Adapted Acquatics- References

EDUCATION: Ph.D. In: Physical Education, major in Adapted Physical Activity, minor in Infant & Family Intervention "certification" and Statistics; University of Virginia, Charlottesville-- 1999

Master of Education, In: Adapted Physical Activity, Scientific Bases of Exercise & Human Performance, and Sports Administration; Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas--1991

Bachelor of Science In: Physical Education & Mathematics, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, Texas--1989

WORK

EXPERIENCE:

12/05 - Present UNIVERSITY of TEXAS BROWNSVILLE --- Brownsville, Texas

Assistant Professor Program Area of Adapted Physical Activity and Adapted Aquatics -- Taught undergraduate classes in Adapted Physical Activity, Adapted Aquatics & Rehabilitation, Measurement Techniques, Secondary Methods, Lifetime Fitness, and Introduction of Sports & Exercise. Further, I have supervise student teachers and students for community service programs.

09/90 - Present SPECIAL OLYMPICS INTERNATIONAL

Consultant for Research & SOI Workshops for Motor Activities Training Program-- Performed data analyses, wrote results sections, methods, and conclusions on various projects (e.g., Play Activities Program, Effects of SO Training on the Motor and Affective Behavior of Students with Severe Disabilities). The Motor Activities Training program is designed to involve "in a meaningful way" children with very severe disabilities into the Special Olympics program. Workshops are one day, with the morning consisting of program design and the afternoon practical/hands-on.

1/02 - 5/05 WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY --- Canyon, Texas

Assistant Professor Program Area of Adapted Physical Activity and Biomechanics -- Taught undergraduate classes in Adapted Physical Activity, Adapted Aquatics, Biomechanics, Measurement & Evaluation, Motor Development, Elementary Kinesiology, Stress Management, Health & Wellness, CPR for Professional Rescue, Outdoor Living, and taught master classes in Biomechanics, Trends & Issues, and Inclusion in physical Activity. Further, I have obtained several research and program grants of which I supervise students during rehabilitation intervention for community programs.

08/99 - 12/01 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY---Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania

Assistant Professor Program Area of Adapted Physical Activity -- Taught classes in Adapted Physical Activity, Aquatics, Adapted Aquatics & Rehabilitation, Biomechanics for Special Population, Infant & Family Intervention, Early Childhood, Anatomy & Physiology, Achievement Based Curriculum, Aquatics Personal Fitness, Assessment in Adapted Physical Activity. Further, I Supervise students during rehabilitation of clients with and without disabilities.

08/96 - 08/99 THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA --- Charlottesville, Virginia

Supervisor – Helped graduate students become familiar with their responsibilities as an adapted physical education teachers in a variety of school/classroom setting with different disabilities.

01/98 -08/98 THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA --- Charlottesville, Virginia

Instructor – a class on " Adapted Physical Education for Physical and Sensory Impaired" Course EDHS 846 -- which included Undergraduates, Masters and Doctoral students Level class. Assistant Teacher (to Dr. Bruce Gansneder ) Introduction to Educational Research & Stats I "masters level classes"

09/90 - 08/96 SPECIAL OLYMPICS AREA 17---Lubbock, Texas

Coach/Games Director/Area Management Team/Regional Trainer--Coached many Special Olympic sports, Gymnastics, Basketball, Athletics and directed meets. Served as Games Director of track and field and the Director of swimming meet. Also participated at state games and annual fund raisers.

08/95 - 08/96 SOUTH PLAINS EDUCATIONAL COOP---Levelland, Texas

Director/Adapted Physical Education Teacher/Assisted Technology Team --(schools, homes, hospitals, ages 2-21). Work included scheduling, coordinating and implementing programs for 27 different schools and supervised 25 personnel. Work with different disability populations (including autistic, mentally retarded, orthopedically handicapped, emotionally/behaviorally disturbed, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and learning disabled) in fitness, gross, fine and fundamental motor, aquatics, dance, leisure, lifetime sports, and rehabilitation purposes.

08/90 - 08/95 LUBBOCK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT---Lubbock, Texas

Adapted Physical Education Teacher--(schools, homes, hospitals; grades K - 12) Worked with different disability populations (including autistic, mentally retarded, orthopedically handicapped, emotionally behaviorally disturbed, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and learning disabled) in fitness, gross, fine and fundamental motor skills, aquatics, dance, leisure, lifetime sports, and rehabilitation.

06/91 - 08/93 METHODIST HOSPITAL Life Style Center---Lubbock, Texas

Cardiac Rehabilitation-- Included ECG analysis, stress testing, dietary instruction, stress management and implementation of work-out programs.

06/91 - 08/91 LUBBOCK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT ---Lubbock, Texas

Therapy Pool Supervisor --Worked with students with autism, mental retardation, and cerebral palsy, and emotionally/behaviorally disturbed.

09/90 - 08/92 TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY---Lubbock, Texas

Teaching for the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation--Taught classes in exercise physiology lab, weight training, swimming, bowling, tennis, gymnastics, golf, and racquetball. Responsible for both classroom and gym sessions, including lectures, grading, and issuing tests.

1985 - 1989 RIVIERA SWIM AND SLIDE---Amarillo, Texas

Pool Manager--Executed pool managerial duties (cashiering, maintenance, supervision of the staff), taught swimming (including children with disabilities), and lifeguarding.

1985 - 1986 BARNYARD ACADEMY GYM---Plainview, Texas

Head Coach--Taught gymnastics to children with and without disabilities; supervised two staff members; and organized national gymnastics competition.

1984 - 1986 NAUTILUS FITNESS CENTER---Lubbock, Texas

Manager, Instructor and Sales Representative--Served as weight training instructor and supervisor over sales, aerobics, and maintenance.

