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Carol Smith
Associate Professor - Health and Human Performance
Health and Human Performance
Koury Center (Athletics) 227
2525 Campus Box
Elon, NC 27244
csmith@elon.edu
Phone: (336) 278-5872

Education

B.S.; University of Massachusetts/Amherst; Physical Education Teacher Education
M.Ed.; Frostburg State University, MD; Health & Physical Education
M.S.; Black Hills State University, SD; Curriculum & Instruction in Special Education
Ph.D.; Texas A&M University/College Station; Kinesiology/Adventure Education

Courses Taught

DAN 115: Folk, Square and Social Dance Pedagogy
PED 104: Ballroom Dance
PEH 275; Introduction to Adventure Based Learning
PEH 305; Legal Aspects & Adapted Physical Education
PEH 360; Physical Education Pedagogy (K-5)
GST 266; Critically Engaged Eco-tourism in New Zealand
GST 328; Modern Summer Olympic Games

Leadership Positions

Current Chair-elect for the Elon University Academic Council & Chair of the Committee on Committees

Current President North Carolina Alliance for Athletics, Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance

 

Publications

 LAST 5 YEARS

Smith, C.A., Sherman, N.W. & Hall, E.E.  (2011, October)  Mental concentration as influenced by adventure activity.   Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership, 3 (3), 151-157.

Smith, C.A. (2010, June).  Outdoor adventure program retains new students.  E-source for College Transitions Special Print Edition, 4-5.

Smith, C.A. & Sherman, N.W.  (2010, March).  University students’ concentration during adventure activities.  Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 81 (1), A70-71, Supplement.

Smith, C.A. & Mihans, II, R.J.  (2009 May).  Raising issues of student locus of control: Beginning a longitudinal study.  Research in Education, 81 (1), 63-65.

Smith, C.A.  (2008, September).  Outdoor adventure program retains new students.  E-source for College Transitions, 6 (1), 1-2, 14.

Hall, E.E., Smith, C.A., & Nelson, B.   (2007, June).  A descriptive study examining flow experiences to outdoor activities.  Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 29, S166-S167, Supplement.

 

Presentations

LAST 4 YEARS

Smith, C.A. (Accepted for April 2013).  Moral reasoning and adventure based programs: Any affect? American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance / Research Consortium (AAHPERD/RC) Annual Conference, Charlotte, NC

Smith, C.A. & Sherman, N.W. (Accepted for April 2013).  Use of adventure based programs to aid in retention.  AAHPERD/RC, Charlotte, NC

Resler, J., Sutherland, S., Stuhr, P., Smith, C.A. & Wiggin, A.S. (Accepted for April 2013). Using adventure based learning to meet NASPE standards 5 & 6.  AAHPERD, Charlotte, NC

Smith, C.A. & Wiggin, A.S. (10-11 November 2012).  ABL for all.  Virginia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (VAHPERD), Roanoke, VA (featured presenters).

Smith, C.A. & Wiggin, A.S. (10-11 November 2012).  Two left feet ... to right feet? Come dance anyway.  VAHPERD, Roanoke, VA (featured presenters).

Grube, D., Smith, C.A. & Wiggin, A.S. (30 July-3 August 2012).  Adventure based learning across the gradespan.  National Physical Education Institute, Ashville, NC (invited session).

Wiggin, A.S. & Smith, C.A. (13-17 March 2012).  Adventure education in an elementary school physical education program.  AAHPERD, Boston, MA.

Wiggin, A.S. & Smith, C.A. (8- 11 February 2012).  Experience the NC MODE (Macon Outdoor Developmental Education Program).  SD-AAHPERD Convention, Orlando, FL.

Smith, C.A., Bailey, M. ‘12, Pullen, M. ‘13, Wood, J ‘13, Cuthbertson, N., ‘12, Brown, R. ‘12, Harris, C. ‘12 & Rusterholz, S. ‘12. (16-19 November 2011).  Come dance with us. North Carolina Alliance for Athletics, Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (NCAAHPERD) Annual Conference, Winston-Salem, NC.

Cuthbertson, N. ‘12, Bailey, M. ‘12, Rusterholz, S. ‘12, Harris, C. ‘12, Wood, J. ‘13 & Smith, C.A.   (16-19 November 2011).  Termination of elimination.  NCAAHPERD Annual Conference, Winston-Salem, NC.

Smith, C.A. (16-20 February 2011).  Outdoor education; Worth its weight in gold.  SD-AAHPERD Annual Convention, Greensboro, NC.

Smith, C.A. (16-20 February 2011).  You know you can dance.  SD-AAHPERD Annual Convention, Greensboro, NC.

Butler-Storsved, L., & Smith, C.A.  (10-13 November 2010).  Move over Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl: Here we come, building general strength and flexibility.  NCAAHPERD Annual Conference, Winston-Salem, NC.

Smith, C.A., Deutschle, M. ‘11, Bailey, M. ‘12, Pullen, M. ‘13, Cuthbertson, N., ’12, Harris, C. ‘12 & Rusterholz, S. ‘12. (10-13 November 2010).  Dance! Dance! Dance!  NCAAHPERD Annual Conference, Winston-Salem, NC.

Palmunen, K., Bertolini, M.E., Holmes, J., & Smith, C.A.  (June 2010).  Faculty buy-in: Developing and retaining faculty instructors.  23rd  International Conference on the First Year Experience (FYE), Maui, HI.

