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R.R. Goyakla Apache, Ph.D., CAPE

10780 Barnard Bee CtLas Vegas, NV 89183702-292-7900 (cell)rrapache@msn.com

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Ph.D. Human PerformanceIndiana University, Department of Kinesiology

Dissertation Topic: The Validation of a Lower Extremity Reaction Time Task as a Way of Monitoring Multiple Sclerosis Disease Activity and its Inclusion as a Clinical Outcome MeasureDissertation Committee: David H. Mattson, M.D., Ph.D. Director of Multiple Sclerosis Center,

Indiana University School of Medicine Martin R. Farlow, M.D., Ph.D. Professor of Neurology & VP Research

Indiana University School of Medicine George Rebec, Ph.D. Professor and Chair, Dept. of Neuroscience

Indiana University David S. Koceja, Ph.D. Professor Kinesiology & Neuroscience

Indiana University

Masters of Science in Adapted Physical EducationTexas Tech University

Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical EngineeringThe University of Texas - El Paso

Professional Appointments

Director Fall 2008 – CurrentYouthFirst, www.YouthFirst.usLas Vegas, NV 89183

Performance Enhancement Specialist Oct. 2011- July 2012SAICFort Bliss, Texas

Adjunct Faculty Spring 2009The University of South DakotaVermillion, South Dakota

Adjunct Faculty Summer 2007 – Current Beijing Sport UniversityBeijing, China

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Adjunct Faculty Fall 2006 – CurrentShandong UniversitySchool of Physical EducationJinan, China

Assistant Professor Fall 2002 – Fall 2008Graduate Faculty StatusDepartment of Sports Education LeadershipUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas

Visiting Assistant Professor Spring 2001 - Summer 2002University of Nevada, Las VegasDepartment of Educational Leadership

Adjunct Faculty Fall 2000University of Nevada, Las VegasDepartment of Health & Physical Education

Associate Instructor/Graduate Assistant Fall 1996- May 2000Indiana UniversitySchool of Health, Physical Education & RecreationDepartment of Kinesiology

Adapted Physical Education Specialist (1996 – 2000)Monroe County Community School District, Bloomington, IN

Adapted Physical Education Specialist (1994-1996)Lubbock Independent School District; Lubbock, Texas

1st Professional CareerMetallurgical Research Engineer 1984 – 1994 (currently a consultant)

Laboratory Director of independent testing facility. Lab provided failure analysis, product review, manufacturing process review, 3rd party material testing, chemical analysis, and expert analysis of all material matrices. Major clients included: US Army Logistics, US Navy, US Air Force, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Dept. of Labor, OSHA, major oil corporations, aviation corporations, and mining conglomerates. My responsibilities exceeded beyond supervision of engineering and scientific staff to include final report writing, customer contact and expert witness testimony. Familiar with all testing protocols, and quality assurance procedures from welding specs to material design. Extensive experience with statistical review of data and quality assurance using national standards. Led the laboratory through a national accreditation process.

Have extensive experience as Lead Investigator on several major catastrophic petrochemical plant explosions as contracted by OSHA. I remain the foremost expert on catastrophic petrochemical plants having been the lead investigator on 9 of the past 12 events

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over the past two decades. These investigations involved my onsite inspection and investigation of these incidences from initial step through final submission of reports. This involved writing investigation protocols for approval from presiding judge, to coordinating the testing of materials at laboratory facility.

Honors and AwardsPresidential Award (Jan. 2007)

Southwest District of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Presented by district president for my continued service and advocacy for individuals with disabilities.

Certified Adapted Physical Educator (CAPE, 2005-2018)National Consortium for Physical Education and Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities. Earned recognition through passing of national licensing examination and submnission of portfolio documenting 5 years of experience teaching students with disabilities, and 3 years of supervision of university students in practicum placements teaching students with disabilities.

Program Excellence Award (Feb. 2005)Nevada Recreation and Park Society. Youth Sports Festival. Award of Excellence given to YouthFirst program on behalf of nomination by the City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department.

COE Collaboration Award (2005, May).College of Education annual award presented by Scholarship and Awards Standing Committee.

Hally Beth Poindexter Young Scholar Award (January, 2004)National Association for Physical Education in Higher Education. Youth Sports Parent Behavior System. Research paper presented at annual meeting as part of award ceremony.

COE Distinguished New Faculty Award (2004, May).UNLV College of Education annual award presented by Scholarship and Awards Standing Committee.

Art Broten Young Scholar Award (2003, October)Western Colleges of Physical Education Society. Disability infusion learning modules for a physical education core curriculum. Research paper presented at 48th Annual meeting as part of award ceremony.

Innovation in Teaching Award (May, 2003)UNLV Department of Educational Leadership award presented by Scholarship and Awards Committee.

Program Excellence Award (Feb. 2003)Nevada Recreation and Park Society. YouthFirst. Award of Excellence given to YouthFirst program on behalf of nomination by the City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department.

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Professional Organizations

1. National Consortium for Physical Education and Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities1996-present

2. California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance2008 37th National Adapted Physical Education Conference – Program ChairMember 2001- present

3. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and DanceAAHPERD Alliance Delegate 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

American Association for Active Lifestyles & Fitness 1996-presenta. Adapted Physical Activity Councilb. Aquatics Councilc. Ethnic Minorities Council EMC representative on AAALF Standing Committee

on Membership and District/State Relations; 1999-2001, 2001-2002d. Council of Future Professionals

National Association for Sport & Physical EducationNASPE Delegate 2005, 2006, 2007

4. International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity 1996- present

5. Western Society for Kinesiology & WellnessPast-President, Oct. 2007-Oct. 2008President, Oct. 2006- Oct. 2007President-Elect, Oct. 2005- Oct. 2006

Conference Program Manager, October 2006 Secretary 2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06

6. Southwest District of American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

Board Member, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Vice-President for Adapted Physical Education 2003-04

7. Nevada Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and DancePresident, Oct. 2006 – Sept. 2007President, Oct. 2005 - Sept. 2006President, Oct. 2004-Sept 2005President-Elect, Oct. 2003-Sept 2004 Chairman, Southern District 2003-04Southern District Board Member 2001 - 2004

8. National Association for Kinesiology and Physical Education in Higher Education Membership Committee Chair, 2006 - 07

Membership Committee, 2004-07

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Member 1996 – present

9. Consortium for Multiple Sclerosis Centers Member 1996 – present

10. Society for Neuroscience Member 1996 – present

11. American Society of Neurorehabilitation Member 1996 - present

12. American Society of Engineers Lifetime Member (Inducted 1984)

Editor and ReviewerEditorEditor, The Journal of Praxis in Multicultural Education (2006- present)

Premier Edition, Fall 2006 (to be published in February 2007). Co-Editors: Maria Ramirez, Porter Troutman. Published through The Center for Multicultural Education, College of Education. The University of Nevada Las Vegas.

