.
Pennington, C. G., (in preparation). Comparing how two institutions in the same town teach an introductory kinesiology course.
McEntrye, K., & Pennington, C. G. (in preparation). Systematic Observation in Sport Pedagogy. Excellence in Teaching Conference, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX.
McEntyre, K., Wolfe, A., Brock, J. D., Peak, K., & Pennington, C. G., (in preparation). Building a culture of health: A university model for employee wellness. Journal of American College Health.
Pennington, C. G., Brock, J. D., & McEntyre, K. (in preparation). Navigating a new role: A collaborative self-study of teacher education practices. Studying Teacher Education: A Journal of Self-study of Teacher Education Practice.
Pennington, C. G., McDonald, J.*, & Pennington, L. W. (in preparation). A personal History of Physical Therapy Efforts. Target Journal: Physical Therapy Journal.
Pennington, C. G., McDonald, J.*, & Pennington, L. W. (in preparation). A personal History of Physical Therapy Efforts. Target Conference: Student Research and Scholarship Showcase-Tarleton State University, Fort Worth, TX.
McDonald, J.*, Pennington, C. G., & McEntyre, K. (in preparation). A review of Tests and Measurements: The FitnessGram. Target Conference: Pathways Student Research Symposium.
Pennington, C. G., Ivy, T. & McEntyre, K. (in preparation). Preservice Teachers’ Conceptions of Physical Education and Concerns Teaching the Health-Related Fitness Model During Professional Socialization. Target Journal: Journal of Teaching in Physical Education.
Susnara, D. & Pennington, C. G. (in preparation). An Investigation of Parent’s Perceptions of Youth Swim Abilities. Target Journal: Journal of Aquatic Research and Education.
Putman, R. & Pennington, C. G. (in preparation). Topic: Active Learning Classroom: Seating Options
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Pennington, C. G., Brock, J. D., & McEntyre, K. (in preparation). Topic: Self-Study of a New Faulty Member with Recruiting Responsibilities.
Pennington, C. G., Brock, J. D., & McEntyre, K. (in preparation). Topic: The Challenges and Success of Building a Curriculum at a Newly Built Campus.
Pennington, C. G., Hines, M.*, & Chapman, C.* (in preparation). The Life History of Ellen Whale: A Life-long Educator, Mentor, and Pioneer. Target Journal: The Physical Educator.
Pennington, C. G. & Wind, S. A. (in preparation). Psychometric Analysis of Students’ Perceptions of Physical Educators of Differing Ages. Target Journal: Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport.
Pennington, C. G. (in preparation). The Impact of an Intense Physical Education Methods Course of Preservice Teachers’ Value Orientations. Target Journal: Journal of Teaching in Physical Education.
National and International Peer-Reviewed Presentations
26. Brock, J. D.* Pennington, C. G., & McEntyre, K. (2021, January). Academic Clustering and Division II Student Athletes: Expanding the Scope of an Emerging Phenomenon. Presented at the Hawaii University International Conference, Honolulu, HI.
25. Pennington, C. G., Brock, J. D.*, & McEntyre, K. (2021, January). Using self-study to analyze challenges and success of recruiting into a new degree at a new campus. Presented at the Hawaii University International Conference, Honolulu, HI.
24. Brock, J. D.* Pennington, C. G., & McEntyre, K. (2021, January). “It’s bound to happen”: Academic Clustering at a Division III College. Presented at the Hawaii University International Conference, Honolulu, HI.
23. Pennington, C. G. (2021, January). Impact of a Physical Education Teacher’s Age on Students’ Perceptions of Effectiveness and Learning. Presented at the Hawaii University International Conference, Honolulu, HI.
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22. Pennington, C. G., & Tipton, D.* (2020, April). How one course is taught at four institutions: a comparison of an introductory kinesiology course. Accepted but not presented at the Society of Health and Physical Educators National Convention, Salt Lake City, UT.
21. Brock, J. D., McEntyre, K., & Pennington, C. G. (2020, April). Academic Clustering and Division II Athletics: An Exploratory Study. Accepted but not presented at the American Association of Research in Education Conference, San Francisco, California.
22. Pennington, C. G. (2020, April). The Impact of Sport Pedagogy Students’ Acculturation on Their Perceptions of Physical Education and the Health Related Fitness Model. Accepted but not presented at the Society of Health and Physical Educators National Convention, Salt Lake City, UT.
19. Pennington, C. G., Van Kooten, K.*, Brock, J. D.*, & McEntyre, K. (2020, April). Academic Clustering at Cornell College and within Division III Athletics. Accepted but not presented at the Society of Health and Physical Educators National Convention, Salt Lake City, UT.
18. Pennington, C. G. (2019, July). Physical Educators’ Success and Challenges Learning to Teach the Health-Related Fitness Model. Physical Education, Sports Medicine and Doping Studies, Sydney, Australia.
17. Pennington, C. G. & Webb, M. L.* (2019, November). Opening Movement-Learning Environments for Individuals with Physical Disabilities. Open Education Conference, Glendale, AZ.
16. Pennington, C. G. & Merrem, M. A. (2019, August). Creating Task- and Ego-Oriented Motivational Climates and the Effect on Prosporting Behaviors in Physical Education and Sport. Social and Emotional Learning in Health and Physical Education – SHAPE America. Sioux Falls, SD.
