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Christina D. Sinclair
POSITION:
Assistant Professor
Department of Kinesiology and Health Science
P.O. Box 13015, SFA Station
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
CONTACT:
Office phone: 936-468-1721
Email: [email protected]
EDUCATION:
Year
Degree
Institution
Area of Study
2001
Ph.D.
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Physical Education
Specialization: Curriculum and
Instruction
Minor: Educational Psychology
1996
M.Ed.
Sul Ross State University
Alpine, Texas
Education
Specialization: Administration
1992
B.S.
University of Texas
at San Antonio
Kinesiology
K-12 Physical Education,
Secondary Biology
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Year
Institution
Position/Title
Responsibilities
2013-present
Stephen F. Austin
State University
Assistant Professor
Teaching, research,
and service
2011-2013
University of Northern
Colorado (Greeley, CO)
Professor
Teaching, research
and service
2006-2011
University of Northern
Colorado (Greeley, CO)
Associate Professor
Teaching, research
and service
2001-2006
University of Northern
Colorado (Greeley, CO)
Assistant Professor
Teaching, research
and service
1998-2001
University of New Mexico
(Albuquerque, New Mexico)
Graduate Assistant
Undergraduate
professional and basic
activity courses; student
teacher supervision
1997-1998
Uvalde Consolidated
Teacher/Coach
High school physical
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Independent School
District, Uvalde, Texas
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education, biology,
speech
communications;
assistant varsity boys
and girls tennis coach
1996-1997
Kerrville Consolidated
Independent School
District, Kerrville, Texas
Teacher/Coach
Middle school physical
education, speech; boys
and girls tennis coach
1992-1996
SFDR Consolidated
Independent School
District, Del Rio, Texas
Teacher/Coach
1992/93: middle school
life science, physical
education; boys and
girls tennis coach
1993-1996: high school
biology, physical
education; varsity
head boys and girls
tennis coach
AREA OF SPECIALIZATION:
Physical Education Teacher Education/Sport Pedagogy
RESEARCH AREAS/INTERESTS:
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Predictors and patterns of children’s free time/recess physical activity levels
Teacher education to include undergraduate physical education teacher preparation, graduate
education and teacher professional development
Maximizing participation by creating accessible climates in physical activity settings
Broad-based alternative curriculum and assessment in physical education
PUBLICATIONS:
Juried
Books
Carpenter, J., & Sinclair, C. (Eds.). (2011). NASPE physical best activity guide: Middle & high school
level (3rd Ed). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Morris, G.S., Stiehl, J., & Sinclair, C. (2008). Teaching physical activity: Change, challenge, and
choice. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Book Chapters
Sinclair, C., & Nelson, S. (2011). Assessing the cognitive and affective domains. In NASPE Physical
education for lifelong fitness: The physical best teachers guide (3rd Ed). Champaign, IL: Human
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Kinetics.
Sinclair, C. (2007). Teaching diverse learners. In G. Graham, S.A. Holt/Hale, M. Parker,
Children moving: A reflective approach to teaching physical education (7th Ed.). New York:
McGraw Hill.
Articles
Babkes Stellino, M., Sinclair C. (2014) Examination of children’s recess physical activity patterns
using the activities for daily living-playground participation (ADL-PP) instrument. Journal of
Teaching in Physical Education, 33(2), 282-296.
Babkes Stellino, M., Sinclair C. (2013). Psychological predictors of children’s recess
physical activity motivation and behavior. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 84(2),
167-176.
Drury, K., Ginger, E., Sinclair, C., & Ziegler, T. (2012). Zero to eighty degrees: Six years and what
we’ve learned. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (special issue), 83 (9), 1922.
Babkes Stellino, M., & Sinclair, C. (2012). From atheoretical to motivation theory-based
youth discretionary-time physical activity promotion: Current and future directions. IberoAmerican Journal of Sport Psychology, 6 (2), 283-298.
Parker, M., Sutherland, S., Sinclair, C & Ward, P. (2011). Participant responses to Curriculum of PETE
doctoral programs. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education (special issue), 30 (2), 157-177.
Ward, P., Parker, M. Sutherland, S. & Sinclair, C. (2011). An examination of the curriculum of physical
education teacher education doctoral programs. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education
(special issue), 30 (2), 145-156.
