Post on 28-Feb-2021
Dr. Skip M. Williams; Vita – February 6, 2019 - Page 1 of 25
Skip M. Williams, Ph.D. Curriculum Vita & Biographical Information
GENERAL INFORMATION
Home Address: 3314 Barrington Rd.
Bloomington, IL 61704
Office Address: Illinois State University
School of Kinesiology and Recreation
Campus Box 5120
Normal, IL 61790-5120
Email Address: swillia@ilstu.edu
Home Phone: (801) 703-8955
Office Phone: (309) 438-1114
Second Language: Portuguese
EDUCATION
Ph.D. The University of Utah December 2010
Major: Exercise and Sport Science - Sport Pedagogy
Cognate: Research & College Teaching
Advisor: James C. Hannon
M.A. The University of Northern Iowa July 2006
Major: Physical Education
Advisor: Windee M. Weiss
B.S. Utah State University December 2004
Major: Physical Education
Minor: Health Education
Dr. Skip M. Williams; Vita – February 6, 2019 - Page 2 of 25
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE Illinois State University
Physical Education Teacher Education Program Director January 2017 – Present
Physical Education Pedagogy Graduate Sequence Coord. August 2013 – January 2019
Athletic Coaching Minor Coordinator August 2010 – August 2015
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Associate Professor August 2015 – Present
Illinois State University
College of Applied Science & Technology
School of Kinesiology & Recreation
Assistant Professor August 2009 – May 2015
Illinois State University
College of Applied Science & Technology
School of Kinesiology & Recreation
Teaching Responsibilities:
Undergraduate Courses Taught
• KNR 158 Instructional Strategies to Teaching PE
• KNR 208 Dynamics of U.S. Contemporary Health
• KNR 225 Motor Development
• KNR 244 Teaching Team Sports
• KNR 247 Promoting Physical Activity and Fitness in PE
• KNR 341 Assessment in PE
• KNR 358 Directed Practicum in Elementary PE
• KNR 364 Senior Seminar in PE Teacher Education
• KNR 399 Undergraduate Teaching Exp. K-12 Supervision
Graduate Courses Taught
• KNR 417 Research on Teaching in PE
• KNR 418 Measurement & Evaluation in PE
• KNR 422 Promoting Physical Activity & Fitness Education
• KNR 425 Technology Integration in PE
• KNR 426 Clinical Supervision in PA Settings
• KNR 497 Introduction to research Methodology
Mentorship:
Graduate Student Committees
Theses
Student: Morgan Leffel, Fall 2018 – Spring 2019
Thesis Title: Implications of removing K-5 students from
physical education for reading Response to Intervention
Duty: Committee Member
Student: Neal Phifer, Fall 2018 – Spring 2019
Dr. Skip M. Williams; Vita – February 6, 2019 - Page 3 of 25
Thesis Title: Contribution of In-School and Out-of-School
Physical Activity towards Meeting the Daily
Recommendations
Duty: Committee Member
Student: Sierra Burris, Fall 2018 – Spring 2019
Thesis Title: Coed and Single-Gender PE in Jr. High
Duty: Committee Chair
Student: Alexandra Horton, Fall 2018 – Spring 2019
Thesis Title: Movement Breaks in The Elementary
Classroom
Duty: Committee Member
Student: Marissa Cohen, Fall 2016 – December 2017
Thesis Title: The Relationship between Self-Efficacy and
Physical Activity
Duty: Committee Member
Student: Michael Jennings, Fall 2016 – Fall 2017
Thesis Title: Relationship between PACER scores and
ACT scores
Duty: Committee Member
Student: Shane Turpen, Fall 2016 – Summer 2017
Thesis Title: Perception of Behavior Mgmt. in PE Settings
Duty: Committee Chair
Student: Amy Marzano, Fall 2016 – Summer 2017
Thesis Title: Student’s time in their target heart rate zone
when their heart rate is being displayed and when it is not.
Duty: Committee Chair
Student: Catie Peyton, Fall 2016 – Summer 2017
Thesis Title: Students' Perception of the Self-Assessment
Process in High School Physical Education
Duty: Committee Chair
Student: Crystal Vargos, Fall 2016 – Spring 2017
Thesis Title: The Effects of Single-Sex versus
Coeducational PE on Junior High PA Levels & Self-
Competence
Duty: Committee Chair
Student: Joel Lockhart, Fall 2016 – Spring 2017
Dr. Skip M. Williams; Vita – February 6, 2019 - Page 4 of 25
Thesis Title: Comparison of Self-Directed PNF Stretching
versus Clinician-Assisted PNF Stretching on Hip Range of
Motion, Maximum Voluntary Isometric Contraction, &
Maximum Vertical Jump Height
Duty: Committee Member
Student: Jonathan Grimwood, Fall 2016 – Spring 2017
Thesis Title: Association of Fruit and Vegetable intake
with Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Adolescents
Duty: Committee Member
Student: Tyler Langosch, Fall 2016 – Spring 2017
Thesis Title: Examining Fifth-Grade In-School Physical
Activity Patterns: How Many Days of Monitoring Are
Needed?
Duty: Committee Member
Student: Kelly Zook, Fall 2014 – Spring 2015
Thesis Title: In-School Physical Activity Patterns of 5th
Grade Children
Duty: Committee Member
Student: Ashley Gutierrez, Fall 2012 – Fall 2013
Thesis Title: The Contributions of Physical Education and
Recess to 6th Grade Students daily Physical Activity
Duty: Committee Chair
Student: Joey Lee, Fall 2012 – Fall 2013
Thesis Title: Validity of Four Activity Monitors during
Controlled and Free-Living Conditions
Duty: Committee Member
Student: Annie McGee, Fall 2012 – Spring 2013
Thesis Title: Self-Reported Physical Activity and its
Relationship with Elementary Students Aerobic Capacity.