Editor, The Journal of Youth Sports (Fall 2005 – present)

Conference Abstract ReviewerResearch Consortium for the 2007 AAHPERD National Convention and Exposition.

Served as a Reviewer of abstracts and symposia submitted to this conference. August 2006.

Research Consortium for the 2006 AAHPERD National Convention and Exposition.Served as a Reviewer of abstracts and symposia submitted to this conference. August 2005.

American Association for Health Education for the 2005 AAHPERD National Convention and Exposition. Served as a Reviewer of abstracts and symposia submitted to this conference. August 2004.

American Association for Health Education for the 2004 AAHPERD National Convention and Exposition. Served as a Reviewer of abstracts and symposia submitted to this conference. August 2003.

Editorial Guest Reviews:Perceptual and Motor Skills, July 2007; “Concurrent Validity of the Comprehensive Developmental Inventory for Infants, and Toddlers with the Bayley Scales of Infant Development-II in 6-18 Month Old Infants Born Full-Term”. Perceptual and Motor Skills, November 2006; “Approach-Avoidance Individual Differences in Changing Students’ Responses to Physical Education”.

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Perceptual and Motor Skills, October 2006; “The Forest Day Care Center – A Motor Skills Factory”.

Perceptual and Motor Skills, September 2006; “Changing Students’ Attitudes and Emotions in Physical Education: A Re-Analysis”.

Research Grant Reviewer:Health Research Board Grant Submissions for Research and Health Division, Dublin

Ireland. Reviewed research grant submissions for this organization under the CTPF-06-14 file. July 2006.

Book Reviewer:“Technology and Alternative Assessment of Physical Education Standards”, National

Association for Sport & Physical Education. Asked to review this book August 2006.

“Lifelong Motor Development”, Pearson & Benjamin Cummings. Asked to review this book August 2004.

Conference Manager and Program Chair

37th Annual National Adapted Physical Education ConferenceNovember 2008. Planning for this upcoming conference began in 2005. As Program

Chair, I am responsible for coordinating the call for presentations according to the prescribed conference theme, arranging the presentation schedules, acquiring the AV needs, and coordinating the conference proceedings. Official release of the conference call for papers begins October 2007.

Combined SWD & NWD District AAHPERD & Nevada AHPERD ConferenceJanuary 2007. I was in charge of helping to coordinate the program, as well as the

communication and coordination with the conference hotel as the local representative. Coordinated all of the Nevada AHPERD hosting activities and the Awards Luncheon and social events including the Dance Gala. Coordinated all volunteers and registration staff during the conference.

Western Society for Kinesiology & WellnessOctober 2006. As President-elect I was responsible for every aspect of the conference

from arranging the conference site, creating a program theme, soliciting conference presentations, arranging the program, scheduling the guest speakers, coordinating the socials, business meetings, and conference luncheon.

Articles and Publications

Refereed Articles

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Stahura, K. A., & Apache, R. R. (Re-Submitted 2008) The Role of Youth Sport with At-risk Populations: When Parents are Absent.

Apache, R. R., & Stahura, K. A. (Re-Submitted 2008) Congruence Between Parent and Young Athletes Ideologies Surrounding Youth Sports. Journal of Sport Behavior.

1 Apache, R. R. (Accepted with revisions, 2008) Evaluating the Attitudes of Physical Education Teachers Toward Students With Disabilities in a Large Metropolitan School District. Perceptual and Motor Skills

2 Hackenheimer, C. A., & Apache, R. R. (In Press, 2008) Sensation Seeking Behavior in Skateboarders and Traditional Sport Participants Ages 13-16 Years. Journal of Sport Behavior.

1 Hilliard, R. R., & Apache, R. R. (Accepted with revisions, 2008) Difference on Perception of Evaluation Criteria Between Division I and III Head Basketball Coaches and Athletic Directors. International Journal of Sport Management.

1 Evans, C. S., & Apache, R. R. (Re-Submitted 2008) Discerning Academic Preparation and Responsibilities of Division I and Division III Athletic Administrators. International Journal of Sport Management.

1 Apache, R. R. (Accepted with revisions, 2008) Construct Validity of AMSAT Through Cross-Validation. Perceptual and Motor Skills.

2 Apache, R. R., & Stahura, K. A. (2006). An empirical analysis of an educational program on the role of youth sport: Teaching adults and coaches about positive reinforcement. Journal of Contemporary Athletics, 2(1), 23-38.

2 Apache, R. R., Stahura, K. A., Evans, C. S.(2006). The behavioral assessment of parents and coaches at youth sports: Validity & Reliability. The Physical Educator, 63(3), 126-133.

2 Stahura, K. A., Dobbs, M., Greenwood, M., Apache, R. R. (2006). Pressure in coaching at the intercollegiate ranks: Emphasis on head football coaches. Applied Research in Coaching and Athletics Annual,1(21), 184-210.

* Apache, R. R. (2005). An adapted aquatics assessment and curriculum inventory. Palaestra, 21(2), 32-37.

1 Apache, R. R.(2005). Evaluating the effectiveness of an infusion learning model on attitudes of preservice teachers. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 101, 687-703.

1 Apache, R. R. (2005). Activity-based intervention in motor skill development. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 100, 1011-1020.

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* Apache, R. R., Jackson, D., & Mattson, D. H. (2005). Responsiveness of reaction time in multiple sclerosis. Clinical Kinesiology.

3 Apache, R. R., & Troutman, P. (2005). Physical activity patterns of students from low social-economic households. The Journal of Youth Sports, 1(1), 22- 27.

3 Stahura, K. A., & Apache, R. R. (2005). Classic western understandings on the nature and origin of sport: From ancient Greece to virtual reality. The Journal of Youth Sports, 1(1), 4- 7.

3 Stahura, K. A., Apache, R. R., Greenwood, M., & Hardigree, C. (2005). An introductory investigation into sport as a vehicle for moral, ethical and social development: the differences in parents’ and athletes’ motivation in elite versus recreational environments. The Journal of Recreation.

3 Apache, R. R. (2004). A developmentally appropriate lesson supports an inclusive physical education class. Teaching Elementary Physical Education, 15(5), 42-45.

3 Apache, R. R. (2004). YouthFirst: A parent orientation program for youth sports. Strategies, 17(6), 29-32.

3 Apache, R. R. (2004). Using cooperative learning to teach empathy toward peers with disabilities. Teaching Elementary Physical Education, 15(6), 17-20.

