
David Phillips
Education
- University of Utah, PhD, Exercise and Sport Science, 2012
- Florida State University, MS, Physical Education, 2007
- University of Greenwich, , Movement Studies, 1991
Areas of Expertise
- Physical Education
- Physical Activity and Cognition
- Coaching
Research Interest
My research focus considers the relationship between physical activity and cognitive function in both children, and young adults.
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Teaching Philosophy
My philosophy is that we as teachers, are relationship builders. I am student centered, and have a desire to help my students grow, and learn, through practical application of theoretical content.
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Selected Publications
Hart, J. L. and Phillips, D. S. (2019) Effects of physical activity on executive function of children with ADHD. Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals.
Phillips, D. S., Gregory, B., Hart, J. L. and Burns, R. D. (2019) Effect of Physical Activity on Cognitive Control in College Aged Students. International Journal of Kinesiology in Higher Education.
Nesbitt, D. M., Molina, S., Cattuzzo, M. T., Robinson, L. E., Phillips, D. S. and Stodden, D. F. (2017) Assessment of a Supine-to-Stand (STS) Task in Early Childhood: A Measure of Functional Motor Competence. vol. 5. pp. 252-266. Journal of Motor Learning and Development.
Crandall, J., Phillips, D. S. and DeBeliso, M. (2017) Reliability of Reactive Agility Testing in 5th grade females. vol. 6. no. 3. Journal of Athletic Enhancement.
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Current Courses
Fall 2019PHEC 331 COACHING YOUTH SPORTS (Fall 2019)Prepares individuals to coach children in athletic activities. Emphasis is placed on communicating the essentials of a sport to children at an early stage of development (6-10 years old). Discussion focuses on the coach as a teacher and the influence of the coach’s behavior on the outcome of sporting events and the development of the child. Assignments (including 45 hours of clinical field experience) and activities are designed to demonstrate ways to help children develop healthy bodies and positive self-images through participation in athletics; identify techniques that promote positive discipline both on and off the playing field; and plan strategies to involve parents in positive ways. Three hours lecture per week with three hours per week clinical experience.PHED 260 TCH TEAM SPORTS CNCPT & TACT I (Fall 2019)Application of fundamental skills and teaching progressions for game concepts and tactics in team sports. Emphasis on sequential development of tactical complexity including offensive and defensive strategies. Three hours per week.PHED 263 TEAM SPORTS CONCPTS & TCTCS II (Fall 2019)A continuation of the application of fundamental skills and teaching progressions for game concepts and tactics in the field and court category. Emphasis on sequential development of tactical complexity including offensive and defensive strategies. Three hours per week.PHED 420 SEC SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUC (Fall 2019)Analysis of secondary school physical education teaching methods, program implementation and curricula. Emphasis is placed on teaching effectiveness through reflective problem solving. Includes a field-based practicum experience at a local secondary school. Credit may not be received for both EDUC 371 and PHED 420. Prerequisite: Admission into Internship I. Three hours lecture, eight hours practicum per week.Winter 2020PHEC 331 COACHING YOUTH SPORTS (Winter 2020)Prepares individuals to coach children in athletic activities. Emphasis is placed on communicating the essentials of a sport to children at an early stage of development (6-10 years old). Discussion focuses on the coach as a teacher and the influence of the coach’s behavior on the outcome of sporting events and the development of the child. Assignments (including 45 hours of clinical field experience) and activities are designed to demonstrate ways to help children develop healthy bodies and positive self-images through participation in athletics; identify techniques that promote positive discipline both on and off the playing field; and plan strategies to involve parents in positive ways. Three hours lecture per week with three hours per week clinical experience.Spring 2020PHEC 331 COACHING YOUTH SPORTS (Spring 2020)Prepares individuals to coach children in athletic activities. Emphasis is placed on communicating the essentials of a sport to children at an early stage of development (6-10 years old). Discussion focuses on the coach as a teacher and the influence of the coach’s behavior on the outcome of sporting events and the development of the child. Assignments (including 45 hours of clinical field experience) and activities are designed to demonstrate ways to help children develop healthy bodies and positive self-images