Duty: Committee Chair
Student: Sean Fenske, Fall 2011 – Spring 2012
Thesis Title: The Association between Exercise and
Leisure-Time Physical Activity
Duty: Committee Member
Master Projects
Student: Kari Akerman, Spring 2019
Project Title: Teacher Perception of Extra Recess Time
Dr. Skip M. Williams; Vita – February 6, 2019 - Page 5 of 25
Duty: Committee Chair
Student: Pamela Dettman, Spring 2019
Project Title: TBD
Duty: Committee Chair
Student: Mike Armitage, Summer 2018
Project Title: High School Students’ Perceptions of Grading in
PE Duty: Committee Chair
Student: Bethany Romer, Spring 2018
Project Title: The correlation between morning physical
activity and on-task classroom behavior
Duty: Committee Member
Student: Allison Micucci, Fall 2017
Project Title: The Differences in PA Enjoyment & Fitness
Levels of Female Athlete and Non-Athletes
Duty: Committee Chair
Student: Wes Temples, Spring 2017
Project Title: Teacher Coach Conflict
Duty: Committee Chair
Student: Abby Schoolman, Spring 2017
Project Title: Advocacy in Action: Physical Activity
Opportunities Prior to Learning Interventions.
Duty: Committee Chair
Student: Kelsey Drendel, Spring 2017
Project Title: Secondary Classroom Teacher Perceptions
of Physical Education
Duty: Committee Chair
Student: Sondra Simmons, Spring 2017
Project Title: The effect of a 9 week health course on 9th
grade students perceptions of physical activity and health
knowledge.
Duty: Committee Chair
Student: Suzanne Adams, Spring 2017
Project Title: Student Perceptions of Single-Sex Versus
Coeducational Physical Education Classes.
Duty: Committee Chair
Student: Dan Phelps, Spring 2011 – Summer 2012
Dr. Skip M. Williams; Vita – February 6, 2019 - Page 6 of 25
Project Title: The Relationship between Fitness
Knowledge and Cardiorespiratory Endurance and Body
Composition in High School Students.
Duty: Committee Chair
Student: Brett Allen, Fall 2011 – Spring 2012
University: University of Utah
Project Title: Increasing Core Strength in Physical
Education with a 5 Minute Cardio – Core Power Warm-up
Duty: Committee Member
In Class Honors Project
Undergraduate Students
Nolan Grace, Assessment in PE Spring 2013
Kimberly Baum, Teaching Team Sports Fall 2011
Daniel Villalba, Motor Development Spring 2011
Brian Swanson, Assessment in Physical Education Fall 2010
Kimberly Baum, Assessment in Physical Education Fall 2010
Independent Studies
Credit
Pamela Dettman 3 Credits Spring 2018
Mike Armitage 3 Credits Fall 2017
Allison Micucci 3 Credits Fall 2017
Wes Temples 3 Credits Spring 2017
Patrick Pendergast 3 Credits Fall 2014
Jeff Peterson 3 Credits Spring 2014
Brienne Bohman 1 Credit Fall 2012
Dan Phelps 3 Credits Summer 2012
Brienne Bohman 2 Credits Spring 2012
Anthony Pignatiello 2 Credits Spring 2012
Not for Credit
James Welsh Spring 2012
Colleen Schweinberg Spring/Summer 2012
Patrick Stoneberg Spring 2011
Anthony Pignatiello Spring/Fall 2011
Graduate Teaching Assistant August 2006 - Present
Exercise and Sport Science
The University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
Responsibilities:
Taught undergraduate courses in the ESS department. Supervised physical
education student teachers and coaches.
Dr. Skip M. Williams; Vita – February 6, 2019 - Page 7 of 25
Graduate Teaching Assistant January – May 2006
Physical Education Department
Northern University High School/Malcolm Price Laboratory School
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Responsibilities:
Taught 7th -10th grade Physical Education
Graduate Teaching Assistant January – December 2005
School of Health, Physical Education & Leisure Services
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Responsibilities:
Taught activity courses in the School of HPELS
Student Teacher August – December 2004
Physical Education & Health Education
Davis High School
Kaysville, Utah
Responsibilities:
Taught 10th grade Physical Education & Health
Undergraduate Teacher Assistant August 2003 – May 2004
Department of Health, Physical Education & Recreation
Utah State University
Logan, Utah
Responsibilities:
• Taught college students how to teach elementary physical education
• Gave students ideas for lesson plans and game ideas for elementary
students
• Instructed, observed, and evaluated students while they taught elementary
physical education
Basketball Coach November 2005 – February 2006
Malcolm Price Laboratory School
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Responsibilities:
• Head Coach, 8th grade boys
Accomplishments:
• Undefeated (12-0)
Assistant Football Coach August 2006 – November 2008/June 2004 – November 2004
Davis High School
Kaysville, Utah
Responsibilities:
• Coached tight ends, defensive backs, and kickers
• In Charge of Scout Offense
Dr. Skip M. Williams; Vita – February 6, 2019 - Page 8 of 25
Accomplishments:
• 2004 Utah 5A State Champions
• 2004 Region 1 Champions
Sports Camp Director June – August 2005
Cedar Falls Recreation Center
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Responsibilities:
• Planned and organized a ten-week sports camp for ages 8-12
• Developed lesson plans for the following sports: Basketball, Football,
Volleyball, Baseball, and Golf.
SCHOLARSHIP
Research
Dissertation 2010
University of Utah
“Physical Activity Levels in Coed and Same-Sex Physical Education using the Tactical
Games Model”
Master Thesis 2006
University of Northern Iowa
“The influence of significant others on high school students’ expectancies, task value,
and motivation in physical education class”
Published Manuscripts
Williams, S. M., & Hannon J. C. (2018). Physical Activity Levels in Coed and Same-Sex
Physical Education Using Tactical Games. The Physical Educator, 75(3), 525-545.
