Dr. "D" Myron W. Davis,VCBB VenerableCzar of Buff & Burly Professor Human Performance 2801 University Circle Weber State University Ogden, UT 84408-2801 801-626-7254 Fax 801-626-6228 mdavis@weber.edu Teaching Assignments Measurement for Evaluation & Research Neuromuscular Conditioning Strength Training Cross Training for Fitness Aerobics Tennis Skiing Advisor for Lifestyle Management Bachelor of Integrated Studies Physical Education Education & Professional Experience Utah State University Student Weber State College Student, B.S. Indiana University  NDEA Fellow, M.S. & P.E.D.) Georgia Southern University Faculty,  Dir. Graduate Studies HPER University of Utah Faculty Weber State University Faculty, Dept. Chair, Assoc. Dean    Welcome to Weber! Course Information (A work in progress) PE1060 (1) Cross Training for Fitness PE1120E (1)  Strength Training, Elem. PE1120I (1) Strength Training, Inter. PE1330E/I (1)  Skiing PE1350E/I (1)  Snowboarding PE2890 (1 - 6) Cooperative Work Experience Internship PE3280 (2)  T/C Neuromuscular Conditioning PE4600 (3)  Measurement for Evaluation & Research PE4800 (1-4) Independent Study -- Senior Project PE4890 (1-6) Cooperative Work Experience Internship

Personal My wife, Brenda, and I have been team teaching fitness courses for approximately 15 years. We manage a blended-extended family out of two homes. We recently built a log home which is affectionately referred to as the "chain saw massacre!" My greatest challenge in life has been managing my long time companion, cancer, and coping with the chronic ramifications of a bone marrow (stem cell) transplant. Some of the major joys in my life are: my wife, children, grandchildren, memories, my American Classic motor cycle in "Big Sky Country," sunrises & sunsets,  skiing, tennis, cross training, Barbara Streisand, Bill Cosby, country music, humans with integrity and students with a strong desire to learn! The few minor frustrations of my life are: unproductive committees, pessimistic primates void of purpose, user friendly technology, simplified IRS forms, and uncertified politicians!   Teaching Philosophy I believe the primary goal of learning is to enable each of us to manage our circumstances to the best of our ability. The process of learning is a collaborative venture in a continuously changing universe. Both teacher and student must strive to become principle centered learners yet remain comfortable with uncertainty and confident of confusions role while engaged in the learning process. As teacher my primary role is that of facilitator and manager of the learning experience. Throughout the learning process, as a learning team, we will attempt to incorporate a learning model that: (1) establishes an anticipatory set (identifies what is to be learned and outlines accompanying expectations). (2) provides for collaborative learning through a variety of learning strategies. (3) provides opportunities for guided practice with formative evaluations. (4) allows for independent practice prior to review and summative evaluation. (5) motivates us to strive for excellence and (6) encourages us to care about one another while engaged in the learning experience.   Professional Focus In the area of measurement for evaluation and research, my primary interest has been development of performance profiles (assessing fitness, sport skill, professional attributes). In neuromuscular conditioning, my focus has been directed at enhancing the aerobic and strength training programs and developing a comprehensive program to assist our students in obtaining national certification as aerobic instructors, strength coaches, and personal trainers. My primary emphasis in learning and leadership has been in thought processing and the development of a displayed thought management system (SCOPE) capable of enhancing organizational innovation and collaboration, providing more effective means of resolving conflict and bringing synergy to both individual and group problem solving processes. In the field of human performance, my efforts have been centered on qualitative analysis and developing one of the best undergraduate human performance labs in the country.   Significant Accomplishments, Publications, Creative Works Davis, Myron W., SCOPE -- Facilitator Guidelines. Scope, Inc. Ogden, UT 1993. Davis, Myron W. & JoAnn Otte, "Do You See What I See? Qualitative Analysis of Human Performance" Southwest AAHPERD Conference, Phoenix, AZ, 1992. Davis, Myron W., SCOPE -- Advanced Learning Guide. Scope, Inc. Ogden, UT, 1991. Davis, Myron W., SCOPE PRIMER -- A quick learning guide. Scope, Inc., Ogden, UT 1988. Davis, Myron W. & Carol Workman, A Safe Change of Pace for the Beginning Jogger,  Kendall/Hunt, 1981. Davis, Myron W. & Vicki Hopkins, "Improving Evaluation of Sport Skill Performance: Model Profile," Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 50(5): 1979. Clark, Frank, Tom Paul & Myron W. Davis, "A Convenient Procedure and Computer Program for Obtaining Instantaneous Velocities from Stroboscopic Photography," Research Quarterly, 48(3): 1977. Reprinted in Micro computing in Sports and Physical Education, EP Publishing Ltd., Wakefield London, 1983. Blankenbaker, Harley Joe and Myron W. Davis, "Some Thoughts for Movement Educators," The Physical Educator, 32(1) 1975. Reprinted in Canadian Journal of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, 1976. Davis, Myron W. "Quality of Data Determined by the Segmental Analysis Technique," National AAHPERD Convention, Atlantic City, New Jersey, 1975. Honorary Member of the Golden Key National Honor Society, 1997. Presidential Citation for Service, President of the United States, 1996. Presidential Citation for Service, SWD of American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1996. Crystal Crest Award for Service & Dedication to Students, Weber State University 1996. Distinguished Service Award, SWD of American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1992. Outstanding Academic Advisor, NACADA Region X, 1992. Distinguished Teaching Award, Utah Academy of Arts Sciences and Letters, 1987. Professor of the Year, Gamma Beta Phi Society, 1974, and Delta Epsilon Kappa, 1975, Georgia Southern University. NDEA Fellowship, Indiana University, 1970-73. COMMENTS Weber State University Ogden, Utah 84408-2801 mdavis@weber.edu