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PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name: Michael Wayne Kernodle
Address: *** ********* *****
Boone, North Carolina 28607
Work Address: 027 Holmes Convocation Center
Appalachian State University
Boone, North Carolina 28608
Telephone: (H) 828-***-****
(W) 828-***-****
E-Mail: **********@********.***
Date of Birth: October 19, 1949
Marital Status: Married
EDUCATIONAL STATUS (DEGREE, INSTITUTION, DATES)
(A) Graduate Education
PhD University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
1988: Kinesiology
Major Area: Motor Skill Learning
Minor Area: Biomechanics
Dissertation: The relative effects of four types of information
presentation on learning a multiple degree of freedom skill.
M.A. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
1979: Physical Education
Thesis: A comparison of past varsity sports and leisure sports with
present preferences and recommendations for children.
(B) Undergraduate Education
B.A. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
1971: History
Partial fulfillment of an Associate Degree in Business at Milwaukee
Technical College
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Academics
Fall 1989-Present: Tenured professor at Appalachian State University responsible for
teaching undergraduate Motor Skill Learning, Motor Development, Sports Psychology,
undergraduate and graduate courses in Sport Sociology and various methods and core
classes. I have been teaching summer school as well as an off campus course that
combines online and onsite teaching. Also, I am a member of the graduate faculty
serving on and chairing master s thesis committees as well as mentoring graduate
research projects.
1988 & 1989: At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill taught Motor Skill
Learning, Racquet Sports for Majors, and various activity classes.
1987: At the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, taught Human Movement Skills
and Racquet Sports.
1980-1985: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, taught in the Physical Education
Activities Program.
1982: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, graduate assistant at the
Rehabilitation-Education Center.
1976-1977: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, graduate assistant.
1975: Taught tennis classes for Lansing Community College in Lansing, Michigan.
Referred Journal Articles
Rabinowitz, E., Harrison, M., Kernodle, M.W. & McKethan, R.N. The correlation
between self-efficacy and application when learning a complex motor skill. In Progress.
Rabinowitz, E., Kernodle, M.W., & McKethan, R.N. The Effective Use of PowerPoint to
Facilitate Active Learning. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. In
Press.
Rabinowitz, E., McKethan, R.N. & Kernodle, M.W. An examination of multiple
intelligences in virtual and traditional instructional learning environments. In Press.
McKethan, R.N., Rabinowitz, E., & Kernodle, M.W. (2009). Using online surveys to
increase student engagement. The Chronicle of Kinesiology and Physical Education in
Higher Education, 20 (3), 8-11.
Kernodle, M.W., Rabinowitz, E., & McKethan, R.N. (2009). The change from
coach-teacher centered learning to student-athlete centered learning. The Chronicle of
Kinesiology and Physical Education in Higher Education, 20 (2), 6-9.
McKethan, R.N., Rabinowitz, E., & Kernodle, M.W. (2009). Copyright, Plagiarism:
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Addressing an Academic Imperative. The Chronicle of Kinesiology and Physical
Education in Higher Education, 20 (1), 6-9.
McKethan, R.N., Rabinowitz, E., & Kernodle, M.W. (2008). An Open Source Software
Alternative. The Chronicle of Kinesiology and Physical Education in Higher Education,
19, 17-19.
Kernodle, M.W., McKethan, R.N. & Rabinowitz, E. (2008). Observational learning of fly
casting using traditional and virtual modeling with and without authority figure.
Perceptual and Motor Skills, 107, 535-546.
McPherson, S. L., & Kernodle M. W. (2006). Tennis expertise and tactics: male
professional vs. beginner cognitive strategies between points during matched singles
tennis competition. Journal of Sport Sciences, 25:8, 945-959.
Everhart, B., Kernodle, M.W., Ballard, K., McKey, C., Eason, B., & Weeks, M. (2005).
Physical activity patterns of college students with and without high school physical
education. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 100, 1114-1120.
Kernodle, M.W., and Mitchell, M. (2004). Teaching tennis incorporating multiple
intelligences. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 75(8), 27-32.
Everhart, B., Kernodle, M., Ballard, K., McKey, C., Eason, B., & Weeks, M. (2003).