Williams, S. M. & Weiss, W. (2018). The influence of significant others on high school
students’ expectancies, task value, and motivation in physical education class. The
Physical Educator, 75, 229-244.
Lagally, K., Walker-Smith, K., Henninger, M., Williams, S. M., Coleman, M. (2016).
Relationship between Acute and Session RPE in a Physical Education Setting. Perceptual
and Motor Skills, 122(1), 11.
Gutierrez, A. A., Williams, S., Coleman, M., Garrahy, D., Laurson, K. (2016). Physical
education and Recess Contributions to 6th Graders’ Physical Activity. The Physical
Educator, 73(1), 174-190.
Dr. Skip M. Williams; Vita – February 6, 2019 - Page 9 of 25
Hawkins, J., Sharp, E. B., & Williams, S. (2015). Take a page from your coach's play book:
Teaching technical and tactical skills in athletic training. Athletic Training Education
Journal, 10(3).
Janz, K. F., Thomas, D., Ford, M. A. & Williams, S. (2015). Top Ten Questions Related to
Physical Activity and Bone Health in Children and Adolescents. Research Quarterly for
Exercise and Sport, 86:1(March), 5-12.
Lee, J. A., Williams, S., Brown, D. & Laurson, K. (2015). Concurrent validation of the
Actigraph gt3x+, Polar Active accelerometer, Omron HJ-720 and Yamax Digiwalker
SW-701 pedometer step counts in lab-based and free-living settings. Journal of sports
sciences, 33(10), 991-1000.
Allen, B., Hannon, J.C., Burns, R.D., & Williams, S.M. (2014). Effect of a Core Conditioning
Intervention on Tests of Trunk Muscular Endurance in School-Aged Children. Journal of
Strength and Conditioning Research, 28, 2063-2070.
McGee, A., Williams, S.M., Coleman, M.M, Hurd, A., & Laurson, K.R. (2013). Step Counts
and Self-reported Physical Activity among Upper Elementary School Students Vary with
Aerobic Fitness. Biomedical Human Kinetics, 5, 93-98.
*Note: McGee was a graduate student.
Williams, S.M., Phelps, D., Laurson, K.R., Thomas, D.Q., & Brown, D.D. (2013). Fitness
Knowledge, Cardiorespiratory endurance and Body Composition of High School
Students. Biomedical Human Kinetics, 5, 17-21.
Hannon, J.C., Destani, F., McGladrey, Williams, S.M., & Hill, G. (2013). Physical Activity
Levels, Context, and Teacher Behaviours in Elementary Physical Education Classes
Taught by Paraeducators. International Journal of Elementary Education, 2 (3), 23-26.
*Note: I should receive credit for 2nd authorship because the 2nd-4th author did equal
work and were listed in alphabetical order. See support letter from first author.
Williams, S.M., Coleman, M. M., Henninger, M. L., & Carlson, K. B (2013). Tactical Decision
Competency of Pre-Service Physical Education Teacher Education Students. The
Physical Educator, 70 (3), 297-313
Williams, S.M., McGladrey, B., Silva, A., & Hannon, J.C. (2013). A comparison of classroom
instruction and homework assignments on physical education cognitive skills. The
Physical Educator, 70 (2), 206-220.
Williams, S.M., Hannon J. C. (2013). Physical Education Homework that Involves the Family.
Strategies, 26 (3), 3-8.
Hannon, J. C., Williams, S. M. (2008). Viewpoint: Should secondary physical education be
coeducational or single-sex? The Journal of Physical Education Recreation and Dance,
79, 6-8.
Dr. Skip M. Williams; Vita – February 6, 2019 - Page 10 of 25
Textbook In Press
Lacy, A.C. & Williams, S.M. (2018). Measurement & Evaluation in Physical Education and
Exercise Science (8th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Routledge: Taylor & Francis Group.
Manuscripts In Press
Jones, E., Gaudreault, K., Henninger, M., Williams, S. (in press). Think Tank Sessions: Using
Structured Decision-Making to Inform PETE Program Revisions. Journal of Physical
Education Recreation and Dance.
Manuscripts in Progress
Williams, S. M. & Peterson, J. (In Progress). Jump for Bone Health! Target Journal: Strategies.
Williams, S. M., Carlson, K., & Draeger, A. (In progress). Teachers' Perceptions of Physical
Education. Target Journal: JTPE.
Williams, S. M., Hannon, J. C. (In Progress). Physical Activity and Aerobic Fitness among Jr.
High School Student’s. This article is in its early stages. Data collection is completed.
Williams, S.M., Newton, M.,Hannon, J.C., Newland, A., Hall, M., & Burns, R. (In Progress).
Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Caring Climate Scale in PE. Target Journal:
Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science Journal
Williams, S.M., Newton, M.,Hannon, J.C. (In Progress). Perceived Caring Climate of Junior
High Physical Education Students in Coed and Same-Sex Physical Education. Target
Journal: Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology.
Published Abstracts
Williams, S., Thomas, D. (2018). Opportunities and Frequency of Jumping Behaviors in
Elementary Female Physical Education Students (vol. 50, pp. 63). Medicine and Science
in Sports and Exercise.
Drendel, K., Williams, S. (2018). Administrators Perceptions of Physical Education (Supp. 1
ed., vol. 89, pp. A193-A194). Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport.
Simmons, S., Williams, S. (2018). The Effects of a 9 Week Health Education Course on
Students’ Commitment to Physical Activity, Physical Activity Participation and Health
Knowledge (Supp. 1 ed., vol. 89, pp. A206-A207). Research Quarterly for Exercise and
Sport.
