POST SECONDARY EDUCATION AND DEGREES

ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

• Outstanding International Student Honors by International Student Organization (ISO).
  University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (1999)
• Outstanding International Student Honors by International Student Organization (ISO).
  University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (1998)
• Outstanding International Student Honors by International Student Organization (ISO).
  University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (1997)
• Outstanding International Student Honors by International Student Organization (ISO).
  University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (1996)
• Outstanding International Student Honors by International Student Organization (ISO).
  University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (1995)
• Most Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant
  College of Health and Human Performance, Auburn University, Auburn, AL (1993)
• Awarded a Knights of Columbus Scholarship (1988)
• Awarded a Bursary from the Royal Canadian Legion (1988)

PUBLICATIONS

Refereed Journals

1. Manuscript in preparation: Short, M.W. The role of kinetic vision in the learning and performance of motor skills. Journal of Motor Behavior.
2. Manuscript in review process: Short, M.W. Limits of the specificity of learning hypothesis. Acta Psychologica.
3. Manuscript accepted for publication: Short, S.E., Bruggeman, J.M., Engel, S.G., Marback, T.L., Wang, L.J., Willadsen, A., and Short, M.W. (September, 2001). The Effect of Imagery Type and Imagery Direction on Self-Efficacy and Performance on a Golf-Putting Task. The Sport Psychologist.
4. Brunt, D., Short, M.W., Trimble, M. and Liu, S. (2000). Control strategies for initiation of human gait are influenced by accuracy constraints. Neuroscience Letters, 3, 228-230.
5. Brunt, D., Liu, S., Trimble, M., Bauer, and Short, M.W. (1999). Principles underlying the organization of movement initiation from quiet stance. Gait and Posture, 10, 121-128
6. Short, M.W., & Cauraugh, J.H. (1999). Precision hypothesis and the end-state comfort effect. Acta Psychologica, 100, 243-252.
7. Short, M.W., & Cauraugh, J.H. (1997). Planning macroscopic aspects of manual control: End-state comfort and point-of-change effects. Acta Psychologica, 96, 133-147.
8. Short, M.W., Fischman, M.G., & Wang, Y.T. (1996). Cinematographical analysis of movement pathway constraints in a rapid aiming task. Journalof Motor Behavior, 28(2), 157-163.

Technical Reports

1. Short, M.W. (2000). Staff writer for GammonVillage: Backgammon’s Largest Publication. Articles include: The Mystical Backgammon Board (http://www.gammonvillage.com/news/article_display.cfm?resourceid=255)
   Living La Vida Gammon Under the Flashy Lights of Las Vegas (http://www.gammonvillage.com/news/article_display.cfm?resourceid=579)
2. Short, M.W. (1993 - 1994). Freelance scientific journalist for Cheer Magazine: The National Cheerleading Magazine. Articles included: Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, Stretching and Flexibility, Weight Training and Muscular Development.
3. Short, M.W. (1992). Biomechanical analysis of running form in the men’s 800m: Project I: Comparisons for Lakehead University team and Olympic model.  Project II: Individual Intervention packages for improving form.  Project III: Evaluation of Effects of Intervention Packages. Final Technical Report Submitted to Lakehead University Track and Field Team.

