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Ed.D. in Kin Doctoral Candidate Awarded Grant for Dissertation

Posted on February 04, 2020

Allen Adeimy with Bright Ideas Education Grant

Allen Adeimy is a physical education educator and athletic director at Ellerbe Middle School. Now in his fourth year as a doctoral student a part of UNCG’s Ed.D. in KIN, he is working on his dissertation to complete his degree. His project focuses on Ellerbe Middle School’s in-school intramural sports program and its effects on school improvement. Adeimy has been running this program for the past four years and has seen firsthand the positive effects it has had on his students’ experiences. In his dissertation he hopes to empirically show the success of this program.

We want to congratulate Allen as he was awarded a Bright Ideas Education Grant to fund this work. For more information on the Bright Ideas Education Grant check out their webpage here. Adeimy and his dissertation project was also highlighted in The Richmond Observer. Click here to read the full article.  Congrats Allen! We can’t wait to hear more about this project!

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Ed.d. in Kin Student, Mark Snow, Wins People’s Choice Award in Webinars Worth Watching Competition

Posted on February 11, 2020

Mark Snow, a member of the 2017 cohort of Ed.D. in KIN students, recently competed in UNCG’s Webinars Worth Watching (W^3) Competition. During the competition, Mark had 10 minutes to present his work in a webinar format. His presentation was titled, “Creation of Online Active Learning Faculty Development Page.” Mark completed this project as a part of his practicum experience this past semester. The purpose of his practicum experience was to create a learning management system (LMS) for faculty to learn about the importance of active learning. To see his full presentation click here.

Mark Snow

In its first year, W^3 is a competition supported by UNC Greensboro’s Graduate School and University Libraries. The purpose of the competition is to give students a platform to practice communicating their work effectively and quickly within a virtual programming tool.

Mark told us, “It was a great experience!  I think it did a lot towards my development as an online instructor as well as making me really get in deep to determine the emphasis of what I am trying to accomplish with my dissertation. I was so happy that Dr. Brown recommended that I propose for the contest.” He suggests that more Ed.D. in KIN students participate in the competition next year so that we can continue to share all of the great work being done in the Kinesiology field.

The Ed.D. in KIN program believes community is an important aspect of an online program. Thanks to the Ed.D. community for supporting Mark in this competition. Mark shared, “The support of my Ed.D. cohort was absolutely amazing and I would not have won the people’s choice award without their support.” Congrats Mark! We are excited to see where this project continues to take you.

Congratulations are in order for two other KIN students as well:

  • Elvis Foli, Kinesiology, “Biomechanics, Birth Control, and Biochemistry: Examining a Risk Factor for ACL Injury Using a Multidisciplinary Approach” – Finalist
  • Kyoungyoun (Anne) Park-Braswell, Kinesiology, “Differences in the Brain Function and Structure between Various Degree of Knee Laxity Individuals” – 2nd Place

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Business as Usual: Ten Ed.D. in KIN Students Defend Their Dissertations Virtually

Posted on April 08, 2020

Congratulations are in order for ten Ed.D. in KIN students who defended their dissertations virtually. A virtual defense was in the plans the entire time, but no one would have predicted that students, faculty, and staff would be arranging defenses during a global pandemic. However, with all of the challenges present, students were able to successfully defend their high quality dissertation projects. 

Some of the topics included: 

  • Adolescent movement quality in Physical Education
  • Health of Former DI Women’s Soccer Players
  • Promotion of Physical Activity in the Physical Therapy Setting
  • Physical Education for Language Acquisition
Dr. Amanda Durall defending her dissertation from the back of her minivan.

This account from student Amanda Durall perfectly captures what it means to be an Ed.D. in KIN student here at UNCG. 

“My dissertation year was a crazy experience to say the least. I had twin girls in January of 2020. I finished my dissertation in between countless trips to the NICU. The girls came home in February, meaning I had to prepare for my defense while caring for two newborns. Add in the sleep deprivation and I was nervous, to put it lightly. On the day of the defense, which was in the middle of a global pandemic, everyone got a good laugh out of my “office” which was the backseat of my minivan. Aside from finishing my doctorate, all of these other factors made for an absolutely unforgettable experience – one that I can’t wait to share with my girls someday.”