Dr. Skip M. Williams; Vita – February 6, 2019 - Page 11 of 25
Vargos, C., Williams, S., Henninger, M., Coleman, M. (2018). Single-Sex Versus Coeducational
PE on Student PA Levels and Self-Competence (Supp. 1 ed., vol. 89, pp. A190). Research
Quarterly for Exercise and Sport.
Grimwood, J. C., Brown, D., Laurson, K., Williams, S.M., Henninger, M., Barnes, J., Phelps, D.
(2017). Association of Fruit and Vegetable Intake with Cardiorespiratory Fitness in
Adolescents (S5 ed., vol. 49, pp. 324). Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.
Langosch, T. R., Brown, D., Laurson, K., Williams, S.M. (2017). Examining Fifth-Grade In-
School Physical Activity Patterns: How Many Days of Monitoring Are Needed? (S5 ed.,
vol. 49, pp. 474). Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.
Jennings, M. A., Brown, D., Laurson, K., Williams, S.M., Henninger, M., Phelps, D. (2017).
The Impact of Grant Funding on Physical Fitness Levels of School Children (S5 ed., vol.
49, pp. 708). Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.
Williams, S., Carlson, K. B., Draeger, A., Andricopulos, J. & Peterson, J. (2015). K-12
Classroom Teachers’ Perceptions of Physical Education. Research Quarterly for Exercise
and Sport, 86 (Suppl. 2), A150.
Williams, S., Henninger, M. & Coleman, M. (2015). Urban PE Teachers' Perceptions of Quality
Physical Education and Assessment. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 86
(Suppl. 2), A150-A151.
Henninger, M., Coleman, M. & Williams, S. (2015). Physical Education Cooperating Teachers'
Perceptions of Student Teachers' Skills. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 86
(Suppl. 2), A53-A54.
Zook, K., Brown, D., Williams, S., Laurson, K. & Marcum, S. (2015). Contribution Of In-school
Physical Activity To Daily Activity Patterns In 5th-grade Children. Medicine and Science
in Sports and Exercise, 47 (5S), 961-970.
Gutierrez, A.A., Williams, S.M., Coleman, M.M., Garrahy, D.A., Laurson, K.R. (Accepted).
Physical Education and Recess Contributions to 6th Graders’ Physical Activity. Research
Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 85 (Suppl.1), A-66-67.
McGee, A., Williams, S.M., Coleman, M.M, Hurd, A., & Laurson, K.R. Accepted). Physical
Activity and its Relationship with Elementary Students’ Aerobic Capacity. Research
Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 85 (Suppl.1), A-79-80.
Williams, S. M., Carlson, K. B., & Draeger A. (2013). Teachers’ Perceptions of Physical
Education. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 84 (Suppl.1), A-63.
Williams, S. M., Phelps, D., Brown, D., & Thomas, D. (2013. PE Students’ Health-Related
Fitness Knowledge, Aerobic Capacity and Body Composition. Research Quarterly for
Exercise and Sport, 84 (Suppl.1), A-63.
Dr. Skip M. Williams; Vita – February 6, 2019 - Page 12 of 25
Coleman, M. M., Williams, S. M., Henninger, M. L., & Marzano, A. (2013). Physical Education
Teacher Candidates’ Fitness Competency. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 84
(Suppl.1),A-37-38.
Williams, S. M., Henninger, M. L., Coleman, M. M., & Carlson, K. B. (2012). Physical
Education Teacher Candidates’ Competence in Invasion and Net/Wall Games. Research
Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 83 (Suppl. 1), A-66.
Coleman, M. M., Williams, S. M., Henninger, M. L., & Carlson, K. B. (2012). Assessing
Standard 2.1 - Skill Assessment for Large PETE Programs. Research Quarterly for
Exercise and Sport, 83 (Suppl. 1), A-42.
Williams, S. M., & Hannon J. C. (2011). Physical Activity Levels in Coed and Same-Sex
Physical Education Using Tactical Games. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport,
82(Suppl. 1), A-55.
Coleman, M. M., Carlson, K. B., Williams, S. M., & Henninger, M. L. (2011). Assessing
NASPE 2.3-Tactical Decision Making for a Large PETE Program. Research Quarterly
for Exercise and Sport, 82(Suppl. 1), A-38.
Williams, S.M., & Hannon J.C. (2010). Physical Activity and Aerobic Fitness Among Junior
High School Students. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 81(Suppl. 1), 18
Williams, S.M., McGladrey, B., Silva, A., & Hannon, J.C. (2009). Comparison of Lecture
versus Homework on Student's Content Knowledge Acquisition. Research Quarterly for
Exercise and Sport, 80(Suppl. 1), A-82.
Williams, S.M., & Weiss, W. (2008). The influence of significant others on high school
students’ expectancies, task value, and motivation in physical education class. Research
Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 79(Suppl. 1), A69.
Research Presentations (National/International)
Jones, E., Henninger, M., Williams, S. & Gaudreault, K., 2018 SHAPE America PETE/HETE
Conference, "Using Journey Mapping to Design Targeted Recruitment Efforts in PETE,"
SHAPE America, Salt Lake City, UT. (October 2018).
Turpen, S., Williams, S., Henninger, M. & Coleman, M., SHAPE America PETE/HETE
Conference, "Pre-Service & Novice Teacher Perceptions of Behavior Management
Preparation," SHAPE America, Salt Lake City, UT. (October 18, 2018).
Williams, S., Thomas, D., ACSM, "Opportunities and Frequency of Jumping Behaviors in
Elementary Female Physical Education Students," Minneapolis, MN. (June 2018).
Dr. Skip M. Williams; Vita – February 6, 2019 - Page 13 of 25
Williams, S., & Thomas, D., ACSM Annual Meeting, "Opportunities and Frequency of Jumping
Behaviors in Elementary Female Physical Education Students," American College of
Sports Medicine, Minneapolis, MN. (May 30, 2018).