Web Site 1

Books 2

Book Chapters 2

Confer Pro Chap 12

Publications 28

Grants 7

Presentations

International 17

National 26

State 9

Poster 5

Regional 5

Workshops 26

Total 140

WEB SITE: Adapted Aquatics web site provides information about developmentally appropriate aquatic instruction and programing for individuals with disabilities. The site also includes information on adapted aquatics certifications, assessments, periodicals, equipment, and awards. Find at: www.adaptedaquatics.org

BOOKS:

Conatser, P. (2003). Motor Development Supportive Manual. Canyon, Tx: WTAMU Book Store.

Title: Conatser ADAPTED AQUATICS SWIMMING SCREENING TEST; 6612-1st Street, Lubbock Texas, 79416 2322-B: Recognized in National Water Fitness Newsletter, 2 (3), p.10, '95; Palaestra, 11(4), p.1, '95; 12(1), p.25, '96; 12(2), p.24, '96; 17(1), pp 2 - 4, '2002.

BOOK CHAPTERS:

Block, M.E. (2007). A teacher’s guide to including students with disabilities in regular physical education (3ed). Baltimore, MA: Brookes. "Chapter 12 on inclusion and adapted aquatics."

Special Olympics International Hand-book on "Play Activities Program," (September, 1997); "Chapter on statistics data analyses results."

CONFERENCES PROCEEDINGS CHAPTERS:

World Congress & Exhibition on Disabilities: "Placement & Service Options for Adapted Physical Activity" Orlando, Florida. Sep.17-20, (2003).
Conatser, P (2001) "Aquatic Instructors’ Beliefs Toward Teaching Individuals with Disabilities: The Theory of Planned Behavior." In: World Congress & Exhibition on Disabilities. Atlanta, Georgia. September 28-30.
Conatser, P (2001) "Adapted Aquatics Future Trends" In: World Congress & Exhibition on Disabilities. Atlanta, Georgia. September 28-30.
Conatser, P., Weber, R. & Folsom, M. (2001) "Aquatics: Assessment, Equipment, and Rehabilitative Exercises" In: World Congress & Exhibition on Disabilities. Atlanta, Georgia. September 28-30.
Conatser, P. (1998). "Teaching Management and Safety Strategies: Increasing Positive Attitudes Toward Teaching Swimming to People with Disabilities." In: National Conference on Adapted Physical Activity: Achieving a Balance. Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois, March 27-28.
Conatser, P. (1997). "Let’s Work Together, "Team Building Pool Games." In: National Conference on Adapted Physical Activity: Achieving a Balance. Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois, April 4-5.
Conatser, P. (1995). "Conatser Adapted Aquatics Swimming Screening Test." In: National Conference on Adapted Physical Activity: Achieving a Balance. Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois, March 24-25.
Conatser, P. (1995). "Land Aquatics Yes!" In: National Conference on Adapted Physical Activity: Achieving a Balance. Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois, March 24-25.
Conatser, P. (1994). "A 4-Step Program: Wheelchair to Walking for Children with Cerebral Palsy", In: National Conference on Adapted Physical Activity: Achieving a Balance. Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois, March 25-26.
Conatser, P. (1994). "Let's Hang Together," In: National Conference on Adapted Physical Activity: Achieving a Balance. Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois, March 25-26.
Conatser, P. (1993). "Adapted Physical Education Equipment from the Discard Pile," In: National Conference on Adapted Physical Activity: Achieving a Balance. Macomb, Illinois, April 16-17.
Conatser, P. (1991). "Biomechanical Analysis Research Finding on Congenital Chorea." In: 8th International Symposium on Adapted Physical Activity. Miami, Florida, November 17.

PUBLICATIONS:

Conatser, P. & Ledingham, C. (2009, February ). Respiratory Exercises Changing Lives. PELINKS4U Promoting Active & Healthy Lifestyles, section: Adapted Physical Education 11(2). Retrieved from http://www.pelinks4u.org/articles/conatser0209.htm
Conatser, P. & Mata, Z. (2008, November). Mexican folkloric dance: Bailamos. PELINKS4U Promoting Active & Healthy Lifestyles, section: Adapted Physical Education 10(9). Retrieved from http://www.pelinks4u.org/articles/Conatser1108.htm
Conatser, P. (2008). International perspective of aquatic instructors attitudes toward teaching swimming to children with disabilities. International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education, 2(3), 256-265.
Conatser, P. & Ledingham, C. (2008, April ). Medication, physical activity, and children with disabilities. PELINKS4U Promoting Active & Healthy Lifestyles, section: Adapted Physical Education 10(4). Retrieved from http://www.pelinks4u.org/articles/conatser0408.htm
Conatser, P., Ledingham, C., & Conatser, J. (2007, December 1). Simple equipment, nutrition, and medical care ideas for people with disabilities. PELINKS4U Promoting Active & Healthy Lifestyles, section: Adapted Physical Education 9(10). Retrieved from http://www.pelinks4u.org/covey/adapted/adapted.htm
Conatser, P. (2007). Adapted aquatics & rehabilitation: Literature synthesis. International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education, 1(3), 242-254.
Conatser, P. (2007). Inclusion in aquatics: Perceptions of instructors preparedness in training, equipment utilization, and in class management. Palaestra, 23(2), 38-42.
Conatser, P. (2007, June/July 1). Cooperative land aquatic activities. PELINKS4U Promoting Active & Healthy Lifestyles, section: Adapted Physical Education 9(6). Retrieved from http://www.pelinks4u.org/archives/adapted/060107.htm
Conatser, P. (2007, February 1). Health-Related Fitness Assessment for Students with Disabilities. PELINKS4U Promoting Active & Healthy Lifestyles, section: Adapted Physical Education 9(2). Retrieved from http://www.pelinks4u.org/archives/adapted/020107.htm
Conatser, P. (2006, October 1). Inclusive Activities for Individuals with Disabilities. PELINKS4U Promoting Active & Healthy Lifestyles, section: Adapted Physical Education 8(8). Retrieved from http://www.pelinks4u.org/archives/adapted/100106.htm http://www.pelinks4u.org/sections/adapted/adapted.htm.
Conatser, P. (2006, April 1). Discipline action and individuals with disabilities. PELINKS4U Promoting Active & Healthy Lifestyles, section: Adapted Physical Education 8(4). Retrieved from http://www.pelinks4u.org/archives/adapted/040106.htm
Conatser, P. (2005, December 1). Fun health related activities for adapted physical activity. PELINKS4U Promoting Active & Healthy Lifestyles, section: Adapted Physical Education 7(10). Retrieved fromhttp://www.pelinks4u.org/archives/adapted/100106.htm http://www.pelinks4u.org/archives/100106.htm http://www.pelinks4u.org/sections/adapted/adapted.htm. http://www.pelinks4u.org/archives/adapted/120105.htm
Conatser, P. (2005, June - July 1). Extended year services & assessment in adapted physical activity. PELINKS4U Promoting Active & Healthy Lifestyles, section: Adapted Physical Education 7(5). Retrieved from http://www.pelinks4u.org/archives/adapted/060105.htm
Conatser, P. (2005, February 1). A 4 step exercises program for people with cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy and spinal bifida. PELINKS4U Promoting Active & Healthy Lifestyles, section: Adapted Physical Education 7(1). Retrieved from http://www.pelinks4u.org/archives/adapted/020105.htm
Conatser, P. (2004, October 1). Cooperative inclusive games. PELINKS4U Promoting Active & Healthy Lifestyles, section: Adapted Physical Education 7(9). Retrieved from http://www.pelinks4u.org/archives/adapted/100104.htm
Conatser, P. & Summar, C. (2004). Individualize education program for adapted physical education. Strategies, 1(18), 35-38.
Conatser, P. (2004, May 1). Aquatic supervision for individuals with disabilities. PELINKS4U Promoting Active & Healthy Lifestyles, section: Adapted Physical Education 6(5). Retrieved from http://www.pelinks4u.org/archives/adapted/050104.htm
Conatser, P. (2004, January 1). Promoting adapted physical education for 2004!. PELINKS4U Promoting Active & Healthy Lifestyles, section: Adapted Physical Education 6(1). Retrieved from http://www.pelinks4u.org/archives/adapted/010104.htm
Conatser, P. (2003). Current issues in adapted aquatics 2003. National Aquatics Newsletter, 8(1),16-17.
Conatser, P. & Block, M. E. (2002) Adapted aquatics and inclusion. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 73(5), 31-34.
Conatser, P., Block, M. E., & Gansneder, B. (2002). Aquatic instructors beliefs toward inclusion: The theory of planned behavior. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 19, 172-187.
Block, M. E., Conatser, P. , Munson, D., Flynn, L., & Montgomery, R (2001). Effects of special olympics training on the motor & affective behaviors of students with severe disabilities. Palaestra, 72(8), 30-38.
Conatser, P., & Block, M. E. (2001). Factors that improve aquatic instructors beliefs toward inclusion. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 35(2), 170-184.
Conatser, P. (2000). Adapted aquatics the past century. Academic Aquatics On-Line Worldwide Refereed Electronic Journal, http:admin.campbellsvil.edu/~jcarter.
Conatser, P., Block, M. E., & Lepore. M. (2000). Aquatic instructors attitude toward teaching students with disabilities. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 17, 173-183.
Conatser, P. (1999). Adapted aquatics: Past and future trends. National Aquatics Newsletter, 5(2),10-11.
Block, M. E. & Conatser, P. (1999) Consultant in adapted physical education. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 16, 417-434.
Conatser, P. & Block, M. E. (1998) Effective communication: An important factor in consulting. Palaestra ,14 (3) 22-26.
Weber, R., Conatser, P., & Springer, P. (1996). Kinematic analysis of the gait of a male with apert syndrome. Clinical Kinesiology, 50(2), 28-35.

PUBLICATION PENDING:

Conatser, P. (For Publication 2009). Athletic trainers attitude toward working with Special Olympic athlete. The Journal of Athletic Training
Conatser, P. (For Publication 2009). National Water Fitness Training Manual Chapter on "Adapted Aquatic Programming."
Weber, R., & Conatser, P. (In review 2007). Kinematic Analysis of the Jumping Pattern of A Female with Cornelia de Lange Syndrome. Expanding Horizons in Therapeutic Recreation
Weber, R., & Conatser, P. (In review 2007). Kinematic Analysis of the Jumping Pattern of Male with Neurofibromatosis Syndrome-1. Expanding Horizons in Therapeutic Recreation
Conatser, P. (In progress). International aquatic instructors’ attitude toward teaching students with disabilities. International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
Conatser, P. (In progress). Athletic trainers injury report for Special Olympic athlete. Journal of Athletic Training Today
Conatser, P., & Monica, P. (In progress). Extended year service for adapted physical education. Strategies
Conatser, P. (In progress). Is active range of motion and toe-off during gait increased by performing assisted full range of motion leg flexion exercises through a spastic (biceps femoris, semimembranosus, semitendinosus) hamstring muscles for paraplegic boys.
Block, M. E., Conatser, P. , Munson, D., Flynn, L., & Montgomery, R (In progress). Using peers for teaching motor skills to children with severe disabilities. Mental Retardation,

INTERNATIONAL

PRESENTATIONS:

