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Dr. Michael Moode

Abbreviated Vitae

Assistant Professor
Department of Kinesiology & Health Science
mfmoode@sfasu.edu

Ed.D. University of Southern California, 1991, Post Secondary and Higher, Education. Supplementary work in the area of Supervision and Administration
M. A. California State University Los Angeles, 1975, Physical Education:Exercise Science Emphasis
B.A. California State University Los Angeles, 1967, Physical Education


Refereed Publications

Moode, M.F. (2003). Technology, fitness and physical activity: Friend or foe? The Chronicle of Physical Education in Higher Education. 14(1), 6-7.

Finkenberg, M.E. & Moode, M.F. (2001). Evaluating the effectiveness of distance education. Chronicle of Physical Education in Higher Education. 12, 5-6.

Hicks, M.K., Crist, R.W., Wiggins, M.S., & Moode, M.F. (2001). Sex differences in grade three students' attitudes toward physical activity. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 93, 97-102.

Wiggins, M.S., and Moode, M.F. (2000). Analysis of the body esteem of female college athletes and non-athletes. Perceptual and Motor Skills. 90, 851-854.

Moode, M.F., and Finkenberg, M.E. (1998). A comparative study of the competitive orientation of female intercollegiate athletes in various college sports. Perceptual and Motor Skills. 86, 647-650.

Moode, M. F. and Finkenberg, M. E. (1998). Analysis of sport orientation of female collegiate athletes. Perceptual and Motor Skills. 86, 647-650.

Finkenberg, M. E. and Moode, M. F. (1995). College students' perceptions of the purposes of sports. Perceptual and Motor Skills. 82, 19-22.

Moode, M. F. and Finkenberg, M. E. (1994). Participation in a wellness course and attitude toward physical activity. Perceptual and Motor Skills. 79, 767-770.


Non-Refereed Publications

Moode, M.F. (2002). Wellness Workbook. U.C Bookstore.

Church, B.J., Wiggins, M.S., Moode, M.F., & Crist, R. (August 2001). Effect of warm-up and flexibility treatments on vertical jump performance. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 15(3), 332-336.

Moode, M.F. (Spring 2001). Fitness Preparation Record and Assessment Workbook. University Bookstore.

Beam, L., Wiggins, M.S., and Moode, M.F.(Fall 2000). Task and ego motivational orientations in middle and high school athletes: A gender by school level multivariate comparison. KAHPERD Journal, 36(2), 15-17.

Moode, M.F., and Wiggins, M.S. (1999). An analysis of the body esteem of female high school and college athletes. KAHPERD Journal. 35(1), 19 - 21.

Moode, M.F., and Finkenberg, M.E. (1999). Sport achievement orientation of competitive male water polo athletes. KAHPERD Journal. 35(2), 9 - 11.

Moode, M.F.(1998). Laboratory Manual of Exercise Physiology. University Bookstore.

Moode, M. F., Wiggins M. S., and Broughton J.C. (1998). An examination of the commitment of university employees to physical activity. KAHPERD Journal 32 No. 1, 13-15.

Moode, M. F. (1996). Personal Health Portfolio. University Bookstore.

Moode, M. F. et al (1996). Physical fitness and nutritional status of middle school boys and girls. KAHPERD Journal 32 No. 1, 52-56.

Moode, M. F. and Finkenberg, M. E. (1995). Analysis of task and ego orientation among intercollegiate water polo athletes. KAHPERD Journal. 33 (1), 43-44.

Moode, M. F. (1991). An analysis of the academic performance of athletes and non-athletes at a large NCAA division II university. Unpublished doctoral dissertation. University of Southern California.

Moode, M. F. (l978). Introduction to Human Movement: Laboratory Experiences. Moode: Los Angeles.

Moode, M. F. (1977). Laboratory Manual of Exercise Physiology. Basset Books: Los Angeles.

Moode, M. F. (1975). A Resource Manual of Kinesiology Laboratory Experiences. Trident Bookstore: Los Angeles.


Service Activities

2005-'01 - Supervised planning, organization, and operation of The Alliance?s Annual 5K Turkey Chase Fun Run to raise funds for charity.

Spring 2005 - Chair of Department of Kinesiology and Health Science search committee to fill the physical education position.

Spring 2004 - Chair of Department of Kinesiology and Health Science search committee to fill the pedagogy position.

2004, ‘03 - Chair of Athletic Coaching Minor Planning Committee

2003, ‘02, ‘01 – Presenter at the Stephen F. Austin State University Pre-retirement Seminar at Piney Woods Conservation Center. Presentation topic: Physical Fitness and the Retirement Years.

Fall 2003 - Presenter at the Nacogdoches Kiwanis Club. Presentation topic: Physical Fitness, Activity and the Aging Process

Fall 2003 - In conjunction with the Texas Bicycle Coalition, I organized a one-day training and certification program for local teachers to train and certify them in the comprehensive health curriculum program which includes structured physical activity, bicycle safety, and nutrition

Spring 2003 - Program presenter at the Stephen F. Austin State University Better Breathers - Presentation topic: Physical Activity and COPD

Fall 2002 - Program presenter at TAHPERD Convention - Presentation Topic: An Approach to Fitness Testing of Kinesiology Majors

2001 - SFA Committee to Review Fitness Standards for the course KIN 100 Physical Fitness Concepts and Activities

July 2001 - Planned and conducted an in-service training session for all of the athletic and physical education faculty of the Woden School District. Presentation topic: Physical Fitness and School Physical Education.

Fall 2000 SFA Parents’ Day - Presentation topic: Physical Fitness and Academic Success.


Awards

Murray State University, Board of Regents Teaching Excellence Award


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