15. Webb, L. M.* & Pennington, C. G. (2019, August). Integrating Individuals with Physical Disabilities into Physical Activity. Global Conference on Physiotherapy. Prague, Czech Republic. Proposal accepted, not presented.
14. Pennington, C. G. (2019, August). Promoting Youth Physical Activity Using the Tanstheoretical Model of Behavioral Change. International Conference on Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Science. Osaka, Japan. Proposal accepted, not presented.
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13. Merrem, M. A. & Pennington, C. G. (2019, June). Moral Development and Behavior - An Expert Commentary. Presented at the International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education, Long Island, NY.
12. Richards, K. A. R., Pennington, C. G., & Sinelnikov, O. (2019, April). A scoping review of physical education teacher socialization research between 1979 and 2015. Presented at the Society of Health and Physical Educators National Convention, Tampa, FL.
11. Pennington, C. G., Curtner-Smith, M. D., & Wind, S. A. (2019, April). Impact of a Teacher’s Age on Elementary Students. Presented at the Society of Health and Physical Educators National Convention, Tampa, FL.
10. Sinelnikov, O., Richards, K. A. R., & Pennington, C. G. (2018, June). Teacher Socialization in Physical Education: A Scoping Review. Prepared for the International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education Edinburgh, Scotland. Proposal accepted, not presented.
9. Pennington, C. G.; Cicone, Z.; Sinelnikov, O. & Esco, M. R. (2017, June). Tracking Changes in Aerobic Fitness with the Pacer Test in Youth Soccer Players Across a Competitive Season. Presented at the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Las Vegas, NV. (*Awarded “Doctoral Student Outstanding Poster Presentation”– 2017).
8. Pennington, C. G.; Cicone, Z.; Holmes, C.; Fedewa, M. Sinelnikov, O. & Esco, M. R. (2017, June). Relationship between body composition and performance variables in youth soccer players. Presented at the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Las Vegas, NV.
7. Lynch, S; Richards, K. A. R & Pennington, C. G. (2017, November). A Self Study: Becoming Critical. Presented at the International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education, Gosier, Guadeloupe.
6. Richards, K. A. R., Sinelnikov, O., Palmer, C., Pennington, C. G., McEntyre, K., Park, C. W., Starck, J., & Lynch, S. (2017, March). Doctoral Students as Mentors for Preservice Teachers. Presented at the Society of Health and Physical Educators National Convention, Boston, MA.
5. Richards, K. A. R., Sinelnikov, O., Palmer, C., Pennington, C. G., McEntyre, K., Park, C. W., Starck, J., & Lynch, S. (2016, June). Using doctoral students to help mentor preservice teachers.
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Presented at the International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education, Laramie, WY.
4. Pennington, C. G. (2016, March). Exploring how doctoral students are socialized into becoming future PETE educators: Brief review of Occupational Socialization literature. Presented at the Global Science and Technology Forum on Education, Singapore.
3. Sinelnikov, O. Richards, K.A.R., Lynch, S. Starck, J., Park, C., McEntyre, K., Pennington, C. G., Palmer C. (2016, June). Secondary Professional Socialization: Learning a Models Based Approach. Presented at the International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education, Laramie, WY.
2. Richards, K.; Sinelnikov, O; Pennington, C. G.; Park, C; Stark, K; Palmer, C; Lynch, S; McEntyre, K (2016, June). Stimulated Recall: a report on its use in naturalistic research. Presented at the International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education, Laramie, WY.
1. Pennington, C. G. (2015, April). Exploring the Psychological Gender Differences Present in Youth Physical Education. Presented at the Education and E-Learning Conference. https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=eel2015.
State and Regional Peer Reviewed Presentations
30. Fenoglio, M.*, Wolfe, A., McEntryre, K., Brock, J., & Pennington, C. (2020, February). The Relationship between Physical Wellness and Alternative Wellness Dimensions of University Employees. Texas American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference, Waco, TX.
29. McEntrye, K., & Pennington, C. G. (2020). Systematic Observation in Sport Pedagogy. Transformative Learning Symposium, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas.
28. Pennington, C. G. (2020, March). A new full-time faculty member: recruiting for a new degree into a new building. Texas Higher Education Kinesiology Summit, Alpine, Texas.
27. Pennington, C. G. Brock, J. D.*, & McEntyre, K. (2020, February). A Comparison of Academic Clustering Case Studies. The Southwest Educational Research Association Conference, Arlington, TX.
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26. Pennington, C. G., McEntryre, K., Ivy, V., & Brock, J. (2020, February). Physical Education Preservice Teachers’ Perspective on Teaching Health-Related Fitness. The Southwest Educational Research Association Conference, Arlington, TX. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.18263.62882
25. Pennington, C. G. & Webb, L. M. (2020, February). A Chance to Play is a Chance to Learn: Integrating Individuals with Physical Disabilities into Physical Education. The Southwest Educational Research Association Conference, Arlington, TX. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.24974.51527
24. Pennington, C. G. (2020, February). The Transition into Professorship: Beyond the Three-Phase Approach to Socialization. The Southwest Educational Research Association Conference, Arlington, TX. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.14908.18564
23. Pennington, C. G. (2019, October). The Impact of Acculturation on Sport Pedagogy Students’ Perceptions the Health Related Fitness Model. Research and Scholarship Week-Tarleton State University, Fort Worth, TX.
