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Dr. Robert S. Christenson
188 Colvin Center
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater,  OK  74078
Office   (405)  744-5502
FAX     (405)   744-6507
e-mail    robert.christenson@okstate.edu
 
Education
Ed. D Brigham Young University Provo, Utah  August, 1981 Educational Leadership
  Teachers College, Columbia University NY, NY 1977 – 80 Pedagogy, Physical Education Teacher Education
M.S. University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI August 1974 Physical Education
B.A. Queens College of the CUNY Flushing,  NY September 1973 Physical Education, History, Teacher Certification
 

Work Experience

8/1996 – 7/2007 District Director of Physical Education and Athletics, Northport – East Northport Union Free School District, Northport, NY
8/2001 – 6/2007 Adjunct Associate Professor, Adelphi University, Department of Health Studies, Physical Education and Human Performance Science, Garden City, NY
8/1985 – 6/1994 District Director of Health, Physical Education, Intramural Activities, Driver Education and Athletics, North Merrick, NY
1/1993 – 12/1994 Adjunct Assistant Professor, Hofstra University, Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Uniondale, NY
8/1984 – 8/1985  Department Chairperson for Health, Physical Education Driver Education and Athletic Director, New Hyde Park Memorial High School, New Hyde Park, NY
9/1976 – 6/1984 Physical Education, Health Teacher and Coach, Ridgewood Public Schools, Ridgewood, NJ
9/1982 – 5/1984  Adjunct Faculty, Department of Exercise and Movement Sciences, William Paterson College of New Jersey (Wm. Paterson University) Wayne, NJ
8/1974 – 6/1976 Physical Education Teacher and coach, Butler & Riverdale Elementary Schools, DeKalb County Eastern Community School District, Butler, IN
 
Employment-Related Experiences
1999 – 2007 Modified Sports Athletics Committee, New York State Public Athletic Administrators Association
1997 – 2006  Girls Lacrosse State Committee, New York State Public Athletic Administrators Association
1997 – 2004 Girls Basketball State Committee, New York State Public Athletic Administrators Association
1980 – 1981 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Brigham Young University, Department of Physical Education and Exercise Science, Provo, UT
1973 – 1974 Graduate Teaching Fellow, University of Michigan, Department of Physical Education, Ann Arbor, MI
 
Professional Activities
2004 Fitness-For-Life Trained NASPE National Workshop
2000 Physical Best Instructor Certification AAHPERD National Program
2001 – 2002 President, Conference I of Section XI of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association
2000 – 2001 President-elect, NASPE – National Council of School Leadership in Physical Education
1999 – 2000 Suffolk Zone “Goals 2000” Turn-Key Trainer, New York State Association HPERD
1998 – 2000 President, Suffolk Zone of the New York State Association HPERD
1995 - 07 NYS Wrestling Weight Certification Committee NY State Public High School Athletic Association
1991 – 95  President, High School Association of Section VIII of the NYSPHSAA
1990 – 93  Chairperson, National Council of School Leadership in Physical Education, AAHPERD
1986 - 89 VP for Physical Education, Eastern District Association of AAHPERD
1984 - 85 President, New Jersey Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
1982 - 84 Journal Editor, The Reporter, NJAHPERD
 
Courses Taught
Adelphi University Graduate Courses: 

Teaching Analysis of Physical Education

    Curriculum Analysis
    Supervision of Student Teachers
2000 Undergraduate Courses: AAHPERD National Program
    Curriculum and Teaching in Physical Education
    Curriculum Analysis
    Adventure Education
    Supervision of Student Teachers
Hofstra University   Undergraduate Course: Introduction to Teaching
Wm Paterson Univ. Undergraduate Courses: Adapted Physical Education
    Elementary / Secondary Methods
 
Awards, Recognition and/or Special Service Efforts
2007 & 94 Chapter Awards, Outstanding Athletic Director Recognition, Chapter XI & VIII, NYS Athletic Administrators Association
2003 Amazing Person Award, Suffolk Zone of the NYS AHPERD
1998 Honor Award, Suffolk Zone of the New York State Association HPERD
1995 National Physical Education Director of the Year, “Channing Mann Award”, AAHPERD
1995 Honor Award, Nassau Zone of the New York State Association HPERD
1994 Special Recognition Award, National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association
1986 Presidential Medallion, Eastern District Association of AAHPERD
1985 Distinguished Leadership Award, New Jersey Association for HPERD
1984 Outstanding Teacher Award - School Division, Eastern District Association of AAHPERD

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