I have developed a collection of scholarly work that is quite diverse. The breadth supports my belief in the importance of multiple forms of scholarship and my role of being a generalist in physical activity and health. My scholarship can be sorted into three emphases: teaching applications, bicycling, and managerial control in universities.

Ever since I started university teaching, I have aggressively sought new and better pedagogical techniques, especially those involving technology. The main focus in recent years has been in presenting subject content on the Internet, developing content management platforms, and using video for learning. I see these efforts as directly supported by Ernest Boyer's well-accepted notions of scholarship--in this case, as a systematic application of the principles of discovery, application, and teaching.

The project at UniCommons.com was an effort to develop a pedagogical system that aligned with my teaching philosophy. This work directly compliments my teaching and provides a venue for students to contribute their work. PEvideo.org is a comprehensive library of sport skill video that includes demonstrations of proper and improper techniques. Viewers use this video to analyze the biomechanics of the movements and determine appropriate corrections. Furthermore, I recently developed the system to support student recording and producing of video clips to be uploaded directly to the site. Proficiency with video is an important competency for physical education teachers and coaches. In regard to scholarship, discovery is manifested through insights gained in the creative process of video production and consequent revelations when viewing the video. Even an artistic aspect is displayed in the beauty of human motion in the video. Regarding the scholarship of application, video productions relay professional knowledge in the form of demonstrations. The pedagogical techniques used are delivered directly to athletes and more broadly to the coach, teacher, and athletic communities. Additionally, this project directly influences the scholarship of teaching by extending knowledge on the topics addressed. The use of this technology gives more opportunities for learning, and it gives me (and colleagues) more tools for engaging students in learning.

Physical education professionals, coaches, and students around the world benefit from the internet-based productions that I am involved with. Site usage statistics show robust visitor activity from across the United States and internationally. I have enjoyed sharing the website and video production process along with other technological applications at conventions. I have not only advocated online teaching methods in physical activity and health, but I have demonstrated how this can effectively be done with technology. These works direct attention toward an under published area, in what is a polarizing topic in the profession. The feedback and interaction with colleagues on this issue has been rewarding, and I will continue to examine online teaching and publish articles on this topic.

In the last couple years, I have focused on becoming proficient in laboratory-based cycling analysis and performance testing. I learned how to use the Dartfish Motion Analysis software and developed protocols for analysis of cyclists' riding positions, displayed at CyclingAnalysis.com and presented in other venues. I learned physiology testing and power output analysis for cyclists that helped me co-conduct a research study on racing cyclists in Fall 2008. Since moving to La Grande, I have focused on developing worthwhile cycling publications. The information I developed for LaGrandeRide.com and Mountain Biking La Grande, OR was developed using GPS technology and various computer applications that require expertise that I have developed over many years. It took much attention and effort to learn the processes of collecting riding routes, working with the data in mapping applications, and coding the data to provide appropriate content in print and online. Furthermore, my experience with the procedures allowed me to share this information for other coaches and physical educators in the various publications and presentations. The work also contributes to a major goal in physical education, promoting active lifestyles for everyone, particularly in lifetime sports such as bicycling. Bicycling is also an endurance and aerobic sport including concepts that I address specifically in my fitness classes, and the technical expertise requires in the sport is a topic in PES494 Teaching Individual Sports.

My emphasis for my PhD was Administration of Physical Education. My research and presentations on managerial control of faculty grew from my dissertation topic. Managerial control is a neglected area of research that I intend to address in future research. I am currently complementing my academic expertise by pursuing an MBA in Business.