22. Van Kooten, K.* & Pennington, C. G. (in review 2020, May). Academic Clustering at Cornell College and within Division III Athletics. Accepted for the Cornell College Student Symposium Mount Vernon, IA.
21. Jauch, K.* & Pennington, C. G. (2019, June). Visual Impairment Inclusion in Physical Education. Presented at the Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. Waukee, IA.
20. Chapman, C.*, Hines, M., H.*, Van Kooten, K.*, & Pennington, C. G. (2019, June). Reverse Integration in Physical Education: Vision Impairment Activities. Presented at the Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. Waukee, IA.
19. Pennington, C. G. (2019, June). Incoming Sport Pedagogy Student’s Perceptions of Physical Education and the Health Related Fitness Model. Presented at the Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Waukee, IA.
18. Pennington, C. G. (2018, November). The Impact of a Teacher’s Age on Student’s Learning and Perceptions of the Teacher. Presented at the Science Interest Group Talk, Mount Vernon, IA.
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17. Pennington, C. G. (2018, April). Sportsmanship and Character Development in Physical Education and Sport. Presented at the Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Orange Beach, AL.
16. Ivy, T. & Pennington, C. G. (2018, April). Body Fuel and Fitness: Increase your Heart Rate through My Plate. Presented at the Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Orange Beach, AL.
15. Baxter, D. & Pennington, C. G. (2018, April). Ctrl + Alt + Delete: Reboot your PE program. Presented at the Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Orange Beach, AL.
14. Pennington, C. G. (2017, March). Physical Education Preservice Teachers’ Perspectives on Teaching Health-Related Fitness: “It kinda seems like that’s what PE is all about…”. Presented at the Educational Studies Graduate Research Symposium, Tuscaloosa, AL.
13. Pennington, C. G. (2017, November). Physical Activity and the Transtheoretical Model of Behavioral Change. Presented at the Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Hoover, AL. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.10731.44321.
12. Pennington, C. G. & Shiver, T. (2017, April). Beep Baseball: America's favorite pastime for the visually impaired. Presented at the Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Orange Beach, AL.
11. Pennington, C. G., McEntyre, K., Susnera, D., Jones, B., & Dennis, M. (2017, April). It’s fairly competitive. Presented at the Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Orange Beach, AL.
10. Pennington, C. G. (2017, March). The best of both worlds: achieving high MVPA using the Sport Education model. Presented at the Educational Studies Graduate Research Symposium, Tuscaloosa, AL.
9. Lynch, S., Pennington, C. G. & Susnera, D. (2016, November). An Introduction to Netball. Presented at the Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Hoover, AL.
8. Stark, J. & Pennington, C. G. (2016, May). Integrating Adventure Based Education into Curriculum Grades K-12. Presented at the Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance District 6, Tuscaloosa, AL.
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7. Pennington, C. G. (2016, April). Exploring how doctoral students are socialized into becoming future PETE educators. Presented at the Educational Studies Graduate Research Symposium, Tuscaloosa, AL.
6. Curtner-Smith, M., Pennington, C. G., Washburn, N., Stark, J. Palmer, C., Lynch, S., Barns, C., McEntyre, K., & Susnera, D. (2015, November). Games Making for Upper Elementary Children. Presented at the Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Hoover, AL.
5. Pennington, C. G. & Nelson, L. (2015, May). Physical activity contribution of a modified Dancing Classrooms program on middle school students using accelerometer technology and heart rate telemetry: Results. Presented at the Annual Celebration of Excellence, Arlington, TX. (*Receiving 1st place recognition*).
4. Pennington, C. G. & Nelson, L. (2014, May). Physical activity contribution of a modified Dancing Classrooms program on middle school students using accelerometer technology and heart rate telemetry: Proposal. Presented at the Annual Celebration of Excellence, Arlington, TX.
3. Nelson, L. & Pennington, C. G. (2013, May). Physical activity and heart rate measures of middle school physical education students during Dancing Classrooms program. Presented at the Annual Celebration of Excellence, Arlington, TX.
2. Pennington, C. G., Patton, C., & Morgan, B. (2011, May). The effect of clothing materials on rate of perceived exertion during one-mile run. Presented at the Annual Celebration of Excellence, Arlington, TX.
1. Pennington, C. G. (2009, May). Rate of perceived exertion during one-mile run with untrained adults. Presented at the Annual Celebration of Excellence, Arlington, TX.
Presentations in planning
Pennington, C. G., (in preparation). How one course is taught at four institutions: a comparison of an introductory kinesiology course. Preparing for Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
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Pennington, C. G., (in preparation). Comparing how two institutions in the same town teach an introductory kinesiology course. Preparing for Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
Pennington, C. G. (in preparation 2020). Life History of Ellen Whale: A Life-long Educator and Mentor. Preparing for Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
McEntrye, K., & Pennington, C. G. (in preparation 2020). Systematic Observation in Sport Pedagogy. Preparing for Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
Pennington, C. G. (in preparation 2020). Group activity: using a course newsletter as a form of student-constructed assessment. Preparing for Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
McDonald, J.* & Pennington, C. G. (in preparation 2020). FitnessGram. Preparing for Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
McDonald, J.* & Pennington, C. G. (in preparation 2020). FitnessGram. Student Research and Scholarship Showcase-Tarleton State University, Fort Worth, TX.