GocKarp, G.; Woods, M., Ward, P., Parker, M., Boyce, A.B., Rikard, L.G., Sinclair, C. and Sutherland,
S. (2011). Recommendations for doctoral programming in Kinesiology and for the PETE
profession. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education (special issue), 30 (2), 178-188.
Babkes Stellino, M., Sinclair, C., Partridge, J.A. & McClary King, K. (2010). Differences
in children’s recess physical activity: Recess activity of the week (RAW) intervention. Journal of
School Health, 80 (9), 436-444.
Parker, M., Patton, K., Madden, M. & Sinclair, C. (2010). From committee to community: The
development and maintenance of community of practice. Journal of Teaching in Physical
Education, 29 (4), 337-357.
Parker, M. & Sinclair, C. (2010). Making teacher work samples work for you. Journal of
Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 81 (1), 36-39.Part of a feature edition.
Babkes-Stellino, M. & Sinclair, C. (2008). Promoting children’s free time physical activity. The Journal
of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 79 (4), 37-40.
Sinclair, C., Babkes-Stellino, M. & Partridge, J. (2008). Recess activity of the week: Promoting
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increased physical activity during children’s free time. Strategies, 21(5), 21-24.
Sinclair, C. (2004). Batters choice: Lessons for teaching tactics in a modified
striking/fielding Game. Teaching Elementary Physical Education, 60 (3), 12-15.
Kahan, D., Sinclair, C., Saucier, L., & Caiozzi, N.N. (Winter 2003). Feedback profiles of
cooperating teachers supervising the same student teacher. Physical Educator, 60 (4), 180 -193.
Sinclair, C. (2002). Two kickball makeovers. Strategies, 15 (6), 8-10.
Sinclair, C. (2002). A technology project in physical education. The Journal of Physical
Education, Recreation, and Dance(Technology Tips), 73 (6), 23-27.
Sinclair, C. (2001). Characteristics of and explanations for cooperating teachers’ immediate supervisory
comments: A pilot study using the thinking-out-loud technique. The Journal of Physical
Education, Recreation, and Dance (Research Works), 72 (2), 8.
Sinclair, C. (2000) How do adolescents perceive coeducational and same-sex physical education classes?
The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance, 71(1), 9.
Published Abstracts (Research Consortium Poster Presentations at AAHPERD)
Babkes Stellino, & Sinclair, C. (2011). Measuring children’s attraction to psychological need
satisfaction-based recess physical activity ideas. Poster presentation at the AAHPERD National
Convention. San Diego, CA.
Sinclair, C. & Babkes Stellino, M. (2010). Psychological predictors of children’s recess
physical activity. Poster presentation at the AAHPERD National Convention.
Indianapolis, IN.
Parker, M., Sinclair, C. Sutherland, S. & Ward, P. (2009). A survey of physical education
teacher education programs. Poster presentation at AAHPERD National Convention. Tampa, FL.
Sinclair, C. & Babkes Stellino, M. (2008). Recess activities of the week: Differences in free-time
physical activity. Poster presentation at AAHPERD National Convention. Fort
Worth, TX.
Parker, M., Sinclair, C. & Smith, M. (2006).Undergraduate physical education majors and their
conceptions of teaching. AAHPERD National Conference. Salt Lake City, UT.
Sinclair, C., Parker, M., & Miller, M.L. (2005). The reality of reform in school physical education.
Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 76 (1), 90.
Babkes, M.L. & Sinclair, C. (2004). The nature of elementary school children’s recess behavior.
Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 75 (1), 56-57.
Sinclair, C. (2003). Intrinsic motivation, motivational climate, and dispositional goal orientations in
middle school physical education: An interactionist approach. Research Quarterly for Exercise
and Sport, 74 (1), 56.
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PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS:
Juried
Sinclair, C., Babkes Stellino, M. (2014). “A drawing of me”: Exploring children's recess
psychological needs satisfaction. Poster presented for the Research Program of the 2014
SHAPE National Convention and Exposition in St. Louis, MO.
Babkes Stellino, & Sinclair, C. (2014). Elementary physical education and classroom teachers’
perspectives on the value of recess as “currency.” Oral presentation at
the International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education (AIESEP) conference at
Auckland, New Zealand.
Neutzling, M., Sinclair C. (2014). Characteristics of an effective high school volleyball coach. Poster
presentation at the International Association for Physical Education in Higher
Education (AIESEP) conference at Auckland, New Zealand.