14^th UTB/TSC Bi-National Conference delivered a presentation on, ""V" for Victory Including Strategies for Including Students with Disabilities in Physical Education", Brownsville, Texas, November 10, 2007.
World Congress & Exhibition on Disabilities, presented: "Placement & Service Options for Adapted Physical Activity" Orlando, Florida. Sep.17-20, 2003.
World Congress & Exhibition on Disabilities, presented: "Cooperative & Adventure Challenge Activities for Adapted Aquatics" Orlando, Florida. Sep.17-20, 2003
World Congress & Exhibition on Disabilities, presented: "Inclusion of Students with Severe Disabilities in Aquatic Programs" Orlando, Florida. October 3-5, 2002
World Congress & Exhibition on Disabilities, presented: "Inclusion Strategies for Aquatics Programs" Orlando, Florida. October 3-5, 2002
World Congress & Exhibition on Disabilities, presented: "Autism/Sensory Processing Through Aquatics" Atlanta, Georgia. September 28-30, 2001
World Congress & Exhibition on Disabilities, presented: "Pediatrics AquHab" Atlanta, Georgia. September 28-30, 2001
World Congress & Exhibition on Disabilities, presented: "Adapted Aquatics Future Trends" Atlanta, Georgia. September 28-30, 2001

World Congress & Exhibition on Disabilities, group presentation: "Aquatics: Assessment, Equipment, and Rehabilitative Exercise" Atlanta, Georgia. September 28-30, 2001
13th Annual International Water Fitness and Aquatics Conference, presented: "Adapted Aquatic" West Palm Beach, Florida. October 13-15, 2000
12th Annual International Water Fitness and Aquatics Conference, presented: "Aquatic Instructors Beliefs Toward Teaching Individuals with Disabilities: The Theory of Planned Behavior ," Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. October 14-17, 1999
12th Annual International Water Fitness and Aquatics Conference, presented: "Adapted Aquatic Ideas" Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. October 14-17, 1999
11th Annual International Water Fitness and Aquatics Conference, presented: "ADA, Including People with Disabilities," Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. October 1-3, 1998
10th Annual International Water Fitness and Aquatics Conference, presented: "Factors Associated with Perceptions of College Students vs. Experienced Aquatic Instructors on Including Students with Disabilities," Santa Rosa, California. October 8 -11, 1997
10th Annual International Water Fitness and Aquatics Conference, presented: "Management, Safety and Teaching Strategies For People with Disabilities", Santa Rosa, California. October 8 -11, 1997
9th Annual International Water Fitness and Aquatics Conference, presented: "Adapted Aquatics Program Techniques", Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. October 10-12, 1996
9th Annual International Water Fitness and Aquatics Conference, presented: "The Added Edge: A Norm Based Swimming Assessment Test For Individuals with Disabilities Techniques," Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. October 10-12, 1996
"8th International Symposium on Adapted Physical Activity". Delivered a presentation based on Biomechanical Analysis Research Finding on Congenital Chorea," Miami, Florida. November 17, 1991,

NATIONAL

PRESENTATIONS:

Abilities Expo. Delivered a presentation on, "Strength, Endurance, and Flexibility needs for Individuals with Disabilities," San Antonio, Texas, January 26 -28, 2007.
National AAHPERD Conference delivered a presentation on, "Aquatics for All: Adapted Aquatics and Inclusion", San Diego, April 9, 2002.
National Adapted Aquatics Summit. Delivered a presentation on,"Adapted Aquatics Now and the Future," Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. May 10 - 12, 2001
13th Annual "A Total Commitment. Delivered a presentation on,"It’s A splash: Adapted Aquatic Aerobics," Gateway Educational Center, North Carolina, Greensboro, North Carolina. March 31-2, 2000.
13th Annual "A Total Commitment. Group presentation on, "Implementing the Developmental Model: Why Johnny Can’t Catch," Gateway Educational Center, Greensboro, North Carolina. March 31-2, 2000.
Eastern District AAAPERD Convention. Presented on "Aquatic Instructors Beliefs Toward Inclusion and Strategies for Best Practice ," Adam’s Mark Hotel, Philadelphia, PA, February 22-26, 2000.
12th Annual "A Total Commitment. Delivered a presentation on, "Curriculum Design, Behavior Management, & Assessment: Factors to a Successful APE Program," NC A&T State University, Greensboro, North Carolina. March 7-9, 1999.
Southern District AAHPERD Conference, presented on, "Inclusion, Aquatics, and Strategies for Best Practice."Greensboro, NC, February, 17-21, 1999.
6th National Conference on Adapted Physical Activity: Achieving a Balance. Delivered a presentation on, "Teaching Management and Safety Strategies: Increasing Positive Attitudes Toward Teaching Swimming to People with Disabilities," Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois. March 27-28, 1998.
11th Annual "A Total Commitment." Delivered a presentation on, "Strategies for Effective Consulting in Adapted Physical Education," NC A&T State University, Greensboro, North Carolina. March 1-3, 1998.
11th Annual "A Total Commitment." Group presentation on, "Authentic Assessment in Adapted Physical Education - Revisited," NC A&T State University, Greensboro, North Carolina. March 1-3, 1998.
5th National Conference on Adapted Physical Activity: Achieving a Balance. Delivered a presentation on, "Lets Work Together, Team Building Pool Games," Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois. April 4-5, 1997.
10th Annual "A Total Commitment." Delivered a presentation on, "The Other Half of Teaching: Techniques and Strategies for Better Communication with Co-workers and Parents," NC A&T State University, Greensboro, North Carolina. February 15-17, 1997.
10th Annual "A Total Commitment." Group presentation on, "Authentic Assessment for Children with Disabilities," NC A&T State University, Greensboro, North Carolina. February 15-17, 1997.
10th Annual "A Total Commitment." Pre-conference presentation on, "Best Practices For Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in Regular and Adapted Physical Education Classes," NC A&T State University, Greensboro, North Carolina. February 15-17, 1997.
Southern District AAHPERD Conference, presented on, "Adapted Physical Education National Standards Project,"New Orleans. February 15, 1997.
9th Annual "A Total Commitment. Delivered a presentation on, "The Added Edge: Implementing a Norm Based Swimming Assessment test for Individuals with Disabilities," NC A&T State University, Greensboro, North Carolina. March 3-5, 1996.
8th Annual "A Total Commitment. Delivered a presentation on, "A New Look at the 4-Step Program: Wheelchair to Walking for Children with Cerebral Palsy," NC A&T State University, Greensboro, North Carolina. March 5-7, 1995.
4th National Conference on Adapted Physical Activity: "Achieving a Balance." Delivered a presentation on, Conatser Adapted Aquatics Swimming Screening Test," Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois. March 24-25, 1995.
4th National Conference on Adapted Physical Activity: "Achieving a Balance." Delivered a presentation on, "Land Aquatics Yes!," Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois. March 24-25, 1995.
3rd National Conference on Adapted Physical Activity: "Achieving a Balance." Delivered a presentation on, "A 4-Step Program: Wheelchair to Walking for Children with Cerebral Palsy," Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois. March 25-26, 1994.
3rd National Conference on Adapted Physical Activity: Achieving a Balance." Delivered a presentation on, Let's Hang Together, Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois, March 25-26, 1994.
Brainerd VIII Minnesota National Physical Education Conference. Helped with a presentation on, "Multiple Collaboration to Meet the Needs of Disabled Students." Minnesota. June 16-19, 1993
Brainerd VIII Minnesota National Physical Education Conference. Helped to prepare and present the presentation on, "Aquacize: Fish Do It," Minnesota. June 16-19, 1993
2nd National Conference on Adapted Physical Activity: Achieving a Balance. Delivered a presentation on, "Adapted Physical Education Equipment from the Discard Pile," Macomb, Illinois. April 16-17, 1993.