Invited Presentations
23. Pennington, C. G. (in preparation). Kinesiology: A Discipline, Major, and Career. Kilgore College in Kilgore, TX for Dr. Sandra Carroll.
22. Pennington, C. G. (in preparation). Promoting Kinesiology at Tarleton State University-Fort Worth. Kinesiology for Majors, Kilgore College in Kilgore, TX for Dr. Sandra Carroll.
21. Pennington, C. G. (in preparation). Promoting Kinesiology at Tarleton State University-Fort Worth. Kinesiology for Majors, Blinn College in Brenham, TX.
20. Pennington, C. G. (in preparation). Promoting Kinesiology at Tarleton State University-Fort Worth. Kinesiology for Majors, TCC Northeast.
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19. Pennington, C. G. (in preparation). Promoting Kinesiology at Tarleton State University-Fort Worth. TCC Northeast Kinesiology Club.
20. Pennington, C. G. (in preparation). Promoting Kinesiology at Tarleton State University-Fort Worth. Kinesiology for Majors, TCC Southeast, Dr. Melissa Evans.
19. Pennington, C. G. (in preparation). Promoting Kinesiology at Tarleton State University-Fort Worth. TCC Southeast Kinesiology Club, Ms. Kayla Pickett.
18. Pennington, C. G. (November, 2019). Promoting Kinesiology at Tarleton State University-Fort Worth. TCC South Kinesiology Club, Dr. Staci Smith.
17. Pennington, C. G. (October, 2019). Promoting Kinesiology at Tarleton State University-Fort Worth. Kinesiology for Majors, TCC South, Dr. Staci Smith.
16. Pennington, C. G. (October, 2019). Promoting Kinesiology at Tarleton State University-Fort Worth. Kinesiology for Majors, TCC Northwest, April Miske.
15. Pennington, C. G. (October, 2019). Promoting Kinesiology at Tarleton State University-Fort Worth. TCC Northwest Kinesiology Club, Mrs. Sara Matlock.
14. Pennington, C. G. (April, 2019). Physical Education: Purposeful, Meaningful, Reimagined, KIN 111, Foundations of Kinesiology, Cornell College, Dr. Justus Hallum.
13. Pennington, C. G. (February, 2019). Transitioning from Doctoral Student to Induction Year Faculty Member, KIN 603 Research in Physical Education Teacher Education, The University of Alabama, Dr. Matthew Curtner-Smith.
12. Pennington, C. G. (March, 2018). Designing a Fitness Program for College Students, KIN 199 The Ecological Aspects of Health and Wellness, The University of Alabama, Dr. Kelsey McEntrye.
11. Pennington, C. G. (March, 2018). Developing a Fitness Program for College Students, KIN 199 The Ecological Aspects of Health and Wellness, The University of Alabama, Mr. Colin Barnes.
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10. Pennington, C. G. (February, 2018). Overviewing The Effect of a Physical Education Teacher’s Age on Elementary Pupil’s Perceptions of Effectiveness and Learning, KIN 506 Research Methods in Kinesiology, The University of Alabama, Dr. Matthew Curtner-Smith.
9. Pennington, C. G. (October, 2017). Curriculum Philosophy and Unit Plan Design, KIN 311 Teaching Health Related Fitness, The University of Alabama, Dr. Libba Woodruff.
8. Pennington, C. G. (May 2016). Advocacy in Physical Education, KIN 361 Elementary Physical Education Curriculum Philosophy Theory, The University of Alabama, Dr. Kevin Richards.
7. Pennington, C. G. (September 2016). Exercise Prescription, KIN 199 The Ecological Aspects of Health and Wellness, The University of Alabama, Ms. Shrehan Lynch.
6. Pennington, C. G. (October 2016). Careers through Kinesiology, KIN 300 Introduction to Kinesiology, The University of Alabama, Mrs. Alicia Richards.
5. Pennington, C. G. & Nelson, L. (2015, July). North Texas Chapter Research Findings. Presented at the Dancing Classrooms National Conference Board Committee, New York, NY.
4. Pennington, C. G. (March, 2015). The Top Things New Teachers Should Know, KINE 4320 Secondary Teaching Methods for Physical Education, The University of Texas at Arlington, Dr. Becky Garner.
3. Pennington, C. G. (February, 2015). Leadership, KINE 2301 Teaching Games for Understanding, The University of Texas at Arlington, Dr. Larry Nelson.
2. Pennington, C. G. (September 2014). What role does PE play?, EDUC 4316 Foundations of Education, The University of Texas at Arlington, Dr. Janet Melton.
1. Pennington, C. G. (September, 2013). Competition vs Cooperation, KINE 4320 Secondary Teaching Methods for Physical Education, The University of Texas at Arlington, Dr. Becky Garner.
Grants Written/Awarded
5. Pennington, C. G. (2019). Funding Assistance for Cornell College Adapted Physical Education Program from the 1st Cycle 2019 Quality of Life Program. The Reeve Foundation. Amount requested: $13,110 (unfunded).
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4. Pennington, C. G., Hines, M.*, & Chapman, C.* (2019). The Life History of Ellen Whale: A Life- long Educator and Mentor. Funding requested from the Iowa College Foundation- R.J. McElroy Trust Student/Faculty Research Project. Amount requested: $684 (funded).