Sinclair C., Babkes Stellino, M. (2013). School-based physical activity: Classroom and physical
education teachers’ views of the school/administrator’s role. Poster presented at the 90th Annual
TAHPERD Convention in Dallas, TX.
Ward, P., Goc Karp, G., Judd., M.R.., Parker, M., Sinclair, C., Sutherland, S. & van der mars, H. (2012).
Practices for PETE doctoral education. Presentation at the NASPE Physical Education Teacher
Education Conference in Las Vegas, NV.
Shephard, K., Parker, M., van der mars, H., Ward, P., Sinclair, C., Sutherland, S., Goc Karp, G., Judd,
M.R. (2012). Preparing PETE professors: The importance of sharing what we do. Presentation at
the NASPE Physical Education Teacher Education Conference in Las Vegas, NV.
Parker, M., Patton, K. & Sinclair, C. (2012). “I took this picture because…”: Teachers’ depictions
and description of change. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Educational Research
Association, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Goc Karp, G., Parker, M., Sinclair, C. (2012). PETE doctoral student expectations and outcomes.
Presentation at the meeting of Invisible College, American Educational Research Association,
Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Babkes Stellino, & Sinclair, C. (2012). Elementary children’s pattern’s of recess physical activity.
Research presentation at the AAHPERD National Convention. Boston, MA.
Parker, M., Sinclair, C., & Patton, K. (2011). Looking in the mirror: Teachers’ images and reflections of
change. Poster presentation at the International Association for Physical Education in Higher
Education (AIESEP) conference at Limerick, Ireland.
Parker, M., Sinclair, C., Patton, K., Morse, J. (2011). Responsibility: It’s taught; Not caught. Presentation
at the International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education (AIESEP) conference
at Limerick, Ireland.
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Sutherland, S., Sinclair, C., Parker, M. (2011). Doctoral students' perspectives on PETE doctoral
preparation. Poster presentation at the Physical Education and Sport: Challenges and Future
Directions Conference at East China Normal University.
Boyce, A.B., Judd, M., Goc Karp, G., Parker, M., Rikard, L., Sinclair, C., Sutherland, S., van der mars,
H., Ward, P., & Woods, M. (2011). Doctoral PETE programs: The preparation of quality
teacher educators. Presentation at the AAHPERD National Conference, San Diego, CA.
Templin, T., Castelli, D.M., Parker, M., Patton, K., McCaughtry, N., Richards, K.A., & Sinclair, C.
(2011). Implementing a PEP grant: Promoting sustained reform and teacher development.
Presentation at the AAHPERD National Conference, San Diego, CA.
Stiehl, J., Sinclair, C. & Steffen, J. (2010). Geocaching: In the state where it all began. Presentation at
30th Annual Northwest Conference on Children's Physical Education. (invited).
Parker, M., Sinclair, C., Smith, M. & Patton, K. (2009). The use of dispositions in the development of
physical education teachers: What? how? when? Presentation at the NASPE
Physical Education Teacher Education Conference. Myrtle Beach. SC.
Ward, P., Parker, M., Sinclair, C. & Sutherland, S. (2009). A discussion of the content of PETE doctoral
programs. Paper presented at the NASPE Physical Education Teacher Conference. Myrtle Beach,
SC.
Babkes Stellino, M. & Sinclair, C. (2009). Measuring children’s physical activity: Using pictoral self
reports to augment pedometer data. Paper presented at the 7th International Conference on Diet
and Activity Methods, Washington, D.C.
Parker, M., Patton, K. & Sinclair, C. (2009). The development and maintenance of a community of
practice through the process of curriculum development. Paper presented at the meeting of the
American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.
Sinclair, C., Parker, M. & Ronspies, S. (2008). Teaching health related fitness concepts within
a skill based physical education program. Presentation at AAHPERD National
Conference. Fort Worth, TX.
Holt/Hale, S.A., Parker, M., Sinclair, C. & Hall, T. (2008). The building of a physically educated child:
The design of curriculum and selection of teaching strategies for student learning. Share the
Wealth Conference. Jekyll Island, GA. (invited).
Smith, M., Patton, K., Parker, M. & Sinclair, C. (2007). Reflecting on the observation of an
expert teacher: Assessing preservice teachers’ knowledge. History and Future Directions of
Research on Teaching and Teacher Education on Physical Education Conference. Pittsburgh, PA.
Sinclair, C., Stiehl, J. & Chase, D. (2007). Change, challenge, choice: Boosting participation.
