Carolyn Masterson, Ed. D.
Associate Professor
Montclair State University,
College of Education and Human Services
Exercise Science and Physical Education
1 Normal Avenue
973-655-5240
EDUCATION
Degree Institution Date Major
Doctorate in Education Columbia University 1999 Curriculum and Teaching
Teachers College
NYC
Masters of Arts Columbia University 1987 Physical Education
Teachers College
NYC
Bachelors of Science College of Mt. St. Joseph 1966 Health and Physical
Cincinnati, OH Education
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2001 – Present Associate Professor – Montclair State University - Department of Exercise
Sciences and Physical Education
- Coordinator of the Department’s Masters of Arts and the Initial Teaching
Certification Program
- Initial and Advance NCATE Department Coordinator
Courses Taught:
PEMJ 131 Fitness Activities
PEMJ 235 Movement Experiences in Elementary Schools
PEMJ 244 Initial Physical Education Field Experience
PEMJ 356 Management of Physical Education, Athletics, and Fitness Programs
PEMJ 457 The Teaching of Physical Education
PEMJ 556 Advanced Motor Learning
PEMJ 557 Administration and Supervision of Physical Education
PEMJ 565 Reflective Teaching in Physical Education
PEMJ 577 Human Motor Development
1999-2001 – Assistant Professor - William Paterson University
· Coordinator of the Teacher Certification Program including placement of field experiences and student acceptance procedures
Courses Taught:
PEMJ 311 Early Childhood Movement Education
PEMJ 395 Teaching Elementary Physical Education in the Schools
PEMJ 396 Teaching Secondary Physical Education in the Schools
PEMJ 495 Seminar in Physical Education
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1985-1999 - Health and Physical Education Supervisor – Elisabeth Morrow School, Englewood, NJ
SCHOLARSHIP, PUBLICATIONS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES
Books, monographs and edited volumes
Masterson, C. Panicucci, J., Hunt, L., Prouty, I. (2008). Achieving fitness – An adventure activity guide. Beverly, MA: Project Adventure, Inc.
NASPE. (2005). Physical best activity guide: Elementary level. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Editor
NASPE. (2005). Physical best activity guide: Secondary level. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Editor
Journal articles and book chapters
Masterson, C. (2009). Chapter one: Health-related fitness education and physical activity: Physical activity and sport for the secondary school student, 6th Ed. AAHPERD Publications: Reston, VA. 21-34.
Masterson, C., Adams, J (2009) Developing rules, regulations and club activities for your future professional club. Update AAHPERD Publications: Reston, VA. February 2009.
Masterson, C., Adams, J. (2008). Developing a future professional club in your school’s department. Update AAHPERD Publications: Reston, VA. December 2008.
Masterson, C., Flynn, S. (2006). Teaching fitness concepts in tough situations. Journal for the teaching of elementary physical education (TEPE). July, 32-37
Masterson, C., Walkowski, J. (2004). FITNESSGRAM: critical elements and cues. Strategies. Vol. 18, 2. November/December 2004.
Masterson, C., Walkowski, J. (2004). Developing Health-related Fitness: It Takes More Than a Week. Strategies. Vol. 18, 3. January/February 2005.
Masterson, C. (2003). Go for the gold – teaching educational gymnastics. Journal for the teaching of elementary physical education. Vol.14, 6, 6-11.
Chin M.K., Masterson C., Yang, J (2003). Connections between physical education and physical best in Hong Kong. Journal of the international council of physical education, recreation and dance. Vol.39, No.3.
Masterson, C. (2002). Chapter one: Health-related fitness education and physical activity: Physical activity and sport for the secondary school student, 5th Ed. AAHPERD Publications: Reston, VA. 21-34.
Masterson, C. (2000). Professional development practice of physical education teachers in New Jersey. The Reporter. Spring 2000. 24-28.
Masterson (1999) A school-based interventions improve heart health in children with multiple cardiovascular disease risk factors. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. 102, 2, 371-380.
Masterson, C. (1999). A descriptive study of the professional development practices of physical education teachers. ERIC: Dissertation Document Reproduction Service No. ED 993952.
Scholarly presentations (refereed or invited)
Masterson, C. (2009). Two schools’ coordinated approach to student health. Asia Pacific Conference on
Exercise and Sports Science (APCESS) & 8th International Sports Science Conference (ISSC), July 15-17, 2009.
Masterson, C (2007). Baptist Lui Ming Choi Primary School’s Coordinated Approach to Children’s Health. Asian Pacific Conference on Exercise Science and Sport. Hiroshima, Japan, December 5-8.
Masterson, C., Sun, Y., Henry, M., (2007). Implementing e Portfolio among preservice teachers and interns. International Blackboard Conference: Boston, MA July 9, 2007.
