Aicinena's Resume
Steven Aicinena
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
Office: (432) 552-2675FAX: 432-***-****
E-Mail: abpi10@r.postjobfree.com
Updated 1/26/2008
CURRENT POSITIONS
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (1988-present)
Professor of Kinesiology (Rank achieved in spring, 2001)
Athletic Director (1994- present)
Women s Volleyball Coach (1994-present)
EDUCATION
Doctor of Education (June, 1988)
University of Northern Colorado (Graduate Dean s Citation for Excellence)
Master of Arts in Physical Education (August, 1981)
Idaho State University
Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education (March, 1978)
University of California Davis
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin: Odessa, Texas (September, 1988 to Date)
I have taught the following courses:
KINE 6830 Analysis of Teaching and Coaching
KINE 6340 Sociology of Sport
KINE 6382 Administration of Physical Education and Athletics
KINE 6302 History and Philosophy of Sport
EDUC 6344 Advanced Educational Psychology
EDUC 4331 Theory and Practice of Teaching Physical Education
EDUC 4332 Curriculum in Physical Education
EDUC 3344 Educational Psychology
KINE 4302 History and Philosophy of Sport
KINE 4340 Sociology of Sport
KINE 3360 Coaching in Sport
KINE 3310 Motor Development
KINE 2370 Athletic Training
KINE 3340 Analysis of Human Movement
KINE 4310 Sports Skill Analysis
Crownpoint High School: Crownpoint, New Mexico (August, 1979 to May, 1986)
Physical Education, Earth Science and Biology Teacher, I taught students in grades 7-12. I also
coached several sports (see Professional Coaching Experience below).
Publications
BOOK
Aicinena, S.J. (2002). Through the Eyes of Parents, Children and a Coach:
A fourteen-year participant-observer investigation of youth soccer. University Press of America. ISBN 0-
7618-2436-7
PEER-REVIEWED AND REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
Aicinena, S. J. (2007). Moral Imperatives and Modern Sport. Journal of Education and Human
Development. 1, 1, http://www.scientificjournals.org/journals2007/articles/1045.htm
Aicinena, S. J. (2006). Natural Law, The Ten Commandments and Modern Sport. International
Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation Sport and Dance Journal. XLII, 2, 25 -34.
Aicinena, S.J. & Eldridge, J. (2006). The Sport Participation Model Questionnaire: A Tool for the
Assessment of Sport Orientations. ERIC Clearinghouse on Teaching and Teacher Education. Document #
ED491583.
Aicinena, S.J. (2000). Teacher cognition during monitoring behavior: A case study. The
Physical Educator. 57(1), 27-34.
Aicinena, S.J. (1999). Five steps toward becoming a better teacher/coach. ERIC Clearinghouse on
Teaching and Teacher Education. Document# ED426995.
Aicinena, S.J. (1999). One hundred and two days of SportsCenter: Messages of poor sportsmanship,
violence and immorality. ERIC Clearinghouse on Teaching and Teacher Education. Document
#ED426998.
Aicinena, S.J. (1999). ESPN s SportsCenter: Socialization of America s athletes, coaches and workers.
ERIC Clearinghouse on Teaching and Teacher Education. Document #ED426997.
Aicinena, S.J. (1997). Respect: The missing component of modern athletic competition. The Physical
Educator, 54, 160 - 164.
Aicinena, S.J., Smith, M.D., & Steffen, J.P. (1994). A comparison of the behaviors of pupils in curricular
physical education and extra-curricular sports practices. International Journal of Physical Education,
XXXI, 3, 15-23.
Smith, M.D, Aicinena, S.J., & Steffen, J.P. (1994). Physical education teachers behavior as related to
pupils psychosocial development in curricular and extracurricular settings. Perceptual and Motor Skills,
78, 1087-1095.
Aicinena, S.J., Steffen, J.P., & Smith, M.D. (1992). A comparison of the behaviors of physical education
teachers in curricular and extra-curricular settings. Physical Education Review,15,(2), 148-156.
Aicinena, S.J. (1992). Youth sport readiness: A predictive model for success. The Physical
Educator,49,(2),58-66.
Aicinena, S.J. (1991). Formal class closure- An effective instructional tool. The Journal of Physical
Education, Recreation & Dance,63,(3),72-73.
Aicinena, S.J. (1991). The teacher and student attitudes toward physical education. The Physical
Educator,48,(1),28-32.
Aicinena, S. & Moore, J. (1991). An analysis of the 1990 coaching/teaching positions advertised by the
Texas high school coaches association. Texas Association HPERD Journal, LIX,(2), 44 - 47.
Mueller, L., Aicinena, S. Corso, M. & Phillips, D. (1988). The effects of grade-induced stress on skill
improvement in college bowling classes. The Physical Educator,45,(1),30 - 33.
PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS (Peer Reviewed and Reviewed)
Aicinena, S. (2006). Moral Imperatives and Modern Sport. AAHPERD. Paper presented at AAHPERD,
Salt Lake City, UT. April, 2006.
Aicinena, S.J. (1999). Five Steps Toward Becoming a Better Teacher/Coach. ERIC Clearinghouse on
Teaching and Teacher Education. Document #ED426995.
Aicinena, S.J. (1999). Teacher Cognition During Monitoring Behavior: A case Study. Texas Association
for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance State Convention, Dallas, Texas.
Aicinena, S.J. (1999). ESPN s SportsCenter: Socialization of America s Athletes, Coaches and Workers.
ERIC Clearinghouse on Teaching and Teacher Education. Document #ED426997.
Aicinena, S.J. (1999). ESPN s SportsCenter: Socialization of America s Athletes, Coaches and Workers.
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance State Convention, Dallas,
Texas.