Congratulations! We’re very excited to see all that you will accomplish! Us here in the Ed.D. in KIN program wish everyone a happy and healthy few months ahead. 

  • Dr. Amanda Durall 
  • Dr. Christine Rockey
  • Dr. Randall Lazicki
  • Dr. Lynda Butler-Storsved
  • Dr. Troy Coppus
  • Dr. Melissa Goines
  • Dr. Anna Winstead
  • Dr. Marcia Rosiek
  • Dr. Sean Preuss
  • Dr. Shannon Cross

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Richmond Observer Article on Current Ed.D. Student Allen Adeimy

Posted on May 01, 2020

Check out this article on one of our current Doctor of Education in Kinesiology students!

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Defending Dissertations During COVID-19

Posted on May 08, 2020

Amanda Durall, her husband, and her newborn baby

Dr. Amanda Durall never imagined that she would complete her doctorate in the backseat of her minivan in the middle of a global pandemic. 

“My dissertation year was a crazy experience, to say the least,” said Durall, an associate lecturer in exercise science at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

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Christine Rockey is the Kinesiology department’s doctoral winner of the HHS Outstanding Graduate Award

Posted on June 01, 2020

Christine Rockey

Christine Rockey is KIN’s doctoral winner of the HHS Outstanding Graduate Award. An upcoming August graduate, Christine has been quite the ambassador for our online Ed.D. program. She regularly drives up from South Carolina to participate in program orientations, frequently interacts with students in newer Ed.D. cohorts, and served as a panelist at an informational symposium on UNCG’s Ed.D. program at a National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education meeting. She has received funding for and has already delivered a national presentation on her dissertation topic of the impact of high-intensity interval training in middle school students. Christine holds a number of fitness certifications and, at her “day job” at Coastal Carolina University, serves on several wellness-oriented committees.  During her “spare time”, she runs marathons and has served as a pacer at several large running events.

Christine shared with us, “Honestly, I was extremely shocked to find out I had gotten the award.

I got my masters in 1997 and the plan was to get my doctorate shortly after that. But, we moved, we got married, we had kids and life and priorities changed. I could no longer be a GA to help with the expenses of college because I had to work and I refused to use my kids’ potential college fun in order for me to get a degree I didn’t really need for the job I was in.  But, getting the doctorate was a dream I held on to. In 2015, CCU began a tuition reimbursement program which made me start looking again. I started at Univ of the Rockies because I had not found UNCG.  When a colleague told me about the program at UNCG, I changed my focus so I could attend a school with a better reputation in a program I found more interesting. Needless to say, this program has been a blessing in so many ways. Not only did I get to fulfill a lifelong dream, I got to meet some people who will be friends and mentors for life. While I am excited to be (almost) done, I will definitely have to make an effort to stay in touch with these friends. Thanks again for the honor! I am humbled and surprised.”

The award recipient of the School of HHS award is given in each of its academic departments. The Kinesiology Department chooses its recipients of this award based on strong academic credentials and exemplary service to the KIN Department. Students who graduated in December 2019 or who are expected to graduate in May or August of 2020 were eligible for this award.

Congrats Christine! We are proud to have you represent the Ed.D. in KIN here at UNCG.

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A message from the UNCG Ed.D. in KIN faculty to our students, alumni and friends about our “shared fate” and how with your help, we can focus on antiracism and social justice

Posted on June 16, 2020

In these times of uncertainty and unrest, we have continued to operate under our “business as usual” mode…however, we realize that it is important to pause and take time to affirm that we will not tolerate racism in our country.  We are eager to find ways to ensure that our students know that we care and are looking for ways to support the “shared fate” that our Chancellor, Frank Gilliam, has referred to each time he addresses the UNCG community.  In his recent Message from the Chancellor shared May 31, 2020 in response to the death of George Floyd and others, he asked the question “Are we willing to buy into the notion that we have a ‘shared fate’ regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or party affiliation? Are people willing to change how institutions work in this country so that all people are treated fairly?”   I hope that all of you (faculty, staff, students, alumni, friends) will join us in coming together, as stated by the Chancellor, with a “good heart and common sense to solve problems” and find ways to counter systemic racism, particularly anti-Black racism that has been clearly demonstrated in the past few weeks.  Let us all join together to create change.  The EdD in Kinesiology program strives to develop leaders who can make an impact not just in kinesiology, but in their communities.  This is a perfect time for us to focus on how we can be agents of change and focus on antiracism and social justice – let’s be leaders and help find ways to create a society that is inclusive of all. We will be reaching out to all of you to join us in moving forward.