3 Apache, R. R. (2004). YouthFirst: Parents learning about youth sports. Western Society Review, 2, C17-18.

3 Apache, R. R. (2004). Evaluating parent and coach behavior at youth sports. Western Society Review, 2, C24-25.

3 Apache, R. R. (2003). The infusion of disability awareness in core physical education courses. Western Society Review, 1, 23-25.

3 Apache, R. R. (2003). Motor development for the practitioner. Teaching Elementary Physical Education, 1, 30-34.

3 Apache, R. R. (2003). YouthFirst: Teaching youth sports parents about behavior. The Journal of the Nevada Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 14(1), 7-9.

3 Apache, R. R. (2003). The Adapted Physical Education program at UNLV is up and running. The Journal of the Nevada Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 14(1), 15-16.

* Apache, R. R., Jackson, D., & Mattson, D. H. (2002). Use of reaction and movement time

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as a measure of lower extremity functioning in multiple sclerosis. Clinical Kinesiology. 56(3), 35-41.

Apache, R. R., (2002). Adapted physical Education: A new paradigm for the 21st Century. In T. Sharpe, & H. So (Eds.), International Sport Pedagogy Symposium (pp. 69-82). Las Vegas: University of Nevada Las Vegas Reprographics.

Apache, R. R. (2001). The validation of a lower extremity reaction time task as a way of monitoring multiple sclerosis disease activity and its inclusion as a clinical outcome measure. Doctoral Dissertation, Indiana University, Bloomington.

* Apache, R. R., Jackson, D., & Mattson, D. H. (2001). Assessing lower extremity function in multiple sclerosis patients by reaction time. Clinical Kinesiology. 55(1), 13-19.

* Apache, R. R. (1998). A systematic application of activity-based intervention in physical education programming for preschoolers with disabilities. Palaestra, 14(2), 32-37.

Articles Published – Non-Peer-Reviewed

Apache, R. R. (2004). Developing a distance education program in adapted physical education. Western Society Review, 2, C15-16.

Apache, R. R. (2003). Disability infusion learning modules for a physical education core curriculum. Monographs of the Western Colleges of Physical Education Society, 1 (Whole No. 1).

Manuscripts in preparation

Apache, R. R. (2007). Increasing physical fitness through a sports camp. Manuscript submitted for publication.

Apache, R. R. (2007). Leadership preferences of youth attending a summer sports camp. Manuscript submitted for publication.

Apache, R. R. (2007). Motor development versus biomechanics. Manuscript in preparation. University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Apache, R. R. (2007). The evaluation of an adapted aquatics program. Manuscript in preparation. University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Apache, R. R. (2007). Using digital technology to teach motor development concepts. Manuscript in preparation. University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Miscellaneous Publications

Apache, R. R. (2004). Recreational versus Competitive Youth Sports. Guest Columnist.

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Youth Sports Journal, 1(3).

Apache, R. R. (2004). Let the coach, coach. Guest Columnist. Youth Sports Journal, 1(2).

Apache, R. R. (2003). Communication in a multicultural environment: Perspectives for coaching. Multicultural & Diversity Newsletter,7(2), 17-21.

Apache, R. R. (2003). NYSP Sport Lesson Plans. Available: Sports Education and Leadership Program, 4505 Maryland Parkway, Box 453002, Las Vegas, NV 89154.

Apache, R. R. (Ed.). (2002, Fall). YouthFirst: Parents Learning about Youth Sports. Available from the Sports Education and Leadership Program, 4505 Maryland Parkway, Box 453002, Las Vegas, Nevada 89154

Apache, R. R. (2001). Project CAMPFIRE: Volume 1. (CD-ROM) Available: Sports Education and Leadership Program, 4505 Maryland Parkway, Box 453002, Las Vegas, Nevada 89154.

Apache, R. R. (2001). Project CAMPFIRE: Volume 2. (CD-ROM) Available: Sports Education and Leadership Program, 4505 Maryland Parkway, Box 453002, Las Vegas, Nevada 89154.

Apache, R. R. (1998). The effects of heroin on motor skills of very young children. Unpublished manuscript, Indiana University, Bloomington.

Apache, R. R. (1998). Stress and multiple sclerosis. Unpublished manuscript, Indiana University, Bloomington.

ProceedingsApache, R. R. (November, 2006) “Assessing students with the Apache Motor Skills

Assessment Test”, Conference Proceedings of the 35th National Adapted Physical Education Conference (6 pages).

Apache, R. R. (November, 2006) “Developmentally appropriate practice and an inclusive PE class”, Conference Proceedings of the 35th National Adapted Physical Education Conference (6 pages).

Stahura, K. A., Apache, R. R., Nelson, K. (January, 2006). “Parental Influence on Sport Specialization: Examining the Culture of Junior Golf”. Conference Proceedings of the 2006 National Association for Kinesiology & Physical Education in Higher Education Conference held January 4 – 7, 2006 in San Diego, CA. (1-page)

Apache, R. R., Stahura, K. A. (January, 2006). “Adapted Physical Education: From

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Kinesiology to Practical Application”. Conference Proceedings of the 2006 National Association for Kinesiology & Physical Education in Higher Education Conference held January 4 – 7, 2006 in San Diego, CA. (1-page)

Daud, R., Stahura, K. A., Apache, R. R. (January, 2006). “Patterns of Self-Identification and Social Distinction Among African-American Male Youth in Sport”. Conference Proceedings of the 2006 National Association for Kinesiology & Physical Education in Higher Education Conference held January 4 – 7, 2006 in San Diego, CA. (2-pages)

Frierman, S., Apache, R. R. (January, 2006). “Working Together to Educate Parents and Children Involved in Youth Sports”. Conference Proceedings of the 2006 National Association for Kinesiology & Physical Education in Higher Education Conference held January 4 – 7, 2006 in San Diego, CA. (1-page)

Apache, R. R., Stahura, K. A., Hackenheimer, C. (January, 2006). “Building Bridges as a Consortium: Academics Working with Practitioners for the Betterment of Community Sport and Recreation Programs”. Conference Proceedings of the 2006 National Association for Kinesiology & Physical Education in Higher Education Conference held January 4 – 7, 2006 in San Diego, CA. (1-page)

Apache, R. R. (2005). The state of teaching students with disabilities across a very large school district. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of The National Association for Kinesiology and Physical Education in Higher Education. Tucson, AZ, 35-36.

Apache, R. R. (2004, November). Developmentally appropriate practice and an inclusive PE class. Proceedings of the 33rd National Conference on Physical Activity for the Exceptional Individual, Oakland, CA 16-22.