Published Abstracts

1. Short, M.W. (2001). The Role of Kinetic Vision in the Specificity of Learning Hypothesis. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology.
2. Short, S.E., Muir, V., Reuter, J., Eickhoff, D., Short, M.W., & Kontos, A. (2001). Relationships among perceptions of risk of injury, fear of injury, and confidence in avoiding injury in collision/contact sports. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology.
3. Short, M.W., & Moritz, S.E. (2000). Specificity and variability of practice. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 22, S99.
4. Moritz, S.E, Bruggeman, J., Engel, S., Marback, T., Wang, L., Willadsen, A., & Short, M. (2000). The effects of imagery type and imagery direction on self-efficacy and performance in golf-putting task. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 22, S80.
5. Short, M.W., & Moritz, S.E. (1999). Intrinsic Motivation and the Goal Setting/Performance Relationship. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 21, S96.
6. Short, M.W., Brunt, D., & Cauraugh, J.H. (1998). Gait initiation. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 20(supplement), S102.
7. Short, M.W., & Cauraugh, J.H. (1997). Precision hypothesis and end-state comfort effects. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 19(supplement), S106.
8. Short, M.W., & Cauraugh, J.H. (1996). Macroscopic aspects of manual control, end-state comfort and point of change effects. Journal of Sportand Exercise Psychology, 18 (supplement), S75.
9. Steinberg, G.M., Short, M.W., Radlo, S.J., & Tennant, K.L. (1995). The influence of initial motivation level on goal setting in performanceof a motor skill. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 17(supplement),S109.
10. Short, M.W., & Fischman, M.G. (1994). Cinematographical analysis of movement pathway constraints in rapid target-striking tasks. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 16(supplement), S106.

Manuscripts in Preparation

1. Short, M.W. Dynamic vision and specificity in a manual aiming task

Work in Progress

1. Short, M.W. & Short, S.E.  The influence of intrinsic motivation and goal-setting on task performance
2. Short, S.E. & Short, M.W. Administration of the MIQ-R

Dissertation Topic

• Specificity and Variability of Practice in a Rapid Aiming Task
  Committee: Drs. Jim Cauraugh, Jeff Bauer, Milledge Murphey, Ira Fischler

RESEARCH GRANTS

1. Short, S.E. and Short, M.W. (2000). College of Education and Human Development Travel Grant. University of North Dakota. Awarded $200.
2. Short, S.E. and Short, M.W. (2000). Senate Scholarly Activities TravelGrant. University of North Dakota. Awarded $220.
3. Short, S.E., Marback, T., Bruggeman, J. and Short, M.W. (2000). Intercollegiate Academics Fund. University of North Dakota Awarded $400.

PRESENTATIONS AT NATIONAL OR INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS

1. Short, M.W. (2001). The Role of Kinetic Vision in the Specificity of Learning Hypothesis. North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA). St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A.
2. Short, S.E., Muir, V., Reuter, J., Eickhoff, D., Short, M.W., & Kontos, A. (2001). Relationships among perceptions of risk of injury, fear of injury, and confidence in avoiding injury in collision/contact sports. North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA). St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A.
3. Short, S.E., Bruggeman, J.M., Engel, S.G., Marback, T.L., Wang, L.J., Willadsen, A., & Short, M.W. (2001). The effect of imagery function and imagery direction on self-efficacy and performance on a golf-putting task. North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA). St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A.
4. Short, M.W., & Moritz, S.E. (2000). Specificity and variability of practice.  North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA). San Diego, California, U.S.A.
5. Moritz, S., Bruggeman, J., Engel, S., Marback, T., Wang, L., Willadsen, A., & Short, M. (2000). The effects of imagery type and imagery direction on self-efficacy and performance in golf-putting task. North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA). San Diego, California, U.S.A.
6. Short, M.W., & Moritz, S.E. (1999). Intrinsic Motivation and the Goal Setting/Performance Relationship. North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) & Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology (SCAPPS), Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada.
7. Short, M.W., Brunt, D., & Cauraugh, J.H. (1998). Gait Initiation.North American Society for Psychology for Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), Chicago, IL.
8. Short, M.W. (1997). Instructional Clinic on Inline Hockey. TechnischeHochscule Darmstadt exchange. Gainesville, FL.
9. Short, M.W., & Cauraugh, J.H. (1997). Precision Hypothesis and the End-State Comfort Effect. North American Society for Psychology of Sportand Physical Activity (NASPSPA). Denver, CO.
10. Short, M.W. (1996). Psychological and physiological factors associated with exercise and health: Benefits of Inline Skating and Inline Hockey. Technische Hochscule Darmstadt exchange, La Clusaz, France.
11. Short, M.W., & Cauraugh, J.H. (1996). Planning Macroscopic Aspects of Control: End State Comfort and Sequential Effects. North American Society for Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), Muskoka, Ontario, Canada
12. Short, M.W. (1995). Instructional Clinic on Inline Skating. Technische Hochschule Darmstadt Exchange, Gainesville, FL
13. Steinberg, G.M., & Short, M.W. (1995). The Influence of Initial Motivation Level on Goal Setting in Sport Performance. North American Society for Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity. (NASPSPA), Asilomar, CA.
14. Short, M.W., Fischman, M.G, & Wang, Y.T. (1994). Cinematographical Analysis of Movement Pathway Constraints in a Rapid Aiming Task. North American Society for Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), Clearwater Beach, FL.

