Joyce Davis
Adjunct Professor Emeritx of Exercise Science
Department: Exercise Science
Email: davisj@elon.edu
Phone number: (336) 278-5873
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News & Notes
Education
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Ph.D. in Kinesiology, Curriculum and Instruction.
Dissertation: “Effects of Gender and Verbal Cues on Cognition and Performance of Motor Tasks”
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
M.S. in Biomechanics
Thesis: “Effects of Approach Path on Displacement of Center of Gravity During a Vertical Jump”
Mississippi University for Women, Columbus, MS
B.S. Honors in Health and Physical Education with K-12 Teaching Certification
Endorsements: Coaching, Athletic Administration, Mathematics
Employment History
Elon University 2015 to present
Professor of Exercise Science
Responsibilities include teaching in exercise science and global education; serving on a variety of University committees; mentoring undergraduate research; ?and conducting research in biomechanics
Elon University 2008 to 2015
Professor and Chair for Department of Exercise Science
Responsibilities include teaching lecture and lab classes in biomechanics and research methods; serving on a variety of University committees; and chairing a department with 250 majors ?
Elon University 2004 to 2008
Associate Professor and Chair for Department of Health and Human Performance
Responsibilities included teaching lecture and lab classes in Biomechanics, Coaching Education, Health and Wellness, General (Interdisciplinary) Studies, serving on a variety of University committees and chairing the department
Elon University 1997 to 2004
Taught courses in Biomechanics, Measurement and Evaluation, Health and Wellness, and International and General (Interdisciplinary) Studies; served on a variety of University committees and coordinated the Wellness course required of all first year students from 1997 to 2003.
Temple University 1994 to 1997
Graduate Teaching Assistant and Lecturer
Taught Biomechanics, Anatomy and Physiology; coordinated science laboratories; coordinated all aspects of the Physical Education service program.
Indiana Wesleyan University 1992 to1994
Assistant Professor, Head Volleyball Coach, Assistant Track and Field Coach
Taught Biomechanics, Theory and Practice of Coaching, Wellness, and Volleyball. Responsible for all aspects of intercollegiate volleyball program, coached jumps and throws for men’s and women’s intercollegiate track and field.
University of Delaware 1990 to 1992
Assistant Volleyball Coach
Responsible for recruitment, game scouting, player skill development, and summer camps.
University of Michigan 1986 to 1990
Head Volleyball Coach
Responsible for all aspects of intercollegiate volleyball program
Baylor University 1984 to 1986
Instructor and Assistant Coach
Taught activity and theory courses; responsible for recruiting, physical training, and scouting for intercollegiate volleyball program.
Carleton College 1980 to 1984
Instructor and Head Coach
Taught activity courses; responsible for all aspects of men’s and women’s intercollegiate volleyball program and men’s and women’s intercollegiate track and field program.
University of Northern Iowa 1979 to 1980
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Biomechanics Laboratory Assistant and Assistant Coach
Taught activity courses; coordinated undergraduate biomechanics laboratory; responsible for scouting, physical training, and travel arrangements for intercollegiate volleyball and track and field programs.
Courses Taught
Biomechanics
Introduction to Exercise Science
Research Methods
Tests and Assessment for Physical Activity
Senior Seminar
Independent Research
Olympics and the New Millenium
Barbados: Post Colonial Culture and Society
Leadership Positions
Academic Appleals Committee (2017-present)
Dance Science Advisory Board (2015-present)
Inclusive Community Council (2015-present)
Promotion and Tenure Appeals Committee (2014-present)
Department Chair (2004-2014)
University Budget Committee (2010-2015)
Promotion and Tenure Committee (2006 – 2008,chair; 2011)
Long Range Planning Committee 2009-2011
Strategic Planning Committee 2009 - 2010
Physician’s Assistant Feasibility Committee 2009
Executive Committee, Biomechanics Academy, NASPE/AAHPERD 2006 - 2009
Faculty Athletics Committee, Elon University, 2003 - 2005
Coordinator for HED 110/111, Elon University, 2000 - 2003
Advisor for Phi Epsilon Kappa Honor Society, 2001 - 2003
Ad Hoc Curriculum Committee Review Committee (Co-Chair), 2001 - 2002
Ad Hoc Post Tenure Review Committee, Elon University, 2001 - 2002
Academic Standing Committee (Chair), Elon University, 2001 - 2002
Academic Council, Elon University, 2000 - 2002
SACS Compliance Committee, Elon University, 2000 - 2002
Hearing Appeals Committee, Elon University, 2000 - 2002
Health Advisory Committee, Elon University, 2000 - 2002
Coordinator of Standing Committees, Elon University, 2000 - 2001
Academic Reorganization Transition Committee (Chair), 2000 - 2001
Academic Standing Committee, Elon University, 2000 - 2001
Research
Gladish, B.A. and Davis, J.A.; “Effect of Fatigue on Plantar Pressure in Collegiate Soccer Player” Presented at the Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Conference, February, 2013, Greenville, SC.
Grater, K.M. and Davis, J.A.; “Effects of Low Volume Aerobic Exercise on Cognition in Older Adults” Presented at the Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Conference, February, 2013,Greenville, SC.
Davis, J.A.; “Does Listening to Music Influence Running Mechanics?” Presented at the Australasian Biomechanics Conference, November 2011, Brisbane, Australia.
Langford, M.C. and Davis, J.A.; “Is there something sketchy about Skechers?” Presented at the Australasian Biomechanics Conference, November 2011, Brisbane, Australia.
Davis, J.A.; “Effects of Distraction on Running Mechanics.” Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Conference, June 2010, Baltimore, MD.
Davis, J.A.; “Effects of Gender and Rating Level on Trait Anxiety and Socialization Among Collegiate Volleyball Officials.” Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Vol. 40, No. 5 Supp., May 2008
Davis, J.A., Miller, P.C., Schmitt, E.E., Bixby, W.R., and Hall, E.E.; “Relationships between self-efficacy and exercise performance during treadmill running.” Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Vol. 39, No. 5 Supp., June, 2007
Davis, J.A., “Health Related Fitness Testing for Children.” Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Vol. 36, No. 5, Supp., 2005.
Presentations
“Sport Modifications for Older Adults” National AAHPERD Conference (Salt Lake City, UT) 2006
“Effects of Gender and Cues on Cognition and Performance of Motor Tasks” and
“Health vs. Skill Related Fitness Testing for Children” African Association for Health, Physical Education, Sports and Dance Conference Journal, Kenyatta University (Nairobi, Kenya) 2005
Sabbatical Research - “Health Related Fitness Levels of Elementary School Children in Alamance County, NC” (Elon, NC) 2004
“Using HUMAN Software for Biomechanics Education”
National AAHPERD Conference (San Diego, CA) 2002
“Strategies that Integrate Physical Best and Fitnessgram into University Curricula”
National AAHPERD Conference (San Diego, CA) 2002
“Using HUMAN Motion Analysis”
Southern District AAHPERD Conference (Birmingham, AL) 2001