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

Current Courses Taught

• KIN 1301 Introduction to Exercise and Sport Sciences
• KIN 3303 Motor Learning
• KIN 3345 Adapted Physical Activities
• KIN 4345 Assessment of Human Performance
• KIN 4392 Research Methods in Exercise and Sport Sciences
• KIN 5305 Motor Learning
• KIN 5315 Research Methods 1 in Exercise and Sport Sciences
• KIN 5343 Applied Research in Physical Education and Sport

Research Interests

• • Motor Skill Learning
  • Physical Activity levels in children

  Awards & 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