Masterson, C., Sun, Y. (2007) Using the Teacher Portfolio in Physical Education. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Conference Book, San Antonio, 2006.
Masterson, C. (2006). The Development and Use of Electronic Portfolios Conference on Physical Education and Teacher Education. Boston, MA. October 12-14.
Masterson, C. (2004) The Physical Best and FITNESSGRAM Program. II International Conference on Physical Education: Global Perspective in the Integration of Physical Activity, Sports, Dance, and Exercise Science from Theory to Practice Committee: Hong Kong Institute for Education, Hong Kong, China. July 3-7, 2004.
Scholarship and Grants
Making Connections: The LaGuardia e Portfolio Mini-Grant & Seminar Program. (2009).
This grant was awarded to demonstrate the work I have done with our ESPE Department’s future professionals’ e Portfolios and their linkage to the NCATE Standards, NCATE Assessments and data collection. $5000.
Global Education Grant (2008). A Coordinated approach to improve the health and wellness of
students in two model elementary schools in China and Singapore. Montclair State University’s Global Education Center. ($2500)
Faculty Scholarship Program (2006-20011)
Research that investigates various school’s approach to coordinating their students’ health and wellness:
o Old Bridge Township Public School District’s coordinated approach to student’s health to improve physical activity, physical fitness levels and nutritional practices of students in school settings.
o An investigation into the Lui Ming Choi Primary School’s (Hong Kong) coordinated approach to children’s health, their PE Program and PE Curriculum.
o North Vista Primary School’s (Singapore) coordinated approach to student health.
o New Brunswick High School’s (New Jersey) coordinated approach to student health.
Quality Education Fund Grant, Hong Kong Schools. (2004). This grant incorporated the CATCH and the Physical Best and FITNESSGRAM resources. The grant enabled teachers to be trained in fitness education knowledge and practices, to buy equipment for the school, and to develop a coordinated approach to children’s health within the framework of the school. The school became a model for other elementary schools in Hong Kong to follow.
Faculty Scholarship Incentive Program Grant. (2004) The Heart Smart Project. The Grant enabled teachers in school districts to learn about fitness education (Montclair, South Orange/Maplewood, and Parsippany). It enabled my Teaching of PE students to learn about the Physical Best and FITNESSGRAM Program and work with teachers to implement fitness education in their PE Programs.
Carol M. White Physical Education Program Grant (2002) The Paterson Fitness Education Project. Awarded $383,271 for the Paterson School District’s Physical Education Department to improve their health and physical education program. Principal Investigator
Montclair State University’s Global Education Grant. (2001). Enhancing Teacher Preparation in Physical Education from a Global Perspective. ($3000)
Hong Kong Institute of Education Physical Education Program Research Grant. (2001).Grant to train teachers at the Hong Kong Institute of Education.
William Paterson University First Year Tenure Track Release Time Grant. (1999) The Grant enabled research to be conducted on New Jersey State Supervisors of Physical Education and their beliefs about the professional development experiences of their physical education teachers.
WORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATIONS
Academic Presentations
International
Masterson, C (2009). Developing fitness through cooperative activities. European Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance: Stuttgart, Germany. February 24-26.
Masterson, C (2009). Coordinating your approach to student health and wellness. European Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance: Stuttgart, Germany. February 24-26.
Masterson, C. (2008). Coordinating an approach to student health and wellness in the North Vista School, Singapore May 16 – May 30.
Masterson, C. (2008). Coordinating a Student Health and Wellness Program in the Lui Ming Choi Primary School, Shatin Wai, China: May 31 – June 7.
Masterson, C., Panicucci (2008). Achieving fitness: An adventure activity-based fitness workshop.
European Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance: Aviano Airforce Base, Aviano, Italy. March 19-21.
Masterson, C. (2007). Physical education consultant workshop series- The new PE in Hong Kong. Lui Ming Choi Primary School, Hong Kong: Lui Ming Choi Primary School, Shatin Wai, China. May 30 – June 15.
Masterson, C. (2007). CATCH the Fever. European Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance: Ramstein Airfare Base, Germany. March 2.
Masterson, C. (2007). Class management in the PE classroom. European Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance: Ramstein Airfare Base, Germany. March 3, 2007.
Masterson, C. (2006). Consultant workshop series: Coordinated approach toward children’s health. Baptist Lui Ming Choi Primary School, Shatin Wai, Hong Kong, China. June 5 – 9.
Masterson, C. (2005). Survivor –project adventure at its best. European Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance: Bamberg Army Base, Germany. November 19.
Masterson, C. (2005). Teaching fitness in tough situations. European Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance: Bamberg Army Base, Germany. November 18.
Masterson, C. (2004). Sport education in physical education. European Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance: Kaiserslautern Army Base, Germany. November 18-19.