AAHPERD National Conference. Baltimore, MD.
Parker, M., Patton, K. Sinclair, C., Smith, M. & Stiehl, J. (2007). Making teacher work samples
work for you. AAHPERD National Conference. Baltimore, MD.
Holt/Hale, S.A., Parker, M., Sinclair, C. & Hall, T. (2007). An in depth look at physical
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education curriculum--planning, teaching, assessing & reporting to parents. Share the Wealth
Conference. Jekyll Island, GA. (invited).
Parker, M., Sinclair, C., Patton, K. & Smith, M. (2006). Program coherence: Beyond aligning
curriculum. NASPE Physical Education Teacher Education Conference. Long Beach. CA.
Lorson, K., Ward, P., Goodway, J., Sariscany, M.J., Parker, M., Sinclair, C., van der mars, H., &
Mitchell, S. (2006). Meeting NASPE/NCATE requirements using teacher work samples:
Demonstrating what preservice teachers know and can do. AAHPERD National Conference.
Salt Lake City, UT.
Parker, M. & Sinclair, C. (2006). Curriculum Content in Elementary and Middle School
Physical Education: Student Learning for the Future. Share the Wealth
Conference. Jekyll Island, GA. (invited).
Parker, M. & Sinclair, C. (2006). Assessment in elementary and middle school physical
education: Beyond exercises, participation and rubber chickens! Share the Wealth Conference.
Jekyll Island, GA. (invited).
Sinclair, C. (2005 and 2004). Keeping majors’ clubs afloat. Presentation at AAHPERD
National Student Leadership Conference. Ripley, WV. (invited)
Sinclair, C. Parker, M., & Miller, M.L. (2005). The reality of physical education in schools.
Presentation at AAHPERD National Convention. Chicago, IL.
Stiehl, J., Sinclair, C. Grabau, C., Chase, D., & Ward, S. (2005). Maximizing participation in
adventure activities. Presentation at AAHPERD National Convention. Chicago, IL.
Sinclair, C. & Stiehl, J. (2005). Maximizing inclusion: Principles and practices. Council for
Children’s Expanded Physical Education Conference. Portland, OR. (invited).
Sinclair, C. (2005). Making connections: The concept of open space or from skill themes to
tactics. Share the Wealth Conference. Jekyll Island, GA. (invited).
Sinclair, C. & Parker, M. (2005). Change, challenge, choice: Strategies to reach and teach all
learners. Share the Wealth Conference. Jekyll Island, GA. (invited).
Sinclair, C. & Stiehl, J. (2004). Designing accessible climates: Concepts, activities and equipment.
Presentation at AAHPERD National Convention New Orleans. LA.
Sinclair C. (2004). Curriculum content in middle school physical education: A new look at
games. Share the Wealth Conference. Jekyll Island, GA. (invited).
Sinclair C. (2004). Assessment in middle school physical education: It’s no longer
participation and dress! Share the Wealth Conference. Jekyll Island, GA. (invited).
Sinclair, C. (2004). Assessment and technology in secondary physical education.
Presentation at Alaska AHPERD. Anchorage, AK (invited).
Sinclair, C. (2004). Sport education with a tactical focus. Presentation at Alaska AHPERD.
Anchorage, AK (invited).
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Sinclair, C. (2003). Technology in a PETE Program: An integrated approach. Presentation at
NASPE Physical Education Teacher Education Conference. Baton Rouge, LA.
Timken, G., Sariscsany, M.J., Patterson, D.L., Abourezk, T., Wright, M.T., Cusimano, B. van der mars,
H., Darst, P., & Sinclair, C. (2003). ADMIT it: If you don’t use “em” you lose them.
Presentation at AAHPERD National Convention. Philadelphia, PA.
Sinclair, C. (2003). Promote fitness with innovative physical best activities. Presentation at
Central District AHPERD. Fargo, ND.
Timken, G., Sariscsany, M.J., Patterson, D.L., Abourezk, T., Wright, M.T., Cusimano, B. van der mars,
H., Darst, P., & Sinclair, C. (2002). I’d rather see a sermon…do teacher educators practice what
they preach? Presentation at AAHPERD National Convention. San Diego, CA.
Brustad, R., Sariscsany, M.J., Parker, M. & Sinclair, C. (2002). The interface between sport
psychology and physical education pedagogy: Cross-disciplinary approaches to research and
practice. Presentation at AAHPERD National Convention. San Diego, CA.