STATE

PRESENTATIONS:

Texas TAHPERD, group presentation: "Children & Seizures - What a PE teacher Needs to Know" Ft. Worth, Texas. December 4, 2008
Texas TAHPERD, group presentation: "Health-Related Fitness Testing for Individuals with Disabilities" Ft. Worth, Texas. November 29-2, 2006
Texas TAHPERD, group presentation: "Least Restrictive Environment Decision Model for Physical Activity" Ft. Worth, Texas. December 4-7, 2002
Texas TAHPERD, group presentation:" Developing Youth through Outdoor Adventure Education" Ft. Worth, Texas. December 4-7, 2002
New Mexico NMHPERD, group presentation: "Individual with Disabilities Least Restrictive Environment Options for Physical Activity" Albuquerque, New Mexico. September 27-28, 2002
New Mexico NMHPERD, group presentation:" Developing Youth through Outdoor Adventure Education" Albuquerque, New Mexico. September 27-28, 2002
Virginia VAHPERD group presentation: "Starting The School Year Right: Preparing for Students with Disabilities," Hampton, Virginia. November 6-8, 1998
Virginia VAHPERD You Are the Difference: "Becoming an Effective Consultant in Adapted Physical Education," Richmond, Virginia. November 1-2, 1997
A Conference For Families Of Children With Special Needs: "All In The Family: Including Your Child In Family Recreation," Woodbridge, Virginia. November 8, 1997
Virginia Federation Council For Exceptional Children: 40th Annual Convention, group presentation: "Inclusive Physical Education: A Collaborative Model," Fredericksburg, VA. Feb. 28, March 1st & 2nd, 1997.

REGIONAL

PRESENTATIONS:

10^th Annual UTB/TSC Research Symposium; presented "Athletic Trainers’ Beliefs Toward Working with Special Olympic Athletes" March 28, 2008.
UTB/TSC Rio Grande Valley Early Childhood Counselors; presented "Sensory Integration and Identification for Children" Brownsville Texas, March 17, 2008.
UTB/TSC Rio Grande Valley Early Childhood Conference – Ever Child Ready for School; presented "Assessment of children with special needs" Brownsville Texas, July 21, 2007.
UTB/TSC School of Education Symposium/Mini Educational Conference; presented "Looking to the Future in Adapted Physical Activity" Brownsville Texas, March 3, 2007.
Key note speaker for the Panhandle Chapter of Certified Public Accountants presented "Stress in the Work Place." Amarillo Texas, January 27, 2005.
Student Teachers Seminar "Collision-- New Teachers Meet Reality" presented: Circular and Instructional Modifications for Inclusion" West Texas A&M University. March, 26, 2003.

WORKSHOP/ IN-SERVICE PRESENTATIONS:

