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Contact Information

Education

• 2004 Ph.D., University of Georgia, Athens, GA
• 1999 M.Ed., Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
• 1996 B.S.(QTS), Brunel University College, London, England.

Professional/Academic Experience

• 2014 – Present Professor, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
• 2009 – 2014 Associate Professor, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
• 2004 – 2009 Assistant Professor, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO

Research/Areas of Interest

• Physical Education Teacher Education,
• Coach Expertise,
• Coach Education,
• Qualitative Research Methodologies

Publications/Creative Works

• Smith, M. A., & Madden, M. (2014). Middle school students’ reactions to the implementation of active homework in physical education. Global Journal of Health and Physical Education Pedagogy, 3 (2).
• St Pierre, P. E., & Smith, M. A. (2014). Intuition, it’s not magic. Strategies, 27, 37-42.
• Treadwell, S., Smith, M.A., & Pratt, E. (2014). Perceptions and Understanding of Games Creation: Teacher Candidates’ Perspective. Physical Educator. 71, 72-92.
• Smith, M. A., & Schmidt, K. (2012). Teachers are making a difference: Understanding the influence of favorite teachers. The Qualitative Report, 17(Art. 36), 1-25. Retrieved from
• St Pierre, P. E., & Smith, M. A. (2012). The Role of Metaphor in Sport Instruction: Insights From a Study of Expert Golf Instructors. International Journal of Coaching Science, 6(1), 27-44.