through participation in athletics; identify techniques that promote positive discipline both on and off the playing field; and plan strategies to involve parents in positive ways. Three hours lecture per week with three hours per week clinical experience.PHED 175 INTRO TO TEACH FIT & WELL (Spring 2020)Provides information, strategies and resources to assist future physical educators or related professionals to lead health-related fitness activity. Engage in the application of health-related activities through planning and implementing such activities in small and large peer group applications, including individual and group exercise, strength training and aquatics. Meets General Education V (Prior to fall 2008: IV) for athletic training, health education and physical education majors. May not receive credit for both PHED 175 and PHED 108. Prerequisites: Health Education and Physical Education Teacher Education majors only; PHEC 105 or intermediate swimming skills as determines by program area faculty. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.PHED 260 TEAM & INDIV SPORTS & ACTIVITS (Spring 2020)Overview of a variety of teaching methods for how to teach individual and dual activities and sports, at game stages 1, 2, 3 and 4 using different curriculum models. Emphasis is on the knowledge and competencies that prepare students to become effective teachers of physical activities. Four hours per week.PHED 471 INTERNSHIP SEC PHYS EDUC (Spring 2020)Directed student internship experience in K-12 schools under the direction of the mentor teacher and University supervisor. One-half of the experience in elementary physical education, and one-half of the experience in secondary teaching. Credit cannot be received for both EDUC 404 and PHED 471. Prerequisites: Admission to professional teacher education program and student teaching criteria. Co-requisites: PHED 470, 481. A grade of NR will be assigned to candidates who satisfactorily complete PHED 471 until successful completion of PHED 470. (P/F)Summer 2020SCED 300 DEVELOP, LEARNING & ASSESS (Summer 2020)Physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of children (ages 3-18) with emphasis on adolescent development. Attention is given to student learning and assessment. Required field observation. Credit may not be received for both SCED 300 and ELED 304 or EDUC 300. Three hours per week.Fall 2020PHEC 331 COACHING YOUTH SPORTS (Fall 2020)Prepares individuals to coach children in athletic activities. Emphasis is placed on communicating the essentials of a sport to children at an early stage of development (6-10 years old). Discussion focuses on the coach as a teacher and the influence of the coach’s behavior on the outcome of sporting events and the development of the child. Assignments (including 45 hours of clinical field experience) and activities are designed to demonstrate ways to help children develop healthy bodies and positive self-images through participation in athletics; identify techniques that promote positive discipline both on and off the playing field; and plan strategies to involve parents in positive ways. Three hours lecture per week with three hours per week clinical experience.PHED 260 TEAM & INDIV SPORTS & ACTIVITS (Fall 2020)Overview of a variety of teaching methods for how to teach individual and dual activities and sports, at game stages 1, 2, 3 and 4 using different curriculum models. Emphasis is on the knowledge and competencies that prepare students to become effective teachers of physical activities. Four hours per week.PHED 420 SECONDARY SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUC (Fall 2020)Analysis of secondary school physical education teaching methods, program implementation and curricula. Emphasis on teaching effectiveness through reflective problem solving. Includes both a field-based practicum experience at a local secondary school and focused practice in the areas of quality lesson planning and effective teaching within the SU Homeschool Physical Education Program. Prerequisite: Admission in Internship I. Three hours lecture, one hour laboratory and eight hours practicum per week.
- Awards/Honors
Higher Education Professor of the YearPresented by Society of Health and Physical Education (SHAPE) UTAH
- Professional Memberships
Society of Health and Physical Educators
- Presentations
Effect of physical activity on cognitive control in college-aged studentsJune 2017American College of Sports Medicine, Denver, Colorado
Creating an Effective Exercise Intervention for Moderating Behavior Problems in the Classroom’October 2017Teacher Educators for Children with Behavioral Disorders Annual Conference, Tempe, Arizona
Effect of physical activity on cognitive control in college-aged studentsFebruary 2018Teaching and Learning Conference,
- Service Activities and Community Relations
I am actively involved in feeding the homeless at HALO with our undergraduate student athletes.
- Awards/Honors