Special Olympics Texas Area I workshop training for "Aquatics Coaches" McAllen Texas, March 9, 2008.
Brownsville Independent School District (BISD) inservice workshop "Adapted Aquatics and Strategies for Best Practice." Brownsville Texas, August 22, 2007.
Brownsville Independent School District (BISD) inservice workshop "Inclusion Strategies, Legal Issues, and TEKS for Adapted Physical Activity." Brownsville Texas, January 8, 2007.
Department of Family and Protective Services foster parent workshop "Neurological Deficits in Infants and Children." Lubbock Texas, May 14, 2005.
Department of Family and Protective Services foster parent workshop "Sensory Integration for Infants with Disabilities." Lubbock Texas, January 21, 2005.
Special Olympics International & Special Olympics Texas training the trainer workshops for motor activities, swimming, athletics, golf, basketball, gymnastics, bowling and softball from 1990 - present.
Region 16 Service Center inservice workshop "Including Students with Disabilities in Physical Activity." Amarillo Texas, October 8, 2004.
Department of Family and Protective Services foster parent workshop "Designing and Implementing a Behavior Management Plan." Amarillo Texas, August 21, 2004.
Region 16 Service Center inservice workshop "Eligibility & Assessment for Students with Disabilities in Physical Activity." Amarillo Texas, May 14, 2004.
Department of Family and Protective Services caseworkers workshop "Programming for Children with Mental Disabilities." Amarillo Texas, April 23, 2004.
Child Protection Services foster parent workshop "Caring for Children with Mental Challenges." Lubbock Texas, February 7, 2004.
Child Protection Services foster parent workshop "Emotional Behavior Disturbed Intervention Strategies". Lubbock Texas, December 6, 2003.
Child Protection Services foster parent workshop "Hands-on Approaches for Working with Individuals who have Autism". Amarillo Texas, November 22, 2003.
Child Protection Services foster parent workshop "Intervention Strategies for Autism". Lubbock Texas, September 27, 2003.
Child Protection Services foster parent workshop "Behavior Management Strategies for Children with Disabilities". Lubbock Texas, August 9, 2003.
Child Protection Services foster parent workshop "Why Johnny Can’t Catch: Implementing the Developmental Model". Amarillo Texas, June 17, 2003.
Child Protection Services foster parent workshop "Why Johnny Can’t Catch: Implementing the Developmental Model". Lubbock Texas, May 3, 2003.
Child Protection Services caseworkers workshop "Improving Mobility in Special Needs Children". Amarillo Texas, May 2, 2003.

Child Protection Services foster parent workshop "A Four Step Program: For Children with Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, and Spina Bifida". Lubbock Texas, March 8, 2003.
Master Teacher of Adapted Aquatics Credential Workshop. National AAHPERD Conference, San Diego, April 11, 2002.
Special Olympics International workshop at World Games for "Training the Trainer -- Motor Activities Training Program." University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, July 2 & 3, 1999.
Special Olympics International workshop for "Training the Trainer -- Motor Activities Training Program." Tampa Florida, September, 1998.
Special Olympics International workshop for the "Motor Activities Training Program." Miami Florida, March, 1998.
Special Olympics International workshop for the "Motor Activities Training Program." North Carolina, January, 1998.
Augusta County School District in-service workshop on "Including Children with Disabilities in Regular Physical Education." August, 1997.
Special Olympics International workshop for the "Motor Activities Training Program." South Carolina, August, 1997.
Continuing Education class Roanoke County Public School System on "Including Children with Disabilities in Regular Physical Education," November, 1996.

POSTER

PRESENTATIONS:

World Congress & Exhibition on Disabilities, presented: "International Perspective of Aquatic Instructors’ Attitudes Toward Inclusion" Orlando, Florida. Sep.17-20, 2003
World Congress & Exhibition on Disabilities "Factors that Improve Aquatic Instructors Beliefs’ Toward Inclusion" Orlando, Florida. October 3-5, 2002
World Congress & Exhibition on Disabilities "Aquatic Instructors’ Beliefs Toward Teaching Individuals with Disabilities: The Theory of Planned Behavior" Atlanta, Georgia. September 28-30, 2001
6th National Conference on Adapted Physical Activity: "Achieving a Balance." "Aquatic Instructors' Attitudes Toward Including Children with Disabilities into Regular Swimming Programs," Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois, March 27-28, 1998.
5th National Conference on Adapted Physical Activity: Achieving a Balance. "Is active rang of motion increased by performing assisted full rang of motion leg flexion exercises (leg curls) threw a spastic (biceps femoris, semimembranosus, semitendinosus) Hamstring muscles, Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois, April 4-5, 1997.

GRANTS:

2007 - 2008 Grant proposal: Special Olympic International "Health and Research Initiative." Contact: Dr. Mark L. Wagner. Topic: Hispanic Special Olympic Athletes Health Promotion "Aqua Safe, Fit, & Sports" Program. Aim: To test/evaluate fitness levels, eating habits, health behaviors, and swimming skill levels for SO athletes as well as providing educational materials to SO athletes and their families. Funding $20,000 which would include (support staff training and work, copying, mailing, transportation/travel, perishable materials for physiological testing)
2005- 2006 WTAMU Killgore Research grant titled "Athletic Trainers Beliefs Toward Working with Special Olympic Athletes." The $1,500 grant payed for data collection and a student assistant.
2003 - 2005 CPS (Child Protective Services) Region I Children With Disabilities Project Grant: I helped developed grant proposal, consult, and conduct workshops for foster parents and caseworkers related to rehabilitation and adapted physiology. The grant pay $561,000 over four years.
2004- 2005 CPS (Child Protective Services) Region I Children With Disabilities Project statistical analysis for grant. I developed, validated, and analyzed four instruments to measure the success of the projects intervention.
2003 - 2004 Grant proposed: Special Olympic International "Field of Dreams Research Grant." Contact: Mr Stephen Corbin. Study: Athletic Trainers Beliefs Toward Working with Special Olympic Athletes.
2002- 2003 Federal Grant with Nursing Department "Rural Health Project" Coordinator: Sally Carmen (806-651-2648). I am in charge of finding, placing, organizing, and supervising eight students willing to develop programs in adapted physical activity for rural nursing homes, hospitals, and home intervention for individuals with disabilities. Each students will work 6 weeks and receive a 2,400 stipend.
2002- 2002 Supervised one WTAMU Graduate student Killgore Research grant on a biomechanic project summer 2002 (stipend 1,625).
2002-2002 Supervised three WTAMU Graduate student Killgore Research grants on biomechanics projects for Owens Corning spring semester 2002 (stipend 500 each 1,500)

LOBBIES:

"The American Association for Retarded Citizens of the United States (ARC), American Association on Mental Retardation (AAMR), and American Association of University Affiliated Programs (AAUAP) Governmental Affairs & Public Policy Seminar." Attended workshop and talk to legislators about current legislation for individuals with disabilities; Washington DC, April/May, 2001- 2002

REVIEWER:

2007 - present Reviewer for International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
2003 - present Reviewer for PELINKS4U.org
2000 - present Guest reviewer for Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly

2000 - present Assistant Editor for Human Kinetics "North American Continent Aquatics"
2000 - present Reviewer of PALAESTRA – Forum of Sport, Physical Education & Recreation For Those with Disabilities
1996 - present USWFA-United States Water Fitness Association, assistant coordinator of adapted aquatics.
1999 - 2004 International Editorial Board for Academic Aquatic On-Line.
2003 - 2003 Reviewer for Books/Cole Thomson Learning – Biomechanics Book Chapter
2001 - 2002 Reviewer of abstracts and symposia submitted to the Research Consortium for the 2002 AAHPERD National Convention and Exposition

1998-1999 Southern District’s AAHPERD- Reviewer for the Research Council

PROFESSIONAL

COMMITTEES:

2009 - present UTB NCATE Task Force Committee
2007 - present Special Olympic Region 1 "Games Committee"

2005 - present UTB Kinesiology Department Undergraduate Committee

2005 - present UTB Health and Human Performance Department Graduate Committee

2005 - present UTB Health and Human Performance Department TExES Committee

2005 - present UTB Health and Human Performance Department New Complex Committee

1996 - present ISHOFA-International Swimming Hall of Fame Adapted Aquatics Committee

2007 - 2008 UTB College of Education Graduation Committee

2007 - 2008 UTB SACS Committee for Core Requirement 3.72: Evaluation of Faculty

2003 - 2004 WTAMU University Curriculum Committee

2003 - 2004 WTAMU Teacher Education Unit Committee

2003 - 2004 WTAMU ExCET Improvement Committee

2002 - 2004 WTAMU Graduate Committee

2002 - 2004 WTAMU Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee

2002 - 2003 WTAMU University Core Curriculum Review Committee
2002 - 2002 WTAMU Comprehensive Committee

1997 - 2003 APAC-Adapted Physical Activity Council, Communications Committee

2000 - 2002 Advocacy/Government Affairs Committee ARC – Butler County, PA

2001 - 2001 Slippery Rock University - Marketing Committee

2000 - 2001 Slippery Rock University- Social Committee

1999 - 2001 Slippery Rock University - Personal Physical Fitness Committee

1999 - 2001 Slippery Rock University- Exercise Science Curriculum Committee

2000 - 2001 Slippery Rock University- CHHS Research Committee

2000 - 2001 Slippery Rock University- Academic Forum Committee

1997 - 1999 West Texas A&M University Alumni Development Committee

1998-1999 Health and Physical Education Advisory Council for the University of Virginia

PROFESSIONAL

AFFILIATIONS:

IFAPA-International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity

AAHPERD-American Alliance for Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance
NCPERID-National Consortium For Physical Education And Recreation For Individuals With Disabilities

USWFA-United States Water Fitness Association

Phi Delta Theta

COMMUNITY SERVICE:

2009 - present Boys & Girls Club, I volunteer coach for youth Basketball.
2008 - present Palm Valley Gymnastics & Dance, I volunteer Saturday mornings to teach several classes of gymnastics to children with disabilities.
2007 - present "Down by the Border" I participated in and prepare UTB students to help with the event. The event is for people with down syndrom and there families.

2006 - present Special Olympics, participated in and helped prepare UTB students for volunteering in athletic preparation and competitions (i.e., Tennis, Softball, Bocce, Bowling, Powerlifting, Basketball, Volleyball, Track/field).
2006 - present Conducted an inservice workshops for Independent School District, Special Olympics, and presented presentations for UTB.
2006 - present Taught a course in Adapted Aquatics and Rehabilitation that served students with disabilities from BISD as well as certifying UTB students and BISD teachers as Adapted Aquatics Instructors.
2004 - present Served the public/world at large several hours a week by answering questions related to adapted aquatics from my web site. I also spend time updating information concerning certifications, instructional materials, references, assessments, and events.
1996 - present Special Olympics International, Consultant for Research & SOI Workshops for Motor Activities Training Program
2007 "Woman’s Health Fair at UTB" I participated in by working a booth that shared information about our department, nutritional information, and disabilities that impact women.
2002 - 2004 Prepare and supervise WTAMU students, from the Adapted Physical Activity class, to help Special Olympic (Area 16) competition events (athletics, bowling, basketball, golf, weightlifting), Texas Panhandle Mental Health & Mental Retardation physical activity programs, local special education activity programs, and a Hippo Therapy program.
2000 - 2002 Supervise Slippery Rocks Students for Fridays adapted aquatic program for children with disabilities from Slippery Rock Coop School System (41 youth). This program is part of the adapted aquatics and rehabilitation class. Students will receive certification as an "Adapted Aquatic Instructors" by AAALF upon completion of the course.
1999 - 2002 I help prepared students taking the adapted physical activity and rehabilitation class service 60 adults with disabilities from Slippery Rock community every Friday and Saturday for aquatic rehabilitation.
1999 - 2002 I help prepared students from the Adapted Aquatics Class that service the Tuesday and Thursday inclusive recreational "Learn to Swim" program which includes about 30 children from the community.
1999 - 2002 Chair Slippery Rocks committee for getting Christmas presents (Project ELF) for underprivileged children

　

PERSONAL GROWTH:

Note: ARC & AAHPERD Certifications are updated yearly or biyearly.

