Melanie Hart, Ph.D.

Education

• 1997 - Ph.D., Motor Behavior, Auburn University
• 1992 - M.Ed., Scientific Bases of Exercise and Human Performance, Texas Tech University
• 1981 - B.S., Secondary Education Major (Mathematics and Physical Education specializations), Texas Tech University

Courses Taught

• KIN 1301 Introduction to Kinesiology
• KIN 3303 Motor Control and Learning
• KIN 5305 Motor Learning
• KIN 5315 Research Methods I

Research Interests

• Motor skill learning
• Physical activity levels in children

Awards and Honors

• 2008 — Texas Tech University Teaching Academy - Member
• Faculty Academic Contributions Exhibit (April 2006). Meaney, K.S., Griffin, K., & Hart, M.A. (2005). The effect of model similarity on girls - motor performance. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 24, 165-178.
• Outstanding Faculty Member (August 2005, December 2005, May 2006) - College of Arts and Sciences Graduating Seniors Survey
• "Research Consortium Poster Social: Sharing Research Across the HPERD Disciplines," which includes the most highly rated research being presented in poster format in each of the areas considered by the Research Consortium Hart, M.A., & Bixby, W.R. (April 2005). EEG activation patterns during participation in a cup-stacking task. AAHPERD, Chicago, IL
• Fellow - Research Consortium of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
• Member of Phi Kappa Phi - National Honor Society