Vargos, C., Williams, S., Henninger, M. & Coleman, M., SHAPE America Convention, "Single-
Sex Versus Coeducational PE on Student PA Levels and Self-Competence," SHAPE
America, Nashville, TN. (March 23, 2018).
Drendel, K. R. & Williams, S., SHAPE America Convention, "Administrators Perceptions of
Physical Education," SHAPE America, Nashville, TN. (March 22, 2018).
Simmons, S. & Williams, S., SHAPE America Convention, "The Effects of a 9 Week Health
Education Course on Students’ Commitment to Physical Activity, Physical Activity
Participation and Health Knowledge," SHAPE America, Nashville, TN. (March 22,
2018).
Jennings, M. A., Brown, D., Laurson, K., Williams, S., Henninger, M., Phelps, D., American
College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference, "The impact of grant funding on
physical fitness levels of school children," American College of Sports Medicine,
Denver, CO. (June 2, 2017).
Langosch, T.R., Brown, D.D., Laurson, K.R. & Williams, S.M. (2017). Examining Fifth-Grade
In-School Physical Activity Patterns: How Many Days of Monitoring Are Needed?
Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Denver, CO.
Grimwood, J.C., Brown, D.D., Laurson, K.R., Williams, S.M., Henninger, M.L., Barnes, J.L. &
Phelps, D. (2017). Association of Fruit and Vegetable Intake with Cardiorespiratory
Fitness in Adolescents. Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine
(ACSM), Denver, CO.
Jennings, M.A., Brown, D.D., Laurson, K.R., Williams, S.M., Henninger, M.L. & Phelps, D.
(2017). The Impact of Grant Funding on Physical Fitness Levels of School Children.
Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Denver, CO.
Williams, S.M. & Hannon, J.C. (2017). Transitioning from a Traditional Graduate Program to a
100% Online Graduate Program. National Association for Kinesiology in Higher
Education in Orlando, FL, January 2017.
Henninger, M., Williams, S. & Coleman, M. (2015). Implementing edTPA in a Large Physical
Education Teacher Education Program. PETE & HETE Conference 2015, Atlanta, GA.
Harvey, S., Hodges, M. & Williams, S. (2015). Research on Game-Centered Approaches and its
Implications for the Design and Content of PETE Courses. PETE & HETE Conference
2015, Atlanta, GA.
Note: All authors were equal contributors.
Dr. Skip M. Williams; Vita – February 6, 2019 - Page 14 of 25
Williams, S., Henninger, M., Lyde, A. & Temple, M. (2015). State, Community and University
Collaboration projects among PETE and HETE Faculty PETE & HETE Conference.
PETE & HETE Conference 2015, Atlanta, GA.
Zook, K., Brown, D. D., Williams, S., Laurson, K. & Marcum, S. (2015). Contribution of In-
school Physical Activity to Daily Activity Patterns In 5th-grade Children. Annual
Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), San Diego, CA.
Williams, S.M., Carlson, K.B., Draeger, A., Andricopulos, J. & Peterson, J. (2015). K-12
Classroom Teachers’ Perceptions of Physical Education. SHAPE America 2015, Seattle,
WA.
Williams, S.M., Henninger, M.L. & Coleman, M.M. (2015). Urban PE Teachers' Perceptions of
Quality Physical Education and Assessment. SHAPE America 2015, Seattle, WA.
Williams, S.M. & Coleman, M.M. (2015). Physical Education Cooperating teachers’ perceptions
of student teachers’ skills. SHAPE America 2015, Seattle, WA.
Gutierrez, A.A., Williams, S.M., Coleman, M.M., Garrahy, D.A., Laurson, K.R. Physical
Education and Recess Contributions to 6th Graders’ Physical Activity. AAHPERD 2014,
St. Louis, MO.
McGee, A., Williams, S.M., Coleman, M.M, Hurd, A., & Laurson, K.R. Accepted). Physical
Activity and its Relationship with Elementary Students’ Aerobic Capacity. AAHPERD
2014, St. Louis, MO.
Lagally, K.M., Walker-Smith, K., Garrahy, D., Williams, S. M., & Henninger, M. L. (2013).
Relationship between student and observer RPE during fitness activities in a physical
education setting, ACSM 2013, Indianapolis, IN.
Eichelberger, A. R., Fenske, S. M., Lee, J. A., Brown, D. D., Lagally, K. M., Williams, S. M., &
Laurson, K. R. (2013). Associations between Exercise and Leisure-Time Physical
Activity. ACSM 2013, Indianapolis, IN.
Williams, S. M., Carlson, K. B., & Draeger A. (2013, Accepted). Teachers’ Perceptions of
Physical Education. AAHPERD 2013, Charlotte, NC.
Williams, S. M., Phelps, D., Brown, D., & Thomas, D. (2013, Accepted). PE Students’ Health-
Related Fitness Knowledge, Aerobic Capacity and Body Composition. AAHPERD 2013,
Charlotte, NC.
Coleman, M. M., Williams, S. M., Henninger, M. L., & Marzano, A. (2012, Accepted). Physical
Education Teacher Candidates’ Fitness Competency. AAHPERD 2013, Charlotte, NC.
Carlson, K.B., Williams, S. M., Garrahy, D. A., Henninger, M. L., & Coleman, M. M. (2012).
Assessing NASPE Standard 2 within a Large PETE Program. National Physical
Education Teacher Education Conference 2012, Las Vegas, NV.
Dr. Skip M. Williams; Vita – February 6, 2019 - Page 15 of 25
Williams, S. M., Henninger, M. L., Coleman, M. M., & Carlson, K. B. (2012). Physical
Education Teacher Candidates’ Competence in Invasion and Net/Wall Games.
AAHPERD 2012, Boston, MA.
Coleman, M. M., Williams, S. M., Henninger, M. L., & Carlson, K. B. (2012). Assessing
Standard 2.1 – Skill Assessment for Large PETE Programs. AAHPERD 2012, Boston,
MA.