Apache, R. R. (2004, November). Providing motor skill development through problem-solving. Proceedings of the 33rd National Conference on Physical Activity for the Exceptional Individual, Oakland, CA 23-26.

Apache, R. R. (2004, February). Using technology to assist with assessments in adapted physical education. Proceedings of the 2004 Southwest Districts & The State of New Mexico AAHPERD Convention, Alburquerque, NM 3-4.

Apache, R. R. (2004, February). A systematic approach to implementing a developmentally appropriate and inclusive lesson. Proceedings of the 2004 Southwest Districts & The State of New Mexico AAHPERD Convention, Albuquerque, NM 5-6

.Apache, R. R. (2004). Physical activity and youth from low-socioeconomic households.

Proceedings of The National Association for Physical Education in Higher Education conference, Clearwater, FL. 33-37.

Apache, R. R. (2004). Youth Sports: Actively engaging parents in the coaching process.

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Proceedings of The National Association for Physical Education in Higher Education conference, Clearwater, FL. 31-33.

Apache, R. R. (2003). Developmentally appropriate practice supports an inclusive physical education class. Proceedings of the 2003 Combined Northwest & Southwest Districts & The State of Nevada AAHPERD Conventions, Reno, NV. 63-65.

Apache, R. R. (2003, February). Motor Development for the Practitioner. Proceedings of the 2003 Combined Northwest & Southwest Districts & The State of Nevada AAHPERD Conventions, Reno, NV 108-109.

Apache, R. R. (2003, January). YouthFirst: A travel from theory to practice. Proceedings of the National Association for Physical Education in Higher Education, Long Beach, CA. (pp. 2-3).

Apache, R. R. (2003, January). A youth sports parent behavior assessment system. Proceedings of the National Association for Physical Education in Higher Education, Long Beach, CA. (pp. 3-4).

Apache, R. R. (2002, October). A web-based tutorial on developing an individualized education program. Proceedings of the 3rd World Congress on Disabilities, Orlando, Florida. (pp. 23-28).

Apache, R. R. (2002, October). An adapted aquatics curriculum and assessment inventory. Proceedings of the 3rd World Congress on Disabilities, Orlando, Florida. (pp. 45-50).

Apache, R. R. (2001, October). Using technology to supplement the teaching of adapted physical education. Proceedings of the 2nd World Congress on Disabilities, Atlanta GA, (pp.65-71).

Apache, R. R. (2001, October). Activity-based intervention for preschoolers with disabilities: How is it really done? Proceedings of the 2nd World Congress on Disabilities, Atlanta GA, (pp.35-40).

Apache, R. R. (2001, June). Adventure challenge in adapted physical education. Proceedings of the Southwest District of the American Alliance on Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Park City, UT. (pp. 33-36).

Apache, R. R. (2001, June). Activity-based intervention for preschoolers with disabilities. Proceedings of the Southwest District of the American Alliance on Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Park City, UT. (pp. 43-45).

Apache, R. R.,& Weber, R. (1999, May). Biomechanical measurement in adapted physical activity: Will standardization improve the knowledge base? Proceedings of the 12th International Symposium for Adapted Physical Activity, Barcelona, Spain, (pp. 116-118)

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.Surburg, P. R., Lewis, C., Apache, R. R., Woodard, R. (1998). Evolution of a

neurological assessment technique. Proceedings of The North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity Symposium, Minnesota, MN, 38-39.

Apache, R. R. & Quirk, B. (1998, March). Adventure challenge teamwork in adapted physical education. In D. Beaver (Ed.), Proceedings of the 6th National Conference on Adapted Physical Activity: Achieving a Balance (pp. 12-16). Macomb: Western Illinois University Press.

Apache, R. R. (1998). Activity-based intervention for preschoolers with disabilities: Phase II. In D. Beaver (Ed.), Proceedings of the 6th National Conference on Adapted Physical Activity: Achieving a Balance (pp. 63-66). Macomb: Western Illinois University Press.

Apache, R. R. (1997). A systematic application of activity-based intervention in physical education programming for preschoolers with disabilities. In D. Beaver (Ed.), Proceedings of the 5th National Conference on Adapted Physical Activity: Achieving a Balance (pp. 47-48). Macomb: Western Illinois University Press.

Abstracts Apache, R. R., Campbell, Y. (2006). Reliability and Construct Validity of the Advanced

Motor Skills Test. [Abstract] Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (Supplement) 77(1), A-90-91.

Apache, R. R. (2003). The infusion of disabilities issues into a core curriculum through WebCT. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education, 14, 7.

Apache, R. R. (1999). Activity-based intervention versus direct instruction for preschool adapted physical education (Abstract). Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 70(1), Supplement, A-133.

Apache, R. R. (1998). Adapted aquatics and curriculum. (Abstract). Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 69(1), Supplement.

Apache, R. R., Mattson, D. H., Surburg, P. R., & Jackson, D. (1998). Correlational fractionated reaction times in ambulant multiple sclerosis patients. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts.

Refereed Presentations

# - Invited Presentation* - Major Contribution

SymposiumApache, R. R. , & Weber, R. C. “The Development of an Adapted Aquatics Curriculum

and Assessment”. April 2008 at AAHPERD Conference in Ft. Worth, TX.

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Apache, R. R. , Stahura, K. A., & Hackenheimer, C. A. “Observations at Youth Sport Events: What we can Learn”. April 2008 at AAHPERD Conference in Ft. Worth, TX.

Apache, R. R. “Reflections on Past Olympics”. Invited Speaker. December 2007, Asia-Pacific Conference on Exercise and Sports Science in Hiroshima, Japan.

Apache, R. R. “Activity-Based Intervention for Preschoolers”. November 2007 at 36th National Adapted Physical Education Conference in Sacramento, California.

Apache, R. R. “Adapted Aquatics for Students with Disability”. November 2007 at 36th National Adapted Physical Education Conference in Sacramento, California.

Apache, R. R., Stahura, K. A. “Recreation and Community Sports”. October 2007 at 52nd

Western Society for Kinesiology & Wellness in Reno, Nevada.

#Apache, R. R. “Reinventing the Coach: New Perspectives on Coaching” presented at the 1st International Sports Academic Forum hosted by Shandong University, Jinan, China. Keynote Speaker at opening session of the conference. June 2007.

Apache, R. R. , & Weber, R. C. “Utilizing Technology and Electronic Rubrics for Assessment in Adapted Physical Education and General PE” presented at AAHPERD Conference, March 2007 in Baltimore, MD.

Apache, R. R., Stahura, K. A., & Hackenheimer, C. A. “Pros and Cons of Player Rating Systems in Youth Sport” poster presented at AAHPERD Conference, March 2007 in Baltimore, MD.

