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___________________________________ 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 Colin G. Pennington 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 2 Colin G. Pennington 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/. 3 Colin G. Pennington 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 4 Colin G. Pennington 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