Comparison of physical activity patterns of early childhood education and kinesiology
majors. The International Journal of Physical Education, 40, 103-108
Mckethan, R.N., & Kernodle, M.W. (2003). The effects of a distance learning computer
program on qualitative analysis of the overarm throw by preservice physical education
teachers. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 97, 979-989.
Everhart, B.W, Harshaw, C., Everhart, B.A., Kernodle, M.W., & Stubblefield, E. (2002).
Multimedia software s effects on high school physical education student s fitness
patterns. The Physical Educator, 59, 151-157.
Henson, D.A. Nieman, D.C., Kernodle, M.W., Sonnenfeld, G., Morton, D., & Thompson,
M.P. (2002). Immune function in adolescent tennis athletes and controls. Sports
Medicine: Training and Rehabilitation, 10, 235-246.
Kernodle, M.W., & McKethan, R.N. (2002). The effects of a distance learning computer
program on error detection of the overhand throw by preservice elementary education
teachers. Journal of Sport Pedagogy, 8, 1-19.
Kernodle, M.W., Johnson, R., & Arnold, D.A. (2001). The relative effects of verbal
error-correcting instructions versus verbal error-correcting instructions plus videotape
replay on the learning of a multiple degree of freedom skill. Perceptual and Motor Skills,
92, 1039-1051.
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Jung, A.P., Nieman, D,C., & Kernodle, M.W. (2001). Prediction of maximal aerobic
power in adolescents from cycle ergometry. Journal of Pediatric Exercise Science,
13(2), 167-172.
Nieman, D.C., Kernodle, M.W., Henson, D. A., Sonnenfeld, G., & Morton, D. A. (2000).
The acute response of the immune system to tennis drills in adolescent athletes.
Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 71(4), 403-408.
Everhart, B., Kernodle, M.W., Turner, E.T., Harshaw, C., & Arnold, D. (1999). The
effects of a creative problem-solving intervention on the gameplay decisions of
university badminton students. The Journal of Creative Behavior, 33(2), 138-149.
Kernodle, M.W., Turner, E.T., & Everhart, B. (1999). Out of the gate: Make your PETE
majors front runners. The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance 70(2),
71-74.
Kernodle, M.W., & Turner, E.T. (1998). The use of guidance techniques in the teaching
of tennis, badminton and racquetball. The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation
and Dance, 69(5), 49-54.
Alexander, D.; Kernodle, M.W.; & Turner, E.T. (1992). Effects of varied lengths of
intertrial rest intervals on the performance of a novel gross motor skill. The North
Carolina Journal, 28.
Kernodle, M.W., & Carlton, L.G. (1992). Information feedback and the learning of
multiple degree of freedom activities. Journal of Motor Behavior, 24(2), 187-195.
The relative effects of four types of information presentation on learning a multiple
degree of freedom skill. Dissertation Abstracts International, 1989.
Kernodle, M.W. (1982). A cinematographical analysis of the forehand drive volley.
Proceedings of the International Symposium on the Effective Teaching of Racquet
Sports.
BOOK CHAPTERS
McPherson, S. L., & Kernodle, M. W. (2003). Response Selection Skills and Expertise
in Tennis. In Janet Starkes and Anders Ericsson (Eds.) Expertise in Sports.
Kernodle, M.W. (2003). The national seminar contest: The best bang for your buck.
ADDvantage Magazine, 27(2), 13.
Kernodle, M.W., and Mitchell, M.S. (2003). Do you have an optimal learning style:
bodily-kinesthetic/naturalist. North Carolina Tennis Today, 12(1), 12.
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Kernodle, M.W., and Mitchell, M.S. (2002). Do you have an optimal learning style:
visual spatial/verbal linguistic. North Carolina Tennis Today, 11(6), 12.
Kernodle, M.W., and Mitchell, M.S. (2002). Do you have an optimal learning style:
introduction. North Carolina Tennis Today, 11(5), 9 & 11.
Kernodle, M.W. (2001). Tennis ability versus tennis skill. What is the difference. North
Carolina Tennis Today, 10(1), 7.
Kernodle, M.W. (2000). Optimize your practice schedule. High Performance Coaching,
2 (3), 10.
Kernodle, M.W. (2000). Reaction time and anticipation timing are important for all
players. North Carolina Tennis Today, 9(5), 13.
Kernodle, M.W. (2000). Periodizaton training for tennis. North Carolina Tennis Today,
9, (2), 7 & 14.