Sinclair, C. (2002). Cooperative games in secondary physical education. Presentation at
Central District AHPERD. Rapid City, SD.
Sinclair, C. (2001). Achievement goal theory in middle school physical education. Poster
presentation at Southwest District AHPERD. Park City, UT.
Kahan, D., Sinclair, C., Saucier, L. & Caiozzi, N.N. (2001). Cooperating teacher feedback.
Poster presentation at AAHPERD National Convention. Cincinnati, OH.
Napper-Owen, G., Sinclair, C., Lonning, G., & Caiozzi, N.N. (2001). Utilizing technology to
improve skill analysis. Presentation at AAHPERD National Convention. Cincinnati, OH.
Non-Juried
Ginger, L., Ziegler, T., Parker, M., Sinclair, C., Drury, K. (2012). Teachers' voices: Promoting
sustained reform and teacher development. Presentation at AAHPERD Central District Colorado
Springs, CO.
Parker, M., Sinclair, C., Gorman, S. (2012). Interviewing to get the job. Presentation at
AAHPERD Central District Colorado Springs, CO.
Parker, M., Sinclair, C., Neutzling, M., Treadwell, S. Yeats, J. (2009). Interviewing to get the
job. Colorado AHPERD Colorado Springs, CO.
Parker, M., Sinclair, C. & Neutzling, M. (2008). Integrating fitness and skill based physical
education. Colorado AHPERD. Keystone, CO.
Patton, K., Smith, M., Sinclair, C. & Madden, M. (2006). Teaching sport concepts
tactically. Pre-conference presentation at Colorado AHPERD. Denver, CO
Parker, M. & Sinclair, C. (2006). Leadership skills for future professionals. AAHPERD Central
District conference. Denver, CO.
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Sinclair, C & Parker, M. (2005). Assessment: Think, pair, share. Presentation at Colorado
AHPERD conference. Breckenridge, CO.
Sinclair, C., Parker, M. & Miller, M.L. (2004). The state of physical education in Colorado.
Presentation at Colorado AHPERD. Denver, CO.
Parker, M., Sinclair, C., Smith, M. & Patton, K. (2004). K-12 physical education: Skill themes
and tactics. Presentation at Colorado AHPERD. Denver, CO.
Chase, D., Grabau, C., Sinclair, C., & Stiehl, J. (2004). Designing accessible climates:
Concepts, activities and equipment. Presentation at Colorado AHPERD. Denver, CO.
Sinclair, C. & Stiehl, J. (2003). Tinkering: A time-tested tool. Presentation at Colorado
AHPERD. Denver, CO.
Sinclair, C. (2003). Leadership strategies for future professionals. Presentation at Colorado
AHPERD. Denver, CO.
Sinclair, C. (2003). Talk your way to your first job. Presentation at Colorado AHPERD.
Denver, CO.
Sariscsany, M.J. & Sinclair, C. (2002). Assessment in K-12 physical educations: The future is
now: Parts I. and II. Presentation at Colorado AHPERD. Colorado Springs, CO.
Sinclair, C. & Sariscsany, M.J. (2001). Old activities: New ways: Parts I & II. Presentation at
Colorado AHPERD. Colorado Springs, CO.
Parker, M., Sariscsany, M.J., Sinclair, C., Baker, J. & Bailey, J. (2001). Ins outs and
roundabouts: Mentoring student teachers. Presentation at Colorado AHPERD. Denver, CO.
Sinclair, C. (2000). Achievement goal theory in physical education. Poster presentation at
New Mexico AHPERD Conference. Santa Fe, NM.
Sinclair, C. (1999). Coed physical education. Poster presentation at New Mexico AHPERD
Conference. Albuquerque, NM.
GRANTS:
Stephen F. Austin State University
2013
Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Mini-Grant [$1500]. Presenting author of:
Elementary physical education and classroom teachers’ perspectives on the value of recess as
“currency.” Oral presentation at the International Association for Physical Education in Higher
Education (AIESEP) conference at Auckland, New Zealand. And- Neutzling, M., Sinclair C.
(2014). Characteristics of an effective high school volleyball coach. Poster presentation at the
International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education (AIESEP) conference at
Auckland, New Zealand.
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James I. Perkins College of Education Professional Development Fund Grant [$1000].