Williams, S.M., Hannon, J.C. (2011). PA Levels in Coed and Same-Sex PE Using Tactical
Games. American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
Convention. March 29th – April 2, 2011 San Diego, CA. (Poster Presentation)
Coleman, M., Carlson, K., Williams, S.M., & Henninger, M. (2011) Assessing NASPE Standard
2.3 – Tactical Decision-making for Large PETE Programs. American Alliance of Health,
Physical Education, Recreation & Dance Convention. March 29th – April 2, 2011 San
Diego, CA.
Williams, S.M., Hannon, J.C. (2010). Physical Activity and Aerobic Fitness among Jr. High
School Student’s. American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
Convention. March 16th-20th 2010 Indianapolis, Indiana. (Poster Presentation)
Williams, S.M., Hannon, J.C. (2009). Web-based supervision training for cooperating teachers.
Physical Education Teacher Education Conference. October 7-10, 2009: Myrtle Beach,
South Carolina. (Round Table Session)
Williams, S.M., McGladrey, B., Silva, A., & Hannon, J.C. (2009). A comparison of classroom
instruction and homework assignments on physical education cognitive skills. American
Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance Convention. March 31-
April 4, 2009: Tampa, Florida. (Poster Presentation)
Williams, S.M., & Weiss, W. (2008). The influence of significant others on high school
students’ expectancies, task value, and motivation in physical education class. American
Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance Convention. April 8-12,
2008: Forth Worth, Texas. (Poster Presentation)
Hannon, J.C., Hill, G., Williams, S.M., McGladrey, B., & Destani, F. (2007). Physical Activity
Levels, Lesson Context, and Teacher Behaviors in Elementary Physical Education
Classes Taught by Paraprofessionals. Historic Traditions & Future Directions in
Research on Teaching & Teacher Education in Physical Education Conference. October
10-12, 2007: Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. (Round Table Session)
State Presentations
Adams, S. & Williams, S.M. Students Perceptions of Single-Sex Versus Coeducational Physical
Education Classes. IAHPERD 2018, St. Charles, IL.
Dr. Skip M. Williams; Vita – February 6, 2019 - Page 16 of 25
Armitage, M. & Williams, S.M. High School Students’ Perceptions of Grading in Physical
Education. IAHPERD 2018, St. Charles, IL.
Gardon, T., Reinwald, K. & Williams, S.M. Teacher Coach Conflict Differences Among Junior
High and High School teachers and Coaches. IAHPERD 2018, St. Charles, IL.
Kotlinski, A. & Williams, S.M. The Differences in Physical Activity Enjoyment & Fitness
Levels of Female Athletes & Non-Athletes. IAHPERD 2018, St. Charles, IL.
Williams, S. & Putra, C. (2017). Becoming an Effective Cooperating Teacher. IAHPERD, 2017,
St. Charles, IL.
Drendel, K.R. & Williams, S.M. Administrators Perceptions of Physical Education. IAHPERD
2017, St. Charles, IL. Student Mentor Poster Session.
Marzano, A. & Williams, S.M. Students’ Time in their Heart Rate Zone with and without Polar
Display. IAHPERD 2017, St. Charles, IL. Student Mentor Poster Session.
Peyton, C. & Williams, S.M. Students’ Perception of the Self-Assessment Process in High
School Physical Education. IAHPERD 2017, St. Charles, IL. Student Mentor Poster
Session.
Vargos, C., Williams, S.M., Single-Sex Versus Coeducational PE on Student PA Levels and
Self-Competence. IAHPERD 2017, St. Charles, IL. Student Mentor Poster Session.
Williams, S. & Thomas, D. (2105). Promoting Bone Health through Jumping. IAHPERD, 2015,
St. Charles, IL.
Williams, S. (2015). Using the FitnessGram Assessment Results Appropriately in a K-12
Setting. IAPHERD, 2015, St. Charles, IL.
Andricopulos, J., Williams, S.M. (2013). Pre-Service Physical and Health Education Teachers
Commitment to Physical Activity Participation. IAHPERD 2013, Pheasant Run, St.
Charles, IL. Student Mentor Poster Session.
Bohman, B. & Williams, S.M. (2013). Attitude towards Role Modeling Fitness Behaviors and
Actual Fitness among Pre-Service Physical and Health Education Teachers. IAHPERD
2013, Pheasant Run, St. Charles, IL. Student Mentor Poster Session.
Grace, N. & Williams, S.M. (2013). Beyond High Fives. IAHPERD 2013, Pheasant Run, St.
Charles, IL. Student Mentor Poster Session.
Lukas, T., Williams, S.M., & Hurd, A. (2013). Apps to assist Physical Educators, Coaches, and
Recreation Professionals. IAHPERD 2013, Pheasant Run, St. Charles, IL. Student
Mentor Poster Session.
Dr. Skip M. Williams; Vita – February 6, 2019 - Page 17 of 25
Ryba, A. & Williams, S.M. (2013). Physical Activity and Health-Related Fitness among Pre-
Service Physical and Health Education Teachers. IAHPERD 2013, Pheasant Run, St.
Charles, IL. Student Mentor Poster Session.
Colleen, S., & Williams, S. M. (Accepted). Goal Setting in Physical Education. IAHPERD
2012, Pheasant Run, St. Charles, IL. Student Mentor Poster Session.
Pignatiello, A., & Williams, S.M. (2011). Assessing Students’ Attitudes Towards P.E.:
Developing a Questionnaire. IAHPERD 2011, Pheasant Run, St. Charles, IL. Student
Mentor Poster Session.