Kernodle, M.W., & Moore, J. (2000). Planning a powerful practice. ADDvantage
Magazine, 24 (7), 10-12 & 30.
Kernodle, M.W. (2000). Teach students to teach themselves. ADDvantage Magazine,
24 (1), 9-11 & 32.
Kernodle, M.W. (1999). Videotaped replay can be a useful teaching/learning tool if
utilized properly. North Carolina Tennis Today, 8 (9), 5 & 10.
Kernodle, M.W. (1999). Sports Science Day wrap-up. ITA News Magazine, 8(1), 7-8.
Kernodle, M.W. (1998). The USPTA seminar contest: a win-win situation.
ADDvantage Magazine, 9.
Kernodle, M.W. What do you do when nothing else works. ITA News Magazine.
Volume 5, Issue 2, Fall 1996.
Kernodle, M.W. Feedback and the college coach. ITA News Magazine. Volume 4,
Issue 2, Summer/Fall 1995.
ABSTRACTS
Kernodle, M.K., and McKethan, R.N. (2003). Physical education for elementary
eduation majors. Proceedings of the National Association for Physical Education in
Higher Education, 29.
McPherson, S.L., & Kernodle, M.W. (2002). Problem representations of male
professionals and novices during tennis competition. Research Quarterly for Exercise
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and Sport, 73, 50.
Kernodle, M.W., & McKethan, R.N. (2002). The effects of a computer-based distance
learning program on qualitative analysis by preservice physical education teachers and
preservice elementary education teachers. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport,
73, 72.
McKethan, R.N., & Kernodle, M.W. (2001). The effects of a distance learning program
on error detection of the overhand throw by elementary education teachers. Research
Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 72, 73.
Kernodle, M.W., Johnson, R., & Arnold, D. (2000). The relative effects of transitional
information versus transitional information plus videotape replay on the learning of a
multiple degree of freedom skill. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 71 (1), 57.
Kernodle, M.W., Nieman, D.C., & Henson, D.A. (2000). Immune function in elite
teenage tennis athletes. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 71 (1), 30.
Kernodle, M.W., & Carlton, L.G. (1991). Information Feedback and the learning of an
overhand throw. North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical
Activity national meeting.
EXTERNALLY FUNDED GRANTS RECEIVED
(1) Project Title: Expert-novice differences in problem representations of male
professionals and beginners during singles tennis competition
Organizational Name: International Tennis Federation- Research Grant
Date of Application: March 7, 2001 Amount requested and awarded:
$1,000.00
Principle Investigators: S. L. McPherson, PhD and Michael W. Kernodle
(2) Project Title: Acute and chronic immune responses to tennis competiton
Organizational Name: United States Tennis Association
Date of application: March 20, 1998 Amount requested and awarded: $19,370
Principle Investigators: David Nieman and Michael W. Kernodle
EXTERNALLY FUNDED GRANTS APPLIED FOR AND NOT ACCEPTED
(1) Project Title: Influence of Carbohydrate Ingestion on Immune Response to
Tennis Competition in Collegiate Athletes.
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Organizational Name: United States Tennis Association
Date of application: April 25, 2002. Amount requested: $20,000
Principle Investigators: David Nieman and Michael W. Kernodle
(2) Project Title: The effects of multimedia and distance learning on attitudes
and skill acquisition of elementary aged children.
Organizational Name: American Alliance of Health, Physical Education,
Recreation and Dance
Date of Application: October 10, 1999. Amount requested: $15,000
Principle Investigators: Michael Kernodle and Robert McKethan
(3) Project Title: United States Tennis Association grassroots tennis distance
learning web site.
Organizational Name: United States Tennis Associstion
Date of Application: April 17, 1997. Amount requested: $13,282.80
Principle Investigators: Michael Kernodle and Robert McKethan
(4) Project Title: Appalachian State University grassroots tennis distance
learning web site.
Organizational Name: United States Tennis Associstion
Date of Application: April 17, 1998. Amount requested: $13,282.80
Principle Investigators: Michael Kernodle and Robert McKethan
(4) Project Title: Influence of Carbohydrate Ingestion on Immune Responses to
Tennis Competition in Collegiate Athletes.
Organizational Name: United States Tennis Association
Date of application: April 17, 2002. Amount requested: $20, 900.