Apache, R. R. “Hands-on training using the AMSAT” presented at the Combined Northwest and Southwest District AAHPERD conference. January 2007, Reno, Nevada.

Apache, R. R. “Sportsmanship Training: Part I” presented at the Combined Northwest and Southwest District AAHPERD conference. January 2007, Reno, Nevada.

Apache, R. R. “Sportsmanship Training: Part II” presented at the Combined Northwest and Southwest District AAHPERD conference. January 2007, Reno, Nevada.

#Apache, R. R. “Developmentally Appropriate Practice in an Inclusive Setting: Lesson Planning for the Whole Class” presented at the 35th National Adapted Physical Education Conference. Invited specifically to present this session due to strong response two years earlier. November 2006, Los Angeles, California.

Apache, R. R. “Assessing Students with the Apache Motor Skills Assessment Test”, November 2006 at 35th National Adapted Physical Education Conference in Los Angeles, California.

*Apache, R. R. Stahura, K. A., Evans, C. S. “Creating Community Standards for Youth

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Sports”, April 2006 at AAHPERD Conference in Salt Lake City.

*Apache, R. R., Campbell, Y. “ Reliability and Construct Validity of Advanced Motor Skills Test” poster presentation April 2006 at AAHPERD Conference in Salt Lake City.

#Apache, R. R. “The State of Obesity and Strategies to Overcome the Problem” presented at the Nevada State Association of School Nurses. March 2006. Las Vegas, Nevada. Keynote Speaker

*Apache, R. R. “Adapted Physical Education: From Kinesiology to Practical Application” presented at the 2006 National Association for Kinesiology & Physical Education in Higher Education Conference held January 4 – 7, 2006 in San Diego, CA

*Frierman, S., Apache, R. R., “Working together to educate parents and children involved in youth sport” presented at the 2006 National Association for Kinesiology & Physical Education in Higher Education Conference held January 4 – 7, 2006 in San Diego, CA

*Apache, R. R., Stahura, K. A., Charles Hackenheimer. “Building Bridges as a Consortium: Academics Working with Practitioners for the Betterment of Community Sport and Recreation Programs” presented at the 2006 National Association for Kinesiology & Physical Education in Higher Education Conference held from January 4 – 7, 2006 in San Diego, CA

Daud, R., Stahura, K. A., Apache, R. R. “Patterns of Self-Identification and Social Distinction among African American Male Youth in Sport” presented at the 2006 NAKPEHE Conference held from January 4 – 7, 2006 in San Diego, CA

Stahura, K. A., Apache, R. R., Nelson, K. “Parental Influence on Sport Specialization: Examining the Culture of Junior Golf “ poster presented at the 2006 NAKPEHE Conference held from January 4 – 7, 2006 in San Diego, CA

* Apache, R. R. (2005, January). The state of teaching students with disabilities across a very large school district. Research presentation at the Annual Conference of The National Association for Kinesiology and Physical Education in Higher Education. Tucson, AZ.

*Apache, R.R. (2004, November). Providing motor skill development through problem-solving. Research presentation at 33rd National Conference on Physical Activity for the Exceptional Individual, Oakland, CA.

*Apache, R.R. (2004, November). Developmentally appropriate practice and an inclusive PE class. Research presentation at 33rd National Conference on Physical Activity for the Exceptional Individual, Oakland, CA.

*Apache, R. R. (2004, April). Correlates of physical activity patterns in students from low socio-economic households. Research presented at the AAHPERD National Convention &

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Exposition, New Orleans, LA.

*Apache, R. R. (2004, February). Using technology to assist with assessments in adapted physical education. Presentation at the 2004 Southwest Districts & The State of New Mexico AAHPERD Convention, Albuquerque, NM.

*Apache, R. R. (2004, February). A systematic approach to implementing a developmentally appropriate and inclusive lesson. Presented at the 2004 Southwest Districts & The State of New Mexico AAHPERD Convention, Albuquerque, NM .

*Apache, R. R.(2004, January). The behavioral assessment of parents and coaches at youth sport. Hally Beth Poindexter Young Scholar Award presentation at the National Association for Physical Education in Higher Education conference, Clearwater, FL.

*Apache, R. R.(2004, January). Physical Activity and youth from low-socioeconomic households. Research presented at the National Association for Physical Education in Higher Education conference, Clearwater, FL.

*Apache, R. R.(2004, January). Youth sports: Actively engaging parents in the coaching process. Research presented at the National Association for Physical Education in Higher Education conference, Clearwater, FL.

#*Apache, R. R. (2003, October). Disability infusion learning modules for a physical education core curriculum. Young Scholar Award Presentation at 48th Annual Conference of the Western Colleges Physical Education Society, University of Reno, NV.

*Apache, R. R. (2003, October). Developing a distance education program in adapted physical education. Research paper presented at the 48th Annual Conference of the Western College Physical Education Society, University of Nevada, Reno.

*Apache, R. R. (2003, October). Active Learning in Motor Development Courses. Research paper presented at 65th Annual Bay District Conference of the California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, San Jose University, San Jose, CA.

Holt, S., Balderson, D., Seaman, J., Sharpe, T., & Apache, R. R. (2003, October). Description of a PETE corporate activity in a comprehensive university setting: The UNLV Center for Sports Education Model. Presentation at National Association for Sport and Physical Education National Conference at Baton Rouge, LA.

#*Apache, R. R. (2003, October). Visualizing a proactive response to student course evaluations. Professional development seminar presented as part of the Teaching and Learning Center programming at University of Nevada Las Vegas.

#*Apache, R. R. (2003, April). Using interactive instruction to teach motor skill

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recognition and remediation. Technology session presented at American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

Landwer, G., & Apache, R. R. (2003, April). Maximizing substrate pathways for athletes. Research session presented at American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

*Apache, R. R. (2003, March). The infusion of disabilities issues into a core curriculum through WebCT. Presentation at Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education, International Conference in Albuquerque, NM

#*Apache, R. R. (2003, Feb. & April). Visualizing a proactive response to student course evaluations. Professional development seminar presented as part of the Teaching and Learning Center programming at University of Nevada Las Vegas.

#*Apache, R. R. (2003, January). YouthFirst: A travel from Theory to Practice. Presentation at National Association for Physical Education in Higher Education, Long Beach, CA.

#*Apache, R. R. (2003, January). A Youth Sports Parent Behavior Assessment System. Presentation at National Association for Physical Education in Higher Education, Long Beach, CA.

#*Apache, R. R. (2002, October). Visualizing a proactive response to student course evaluations. Professional development seminar presented as part of the Teaching and Learning Center programming at University of Nevada Las Vegas.