Williams, S.M., Weiss, W. (2006). The influence of significant others on high school students’
expectancies, task value, and motivation in physical education class. Utah Alliance of
Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance Conference. November 12, 2006:
Provo Utah. (Poster Presentation)
Project Presentations
Williams, S.M. (2008). Supervision training for cooperating teachers. Center for Teaching and
Learning TA Scholars Poster Session. April 2, 2008: University of Utah, Salt Lake City,
Utah. (Poster Presentation)
Invited Presentations
Williams, S. (2015). RQES Top-10 Research Questions: Physical Activity and Bone Health:
Translating Bone Health Evidence to Practice in Physical Education. SHAPE America,
2015, Seattle, WA.
Williams, S.M. (2008). Are my students actually learning anything? The Annual TA Teaching
Symposium. August 21, 2008: University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Hannon, J. C., & Williams, S.M. (2008). Is coed physical education the best? Summer
Professional Development Conference Secondary Health and Physical Education. July
14-15, 2008: Park City, Utah. (Breakout Session)
Accepted for Presentation
Williams, S., Hannon, J. C. & Burns, R. SHAPE America Convention, "Junior High PE Students
Tactical Knowledge in Four Sport Units," Tampa, FL. (April 2019).
Peyton, C. & Williams, S., Henninger, M. & Coleman, M., SHAPE America Convention,
"Students’ Perception of the Self-Assessment Process in High School PE," Tampa, FL.
(April 2019).
Dr. Skip M. Williams; Vita – February 6, 2019 - Page 18 of 25
Manuscript Reviewer
Invited Reviewer
Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport 2013 & 2015
Journal of Human Kinetics 2015
Journal of Sports Science 2014
Journal of Physical Activity and Health 2014
Biomedical Human Kinetics 2014
Journal of Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy 2012
Conference Presentation Reviewer
Abstract Reviewer PETE & HETE Conference 2015 & 2018
Abstract Reviewer for SHAPE America 2014, 2015, 2017
Research Consortium abstract reviewer for AAHPERD convention 2012 & 2013
Grant Reviewer SHAPE America Phase I Grant Reviewer 2013, 2014 & 2015
I reviewed 15 grant applications.
The National Association of Sport and Physical Education ING Run 2010 - 2014
for Something Better Program. I reviewed 32 grant applications.
Research/Projects in Progress
Researchers: Williams, S. M., & Hannon J.C.
Title: Physical Education Teacher Perceptions of Same-sex and Coeducational Physical
Education Classes.
Description: The purpose of this study is to examine high school and middle school physical
education teachers’ perceptions of coeducational and same sex physical education classes. This
will be accomplished through interviewing 20 PE teachers.
Status: IRB has approved this project. As of right now I have 5 interviews conducted.
Funding: A Jump Rope for Heart Grant was awarded for this project
Dr. Skip M. Williams; Vita – February 6, 2019 - Page 19 of 25
GRANTS
Funded
Principal Investigator, IAHPERD Jump Rope For Heart Grant, Physical Education Teacher
Perceptions of Same-Sex and Coeducational Physical Education Classes. Award: $3,090,00
Co-Investigator, IAHPERD Jump Rope For Heart Grant, Body Composition Education and
Assessment in K-12 Physical Education in Illinois. Award: $2,500.00
Unfunded
Principal Investigator, AAHPERD Research Consortium Graduate Student Grant (Phase I), A
Tactical Approach to Junior High School Physical Education in Coeducational and Same-Sex
Classes. Submitted: September 2008, $5,000
Principal Investigator, AAHPERD Research Consortium Graduate Student Grant (Phase I),
Physical Education Teacher Perceptions of Same-Sex and Coeducational Physical Education
Classes. Submitted: September 2007, $3,000
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Work Shops
Illinois State University
Formstack for Beginners 2018
Leadership Initiative Program Fall 2016 – Spring 2017
IRBNet Training December 10, 2015
IRB Department Rep Training September 2, 2015
Applying the Quality Matters (QM) Rubric October 10, 2014
Design, Align, Refine, Teach Online (DART) Fall Semester 2014
SharePoint August 8, 2013
Grade Book Clinic September 28, 2012
Select Survey July 25, 2012
Introduction to ReggieNet July 23, 2012
Dr. Skip M. Williams; Vita – February 6, 2019 - Page 20 of 25
Student Engagement Techniques July 27, 2011
Need a Lift? (Little Ideas for Teaching) July 25, 2011
Introduction to Camtasia June 17, 2011
Cultivating Creativity in the Classroom July 13, 2011
Smarter Teaching for How Students Learn June 6, 2011
Recording and Editing Audio with Audacity May 27, 2011
Learning is an Active Verb May 25, 2011
Design Your Course Summer 2010
Effective Teaching with Clickers July 13, 2010
Giving Online Feedback May 24, 2010
Blackboard Introduction and Grade book May 12, 2010
Early-Career Faculty Professional Development Circles Aug 26, 2009 – January 20, 2010
• Seven Principles for promoting Student Learning
• Eight Rules for Teaching & Remaining Sane
• Feeling Stressed?