Principle Investigators: David Nieman and Michael W. Kernodle
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INTERNALLY FUNDED GRANT ACCEPTED
(1) Project Title: The effect of selected instructional methods: a) traditional; b)
technology-assisted instruction with an authority figure; and 3) technology-
assisted instruction without an authority figure on skill acquisition and the
relationship between the Mutliple Intelligence Theory and the selected
instructional methods.
Organizational Name: University Research Grant
Date of Application: September 24, 2004. Amount requested: $4,665.
Principle Investigators: Michael Kernodle, Melanie Mitchell, and Robert
McKethan
INTERNALLY FUNDED GRANTS
Three registration grants at $175 each
Three gold form grants at $300 each
INTERNALLY FUNDED GRANTS APPLIED FOR AND NOT ACCEPTED
(1) Project Title: The effects of selected instructional methods (traditional versus
computer-assisted instruction) on skill acquisition and the dynamics of multiple
intelligences.
Organizational Name: University Research Grant
Date of Application: October 1, 2002. Amount requested: $4,800.
Principle Investigators: Michael Kernodle, Melanie Mitchell, and Robert
McKethan
(1) Project Title: The effects of multimedia-based distance learning on
identification of errors in the overhand throw by physical education preservice
teachers
Organizational Name: University Research Grant
Date of Application: February 4, 1999. Amount requested: $225
Principle Investigators: Michael Kernodle and Robert McKethan
(2) (1) Project Title: The effects of multimedia-based distance learning on
identification of errors in the overhand throw by physical education preservice
teachers
Organizational Name: University Research Grant
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Date of Application: October 1, 1999. Amount requested: $225
Principle Investigators: Michael Kernodle and Robert McKethan
PRESENTATIONS
McKethan, R.N., & Kernodle, M.W. (2010). Awesome teaching at your fingertips.
National Association for Kinesiology and Physical Education in Higher Education
National Convention held in Scottsdale, Arizona, January 2010.
Kernodle, M.W., Rabinowitz, E., & McKethan, R.N. (2010). Peer evaluation: The
move from formative to summative. National Association for Kinesiology and
Physical Education in Higher Education National Convention held in Scottsdale,
Arizona, January 2010.
McKethan, R.N. Kernodle, M.W. & Rabinowitz, E. (2009) Using an Open Source
Tool to Create Web Pages. National Association for Kinesiology and Physical
Education in Higher Education National Convention held in Sarasota, Florida,
January, 2009.
Kernodle, M.W., McKethan, R.N., & Rabinowitz, E. (2009). The Move From
Coach/Teacher-Centered to Player/Student-Centered Learning. Presented at
the National Association for Kinesiology and Physical Education in Higher
Education National Convention held in Sarasota, Florida, January, 2009.
Motor learning sports science course presented at the United States
Professional Tennis Association s Middle Atlantic Meeting held in Williamsburg,
Virginia. (March, 2008).
Demonstration of academic excellence and pre-service teacher leadership skills
through a portfolio process. Presented at the National Association for
Kinesiology and Physical Education in Higher Education National Convention
held in Albuquerque, New Mexico. January 2008.
Motor learning sports science course presented at the United States
Professional Tennis Association s International Meeting held in Saddlebrook,
Florida. (September, 2007).
Motor learning sports science course presented at the United States
Professional Tennis Association s International Meeting held in Las Vegas,
Nevada. (September, 2006).
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Kernodle, M.W., McKethan, R.N., & Rabinowitz, E. The effects of traditional
versus virtual modeling (with and without authority figure) on the learning of a
multiple degree-of-freedom skill (fly casting). This was the top rated poster
presentation in its area. Presented at the American Association of Health,
Physical Education, Recreation and Dance held in Salt Lake City, Utah, April
2006.
Advocating Physical Education through community collaboration. Presented at
the National Association for Kinesiology and Physical Education in Higher
Education National Convention held in San Diego, California, January 2006.
Expertise in Sport: The cognitive aspects of tactics and strategies related to
tennis presented at the Southwest USPTA Convention held in Mesa, Arizona,
October 2005.
Multiple Intelligences and the Tennis Professional presented at the Southwest
USPTA Convention held in Mesa, Arizona, October 2005.
Motor Learning Sport Science course taught for the Ferris State University
Tennis Management Program at Ferris State University, September, 2005.