*Apache, R. R. (2002, October). The infusion of disability awareness in core physical education courses. Research paper presented at the 47th Annual Conference of the Western College Physical Education Society, University of Nevada, Reno.

#*Apache, R. R. (2002, October). A web-based tutorial on developing an individualized education program. Technology session presented at the 3rd World Congress on Disabilities, Orlando, FL.

#*Apache, R. R. (2002, October). An adapted aquatics curriculum and assessment inventory. Paper presented at the 3rd World Congress on Disabilities, Orlando, FL.

#*Apache, R.R. (2002, February). Technology Integration at UNLV. Panel discussion presented as part of Teaching and Learning Center programming at University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

*Apache, R. R. (2001, October). Using digital technology in the pre-service training of physical education teachers. Technology session presented at Learning Links Technology Symposium at College of Education, University of Nevada, Reno.

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#Apache, R. R (2001, September). Using technology to supplement the teaching of adapted physical education. Technology session presented at 2nd World Congress & Exposition on Disability, Atlanta, GA.

#Apache, R. R. (2001, September). Activity-based intervention for preschoolers with disabilities: How is it really done? Activity session presented at 2nd World Congress & Exposition on Disability, Atlanta, GA.

*Apache, R. R. (2001, June). Activity-based intervention for preschoolers with disabilities. Paper presented at Southwest District of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, Park City, Utah.

*Apache, R. R. (2001, June). Adventure Challenge in adapted physical education. Paper presented at Southwest District of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, Park city, Utah.

#Apache, R. R. (1999, April). Recruitment and retention of future professionals and colleagues. Presented on behalf of Ethnic Minorities Council, AAALF at AAHPERD National Convention & Exposition, Boston, MA.

#Apache, R. R. (1999, February). Graduate School: How, why or why not?. Presented on behalf of Council of Future Professionals, AAALF at Midwest District of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, Huntington, WV.

#Apache, R. R. (1999, February). Music education and adapted physical education: IEP, rhythm, and movement. Paper presented at Research Colloquium Series, Department of Music Education, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.

*Weber, R., & *Apache, R.R. (1998, October). Kinematic measurement in adapted physical activity: Should it be standardized so a body of knowledge can be developed?. Paper presented at the meeting of the North American Federation for Adapted Physical Activity, Minneapolis, MN.

*Surburg, P. R., * Lewis, C., *Apache, R.R., & Woodard, R. (1998, October). Evolution of a neurological assessment technique. Paper presented at the meeting of the North American Federation for Adapted Physical Activity, Minneapolis, MN.

*Apache, R. R. (1998. March). Adventure challenge teamwork in adapted physical education. Paper presented at 6th National Conference on Adapted Physical Activity, Macomb, IL.

*Apache, R. R. (1998, March). Activity-based intervention for preschoolers with disabilities: Phase II. Paper presented at 6th National Conference on Adapted Physical Activity, Macomb, IL.

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*Apache, R. R. (1997, April). A systematic application of activity-based intervention in physical education programming for preschoolers with disabilities. Paper presented at 5th National Conference on Adapted Physical Activity, Macomb, IL.

Posters*Apache, R. R. (2004, October). Developing Service Learning Opportunities for Physical

Education Students. Poster session presented at Western College of Physical Education Society, Reno, NV.

*Apache, R. R. (2004, October). Helping Students Connect Concepts Throughout the Core

Physical Education Curriculum. Poster session presented at Western College of Physical Education Society, Reno, NV.

*Apache, R. R., & Evans, C. S. (2004, April). Increasing physical activity in parent and child through youth sports participation. Poster presented at the AAHPERD National Convention & Exposition, New Orleans, LA.

*Apache, R. R., & Evans, C. S. (2004, April). Correlates of physical activity patterns of students from low socio-economic households. Poster presented at the AAHPERD National Convention & Exposition, New Orleans, LA.

*Apache, R. R. (2003, October). YouthFirst: Parents Learning about Youth Sports. Poster session presented at Western Colleges of Physical Education Society, Reno, NV.

*Apache, R. R. (2003, October). Evaluating Parent and Coach Behavior at Youth Sports. Poster session presented at Western Colleges of Physical Education Society, Reno, NV.

*Apache, R. R., Jackson, D. G., & Mattson, D. H. (2001, November). Responsiveness of reaction time in multiple sclerosis. Poster session presented at Society for Neuroscience, San Diego,CA

*Apache, R. R., Weber, R., & Folsom-Meek, S. (1999, May). Biomechanical measurement in adapted physical activity: Will standardization improve the knowledge base? Poster session presented at the 12th International Symposium for Adapted Physical Activity, Barcelona, Spain.

*Apache, R. R. (1999, April). Activity-based intervention versus direct instruction for preschool adapted physical education. Poster session presented at the AAHPERD National Convention & Exposition, Boston, MA.

*Apache, R. R. (1998, April). Adapted aquatics curriculum and assessment. Poster session presented at the AAHPERD National Convention & Exposition, Reno Nevada.

*Apache, R. R., Mattson, D. H., Surburg, P. R., & Jackson, D. G. (1998, November). Correlational fractionated reaction times in ambulant multiple sclerosis patients. Poster session

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presented at the Society of Neuroscience, Los Angeles, CA.

Workshops

#Apache, R. R. (1999, November). A workshop for regular and adapted physical educators (4-hours). Workshop conducted at annual meeting of the Indiana Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Fort Wayne, IN.

#Apache, R. R. (1998, November). A systematic approach for implementing APE: A workshop for APE and regular PE instructors. Workshop presented at the annual meeting of the Indiana Association of Health, Physical education, Recreation, and Dance, Indianapolis, IN.

University-Based PresentationsApache, R. R., & Landwer, G. (2004, May). Project CAMPFIRE. College of Education

Project THREAD Mini Grant Showcase, Las Vegas, NV.

Holt, S., Balderson, D., Seaman, J., Sharpe, T. L., & Apache, R. R. (2003, April). Description of a PETE corporate activity in a comprehensive university setting: The UNLV Center for Sports Education model. University of Nevada-Las Vegas Annual Graduate Student Research Forum, Las Vegas, NV.

Balderson, D., Sharpe, T. L., Martin, M., Lander, G., & Apache, R. R. (2003, April). Sports education and leadership program opportunities and scholarship activities at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. University of Nevada-Las Vegas Annual Graduate Student Research Forum, Las Vegas, NV.

Professional DevelopmentCurrent Professional Development courses completed while at UNLV in an effort to

improve teaching effectiveness.