Presenting author of: Elementary physical education and classroom teachers’
perspectives on the value of recess as “currency.” Oral presentation at
the International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education (AIESEP) conference at
Auckland, New Zealand. And- Neutzling, M., Sinclair C. (2014). Characteristics of an effective
high school volleyball coach. Poster presentation at the International Association for Physical
Education in Higher Education (AIESEP) conference at Auckland, New Zealand.
University of Northern Colorado
2011
Sinclair, C. Provost Faculty Development & Award for Travel. Parker, M.,
Sinclair, C., & Patton, K. (2011). Looking in the mirror: Teachers’ images and
reflections of change. Poster presentation at the International Association for
Physical Education in Higher Education (AIESEP) conference at Limerick,
Ireland. [$1720].
2008
Sinclair, C. & Bakkes Stellino, M. AAHPERD Research Consortium Grant
Phase II. Psychological predictors of children’s recess physical activity. [$5,532
funded].
2007
Sinclair, C. & Bakkes Stellino, M. AAHPERD Research Consortium Grant
Phase I. Psychological predictors of children’s recess physical activity. [$15,000
requested]---accepted for Phase II proposal submission in 2008.
2006
Babkes, M. & Sinclair, C. National Institutes of Health
PA Number: PA-04-145 School-Based Interventions to Prevent Obesity.
Recess-based physical activity interventions designed to combat
childhood obesity. $275,000. [unfunded]
2005
Babkes, M. & Sinclair, C. Colorado Physical Activity and Nutrition Early
Childhood Grant (COPAN). Preschool family walk across America challenge.
[unfunded intervention project $2,000]
2005
Sinclair, C. & Babkes, M. SPARC Summer Faculty Research Fellowship
Award. The effect of recess interventions designed to combat childhood obesity:
Physical activity and social outcomes. [funded research project $2,500].
2004
Sinclair, C. & Parker, M. Technology Enhancement Grant. College of Health
and Human Sciences. [funded technology grant $ 25,000].
2003
Parker, M. & Sinclair, C. Adelante Climbing Club. Littler Community
Foundation. [funded program grant $2,500].
2003
Babkes, M. & Sinclair, C. The nature of elementary school children’s recess
behavior. SPARC. [funded research project $2,500].
2002
Sinclair, C. Teaching Enhancement Grant. SPARC. [Funded teaching grant
$2,500.]
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PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION:
2014
Institution/Organization
Lufkin ISD, TX School District
Role
Workshop Instructor
(1/2 day w/ K-5 PE teachers)
2013
Steamboat Springs, CO School District
Workshop instructor
(2 days w/ K-12 PE teachers)
2011
Johnstown, CO School District
Workshop Instructor
w/ M. Parker
2009
Manitou Springs, CO School District
Assessment in P.E.
Workshop Instructor
2008
Weld County Distrct 6
Greeley,CO
Workshop Instructor
w/ M. Parker & Tina Hall
2007
Weld County District 6
Greeley, CO
Fitnessgram/Activitygram
Workshop Instructor
2007
AAHPERD
Fitnessgram/Activitygram
Workshop Instructor, Canon
City, CO
2007
AAHPERD
Instructor
Physical Best Gets FITT
Workshop, Austin, TX
2006
Weld County District 6
Greeley, CO
Fitnessgram/Activitygram
Consultant
2005
Weld County District 6
Greeley, CO
Physical Best Workshop
Instructor
w/ K. Patton
2005
Uncompahgre Board of Cooperative Services
Telluride, CO
Curriculum Consultant
w/ M. Parker
2005
Half Hollow Hills
Central School District
Dix Hills, New York
Curriculum Consultant
w/ M. Parker
2005
American Alliance for Health,
Physical Education, Recreation
and Dance (AAHPERD)
Instructor
Northern Colorado Physical
Best Specialist Workshop
2004
Poudre School District
Fort Collins, CO
Curriculum Consultant
w/ M. Parker
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Aurora Public Schools
Denver, CO
Curriculum Consultant
w/ M. Parker, J. Stiehl, K.