Smith, C.A., & Sherman, N.W.  (March 2010).  Concentration of university students during adventure activities.  Poster presented at the AAHPERD/RC (Research Consortium) Annual Convention.  Indianapolis, IN.

Smith, C.A., Valdes, B., Kilmer, T., & Gerlich, K.  (February 2010).  Circle up to dance.  SD-AAHPERD Annual Convention.  Myrtle Beach, SC.

Smith, C.A. (February 2010).  Can adventure programs affect student retention? SD-AAHPERD Annual Convention.  Myrtle Beach, SC.

Smith, C.A., Deutschle, M. ‘11, Brown, R. ‘12, Harris, C. ‘12, & Thompson, J. ‘12.  (November 2009).  Circle and line dances.  NCAAHPERD Annual Conference, Winston-Salem, NC.

Smith, C.A., Patton, B., Kuchinski, C., & Duoos, B.  (2009, October).  NASPE STARS K-12 physical education programs and PETE programs:  Collaboration and partnership.  National Association for Sport & Physical Education - Physical Education Teacher Education (NASPE PETE) Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC.

Smith, C.A. & Jennings, S.L.‘11.  (2009, July).  Assessing adventure programs as a retention tool.  Poster presented at the 22nd International Conference FYE, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

 

Professional Activities

LAST 5 YEARS 

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)

  • Member: Alliance Assembly (2010 to present) 
  • Research Consortium (RC) (2008 to present)
  • National Alliance for Sport & Physical Education (NASPE)
    • NCATE Board of Program Reviewers (2011 to present)
    • NCATE/NASPE Portfolio Reviewer (2000-2005; 2009 to present)
    • STARS Reviwer (2005-2010) 
  • American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation (AAPAR)
    • Chair: Council of Outdoor Adventure/Education/Recreation (2011 to present)
    • Member: Council of Outdoor Adventure/Education/Recreation Executive Board (2008 to present)

Southern District of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (SD-AAHPERD)

  • Vice President-elect: Divsion of Sport & Leisure (2012 to present)
  • Member: Representative Assembly (2007 to present)
  • Chair: Council on Community Recreation & Outdoor Education (2010-2011)
  • Member: Council on Community Recreation & Outdoor Education (2009 to present)
  • Member at Large: Council on Physical Education for Children (2007-2010)

Norrth Carolina Alliance for Athletics, Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (NCAAHPERD)

  • President-Elect (2011 to present)
  • Vice President (2010-2011)
  • Member: Search Committee for Executive Director (2011)
  • Physical Education Association (PEA) President (2006-2007)
  • Physical Education Association Exective Board (2005-2008)

Service Activities

AT ELON UNIVERSITY, LAST 5 YEARS

  • Faculty/Staff Campaign
    • 2011-2012 Team Captain; Health & Human Performance (100% contribution)
    • 2010-2011 Team Captain; Health & Human Performance (100% contribution)
  • Advisory Committees
    • International Fellows Advisory Committee (2010 to present)
    • North Carolina Teaching Fellows Advisory Committee (2005-2009)
  • Appointed Committees
    • Isabella Cannon Centre for International Studies Advisory Committee (2008-2010)
  • Elected Standing Committees
    • Academic Council [School of Education representative] (2011 to present)
    • Admissions Committee (2011 to present)
    • University Curriculum Committee/Health & Human Performance Representative (2009-2010)
    • Student Life Committee (2006-2008; Chair 2006-2007)
  • Ad Hoc Committees
    • Elon 101 Learning Outcomes Committee (2008-2009)
  • Truitt Center
    • Turning 21 - Welcome; Blessing; Keynote and Mentor (2003 to present)
    • Participant in Hometown Heroes Celebration (2005, 2007, 2008, 2009)
  • Student Life
    • Facilitator – Elon Challenge Course (2003 to present)
    • RSA/Cram Jam (2009, 2010, 2011)
  • Multi-Cultural Center
    • Watson/Odyssey Scholar Co-Curricular Advisor (2010 to present)
    • Diversity Emerging Education Program (DEEP) Impact Faculty Facilitator (2010 to present)
  • Admissions
    • Spring Open House (2000 to present)
    • Fall Open House (1999 to present)
    • Fellows Weekend (2000-2007; 2009 to present)
    • Admissions Chat Rooms (fall 2006, 2007, 2008)
  • Member: School of Education Curriculum Committee (2010 to present; chair 2010 to present)
  • Associate Director: North Carolina Teaching Fellows (2005-2009; Acting Director spring 2008)
  • Member: Teacher Education Committee (1999-2008)
  • Member: Janie P Brown Emerging Professional Award Committee (2009, 2010, 2011)
  • Senior Faculty Review Committee (2008, 2009, 2010)
  • Program Coordinator: Physical Education and Health (1999-2008)

Personal Information

 

 

Awards

LAST 2 YEARS

2012/2013 Sustainability Scholar
[Elon University, NC]

2012/2013 Leadership Scholar
[Elon University, NC]

2010 North Carolina College/University Physical Education Teacher of theYear
[North Carolina Alliance for Athletics, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance]

2010 Faculty Assisting New Students (F.A.N.S.)
[New Student Orientation, Elon University, Elon NC]

2010 Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society
[
Nominated by Mr. Tory Chase (SCI Ed, ‘10), Elon University chapter]