Offered by the Teaching & Learning Center at UNLVRegular Topics

Teaching at UNLVCreating Web pages that TeachStudent, Teaching, and LearningDigital Video in TeachingFacilitating Learning Vs. Disseminating KnowledgeThinking Outside the Lines about FeedbackClose Encounters of the Learner Centered KindHow to Create Online CommunityGiving Effective FeedbackScholarship of TeachingPracticing the Seven Principles of Good Teaching with TechnologyMaking your Course CompleteCooperative LearningTeaching as an Interpersonal Relationship

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Fair Assessment of Student LearningTop Ways to Involve Students in Online ConferencingDesigning Web-based Assignments: The Web Quest ModelBad Examples and Trick QuestionsCritical Thinking at UNLVIn a World That is Information Rich, Teach Information SmartTechnology Integration at UNLVVisualizing a Proactive Response to Student Course EvaluationsPanel Discussion on Copyright Issues in EducationCalibrated Peer Review (CPR)Research-based Principles of Good TeachingLearning Styles & Teaching StylesClassroom Assessment TechniquesTeaching PortfoliosBuilding a Better TestCopyright Issues in Higher EducationProblem-based LearningResearch Assignment DesignTime Management for Faculty

Hands-on WorkshopsWebCT - Organizing course contentWebCT - Using the Bulletin Board and Dialog ToolsTransitioning to WebCT Version 3WebCT - Quizzes & SurveysWebCT - Course and Student ManagementSupporting a Large Class with WebCTCreating a PowerPoint Presentation for the ClassroomCreating and Using Digital VideoCreating a Web Site 1Finding New Content for your WebCT CourseCreating .pdf Files using Adobe AcrobatWorking with Electronic ImagesUsing Respondus Lite to Create WebCT quizzesStudent PresentationsTeaching with PowerPoint

Offered by Project THREAD, College of Education

Working with a Mobile Lab, Wireless Connectivity and File SharingMS Producer for PowerPoint: Enabling New Ways to Communicate and Share

InformationSpreadsheets - Sorting and FilteringOutput Solutions: Hardware, Media, Web

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Teaching Workshops

Red Rock Great Teaching Retreat Feb. 6-8, 2003 Kanab, Utah

Course DevelopmentNew Courses Developed

PED 468 Assessment in Adapted Physical EducationPED 726 Adapted Physical Education for Developmental DisabilitiesPED 727 Adapted Physical Education for Permanent and Chronic DisabilitiesPED 728 Evaluation Techniques in Adapted Physical EducationPED 730 Motor Learning Theories for the Exceptional IndividualPED 780 Colloquium in Sports Education LeadershipPED 799 Dissertation in Sports education LeadershipPED 798 Dissertation Prospectus

WebCT – Web Campus Course Sites Developed and Taught

PED 288 Teaching Individual SportsPED 287 Teaching Fitness ActivitiesPED 295 Introduction to CoachingPED 320 Motor Development PED 337 Movement Experiences for Preschool and Primary GradesPED 338 Movement Experiences for Elementary GradesPED 350 Psychology of Coaching PED 465 Introduction to Adapted Physical EducationPED 466 Methods of Teaching Special Physical EducationPED 467 Assessment in Adapted Physical EducationPED 000 Infusion of Disability Issues in PE Core Curriculum CoursesPED 715 Supervision in PEPED 720 Trends and Current Topics in Physical Education and SportPED 726 Adapted Physical Education for Developmental Disabilities*PED 727 Adapted PE for Permanent and Chronic Disabilities*PED 728 Evaluation Techniques in Adapted Physical Education*PED 730 Motor Learning Theories for the Exceptional Individual*PED 750 Biophysical Foundations of Sport & Physical Education

Courses offered through Distance Education as part of Adapted Physical Education Endorsement Program developed.

Service

University Service

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Campus Management System Coordination Committee (Jan. 2006 – present)Committee meets monthly to discuss all issues related to courses on campus, from WebCampus, Teaching & Learning Center support, OIT support, Distance Education, Library support and integration with Registrar and other online management systems.

“Intensive Introduction to Teaching Workshop” hosted by the UNLV Teaching & Learning Center August 2007. Made presentation on “Continuous Learning Assessment”.

“How to Use Web Campus & Professor & Student Relationships”. Presentation made to Center for Academic Enrichment & outreach program for their university student clients. March 2007.

“Intensive Introduction to Teaching Workshop” hosted by the UNLV Teaching & Learning Center August 2006. Made presentation on “Continuous Learning Assessment”.

“How to Use Technology at UNLV”. Presentation made to Center for Academic Enrichment & outreach program for their university student clients. March 2006.

“Intensive Introduction to Teaching Workshop” hosted by the UNLV Teaching & Learning Center August 2005. Made presentation on “Continuous Learning Assessment”.

Board of Directors, The UNLV Teaching & Learning Center (Appointed August 2004 – December 2006).

MSU and Student Recreation Center Project Committees (Appointed October 2003 – July 2006). Student Life Facility Project Committee appointment by Rebecca Mills, Vice-President for Student Life.

GA Excellence in Teaching Awards Selection Committee. (2003 & 2005)The University of Nevada-Las Vegas Teaching and Learning Center.

College ServiceCurriculum & Instruction Search Committees (2002 – present)

Social Studies (Jesus Garcia)Social Studies –Elementary (2004 -2007)

Dean Search Committee (2004-05)

Multicultural and Diversity Committee (2003-present)Serving as one of 3 Editors for the new Journal of Praxis in Multicultural

Education (Premier issue Feb. 2007). My efforts include coordinating the move toward a journal, acquiring the ISSN, developing the call for papers, author guidelines and coordinating the review of manuscripts received. Process began early

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2006 with the initial call for papers going out in March 2006 with reviews commencing summer 2006.

Principal author of Multicultural Education Center proposal approved by Board of Regents, March 2004.

Principal author of Planning Initiative Award submission, January, 2004 & 2005.Not funded.

Distance Education Committee (2003-5)Chair, 2004-05

Technology and Computer Education Committee (2004-06)Chair, 2004-05

College of Education Assessment System (2004-06)

Curriculum Committee (2004-06)

Graduate Studies Committee (2004-06)

COE Merit Review Committee (2005 & 2006)Committee Chair, 2006

COE Ad-Hoc Committee – Collaboration (2004-05)

National Youth Sports Program (2003- )Research and Instructional CoordinatorDeveloped complete set of instructional sport lesson plans (8 sports) for the

various age groups including assessments for all student participants and evaluations of the instructional staff.