Masterson, C. (2004). Urban students’ feelings about physical activity, physical fitness and physical education. II International Conference on Physical Education: Global Perspective in the Integration of Physical Activity, Sports, Dance, and Exercise Science from Theory to Practice: Hong Kong Institute for Education, Tai Po, China. July 7.
Masterson, C. (2003) Physical best activities and FITNESSGRAM, European Alliance of
Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance: Vilseck Army Base, Germany. November 21.
Masterson, C (2003) Educational gymnastics, European Alliance for Health, Physical
Education, Recreation and Dance: Vilseck Army Base, Germany. November 21.
Juniu, S., Masterson, C. (2003) Use of heart rate monitors. 19TH Pan American Congress of Physical Education Presentation: Mexico City. Mexico. July 16.
Masterson, C. (1999) Physical best and FITNESSGRAM specialist workshops, Hong Kong
Hong Kong Institute of Education: Tae Po, China. June 10.
National
Masterson, C (2008. The organization of a future professional club. Eastern District Student Leadership Conference. Stroudsburg, PA. October 11-13.
Masterson, C (2008). The call to leadership for future professionals. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Student Leadership Conference: Boulder Colorado. October 19-23.
Masterson, C., Sun, Y., Henry, M., (2007). Implementing e Portfolio among preservice teachers and interns. International Blackboard Conference: Boston, MA July 9.
Masterson, C., Kowalski, E. (2007). National Association for Sport and Physical Education Pipeline workshop: Fitness for life. Long Island, NY, Adelphi University: July 9, 2007.
Masterson, C. Kowalski, E. (2007). Pipeline: Technology in PE workshop. Long Island, NY, Adelphi University: July 10.
Masterson, C., Sun, Y. (2007).Implementing e Portfolios into a teacher education program. International Conference for the Society of Information and Technology in Teacher Education: San Antonio, TX. March 28.
Masterson, C., Flynn, S., Hope, S. (2007).Take two: Making the physical best of tough teaching situations. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention. Baltimore, MD. March 18.
Masterson, C. (2006). Pre service teacher education professional e-portfolios. National Association for Sport and Physical Education’s Physical Education Teacher Education Conference. Long Beach: California: October 23.
Masterson, C., Flynn, S., Hope, S. (2006). Teaching fitness in touch situation. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention. Salt Lake City, UT. April, 26.
Masterson, C., Humann, J., Le Masurier, G. (2006) Fitness for life in action. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention. Salt Lake City, UT. April, 26.
Masterson, C. (2006). Fit for life training. Boston, MA, April 1.
Masterson, C. (2006). CATCH workshop. Austin, TX, January 18-20.
Masterson, C. (2006). Physical best leadership workshop for PB instructors. NYBOED Workshop. New York City, NY. January 6-8.
Masterson, C (2005). The call to leadership for future professionals. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Student Leadership Conference: Charleston WV. October 19-23.
Masterson, C., Humann, J. (2005). Physical best leadership workshop for PB Instructors. NYBOED Workshop. New York City, NY. July 6-8.
Masterson, C. (2005). Physical best and FITNESSGRAM specialist workshop(s). NYBOED workshop. New York City, NY. June 20 - 25.
Masterson, C. (2005). Physical best and FITNESSGRAM specialist workshop. NYBOED Workshop. New York City, NY. May 14.
Masterson, C. (2005). Physical best fitness instructor workshop. NYBOED Workshop. New York City, NY. May 7.
Masterson, C. (2005). Physical best and FITNESSGRAM specialist workshop. NYBOED Workshop. New York City, NY. April 28.
Masterson, C., Humann, J. (2005). Fun fitness activities from the “new” physical best activity guides. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention, Chicago IL. April 14.
Masterson, C., Flynn, S. (2005). The three C’s of leadership. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention, Chicago IL. April 14.
Masterson, C. (2005). Physical best fitness instructor workshop. NYBOED Workshop. New York City, NY. April 9.
Masterson, C. (2005). Physical best and FITNESSGRAM specialist workshop. NYBOED Workshop. New York City, NY. March 12.
Masterson, C., Humann, J. (2004). Physical best and FITNESSGRAM specialist workshop. NYBOED Workshop. New York City, NY. Chicago IL. November 2.
Masterson, C (2004). The call to leadership – Become real. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Student Leadership Conference: Montgomery AL. October 17.
Masterson, C., Carpenter, J. (2004) Physical best and FITNESSGRAM’s instructor workshop, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention: New Orleans, LI. March 31.
Masterson, C., Walkowski, J. (2004) Fitness education-No matter the numbers. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention: New Orleans, LI. April 2.
Masterson, C (2003). Answering the call- Leadership from within. Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Student Leadership Conference, Montgomery AL: October 10.
Masterson, C., Walkowski, J. (2003) Fitness assessment- Not for the weak. American Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention: Philadelphia PA, April 6.