Patton & M. Smith
2004
Uncompahgre Board of Cooperative Services
Telluride, CO
Curriculum Consultant
w/ M. Parker
2003
Jefferson County School District
Golden, CO
Curriculum Consultant
w/ M. Parker
2002
Poudre School District
Fort Collins, CO
Curriculum Consultant
w/ M. Parker
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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION PARTICIPATION:
2010-11 & 2013-14
International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education (AIESEP)
2013-present
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
2010-2012
American Educational Research Association
1997-present
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
• National Student Presidential Scholarship Committee
2004-2007 Member. (Presidential appointment)
2001-2013
Colorado Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
• Future Professional Advocate, 2003-2004. (Elected)
1998-2001
New Mexico Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
NATIONAL SERVICE:
2012-present
Reviewer for Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. A
journal of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and
Dance (AAHPERD) This is AAHPERD’s largest, most frequently published, and
most wide-ranging periodical. It is AAHPERD's cornerstone journal, reaching
12,000+ members and subscribers, providing information on a variety of health,
physical education, recreation and dance issues.
2012-2014
NASPE Grading in PE Task Force member.
2013, 2010
Reviewer of AAHPERD (NASPE) ING Run for Something Better, School
Awards Program grant proposals.
2009
Reviewer of AAHPERD Research Consortium grant proposals.
2007
AAHPERD Physical Best Goals and Motivation Workshop. Committee member.
(Invited)
Christina D. Sinclair
2007
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AAHPERD Physical Best. Developed multiple-choice questions to update
the Physical Best Specialist Exam.
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY SERVICE
University:
2014
2014
2013-present
Showcase Saturday
Move-In Weekend- provided water for parents and students
Graduate Faculty member
College:
2013-present
James I. Perkins College of Education-Assessment Oversight Committee, member
2014
NCATE Visit Poster Presenter
Department:
2013-14
Honors Contract Advisor:
Aryn Warren, Kaylee Garrett, Mitchell Robuck, Candyce Young
Community:
2014
Consultant for Nacogdoches ISD Physical Education Coordinator on assessing physical
education programs
2014
Nacogdoches ISD School Health Advisory Committee, member
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO SERVICE:
University
2010-2011
2010-2011
2010-2011
2009-2010
2003 – 2012
2001 – Present
2001 – 2013
Academic Policies & Procedures Committee member
Faculty Senator (as chair of PEC)
Professional Teacher Education Council Chair
Professional Teacher Education Council Vice Chair
Professional Teacher Education Council member
Graduate Faculty
Teacher Education Faculty
College
2006 - 2011
2006 – 2007
2004 – 2006
2004 – 2005
NHS Program Review Team
NHS Associate Dean search committee, member
HHS 408/508 (study abroad course) SES Faculty
Diversity Committee, College of Health and Human Sciences
Christina D. Sinclair
School
2008-2013
2008
2005 - 2013
2004
2004
2002 – 2013
2002 - 2003
2001 - 2006
2001 - 2010
Pedagogy/Physical Education Trac Dat report
Pedagogy tenure-track search committee, member
Pedagogy Extended Degree Program Coordinator
Pedagogy tenure-track position, chair
Pedagogy tenure-track position, member
Curriculum committee member
Pedagogy tenure-track position, member
Faculty library representative
Coaching Minor Restructuring Committee, member
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
2008 – 2012
Assist Greeley, CO elementary schools w/FITNESSGRAM Testing
(Along w/ UNC undergraduates in my Teaching Health Related Fitness class)
2008
Leadership Program
Teacher
Madison Elementary School
Greeley, CO (w/ M. Parker & K. Patton)
2006 – 2008
Weld County District 6 Greeley, CO
PEP Grant Curriculum Committee, member
2006 – 2008
Weld County District 6 Greeley, CO
PEP Grant Steering Committee, member
2005-2006
Leadership Program
Teacher
Jefferson Elementary School
Greeley, CO (w/ M. Parker)
2003 – 2004
Climbing Club
Teacher
Adelante Alternative Middle School
Greeley, CO (w/ M. Parker)
GRADUATE STUDENT COMMITTEES:
Doctoral:
University of Northern Colorado
Current
Current
Current
Catherine Berei. Member.
Erica Pratt. Member.
TanJian Liang. Member.
2013
Chad Grabau. Factors influencing student motivation within two university
physical activity classes. Chair.
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2012
Misti Neutzling. Case study on characteristics of an effective high school volleyball
Coach. Chair.
2012
Sherri Treadwell. Using photovoice to understand influencing factors of physical
activity during discretionary time: A middle school perspective.
Member.
2010
Mathew Madden. Implementing a new curriculum: Reflections of a physical education
teacher. Member.
