University of Northern Colorado School of Sport and Exercise xxxÖ±²¥ Campus Box Greeley, CO 80639
Education
2004 Ph.D., University of Georgia, Athens, GA
1999 M.Ed., Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
1996 B.S.(QTS), Brunel University College, London, England.
Professional/Academic Experience
2014 – Present Professor, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
2009 – 2014 Associate Professor, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
2004 – 2009 Assistant Professor, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
xxxÖ±²¥/Areas of Interest
Physical Education Teacher Education,
Coach Expertise,
Coach Education,
Qualitative xxxÖ±²¥ Methodologies
Publications/Creative Works
Smith, M. A., & Madden, M. (2014). Middle school students’ reactions to the implementation
of active homework in physical education. Global Journal of Health and Physical Education
Pedagogy, 3 (2).
St Pierre, P. E., & Smith, M. A. (2014). Intuition, it’s not magic. Strategies, 27,
37-42.
Treadwell, S., Smith, M.A., & Pratt, E. (2014). Perceptions and Understanding of Games
Creation: Teacher Candidates’ Perspective. Physical Educator. 71, 72-92.
Smith, M. A., & Schmidt, K. (2012). Teachers are making a difference: Understanding the influence
of favorite teachers. The Qualitative Report, 17(Art. 36), 1-25. Retrieved from
St Pierre, P. E., & Smith, M. A. (2012). The Role of Metaphor in Sport Instruction: Insights From a Study of Expert
Golf Instructors. International Journal of Coaching xxxÖ±²¥, 6(1), 27-44.