3. Pennington, C. G. (2019). Academic Clustering at Cornell College and in the Midwest Conference: Facilitators and Attractors into Student-Athletes Declared Majors. Funded by the Cornell Summer Research Institute for the student-faculty collaborative research project. Amount requested: $5,177 (funded).
2. McEntyre, K. & Pennington, C. G. (2016). First-Tee Golf Initiative for Students with Disabilities. Funded by the Alabama Power Foundation. Amount requested: $ 112,000 (unfunded).
1. Nelson, L. & Pennington, C. G. (2010). Park Clean-Up Competition, Cedar Hill State Park, Cedar Hill, TX. Funded by Arlington Alliance for Youth. Amount requested: $300 (funded).
Graduate Research Involvement
15. Susnera, D*. (2018). Swim to the Top, Swim Instructor Curriculum input (qualitative data collection).
14. Sinelnikov, O. (2018). Coaching Course Instruction. Focus Group Interview Transcription.
13. Susnera, D.* (2017). Swim to the Top, Physical Activity Team Leader (interview and transcription).
12. Esco, M., Sinelnikov, O. & Pennington, C. G. (2017). Analyzing performance variables in youth soccer players. (quantitative data collection).
11. Pennington, C. G. (2017). Conceptions and Visions of Physical Education from a Public Health Perspective: A Literature Review. Doctoral Presentation, University of Alabama.
10. Pennington, C. G. (2017). Teaching Health-Related Fitness: Preservice Teacher’s Concepts and Concerns. Doctoral Presentation, University of Alabama.
9. Pennington, C. G. (2017). Observing Sportsperson-like Behaviors during Golf Competition Using a Modified THOMAS Instrument. Doctoral Presentation, University of Alabama.
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8. Pennington, C. G. (2016). Early Socialization Self-reflection through a Career in Kinesiology. Doctoral Presentation, University of Alabama.
7. Sinelnikov, O. (2016). Analyzing third-person perception in youth soccer players (qualitative data collection).
6. Esco, M. & Sinelnikov, O. (2016). Analyzing performance variables in youth soccer players. (quantitative data collection).
5. Faulk, A. (2016). Adapted Imagery Movement Questionnaire, University of Worcester, UK. (qualitative data collection).
4. Sinelnikov, O. (2016). The acquisition and perception of specialized content knowledge among PETE students, (qualitative data collection).
3. Aldrich, L.* (2016). Anaerobic power production of wheelchair users (data collection).
2. Pennington, C. G. (2015). An examination of health-related behaviors within sport education lessons taught by preservice teachers. Doctoral Presentation, University of Alabama.
1. Pennington, C. G. (2015). Sportsmanship & Moral Development in Physical Education. Doctoral Presentation, University of Alabama.
TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS
Innovative Teaching Practices
Implemented the following with regularity into lectures and seminars: Wellness scavenger hunt; Department wide community park cleanup event; Debates; ‘Acting it out’; Course newsletter; Poetry slam; Flipped classroom where students teach other students; Inviting guest lectures over Skype; Inviting graduate students for guest lecture; Integrating physical activity into motor learning and labs; Physical activity labs; Designing in, and caring out a student’s proposed study; Attendance and contribution to regional conferences and workshops; ‘Windmills’; ‘Take the oppositions’ side’; ‘Appointments’; Brain Dump; Speak What You Drew.
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Courses Taught
KINE 4086 Problems Course – Document Analysis and Interpretation, Tarleton State University- Fort Worth (1 semester)
KINE 4086 Seminar – Theory and Philosophy of Coaching, Tarleton State University-Fort Worth (1 semester)
KINE 3310 Test and Measurements in Kinesiology, Tarleton State University-Fort Worth (2 semester)
KINE 3380 Adapted Physical Activity and Sport, Tarleton State University-Fort Worth (1 semester)
KINE 4305 Capstone in Kinesiology, Tarleton State University-Fort Worth (1 semester)
KINE 3390 Anatomical Kinesiology, Tarleton State University-Fort Worth (2 semesters)
KINE 3370 Physiology of Exercise, Tarleton State University-Fort Worth (3 semesters)
KINE 1164 Introduction to Physical Fitness, Health, and Wellness, Tarrant County Community College District, Southwest Campus (1 semester)
KIN 205 Coaching Endorsement or Authorization, Cornell College (1 block)
KIN 318 Methods for Team and Duel Sports, Cornell College (1 block)
KIN 324 Elementary Physical Education Methods, Cornell College (1 block)
KIN 101 Lifetime Physical Fitness and Activities, Cornell College (1 block)
KIN 111 Foundations of Kinesiology, Cornell College (1 block)
KIN 311 Methods for Individual Sports, Cornell College (1 block)
KIN 331 Physical Education Methods for Secondary School, Cornell College (1 block)
KIN 327 Adapted Physical Education, Cornell College (1 block)
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KIN 334 Motor Learning, Cornell College (1 block)
KIN 260 Individual/Family Life Education and Wellness, Cornell College (1 block)
KIN 497 Student Teaching Internship- PETE (1 semester), The University of Alabama
KIN 350 Secondary Physical Education Curriculum Programing- PETE (1 semester), The University of Alabama
KIN 351 Secondary Physical Education Clinical Experience- PETE (1 semester), The University of Alabama
KIN 311 Teaching Health Related Fitness- PETE (1 semester), The University of Alabama
KIN 310 Teaching Swimming- PETE (1 semester), The University of Alabama
KIN 199 The Ecological Aspects of Health and Wellness (4 semesters), The University of Alabama
KIN 167 Running (4 semesters), The University of Alabama
KIN 157 Weight Training (1 semester), The University of Alabama
