Biography:
Dr. Joanne Leight is Associate Professor of Physical Education at Slippery Rock University. She also serves as Assistant Chairperson of her department. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from SRU in Health and Physical Education, with an emphasis in Athletic Training, and went on to earn her Master of Science degree at the Rock, in Sports Study (Sport Psychology / Sport Sociology). She earned her doctoral degree from Duquesne University in the area of Educational Leadership, with an emphasis in Instructional Technology.
Dr. Leight began her career at Westminster College, in New Wilmington, PA, where she taught 13 different courses and coached softball, volleyball and soccer for nine years. She has been a faculty member at SRU since 1996 and also served as Head Softball Coach from 1996 to 2003.
Dr. Leight has taught 21 different courses at Slippery Rock. She has developed five new courses at the Rock: PE 202: Technology for Physical Education Teacher Education, PE 702: Technology for Physical Education, PE 357: Striking and Fielding Activities and Games, PE 369: Philosophy and Psychology of Coaching, and PE 166: Coaching Practicum. She also created the Coaching Minor and serves that program as academic advisor. She has facilitated spring break learning experiences for students in the minor, taking them to London, England (2009), and Rome, Italy (2011). She has supervised student teachers in Mexico City, Mexico (2005), and Dublin, Ireland (2008, 2009). She is also faculty advisor for the Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) Club and the annual PETE Mini Convention.
Dr. Leight has a passion for technology. She serves on numerous technology-related committees at SRU and also serves on the NASPE Pipeline Technology Committee. She served a three-year term as technology editor for the Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (JOPERD). Her professional accomplishments include dozens of technology-focused presentations, publications and grants.
A graduate of Pennridge High School, in Perkasie, PA, Dr. Leight has served as director of the Highland Park Youth Camp, in Sellersville, PA, since 1993. She is is an avid Philadelphia sports fan and retired fast-pitch softball player..
Current Courses:
PE 202 Technology for PETE
All Courses Taught:
PE 110 Strength and Resistance Training
PE 118 Basketball
PE 141 Personal Physical Fitness
PE 145 Softball
PE 154 Beginning Volleyball
PE 166 Coaching Practicum
PE 173 Teaching of Basketball and Soccer
PE 174 Teaching Softball and Volleyball
PE 179 Teaching of Archery and Field Hockey
PE 202 Technology for Physical Education Teacher Education
PE 270 Psychological/SOciological Bases of Sport
PE 301 Sports Officiating
PE 357 Territory Activities and Games
PE 359 Striking/Fielding
PE 369 Philosophy and Psychology of Coaching
PE 455 Supervision of Student Teachers
PE 702 Technology for Physical Education (Graduate)
PE 751 Graduate Practicum
INDS 101 Philosophy and Psychology of Coaching
Education:
Ph.D.
Duquesne University, 2004
College of Education
ILEAD Program - Instructional Leadership and Excellence at Duquesne
Successfully defended on August 18, 2004
Dissertation: "An Analysis of the Use of Web-based Instruction in Physical Education and Related Departments in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education."
M.S.
Slippery Rock University, 1991
Physical Education
(Sport Psychology / Sport Sociology)
Master's Thesis: "A Study of the Relationship Between Personality and Position Selection for Female Collegiate Softball Players."
B.S.
Slippery Rock University, 1987
Physical Education and Health (K-12);
Athletic Training emphasis
Years at Slippery Rock University: Since 1996
Years in Education: Since 1990
Office Location:
115C Morrow Field House
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
Phone: (724) 738-2795
Fax: (724) 738-2921
E-mail: joanne.leight@sru.edu
Here is a link to Dr. Leight's webpage:http://www.joanneleight.com