The use of Multiple Intelligences for teaching tennis. AAHPERD national
meeting held in Chicago, Illinois in April, 2005
The use of Multiple Intelligences when teaching in the classroom. NAKEPE
national conference held in Tucson, Arizona in January, 2005.
Integrating Technology in the ASU PETE Program. NAKEPE national
conference held in Tucson, Arizona in January, 2005.
Motor learning sports science course presented at the United States
Professional Tennis Association s International Meeting held in Palm Springs,
California. (September, 2004).
Are tactics and strategies being taught effectively. Presented at the United
States Professional Tennis Registry s international meeting in Hilton Head, South
Carolina. (February, 2004).
Biomechanics sports science course presented at the United States
Professional Tennis Registry s international meeting in Hilton Head, South
Carolina. (February, 2004).
Motor learning sports science course presented at the United States
Professional Tennis Registry s International Meeting held on Hilton Head
Island, South Carolina. (February, 2004).
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Are tactics and strategies being taught effectively. Invited presentation for
students in the Professional Tennis Management program at Ferris State
University. (November, 2003).
Design your lesson plan to incorporate Multiple Intelligences. An oncourt course
presented at the United States Professional Tennis Association s International
Meeting held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (September, 2003).
Motor learning sports science course presented at the United States
Professional Tennis Association s International Meeting held in Fort Lauderdale,
Florida. (September, 2003).
Do you have an optimal learning style? On court seminar presented with
Melanie Mitchell at the United States Professional Tennis Registry s international
meeting in Hilton Head, South Carolina. (February, 2003).
Biomechanics sports science course presented at the United States
Professional Tennis Registry s international meeting in Hilton Head, South
Carolina. (February, 2003).
Motor learning sports science course presented at the United States
Professional Tennis Registry s International Meeting held on Hilton Head
Island, South Carolina. (February, 2003).
Physical education methods for elementary education teachers. Presented with
Robert McKethan at the national meeting for the National Association for
Physical Education in Higher Education held in Long Beach, California.
(January, 2003).
Motor learning and growth and development sports science course presented at
the High Performance Coaching Workshop for the United States Tennis
Association held in Denver, Colorado. (October, 2002).
Motor learning sports science course presented at the United States
Professional Tennis Association s International Meeting held in Las Vegas,
Nevada. (September, 2002).
United States Tennis Association Sports Science continuing education
enhancement. Presented at the 2002 United States Open in New York City.
The effects of a computer-based distance learning program on qualitative
analysis by preservice physical education teachers and preservice elementaary
education teachers. Presented at the national meeting for the American
Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance in San Diego,
California with Robert McKethan of Appalachian State University. (March, 2002)
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Problem respresentations of male professionals and novices during tennis
competitionPresented at the national meeting for the American Alliance
for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance in San Diego, California
with Sue McPherson of Western Carolina University. (March, 2002).
Abilities versus skills. Presented at the United States Professional
Tennis Registry s international meeting in Hilton Head, South Carolina.
(February, 2002).
Biomechanics sports science course presented at the United States
Professional Tennis Registry s international meeting in Hilton Head, South
Carolina. (February, 2002).
Motor learning sports science course presented at the United States
Professional Tennis Registry s International Meeting held on Hilton Head
Island, South Carolina. (February, 2002).
Kernodle, M..W., & McKethan, R.N. The effects of a distance learning computer
program on error detection of the overhand throw by preservice physical
education teachers. Presented at the national conference for the American
Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance held in Cincinnati,
Ohio, March 2001).
Contextual interference and its effect on practice organization. presented at the
United States Professional Tennis Registry s International Convention held on
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. (February, 2001).
Biomechanics sports science course presented at the United States Professional
Tennis Registry s international meeting in Hilton Head, South Carolina.
(February, 2001).
Motor learning sports science course presented at the United States Professional
Tennis Registry s International Meeting held on Hilton Head Island, South
Carolina. (February, 2001).
McKethan, R.N.; Kernodle, M.W.; & Bridges, L. The effects of a distance learning
computer program on error detection of the overhand throw by preservice
elementary education teachers. Presented at the national convention for the
National Association for Physical Education in Higher Education held on Amelia
Island, Florida. (January 2001)
Motor learning and human growth and development sports science workshop
presented at the Kentucky United States Professional Tennis Association &
United States Tennis Association yearly convention held in Louisville, Kentucky.