KIN 155 Women’s Self Defense (3 semesters), The University of Alabama
KIN 110 Indoor Rock Climbing (3 semesters), The University of Alabama
KIN 104 Basketball (4 semesters), The University of Alabama
KIN 101 Physical Conditioning (2 semesters), The University of Alabama
KINE 4647 Teacher Preparation Student Education – PETE (4 semesters), The University of Texas at Arlington
KINE 2301 Teaching Games for Understanding- PETE (2 semesters), The University of Texas at Arlington
KINE 1400 Introduction to Kinesiology Lab (6 semesters), The University of Texas at Arlington
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Substitution Lectures
KINE 1164 Introduction to Physical Fitness, Health, and Wellness, Tarrant County Community College District, Southwest Campus
KIN 328 Psychology of Exercise, Cornell College KIN 506 Research Methods in Kinesiology, The University of Alabama KIN 364 Physical Education Elementary School Education, The University of Alabama KIN 167 Running, The University of Alabama KIN 157 Weight Training, The University of Alabama KIN 120 Aerobics, The University of Alabama KIN 117 Volleyball, The University of Alabama KIN 108 Tennis, The University of Alabama KIN 105 Softball, The University of Alabama KIN 103 Soccer, The University of Alabama
SERVICE
Professional Service
Professional Committees
[Applied] 2020-present Research Section Chair for the Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Austin, TX.
2018-2019 Higher Education Committee for the Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, De Moines, IA. Committee member.
2018-2019 Future Professionals Committee for the Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, De Moines, IA. Committee member.
Peer Reviewer and Research Judge Experience
2020 Sport in Society. Manuscript peer reviewer.
2020 Provided textbook review for revision of: Liguori, G., & Carroll-Cobb, S. (2013). Questions and answers: A guide to fitness and wellness. McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
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2020 Corpus Journal of Case Reports. Editorial board member.
2020 American Educational Research Association (AERA), Research on Learning and Instruction in Physical Education. Manuscript peer reviewer.
2019 The Southwest Educational Research Association Conference. Research and Manuscript peer reviewer.
2019 Journal of Teaching Physical Education. Manuscript peer reviewer.
2019 Research Council of SHAPE America. Abstract peer reviewer.
2019 International Journal of Sport Psychology. Manuscript peer reviewer.
2019 American Journal of Sports Science. Manuscript peer reviewer.
2019 The European Physical Education Review. Manuscript peer reviewer.
2019 The Canadian Journal for Scholarship and the Christian Faith. Manuscript peer reviewer.
2019 International Conference on Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Science. Manuscript peer reviewer.
2019 Nova Science Publishers. Manuscript peer reviewer.
2019 Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. Manuscript peer reviewer.
2018 Moral Development and Behavior: New Research, Nova Science Publishers. Book chapter editor.
2018 Education Journal, Science Publishing Group. Manuscript peer reviewer.
2018 The American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting and Expo - Physical Activity Section abstract peer reviewer.
2018 Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference, The University of Alabama. Research presentation judge.
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2017 The Health Science Undergraduate Research Conference, The University of Alabama. Research presentation judge.
2017 Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity Conference, The University of Alabama. Research presentation judge.
2016-2018 American Educational Research Association (AERA), Research on Learning and Instruction in Physical Education. Manuscript peer reviewer.
Other Professional Service
2020 Partnership with Crowley Sixty & Better Senior Center, Outreach and Internship Collaboration, Crowley, TX.
2020 Crowley Public Library and Recreation Center Community Health Fair, Crowley, TX. Attendance, and information sharing.
2018 Rock Quarry Elementary School International Day Field Day, Tuscaloosa, AL. Planning and organization.
2015 Athletes with Disabilities Inclusion Workshop, San Antonio, TX. Funded by the Reece and Jones Grant. Chaperone.
2015 Cedar Hill State Park Overnight Camping Trip, University of Texas at Arlington and Youth Serve America. Event co-organizer.
2010 Park Clean Up Competition, Cedar Hill State Park, Cedar Hill, TX. Funded by Arlington Alliance for Youth. Event co-organizer.
University Service
University Committees
2020 The Daniel Jones Scholarship Awarding Committee, Tarleton State University, Stephenville.
2020 The Committee to re-name the College of Education, Tarleton State University- Fort Worth.
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2020 ‘Capstone’ Professional Development Coordination Committee participant, Tarleton State University- Fort Worth.
2020 Search Committee for FWB1 Administrative Assistant Tarleton State University- Fort Worth.
2019 SKIN Leadership Team Committee, Fort Worth Director, Tarleton State University- Fort Worth.
2019 Wellness Events Coordinator for the REVIVE Wellness Initiative Committee, Tarleton State University- Fort Worth.
2019 Kinesiology Faculty Search Committee, seeking Athletic Trainer, Cornell College.
2013-2015 Physical Education Teacher Education Committee (PETE), University of Texas at Arlington.
Recruiting Efforts for Tarleton State University- Fort Worth Direct Visits
2020 Initiated Zoom meeting with Tarleton and TCC District Kinesiology leadership to promote KINE EXSS degree at Tarleton.