Fall - 2006 Training Completion for "Emergency UTB/TSC Academic Continuity Program"
2004 - present American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED for the Workplace, Schools, and the Community Instructor

2003 - present Nationally Certified Adapted Physical Educator (CAPE)

2001 - present AAHPERD’s Master Teacher of Adapted Aquatics Certification

2000 - present American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescue Instructor

2000 - present AAHPERD’s Adapted Aquatics Certification

1990 - present American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor

1986 - present American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor

STUDENT ADVISEMENT:

2008 - present UTB undergraduate Football & Cheerleading Club advisor
2006 - present UTB undergraduate Health & Human Performance Club advisor
2005 - present UTB undergraduate advisee
2002 - 2004 WTAMU graduate advisor Chair for 4 students
2002 - 2004 WTAMU undergraduate advisee with an annual average of 107 students
2002 - 2004 WTAMU Scholarship & Career Development board member for Phi Delta Theta fraternity.
2002 - 2002 WTAMU graduate theses committee member1 student
Spring 2002 Owens Corning Biomechanics project is to improve job related injures thought specific physical fitness and strengthening exercises. Three masters students are helping in data collection, analysis, interpretation, and intervention.
Fall 2001 Faculty representative for the Slippery Rock Illusion majorette squad.
Spring 2001 Helped Slipper Rock University students prepare for presentation at the World Congress & Exhibition on Disabilities "Adapted Aquatics Future Trends" at Atlanta, Georgia. September 28-30. Note: Student was unable to attend conference because of military obligations of the September 11^th attack on the United States.
Spring 2000 Advisor for the mini-convention at Slippery Rock University
Spring 2000 Helped 16 Slipper Rock University students prepare and present a presentation at the 13th Annual "A Total Commitment Conference on, "Implementing the Developmental Modle: why Johnny Can’t Catch," Gateway Educational Center, Greensboro, North Carolina. March 31-2.
Spring 2000 Helped students prepare for instructing the swimming portion of the "Sports Skill Clinic for Children with Visual Impairments" Slippery Rock University field house, April 8.

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT:

2009 - present Developed and prepared curriculum for the review process to implement a new undergraduate course in the Department of Health and Human Performance (i.e., Adapted Physical Activity & Rehabilitation).
2007 - 2008 Developed and prepared curriculum for the review process to implement a new undergraduate course in the Department of Health and Human Performance (i.e., Adapted Aquatics & Rehabilitation).
2004- present Continued development on a web page for adapted aquatic "adaptedaquatic.org". This site presents developmentally appropriate information related to improving overall motor and fitness ability, programing strategies, equipment, and inclusion techniques for individuals with disabilities.
2006 Helped prepare and develop curriculum for the new masters program within the education department curriculum and instruction with an emphases in Health & Human Performance.
2002-2003 Prepared and developed curriculum for a new course in Sports & Exercise Science (i.e., Adapted Aquatics & Rehabilitation)
2002-2002 Prepared and developed curriculum for a new master level Online course in Sports & Exercise Science (i.e., Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in Regular Physical Activity)
2000 -2001 Helped prepare with Dr. Arnhold curriculum and proposal for a new course in adapted physical activity (i.e., Assessment in Adapted Physical Activity and Rehabilitation)
2000 -2001 Helped prepare with Dr. Arnhold curriculum and proposal for a new course in adapted physical activity (i.e., Achievement Based Curriculum)
2000 Helping prepare curriculum with Bob Ogoreuc and proposal for a new minor in aquatics.
2000 Helped prepare curriculum with Dr. Arnhold and proposal for a new course in adapted aquatics (i.e., Adapted Aquatics & Rehabilitation)

HONORS & AWARDS:

2008 Cardiac Science Certification of Heartfelt Thanks for "Giving Someone Another Chance"
2008 Texas Southmost College District Resolution for "Saving a Life"
2008 Proclamation from Cameron County for "Heroism Act of Saving a Life"
2008 Proclamation from the City of Brownsville for "Life-Savings Act OF Heroism"
2007 University of Texas Brownsville - SSSP/ASPIRE "Care and Commitment" Faculty Appreciation Award
2006 Winner of the "John K. Williams Jr. International Swimming Hall of Fame Adapted Aquatics Award.
Life Time Honor National Honor Roll of Academic Educators in Aquatics.
2005 Special Olympics Texas, Award for dedication and support to SO athletes.
2004 - 2005 WTAMU CORE Roundtable, Award for outstanding service and dedication to the community.
2005 WTAMU Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Award for making it possible to find the balance between academics and athletics.
1999 AAALF Adapted Physical Activity Council Doctoral Student of the Year Award.

1996 - 1999 Scholarship Recipient, Adapted Physical Education Doctoral Training Scholarship, Curry School of Education, University of Virginia, Charlottesville.
1998 Awarded a scholarship to attend and present ideas on Adapted Aquatics at the National Aquatic Summit Washington, DC, February 2 - 4.
1996 - 1997 Scholarship Recipient, Infant and Family Intervention Training Project, Curry School of Education, University of Virginia, Charlottesville.
1986-1989 Athletic scholarship at West Texas A.M. University for football.

　

CURRENT

CERTIFICATIONS:

Adapted Aquatics Instructor, American Red Cross (Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard Instructor, CPR & First Aid Instructor, Professional Rescue Instructor).

RELATED

SKILLS:
Operate both Apple and DOS-based computer systems. Proficient in the use of the PEAK & Ariel Performance Analysis system, SAS/SPSS/MI-STAT and WP, Word, MS-Works, Power-point. Have knowledge of Turbo-Pascal.

ATHLETIC BACKGROUND:

Tried out for Denver Broncos, training camp 1989

NCAA Football, 4 years

-- Outstanding Defensive Player of the Year Award 1989

-- Biggest Hit Award 1989

NCAA Gymnastics, 1 year

NCAA Track, 1 year

Varsity football, high school, 3 years

-- Football Fighting Hard Award, 1 year

-- Westerner Award, 1 year

Varsity Gymnastics, high school, 3 years;

-- Outstanding Male Gymnast Award, 3 years

-- 14^th in the State of Texas in the All-Around, 1 year

Varsity Track, high school, 3 years