(November, 2000)
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Motor learning and human growth and development sports science workshop
Meeting held in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. (November, 2000).
Motor learning sports science course presented at the United States Professional
Tennis Association s national convention in Phoenix, Arizona. (September,
2000).
Kernodle, M.W., Johnson, R., & Arnold, D. (March 2000). The relative effects of
verbal error-correcting instructions versus verbal error-correcting instructions plus
videotape replay on the learning of a multiple degree of freedom skill. Presented
at the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
national meeting in Orlando, Fl.
Kernodle, M.W., Nieman, D. Henson, D., Sonnenfeld, G., & Morton, D. (March
2000). Immune function in elite teenage tennis players. Presented at the
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance national
meeting in Orlando, Fl.
The optimization of feedback to enhance the learning curve. Presented at the
United States Professional Tennis Registry s international convention in Hilton
Head, South Carolina. (February, 2000)
Biomechanics sports science course presented at the United States Professional
Tennis Registry s international meeting in Hilton Head, South Carolina.
(February, 2000)
Motor learning sports science course presented at the United States Professional
Tennis Registry s international meeting in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
(February, 2000)
Austin, M., Nieman, D., Kernodle, M., Henson, D., Sonnenfeld, G., & Morton, D.
(Jan. 2000). Immune function in elite adolescent tennis athletes. Presented at
the Southeast American College of Sports Medicine s regional meeting in
Charlotte, N.C.
Nieman, D., Kernodle, M.W., & Henson, D. (Jan. 2000). The acute responses of
the immune system to tennis drills in adolescent athletes. Presented at the
Southeast American College of Sports Medicine s regional meeting in Charlotte,
N.C.
Hall, N., & Kernodle, M.W. Immunity: the winning edge. Intercollegiate Tennis
Association national meeting (sports science day/December, 1999)
Acute and chronic immune responses in tennis competition. United States
Professional Tennis Association National Convention in Miami, Florida.
(September, 1999).
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Motor learning sports science course presented at the United States Professional
Tennis Association s national convention held in Miami, Florida. (September,
1999).
Everhart, B., Kernodle, M.W., Turner, E.T., Harshaw, C., & Arnold, D. The
effects of a creative problem-solving intervention on the gameplay decisions of
university badminton students. Presented at the Southern District meeting of
AAHPERD in Greensboro, North Carolina. (February, 1999).
The effective use of guidance techniques in the teaching of tennis, badminton
and racquetball. Presented at the Southern District meeting of AAHPERD in
Greensboro, North Carolina. (February, 1999).
Motor learning sports science course at the United States Professional Tennis
Registry s International meeting in Hilton Head, South Carolina. (February,
1999).
Motor learning sports science course at the United States Professional Tennis
Association s national meeting in Palm Springs, California. (September, 1998).
Creative problem solving equals oncourt success. United States Professional
Tennis Association national meeting in Palm Springs, California. (September,
1998).
Creative problem solving equals oncourt success. Unites States Tennis
Association s National Teachers Conference in New York City. (September,
1998).
The effective use of periodization to train elite tennis players. Unites States
Tennis Association zonal training camp in Asheville, North Carolina. (August,
1998).
Motor learning sports science course at the international meeting of the United
States Professional Tennis Registry in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
(February, 1998)
Creative problem solving equals oncourt success. National meeting of the
Intercollegiate Tennis Association at Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa, Florida.
(December, 1997)
Developmentally appropriate teaching: Little Tennis. NCAPHERD state
convention in Greensboro, North Carolina. (November, 1997)
What to do when nothing else works. Can motor learning change the way you
teach. National meeting of the United States Professional Tennis Association in
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Cancun, Mexico. (September 1997)
Motor Learning speciality course at the national meeting of the United States
Professional Tennis Association in Cancun, Mexico. (September, 1997)
Motor Learning and Sports Science seminar presented for the United States
Tennis Association and the United States Professional Tennis Association in
Houston, Texas. (November, 1996)
The use of guidance techniques when teaching complex tennis skills. United
States Professional Tennis Association Southern Division Convention in
Louisville, Kentucky. (November, 1996)
Optimize the organization of practice. National meeting of the Intercollegiate
Tennis Association in Wesley Chapel, Florida. (December, 1995)
Teaching the tennis serve progression. NCAPHERD State Convention in
Greensboro, North Carolina. (November, 1995)
Biomechanics of the open versus the closed stance tennis forehand. National
Meeting of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association in Wesley Chapel, Florida.