2020 Traveled alongside President D. Hurley to Fort Worth area high schools [Kennedale, Everman, Brewer] for community outreach and recruiting.
2020 (in planning) Attended Kilgore College in Kilgore, TX to promote Kinesiology at Tarleton State University-Fort Worth
2020 (in planning) Attended Blinn College in Brenham, TX to promote Kinesiology at Tarleton State University-Fort Worth
2020 (in planning) Attended TCC Northwest classes to promote Kinesiology at Tarleton State University-Fort Worth
2020 (in planning) Attended TCC Northeast classes to promote Kinesiology at Tarleton State University-Fort Worth
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2020 (in planning) Attended TCC Southeast classes to promote Kinesiology at Tarleton State University-Fort Worth
2020 (in planning) Attended TCC Southeast Kinesiology Club to promote Kinesiology at Tarleton State University-Fort Worth
2020 Attended Kennedale High School with President Dr. Hurley Tarleton State University-Fort Worth (February 14).
2020 Attended Everman High School with President Dr. Hurley Tarleton State University-Fort Worth (February 14).
2020 Attended Brewer High School with President Dr. Hurley Tarleton State University-Fort Worth (February 14).
2019 Attended TCC Southeast classes to promote Kinesiology at Tarleton State University-Fort Worth (December 3).
2019 Attended TCC South Kinesiology Club to promote Kinesiology at Tarleton State University- Fort Worth (November 5).
2019 Emailed comprehensive list of area Community College administrators information regarding Kinesiology at Tarleton State University-Fort Worth with request to share with faculty/students (October 26).
2019 Hosted TCC South, Southeast, Northeast, and Northwest kinesiology departments on a Field Trip to Tarleton State University-Fort Worth (October 24).
2019 Attended TCC Northwest Kinesiology Club to promote Kinesiology at Tarleton State University-Fort Worth (October 23).
2019 Attended TCC South classes to promote Kinesiology at Tarleton State University-Fort Worth (October 1).
Transfer Fairs
2019 Heath Professionals Transfer Fair Tarrant County Community College - Southeast (November 13).
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2019 Open House Fort Worth Campus (October 26).
2019 Transfer Fair Tarrant County Community College - South (October 21).
2019 Transfer Fair Dallas County Community College District - El Centro (October 15).
2019 Transfer Fair Tarrant County Community College - Northwest (October 10).
2019 Transfer Fair Tarrant County Community College - Northeast (October 8).
2019 Transfer Fair Tarrant County Community College - Northwest (September 26).
2019 Transfer Fair Tarrant County Community College - South (September 24).
2019 Transfer Fair Tarrant County Community College - Southeast (September 10).
Other University Service
2020 (in planning) Battle of the Books with Crowley ISD.
2020 Multiple Zoom and Facebook Live recruiting and enthusiasm sessions with TCC leadership and prospective Tarleton recruits.
2020 Facilitated the REVIVE Wellness Catapult Health Screenings Event in Fort Worth.
2020 Facilitated the REVIVE Wellness Cardio Boxing Event as a function of the ‘Celebrate Teaching Week’.
2020 Construction and sharing of a PDF guide to using the exercise equipment available in the Tarleton State University – Fort Worth exercise room.
2020 REVIVE Wellness Event Using the Fitness Center 101, Tarleton State University- Fort Worth.
2019 Appeared on Frontrunners School of Kinesiology Podcast to discuss and promote the kinesiology program at Tarleton State in Fort Worth.
2019 Walking Wellness REVIVE Wellness Event promoting Breast Cancer Awareness, Tarleton State University- Fort Worth.
2019 Homecoming Week Event participation, Tarleton State University- Fort Worth.
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2019 REVIVE Wellness Initiative, recording series of physical fitness, stress reduction, and health and wellness video demonstrations, Tarleton State University- Fort Worth.
2019 Cornell Summer Research Institute, panel member for prospective graduate students, Cornell College.
2019 Designed and carried out a city and multi-departmental event hosted by KIN 101. Trail-hike and Park Clean-up Competition, Mount Vernon, IA.
2019 Assisted in Pre/Post-Test Exercise Physiology Lab Experiment. Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness in Straight-Leg Deadlift: Differing Ranges-of-Motion, KIN 206 Exercise Physiology, Cornell College, Dr. Justus Hallum.
2019 Faculty research mentor to Kinesiology major, Keegan Van Kooten, as part of the Cornell Summer Research Institute.
2018-2019 Hosting prospective Cornell College and Kinesiology Department students in classes, Mount Vernon, IA.
2018 Self-Defense Seminar for the Alpha Omega Epsilon Female Engineers and Technical Scientists Sorority, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL.
2017 Night at the Museum, Physical Activity Session, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL.
2016 The University of Alabama Graduate School Health/Wellness Panel, Tuscaloosa, AL. Panel Member.
2015 University of Alabama Sports Pedagogy Association, Fall Lesson Plan Development Workshop. Co-presenter.
2016 Sons and Daughters Annual Event. University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL. Activity Leader and Physical Education advocacy.
2016 University of Alabama Sports Pedagogy Association. Night of Champions- UA Adapted Athletics. Event promotion.
2015 Physical Education Teacher Preparation and Service Learning Operation, University of Texas at Arlington and City of Arlington Parks and Recreation Department. Event co-organizer.