Aicinena, S.J. (1991). Physical Fitness Development, Motor Skill Development and Their Affect on
Student Attitude Toward Physical Education. Texas Association for Health, Physical Education,
Recreation and Dance State Convention, Corpus Christi, TX.
Aicinena, S.J. (1990). The Teacher and Student Attitudes Toward Physical Education. Texas Association
for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance State Convention, Lubbock, TX.
Aicinena, S.J. & Steffen, J.P. (1989). A Comparison of the Behaviors of the Physical Education
Teacher/Coach in Physical Education and Athletic Settings. American Alliance for Health, Physical
Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention, Boston, MA.
Hulme, R., Barnett, D.W., Hale, L.S., Hale, D.F. & Aicinena, S.J. (1992). Comparative Perceived
Exertion Responses to Exercise Using a Cross Country Ski and a Cycle Ergometer. Medicine and Science
in Sports and Exercise, 24 (5).
RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS (Peer Reviewed)
Aicinena, S. (2006). Moral Imperatives and Modern Sport. AAHPERD. Paper presented at AAHPERD
for the Philosophy Academy, Salt Lake City, UT. April, 28.
Aicinena, S.J. (March, 2003). Youth Soccer: An Autotelic or Instrumental Activity?Sources of Conflict
and Implications for Community. Sports, Character and Responsible Citizenship Conference, South Bend,
IN.
Aicinena, S.J. (December, 1999). Teacher Cognition During Monitoring Behavior: A Case Study. Texas
Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance State Convention, Dallas, TX.
Aicinena, S.J. (December, 1999). ESPN s SportsCenter: Socialization of America s Athletes, Coaches
and Workers. Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance State Convention,
Dallas, TX.
Aicinena, S.J. (December, 1991). Physical Fitness Development, Motor Skill Development and Their
Affect on Student Attitude Toward Physical Education. Texas Association for Health, Physical
Education, Recreation and Dance State Convention, Corpus Christi, TX.
Aicinena, S.J. (November, 1990). The Teacher and Student Attitudes Toward Physical Education. Texas
Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance State Convention, Lubbock, TX.
Aicinena, S.J. & Steffen, J.P. (January, 1990). Physical Education Teacher/Coaches: A Comparison of
Their Students' and Athletes' Behaviors. National Association for Physical Education in Higher Education
Annual Convention, San Diego, CA.
Aicinena, S.J. & Steffen, J.P. (April, 1989). A Comparison of the Behaviors of the Physical Education
Teacher/Coach in Physical Education and Athletic Settings. American Alliance for Health, Physical
Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention, Boston, MA.
Aicinena, S.J. & Steffen, J.P. (January, 1989). An Analysis and Comparison of Teaching and Coaching
Behaviors in Physical Education and Athletic Settings. National Association for Physical Education in
Higher Education Annual Convention, San Antonio, TX.
Manuscripts in Progress
Aicinena, S. (Under Review). Trash talking and good times on the softball field. Physical Educator.
Aicinena, S. (Near completion). Competition with grandma and the saints.
Aicinena, S. (In Progress). Athletics and the Natural Law of Thomas Hobbes.
GRANT
1999-2000
$60,000 in grants from the University of Texas System for the development of two courses that were
delivered as a part of the Web-Based Masters Program in Kinesiology.
COPYRIGHTED WEB-BASED COURSES
Aicinena, S.J. (2006). Administration of physical education and athletic programs
Aicinena, S.J. (2006). Sport and Society
Service
UNIVERSITY SERVICE
President s Advisory Council (2007 Present)
University Advertising Committee (fall 2005 spring 2007)
Head Women s Volleyball Coach (1994 present) I receive no pay for coaching at UTPB
Falcon Athletics Advisory Council: (1994-present)
Faculty Athletic Advisory Council: (1995-present)
Student Advocate for Academic Appeal: (2000, 2006, 2007)
Student Grievance Committee (2001, 2002, 2006)
Freshman Advisor: (1992- 2006)
Student Advisor in Kinesiology (1988 2006)
ITDE Convention Hospitality Coordinator (2003)
Judge: Permian Basin Regional Science Fair (1991, 1992, 1993, 2003)
Bachelor s Degree in Liberal Studies Committee (1999-2000)
Promotion of Web-Based Master s Program (summer 2000, 2001, 2002)
Interdisciplinary Degree Studies Committee (1998-1999)
Faculty Senate:
Senator and Chair, Academic Affairs Committee (1990-92)
Senator 1993
Policy Matters Handled or Under Consideration as Chair:
1. Sabbatical Leave Policy
2. Academic Minors
3. Admissions Requirements for Freshmen
4. Policy on D Grades
5. Policy on Faculty Dating Students
6. Policy for Review of Freshman Admission
Faculty Secretary (1994 & 95)
Faculty Grievance Committee (1993, 2001)
Promotion and Tenure Committee (Division of Behavioral Science 1993-96 Chair 1996)
Teacher Education Council: (1988-95)
Kinesiology Club: Co-Sponsor (1988-96)
Scholarship and Financial Aid Committee: (1991, 92, Chair 93)
Staff Awards Committee: (1992)
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Assisted with Youth Volleyball Tournaments (1996 present)
The tournaments were sponsored by the Basin Volleyball Program and Midland Volleyball Program.
Volleyball Camps (1997 2007)
I conducted three volleyball camps each summer that lasted one week each for area athletes. I am not paid
for this activity.
Director, ECISD Boys Soccer Tournament. Involved 16 teams.(2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006).
President, West Texas Premier Soccer League (1998 2000)
Board of Directors, West Texas Premier Soccer League (1996 2000)
Head Coach, Force United Soccer Club (1995 2000)
as a part of the Web-Based Masters Program in Kinesiology.
COPYRIGHTED WEB-BASED COURSES