(December, 1994)
The optimization of learning tennis mechanics via the effective sequencing of
drills. United States Professional Tennis Association Southern Convention in
Pinehurst, North Carolina. (November, 1994)
The use of Motor Development principles to enhance learning for senior tennis
players. United States Professional Tennis Association National Meeting in Palm
Springs, California. (September, 1994)
The effects of technological advancements on sports. Invited lecture at the
College of William and Mary. (January, 1994)
How to optimize the teaching/learning experience of tennis skills. NCAPHERD
Convention in Greensboro, North Carolina. (November, 1993)
The effective management of information presentation to students learning motor
skills. NCAPHERD Convention in Greensboro, North Carolina. (November,
1993)
The biomechanics of tennis. Intercollegiate Tennis Association National
Convention in Wesley Chapel, Florida. (December 1993)
How the USPTA teaching professional can use knowledge of the NCAA rules to
better prepare a pupil for college. United States Professional Tennis Association
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National Convention in Boca Raton, Florida. (September, 1993)
How to optimize the organization of your lesson and practice time using
principles of motor skill learning. United States Professional Tennis Association
National Convention in Tuscon, Arizona. (September, 1992)
Programming attention and memory principles into your lesson plan. United
States Professional Tennis Association National Convention in Tuscon, Arizona.
(September, 1992)
Effects of four different types of information presentation on learning multiple
degree of freedom skills. NCAHPERD Convention in Greensboro, North
Carolina. (1991)
Information feedback and the learning of the overhand throw. North American
Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity in Houston, Texas.
(1991)
Utilizing principles of motor learning to effectively teach beginning tennis. United
States Professional Tennis Association National Convention in Boca Raton,
Florida. (1991)
Growth through competition (does winning really make you a better person).
Presentation to the Georgia Psychological Association Midwinter Conference in
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. (February, 1989)
The effective use of information presentation and utilization of videotape replay in
teaching and learning tennis skills. Southern Division of the United States
Professional Tennis Association Annual Conference in Hilton Head, South
Carolina. (November, 1987)
The use of information feedback and feedforward information in the facilitation of
learning or teaching tennis skills. Middle Atlantic Division of the United States
Professional Tennis Association Fall Workshop, in Washington, D.C.
(November, 1986)
The biomechanics of cycling. University of Illinois Cable Television. (1985)
United States Tennis Association Schools Clinician. (1984-1985)
Biomechanics of sports skills. University of Hawaii at Hilo. (1984)
Effective methods for teaching wheelchair tennis. Midwest Division of the United
States Professional Tennis Association Annual Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio.
(1983)
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Teaching tennis: the flexible approach. International Symposium on the Effective
Teaching of Racquet Sports in Champaign, Illnois. (1982)
A cinematograpical analysis of the forehand drive volley. International
Symposium on the Effective Teaching of Racquet Sports in Champaign, Illnois.
(1982)
The proper method for teaching the two-handed backhand. Midwest Division of
the United States Professional Tennis Association Annual Convention in
Chicago, Illinois. (1980)
Tennis elbow: how string tension and racquet stiffness are involved. Milwaukee,
Wisconsin. (1979)
Static and resistive stretching: the most effective methods of flexibility for tennis
players. Presented at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (1979)
WORK EXPERIENCE
August 1996-Present: Tenure track member (full professor) of HLES faculty
Summer of 1998-2010: Summer school at Appalachian State University teaching
Motor Development and Motor Learning.
August 1989-May 1996: Lecturer in the HLES department teaching Motor
Learning, Motor Development, Basic Activities and Methods courses.
Summer of 1999. Director of tennis at the Blowing Rock Country Club in Blowing
Rock, North Carolina.
Summer of 1993 to summer of 1998. Director of tennis at the Elk River Club in
Banner Elk, North Carolina.
September of 1989 to May of 1996. Men s tennis coach at Appalachian State
University. 1996 regular season Southern Conference Champions.
September of 1989 to September of 1991. Director of tennis at Appalachian
State University responsible for both men s and women s tennis.