The Ed.D. in Kinesiology Faculty – Dr. Pam K. Brown, Dr. Diane Gill, Dr. Erin Reifsteck, Dr. Michael Hemphill & Dr. Ben Dyson 

Resources: The National Museum of African American History & Culture, Smithsonian offers an overview of anti-racism, including a video clip by Ibram X. Kendi, the author of “How to be an Antiracist.” – check out the site. The Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre also offers information about anti-racism, including what it means and how it is an active stance, along with information about their human rights programs and resources

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Letter From Black UNCG Faculty

Posted on July 21, 2020

Recently Black UNC Greensboro faculty wrote a letter to Black students at UNCG. They shared, “We write to you all as Black faculty members that feel called to address the utter outrage, grief, and despair that is present in the ongoing police and state violence against Black people. We see you and we are with each and every one of you.” Listed as authors of this letter include Ed.D. in KIN faculty Dr. Michael Hemphill and KIN faculty Dr. Deanne Brooks, who is also an Ed.D. in KIN alumna. The Ed.D. in KIN program stands behind and supports the letter written by Black UNCG faculty to Black UNCG students.

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The summer has been busy for the Ed.D. in KIN students, faculty, and staff

Posted on July 27, 2020

The summer has been busy for the EdD in KIN students, faculty, and staff. Numerous students from various cohorts shared their dissertation research with the UNCG community via Zoom. We had 16 students successfully defend their dissertations and 19 students propose their dissertations.

Our 2016 Ed.D. in KIN cohort, as part of their 4th year, defended their dissertations. Some of the very exciting defense topics that our students defended included:

  • Intramural PA program and Middle School student attendance
  • Perceived Health of Former Division I Women’s College Soccer Players
  • Patient-Rated Outcome Measures in Athletic Training: An Exploratory Study
  • Can We Play Outside? Social-Emotional Learning and Preschooler Physical Activity during Outdoor Play.

These students have put in tremendous effort to complete these projects. We are excited to see how they all continue to use these projects to make a real impact in their individual settings.

Our 2017 Ed.D. in KIN cohort, as part of their 3rd year, proposed their dissertation topics. Some of the very exciting proposal topics that our students presented included:

  • High Performance Sport Management in the National Basketball Association and its Impact on Player Health
  • Educational Programing for Parents to address Sport Specialization and Related Injury
  • An Exploratory Study on Factors that Impact Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder’s Physical Activity
  • Faculty Perceptions of Online Education in Kinesiology Field: A Qualitative Study

These students will be using this academic year, their 4th and final year, to conduct their various projects and collect data. We look forward to seeing their project unfold and defend their dissertations, ultimately then walking across that stage as official doctors. Keep up the hard work, 2017 cohort!

Congratulations to all of our students who have put so much effort into their dissertation work.

While we are sad that we could not have welcomed you to campus for your defenses and proposals, we hope that we will be able to welcome both cohorts back on campus soon!

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Ed.D. Graduate Presents Dissertation Virtually

Posted on September 21, 2020

Jason Suby

Dr. Jason Suby, a 2019 graduate of the Ed.D. in KIN program, recently presented his dissertation research virtually at the SHAPE America National Convention. Jason was originally accepted to present orally at the conference, but due to COVID-19, SHAPE asked presenters to provide an oral PowerPoint presentation that could be viewed virtually and widely disseminated. 

The presentation titled, “Effective Use and Implementation of Video Modeling in a Survival Swimming Course” is freely available to everyone. Please follow this link to view the presentation on SHAPE America’s website or this link to view on YouTube. 

In addition, Jason and his colleagues collaborated on an additional oral presentation that was set to be an oral presentation at the National Convention, but was then turned into a “Peer-to-Peer Teacher Professional Development” webinar. This is free to all members, but non-members must pay. See the webinar here. Congrats Jason! For more information on his research you can reach out to Dr. Suby directly at jason.suby@westpoint.edu.

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