J. Scott Townsend, Ed.D Physical Education Teacher Education

Department Rank:
Assistant Professor

Area:
Physical Education

Office: Convocation Center 032
Fax: 828 262 3138
Email: townsndjs@appstate.edu

Education

2002 West Virginia University
Doctor of Education in Physical Education Teacher Education
Cognate Area: Curriculum and Supervision
Dissertation Title: The Effects of Feedback on the
Behavioral Profile of Preservice Teachers Across Three
Educational Levels of the Physical Education Student
Teaching Experience


1999 West Virginia University
Master of Science in Physical Education Teaching
Graduated Suma Cum Laude

1995 West Virginia University
Bachelor of Science in Physical Education
Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Teaching Specialties

Foundational Subdisciplines
Curriculum & Instruction Theory
Pedagogy
Clinical, Field, & Student Teaching Supervision
Pedagogical Content Knowledge Activities Courses

Current Courses Being Taught

Planning, Implementation, and Assessment of Health Related Fitness
Planning, Implementation, and Assessment of Net/Wall Games
Planning, Implementation, and Assessment of Elementary Physical Ed.
How Children Move: Implications for Elementary Educators

Professional Affiliations / Organizations

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, &
Dance (AAHPERD)
Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development (ASCD)
National Association for Sport & Physical Education (NASPE)

Research Interests

PETE Program Effectiveness
Teacher and Student Behavior & Cognition
Curriculum & Instruction
University-Based Supervisory Effectiveness

Selected Publications

Townsend, J. S., Mohr, D. M., Rairigh, R. M., & Bulger. S. M.
(2003). NASPE Assessment Series: Assessing student outcomes in
sport education: A pedagogical approach. AAHPERD, Reston, VA.

Mohr. D., Townsend, J. S., & Bulger, S. (2002). Maintaining the
PASE: A day in the life of sport education. Journal of Physical
Education, Recreation, and Dance, 73(1), 36-44.

Mohr. D., Townsend, J. S., & Bulger, S. (2001). A pedagogical
approach to sport education season planning. Journal of Physical
Education Recreation and Dance, 72(9), 37-46.