Head coach of the World Team Tennis Chicago Fire. Summer of 1986.
Assistant men s tennis coach at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
1980-81.
Head tennis professional and director of physical training. Four Star Tennis
Academy in Charlottesville, Virginia. Summer of 1977.
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Director of tennis at Camp Winaukee in New Hampshire. Summer of 1976.
Assistant men s varsity and head junior varsity tennis coach at the University of
North Carolina at Chapel Hill. (1976-77)
Head men s tennis coach at Lansing Community College in Lansing, Michigan.
(1973)
Associate coach of the women s national wheelchair basketball championship
team and the men s intercollegiate national second place team, also in
basketball. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Originator and director of the University of Illinois Wheelchair Tennis
Championship.
AWARDS
2008 & 2009 Nominated for the College and Fine Arts Service Award
2002-2003 Outstanding Scholarship/Creativity Award for the College of Fine and
Applied Arts.
1998-2003 Nominated for the Fine and Applied Arts teaching excellence award
1998-1999 Teaching Excellence Award for the Department of Health, Leisure
and Exercise Science at Appalachian State University.
1998-1999 Honorable mention for faculty advisor of the year for advising the
Physical Education Majors Club.
1994 United States Professional Tennis Association Southern Division College
Coach of the year.
1996 United States Professional Tennis Association Master Professional
Certification.
1996 United States Professional Tennis Association Southern Division
Professional of the year.
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COMMITTEES
2008-2011: Member of ASU Faculty Assembly
2009-2012: Member of the University Teaching Enhancement Committee
2008-20011: Member of National Technology Committee for National Association
for Physical Education and Higher Education
2008-2009: Chair of Search Committee for Director of the Basic Instruction
Program
2008-2011: Hubbard Center Advisory Committee
2007: Member of search committee for Vice-Chancellor of Advancement.
2004-2011: Fine and Applied Arts representative to the University Awards
Committee. Committee chair for the academic years of 2006-2010.
2008-2011: Three year term as a member of the ASU Faculty Assembly
2007-2010: University Elections Committee
1999-2010 (Chair 2003-2010) HLES Teaching Enhancement & Peer Review
Committees
1992-2009 Numerous terms on the HLES Departmental Policy Committee
1989-2010: Graduate Faculty at Appalachian State University
2004-2008: United States Professional Tennis Association National Education
Committee
1996-2008: United States Professional Tennis Association/Chairperson and
Head Judge of the National Seminar Contest
2001-2008: Curriculum consultant for the career development program of the
United States Professional Tennis Association (motor learning specialist)
2006-2010: Member of the United States Professional Tennis Association s
National Sports Science Committee.
1988-2010: Wilson Sporting Goods elite advisory staff
2004-2009: Member of the Graduate Council at Appalachian State University
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2003-2005: Reviewer for Perceptual & Motor Skills
2004: Member of the HLES Strategic Planning Committee
2004: Appointed to a 2 year term on the National Academic Committee for the
United States Professional Tennis Association
2004: Appointed to a 4 year term as a member of the Advisory Board for the
Professional Tennis Management Program at Ferris State University
1996-2004: Director of the Physical Education Activities Program at Appalachian
State University
1998-2004: College Events Committee at Appalachian State University
2002-2003: Standing Committee for Teaching Enhancement
Chair of Numerous search committees
Health and Human Services Area Committee
1996-2003: Sponsor of the Physical Education Majors Club
AAHPERD Southern District Proposal Review Committee
1998-2005: United States Tennis Association Grant Review
1998-2004: United States Tennis Association National Sports Science
Committee
2002-2004: Chair of United States Tennis Association Subcommittee on
Continuing Education
1998-2004: United States Tennis Association Southern Sports Science
Committee
1992-2006: Chair of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association National Sports
Science Committee/Motor Learning Chairperson and Chair of Online Services
OTHER
Top ranked tennis player at the state and regional level. Played college tennis at
the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Won the conference in singles
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twice and member of the team ranked 10 in the nation. Played tennis
professionally on the national and international circuit and coached tennis at all
levels of expertise.
Volunteer coach for Watauga High School s boys and girls varsity tennis teams
Participation in fund raisers for Grandfather Mountain Home for Boys and the
National Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Habitat for Humanity
SPCA Dog Walking
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