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2015 Physical Education Teacher Preparation, Adapted Physical Education activities inclusion workshop, Arlington, TX. Event co-organizer.
Consulting University Service
2019 Consultant for Cornell College Wrestling Team. Assisted in the conceptual design of a Strength and Conditioning Program; developed data management system for tracking athlete adherence to the program, progress, and fitness evaluation; communicated the process to the head coach for his continuation of the program in my absence, Mount Vernon, IA.
2018 Consultant for Cornell College Athletics Department, "Volt Athletics Technology" for potential use as part of a Strength and Conditioning Program; Gave report to athletic director and committee of head coaches; sat in on meeting between representative for Volt and athletic director, head coaches, Mount Vernon, IA.
Consulting Professional Service
2020 For Dr. John Gasko, Uplift Education’s Chief Well-Being and Social Emotional Learning Officer, Strategy to enhance employee physical and emotional well-being, Dallas, Texas.
Commencements, Convocations, Orientation, Award Ceremonies Attended
2020 President Dr. Hurley Inauguration events
2019 Fall Commencement
Community Service
2020 (in planning) Service Day Fort Worth TSU 5-K, Tarleton State University- Fort Worth.
2019 Community Clean Up Day/ Chalk the Walk Festive Preparation, Mount Vernon, IA.
2019 Trail-hike and Park Clean-up Competition- Project Conceptual Designer, Team Leader/Participant, Mount Vernon, IA.
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2017 Smile-A-Mile “Spooktacular” benefiting those affected by childhood cancer, volunteer hosted by Samford University Physical Therapy Association, Birmingham, AL.
2015 Chick-fil-a and Salvation Army annual Christmas Toy Drive volunteer, Fort Worth, TX.
2008-2015 “The Big Event” Community Outreach Tradition, Arlington, TX.
2007-2012 Annual Greek Halloween Carnival benefiting Arlington area community children. Volunteer.
2007-2012 Youth Fitness Development Service-Learning Initiative, Mission Arlington.
2009-2011 Youth Development Service-Learning Programs, Boys and Girls Clubs of Arlington.
2011 North Pointe Baptist Church of Arlington. Organized the “2011 NJH-UTA Basketball Tournament”.
2011 The Boys and Girls Club of Arlington. Delivered a Health and Fitness lesson.
2010 After School Outdoor Adventure Youth Leadership Project and Scavenger Hunt, Sam Houston High School. Assistant.
2010 Special Olympics Assistant, Sam Houston High School.
2010 S.P.E.A.R. (Striving to Promote Exercise and Activity in Recreation), Arlington, TX. Co- organizer.
2010 Home School Athletic Association (HSAA), Arlington, TX. Volunteer PE teacher.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
2020-present The Texas Higher Education Kinesiology Summit (THEKS)
2020-present American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
2020-present American College of Sports Medicine - Texas Regional Chapter (TACSM).
2019-present Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (TAHPERD).
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2019-present The Christian Society for Kinesiology and Leisure, and Sport Studies.
2019-2019 Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (IAHPERD). Chair of Higher Education Committee.
2018-present Professional Association of Athlete Development Specialists (PADDS).
2018-2019 Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (IAHPERD). Chair of Future Professionals Committee.
2017-present American Public Health Association (APHA). Peer reviewer
2017-present National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
2015-present International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education
2015-present Society of Health and Physical Education (SHAPE)
2017-2018 Society for Public Health Education, Delta Chapter (SOPHE)
2015-2018 University of Alabama Sports Pedagogy Association (UA-SPA). Activity planner
2015-2018 Graduate Student Association of the University of Alabama (GSA). Peer reviewer
2015-2018 Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (ASAPERD)
2015-2018 Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA)
2012-2015 American College of Sports Medicine - Texas Regional Chapter (TACSM)
2011-2015 Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE)
2014 Who’s Who in North America Education
2014 Honor Society
2014 Faculty Club
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2007-2012 UTA Society of Kinesiology committ (SOKS). Event planning; fundraising
2008-2009 UTA Hosts. Freshman Welcoming committee
Professional Development
2020 Attended Tarleton State University Early Intervention and Retention Training Session
2020 Student advising Workload training
2020 ‘Texans Know How’ Brand Ambassadors workshop - further develop marketing and recruiting competency, Tarleton State University- Fort Worth.
2020 Fort Worth Professional Development Community Workshop, Tarleton State University- Fort Worth.
Conference Attendance
2015-present Society of Health and Physical Education (5 conferences attended)
2020 Texas Higher Education Kinesiology Summit (1 conference attended)
2020 The Southwest Educational Research Association Conference (1 conference attended)
2019 Research and Scholarship Week-Tarleton State University (1 conference attended)
2019 Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (2 conferences attended).
2019 Physical Education, Sports Medicine and Doping Studies, (1 conference attended).
2017-2018 Society for Public Health Education, Delta Chapter (1 conference attended)
2015-2018 Graduate Student Association of the University of Alabama (3 conferences attended).
2015-2018 Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (7 conferences attended)
2017 National Strength and Conditioning Association (1 conference attended)
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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
2020-present Rotary Club for Fort Worth, South
2020-present Lions Club International
2020-present Southside Church of Christ
2017-2018 The City of Tuscaloosa Preservation Society
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