• Creating a Sense of Well Being and Vitality
SERVICE
Professional Organizations
IAHPERD VP Adults Fall 2018 – Present
IAHPERD Scholarship Committee Fall 2017 - Present
IAHPERD PETE Committee Fall 2015 – Present
IAHPERD VP Adults Fall 2014 – Fall 2017
Stakeholder and Expert Task Force on Physical Education - Member Fall 2014 – Spring 2015
(Public Act 98-0859)
Illinois Alliance to Prevent Obesity – Committee Member Fall 2014 - Present
Dr. Skip M. Williams; Vita – February 6, 2019 - Page 21 of 25
Illinois State University
Administrative
Physical Education Teacher Education Program Director January 2017 - Present
Physical Education Pedagogy Program Sequence Coordinator Fall 2013 - Present
Athletic Coaching Minor Coordinator Spring 2010 – Spring 2015
Committees
PETE NTT Faculty Search Committee Chair Spring 2019
Teacher Education Assessment Coordinator Search Committee Chair Spring 2019 - Present
CTE National Criminal Background Check Committee Fall 2018 – Present
Council for Teacher Education Executive Board Fall 2018 – Present
University Teacher Education Assessment Co-Chair Fall 2018 - Present
Council for Teacher Education Committee Fall 2017 - Present
University Teacher Education Assessment Committee Spring 2017 - Present
PETE TT Faculty Search Committee Chair Fall 2018
CAST Faculty Status Committee Fall 2017 – Spring 2018
College of Education Curriculum Committee Fall 2015 – Spring 2016
PETE Faculty Search Committee Fall 2016
School of Kinesiology IRB Representative Fall 2015 – Spring 2016
Exercise Science (Biomechanics) Search Committee Fall 2015
School Faculty Status Committee Fall 2015 – Spring 2016
Council for Teacher Education Curriculum Committee Fall 2015 – Spring 2016
CAST Research Committee Fall 2014 – Spring 2016
ELM Lecture Committee Spring 2014 – Fall 2016
Dr. Skip M. Williams; Vita – February 6, 2019 - Page 22 of 25
Sport Management Faculty Search Committee Fall 2014
Sport Management Faculty Search Committee Fall 2013
PETE Faculty Search Committee Fall 2012
Elections Committee Member Fall 2011 – Spring 2013
School Curriculum Committee Fall 2010 – Spring 2014
Brain Storming Committee Spring 2010 – Fall 2010
Coaching Minor Committee Fall 2009 - Spring 2010
Physical Education Teacher Education Accreditation Committee Fall 2009-Spring 2010
NASPE PETE Major of the year Committee Fall 2009
Mentoring
University Scholarship Mentor – Marcos Ahlman Fall 2014 – Spring 2015
Student Letters of Recommendation Fall 2009 – Present
• 44 letters of recommendation
Colleague Letters of Recommendation Fall 2009 - Present
• 3 letters of recommendation
Consulting
Professional Development Workshop January 2017
Assessment in Physical Education Workshop
Henry County Regional Office of Education, Atkinson, IL.
Professional Development Workshop October 2016
Assessment in Physical Education Workshop
Boone-Winnebago Regional Office of Education, Loves Park, IL.
Professional Development Workshop October 2016
Discussed standards based grading with all elementary PE teachers in Unit 5
Unit 5 Elementary PE Teachers, Normal, IL.
Professional Development Workshop September 2016
Assessment in Physical Education Workshop
Regional Office of Education #35, Oglesby, IL.
Professional Development Workshop September 2016
Dr. Skip M. Williams; Vita – February 6, 2019 - Page 23 of 25
Assessment, FitnessGram, and Curriculum
Unit 5, Normal, IL.
Workshop Presenter September 2016
"Design, Align, Refine, Teach Online (DART) Mentor Presentation,"
CTLT, Normal, IL.
Professional Development Workshop July 2016
Assessment in Physical Education Workshop
Boone-Winnebago Regional Office of Education, Loves Park, IL.
Workshop Presenter July 2016
Assessment in Physical Education.
PE Professional Development & Tech Camp
PEP Grant Data Analysis Consultant November 2013 – June 2016
Hononegah Community High School District 207, Rockton, IL
Professional Development Workshop June 9, 2015
Assessment Design and Alignment
Hinsdale School District.
Professional Development Workshop February 13, 2015
Student Growth in the PE Classroom
Regional Office of Education #17.
Volunteering
Normal Parks & Recreation Basketball Coach Spring 2019
PCSL Soccer Coach Fall 2017 – Spring 2019
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES/MEMBERSHIPS
Certifications/Licensures
Higher Education Teaching Specialist Designation Spring 2009
University of Utah
NASPE Physical Best Instructor Spring 2008
NASPE Physical Best Specialist December 2006
Utah Teaching License December 2004
First Aid & CPR Certified August 2007- Present
Dr. Skip M. Williams; Vita – February 6, 2019 - Page 24 of 25
Memberships
Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America) 2014 - Present
Illinois Alliance of Health Physical Education Recreation & Dance 2009 - Present
(IAHPERD)
National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education 2016 - 2018
American Alliance of Health Physical Education Recreation & Dance 2006 - 2014
(AAHPERD)
National Association for Kinesiology & Physical Education in Higher Education 2007 - 2010
(NAKPEHE)
Utah Alliance of Health Physical Education Recreation & Dance 2006 - 2009
(UAHPERD)
HONORS, AWARDS & NOMINATIONS
Outstanding Young Professional 2012
Utah State University
Higher Education Teaching Specialist Designation 2010
University of Utah
Center for Teaching & Learning Excellence
Outstanding Doctoral Student 2009
University of Utah
Department of Exercise & Sport Science
Southwest AAHPERD Graduate Student Representative 2008
National Graduate Student Leadership Conference
Awarded $700
Outstanding Sport Pedagogy Student 2008
University of Utah
Department of Exercise & Sport Science
Alice Oakes Bronson Pedagogy Fellowship 2008
University of Utah
Department of Exercise & Sport Science
TA Scholars Program Graduate 2008
Dr. Skip M. Williams; Vita – February 6, 2019 - Page 25 of 25
University of Utah
Center for Teaching & Learning Excellence
Teaching Assistant Scholars Award 2007
University of Utah
Department of Exercise & Sport Science
Graduate Assistantship 2006 - 2008
The University of Utah
Department of Exercise & Sport Science
Graduate Assistantship 2005
University of Northern Iowa
School of Health, Physical Education & Leisure Services
Deans List 2005
University of Northern Iowa
Outstanding Graduating Senior 2005
Utah State University
School of Heath Physical Education and Recreation
Deans List 2004
Utah State University
Eagle Scout 1993