2009
Joel White. Customer loyalty to online fantasy sports providers. Member.
2009
Chase Dan. Exploring challenge by choice in an adventure setting.
Member.
2008
Stefan Ward. Atmosphere in a positive youth development program: A youth perspective.
Member.
2007
Mary Patay. Understanding barriers and motivators to physical activity. Co - chair with
M. Parker.
2007
Soojin Kim. Profiling golfers on the basis of innovativeness. Member.
2007
Yi-Hsiu Lin. Public relations roles and models: A case study of the super basketball
league (SBL) in Taiwan. Member.
2006
Cheng Tu Hsieh. Biomechanical and pedagogical analysis of the
volleyball spike jump. Co – Chair with G. Heise
2005
Ping-Kun Chiu, An examination of the coach/athlete relationship using leader-member
exchange theory. Member.
2005
Sung Bae Park. A cross-cultural study of the action sports participatory fandom and the
motivational factors affecting individuals’ decisions about participating
in action sports between Korean college students and their American
counterparts. Member.
2005
Shelby Hinkle. Cognitive dissonance in athletic hazing: The role of sport commitment,
athletic identity, and social motivation. Member.
2005
Peter Finley. An analysis of team website content and college choice factors of NCAA
division III cross country runners. Member.
2004
Kyle Busing. Perceptions of empowerment among youth and youth leaders in 4-H club
settings. Co – Chair with J. Stiehl.
2004
Joseph Culhane. The effects of a fifth grade adventure-based cooperative physical
education program on life effectiveness and locus of control. Member.
2003
Jo Ellen Bailey. A dichotomy in supervisory transformation: Technology and the art of
teaching. Member.
Christina D. Sinclair
2003
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Chris Frye. Sponsorship evaluation: A case study of theory and application. Member.
Master’s Thesis:
University of Northern Colorado
2009
Jeff Strickland. Student’s perception of adventure activities to teach bullying prevention.
Co-Advisor w/ M. Parker.
2005
Glenn Hushman. Investigating the impact of teacher socialization on physical education
teacher candidates during the student teaching experience. Co-Advisor
w/ M Parker.
UNDERGRADUATE HONORS ADVISOR:
University of Northern Colorado
2005
Lindsey Wallace, Honors Thesis Advisor
TEACHING:
Stephen F. Austin State University:
2013, Kinesiology and Health Science
Courses taught (Fall 2013)
KIN 120 Foundations of Kinesiology
KIN 235 Team games and sports
KIN 236 Individual games and sports
KIN 340 Foundations of Personal Fitness
KIN 545 Trends and Issues in Physical Education and Recreation
University of Northern Colorado:
2001-2013, Sport & Exercise Science, Sport Pedagogy
Courses taught:
SES 240 Secondary Content I
SES 241 Secondary Content II
SES 242 Games III
SES 340 & lab Planning and Instructional Design
SES 342 Teaching Health-Related Fitness
SES 441 Learner Assessment and Technology in Physical Education
SES 442 Secondary Methods
SES 442 Secondary Methods lab
EDFE 444 Student Teaching
EDFE 444 Student Teaching Seminar
SES 504 Teaching Fitness Concepts
SES 612 Assessment in Sport Pedagogy
SES 640 Curriculum in Physical Education
ID 108 New Student Seminar
SES 643 Instructional Strategies for K-12 Physical Education
Extended Studies
SES 508 Games for Understanding: A Tactical Approach
SES 612 Assessment in Sport Pedagogy
SES 642 Instructional Strategies for Teaching
Secondary Physical Education
3-hour credit
2-hour credit
2-hour credit
3-hour credit
3-hour credit
3-hour credit
3-hour credit
2-hour credit
4-hour credit
3-hour credit
3-hour credit
3-hour credit
1-hour credit
3-hour credit
0-hour credit
3-hour credit
3-hour credit
1-hour credit
3-hour credit
3-hour credit
3-hour credit
3-hour credit
Christina D. Sinclair
SES 603 Professional Development Seminar
3-hour credit
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
2002
2002
1997
1992
1992
Present Certified as an AAHPERD Physical Best “Specialist.”
Present Certified as an AAHPERD Physical Best “Instructor.”
Present Secondary (grades 7-12) Speech Communications Teacher License
(Texas)
Present All-Level (K-12) Physical Education Teacher License (Texas)
Present Secondary Biology Teacher License (Texas)
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