Department Service (by default all SEL faculty are included in all committees)SEL Curriculum CommitteeSEL Graduate FacultySEL Merit Review Committee

Director, The Center for Sports Education. Activities included: conducting 48 training sessions on YouthFirst for parents and coaches, conducting 16 YouthFirst family Nights for parents and their children involved with youth sports, coordinating the efforts of the Southern Nevada Consortium for Youth Sports such as monthly Board of Director meetings and monthly newsletters. The Center publishes The Journal of Youth Sports, and maintains 2 websites: www.youthfirst.info, & www.unlv.edu/centers/sportseducation Founder and Director 2003 – Summer 2007.

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Editor, The Journal of Youth Sports. Publishes twice a year and is a peer-reviewed journal.

Community ServiceYouthFirst: Parents Learning about Youth Sports (2002 -)

In collaboration with the City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department have conducted parent training sessions to educate the parents on and improve the communication behaviors of parents and coaches involved with youth sports. A website as been developed and maintained to support the efforts of both parent and coach in creating a fun and positive environment for youth involved in youth sports.

Fall 2002 1000 parents/coaches trained through 27 orientation sessions.Spring 2003 1100 parents/coaches trained through 24 orientation sessions.Summer 2003 650 parents/coaches trained through 17 orientation sessions.Fall 2003 650 parents/coaches trained through 16 orientation sessions.Spring 2004 990 parents/coaches trained through 16 orientation sessions.Summer 2004 670 parents/coaches trained through 16 orientation sessions.Fall 2004 1120 parents/coaches trained through 15 orientation sessions.Spring 2005 800 parents/coaches trained through 16 orientation sessions.Summer 2005 720 parents/coaches trained through 18 orientation sessions.Fall 2005 1010 parents/coaches trained through 21 orientation sessions.Spring 2006 790 parents/coaches trained through 13 orientation sessions.Summer 2006 600 parents/coaches trained through 20 orientation sessions.Fall 2006 1008 parents/coaches trained through 21 orientation sessions.Spring 2007 600 parents/coaches trained through 15 orientation sessions.

New Horizons Academy Charter School (2002 - ) Professional Development SchoolA collaborative venture was taken to use New Horizons as a professional development site for students in the adapted physical education courses. Through assistance of the Academy’s cooperating physical educator, students are provided with a hands-on environment in which to practice skills taught in class. Students acquire experience working with students with disabilities in a supportive environment.

All-American Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Las Vegas (2003 - )Developed three exercise programs for clients with multiple sclerosis through collaborative activities of several local entities.

Home-based exercise programs for clients with multiple sclerosis.Weekly group-based exercise programs.Weekly aquatic exercise programs at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Center.

Grants1.“The Institute for Multicultural Education and Diversity Training”

UNLV Office of the PresidentReceived: September 2007

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Amount Funded: $150,000.00 over 2 yearsDevelopment of an Institute for Multicultural Education and Diversity Training to serve the campus, community, and state. Part of an 8-member group developing the Institute from the ground up.

2. “The Southern Nevada Consortium for Youth Sports and Fitness”UNLV Planning Initiative AwardReceived: July, 2004Amount Funded: $9500.00Development of a consortium of regional public and private entities providing service to youth sports. Consortium will act as clearinghouse and resource center to foster collaboration, and services throughout Southern Nevada.

3. “Project CAMPFIRE” UNLV New Investigator’s Award

Received: May 2003Amount Funded: $9744.00Development of a gross motor assessment test utilizing the skill performance of 1500

school- aged children. Task requires videotaping students performing basic fundamental skills and then evaluating the performances for qualitative measurable outcomes.

4. “Integrating Movement Analysis Across the PE Program” (Co-PI Jerry Landwer)Project THREAD Mini-GrantReceived: May 2003Amount Funded: $4200.00Support for developing a web-based curriculum to integrate the many courses in the

physical education program that utilize muscular and skeletal evaluation and related sports activity.

5. “A Collaborative Effort to Increase Physical Activity in Parent and Child Through Youth Sports”

National Association for Sport & Physical Education Received: November, 2002 Amount Funded: $3000.00 Submission was for seed money to implement a program for parents and their children involved in youth sports.

6. “Learning Modules for Infusing Information on Disability Throughout PE Core Curriculum”University of Nevada, Las Vegas; College of EducationProject THREAD Mini-grantReceived: May 2002

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Amount Funded: $1500.00Submission was for support towards the building of a WebCT site to host individual

Learning Modules for Infusing information on disabilities throughout the PE core curriculum.

7. “Project CAMPFIRE”University of Nevada, Las Vegas; College of EducationProject THREAD Mini-grantReceived: May, 2001Amount Funded: $1500.00Submission was the development of video segments for online teaching of movement

skill recognition and remediation by preservice physical education majors.

8. Research Grant-in-aidIndiana University; Research and the University Graduate SchoolReceived August, 1998Amount funded: $850.00Submission intended to secure funding for electronic equipment needed for on-going

research on reaction time. This allowed the preliminary studies on reaction time in multiple sclerosis patients.

9. “Fractionated reaction time as a secondary outcome measure in multiple sclerosis clinical studies” Pilot Research Project; PP0639

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, New York, NYReceived October, 1998Amount funded: $27,500.00Submission was a collaborative project between the Neurology Outpatient Clinic at

Indiana University Medical Center, and the Department of Kinesiology at Indiana University.

10. “Evaluation of the effectiveness of healthcare interventions”Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships for MS Health Care Delivery and Policy ResearchThe National Multiple Sclerosis Society, New York, NYReceived January, 1999Amount funded: $15,000.00Submission was an application for funding to assist with the completion of my doctoral

research in the area of reaction time in multiple sclerosis patients.

11. “Determining the effects of rehabilitation following acute relapses in multiple sclerosis”Education Research Grant

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Teva Marion Partners (Pharmaceutical company involved in MS research)Received March, 1999Amount funded: $3000.00Submission was directed to a pharmaceutical company with which the Neurology

Outpatient Clinic was involved in clinical drug trials. Funding was received for support costs of phone calls, and clinic room rental.

Grants not funded1. “Project LEARN”

Co-PI’s: RR Apache & Pam SalazarU.S. Department of EducationOffice of Special EducationAmount requested: $1,303,921.00Submission was in response to call for proposals to development of a Principal

Leadership training program to improve services toward inclusive settings.

2.. “Randomized controlled trial of rehabilitation in the treatment of residual disability following acute relapses of MS”

PI: RR ApacheHealth Care Delivery and Policy Research CommitteeThe National Multiple Sclerosis Society, New York, NYAmount requested: $380,544Submission was in response to an accepted letter of intent, and subsequent letter inviting a final proposal. This was an extremely competitive grant and unfortunately we did not receive final funding approval after making the cut through three rounds.