TEACHING

1. University of North Dakota, Department of Physical Education and Exercise Science

Undergraduate Courses:

• PEXS 107    Introduction to Physical Education (Guest Lecturer)
• PEXS 223    Movement Performance and Analysis- Badminton
• PEXS 276    Motor Learning
• PEXS 276L    Motor Learning Lab
• PEXS 325    Youth and Children in Sport
• PEXS 332    Biomechanics
• PEXS 355    Motor Development
• PEXS 401    Sport Sociology (Guest Lecturer)
• PEXS 404    Adapted Physical Education
• PEXS 440    Sport Psychology (Guest Lecturer)

Graduate Courses:

• PEXS 555    Sport Psychology for Teachers and Coaches
• PEXS 555    Sport Psychology for Groups and Teams
  

Basic Instructional Courses:

• PEXS 101 Inline Skating
• PEXS 101 Racquetball
• PEXS 101 Strength Training
• PEXS 101 Walking

2. University of Florida, Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences

Physical Education Courses:

• PEM 1101 Conditioning
• PEM 1131 Weight Training I
• PEM 1146 Jogging
• PEL 1341 Tennis I
• PEL 1343 Inline Skating
• PEM 1441 Racquetball
• PEM 2132 Weight Training II
• PEL 2342 Tennis II

Academic Tutor and Guest Lecturer for the following courses:

• PET 3035 Motor Learning
• PET 3212 Motor Development
• PET 3214 Introduction to Sport Psychology
• PET 3340 Biomechanical Bases of Human Movements
• PET 3640 Exercise Therapy and Adapted Physical Education
• PET 6228 Controlling Motor Action
• PET 6235 Nature and Bases of Motor Performance

3. University of Florida, Department of Sports and Recreation

• Tennis Camp Instructor

4. Auburn University, Department of Health and Human Performance

Physical Education Courses:

• PHED 1300 Fitness and Conditioning- Weight Training I
• PHED 1300 Fitness and Conditioning- Weight Training II
• PHED 1300 Fitness and Conditioning- Physical Conditioning
• PHED 1400 Team Sports- Volleyball
• PHED 1500 Individual Sports- Tennis I
• PHED 1500 Individual Sports- Tennis II
• PHED 1500 Individual Sports- Racquetball I
• PHED 1500 Individual Sports- Racquetball II
• PHED 1500 Individual Sports- Bowling

Academic Tutor for the Following Courses:

• HLHP 2250 Motor Development
• HLHP 2800 Intro to Health and Human Performance
• HLHP 3260 Physical Education for Individual with Disabilities
• HLHP 3620 Biomechanical Analysis of Human Movement
• HLHP 3650 Motor Learning and Performance
• HLHP 4620 Exercise and Sport Psychology

5. Tuskegee University, Department of Physical Education

• Assistant Service Program Coordinator & Instructor, Tennis Coach

6. Lakehead University, Department of Physical Education and Recreation

• Teaching Assistant: KINE 3061- Badminton
• Ski Week Coordinator and Biomechanical Analysis: KINE 4061- Ski Week

ADVISING

Major Advisor

1. Jerel Brandt (Masters Degree Student in Kinesiology). Title of thesis: Developmental Differences in the Motor Skills of Home Schooled Students vs. Public Schooled. University of North Dakota.

Committee Member

1. Jared Nessland (Masters Degree Student in Kinesiology). Title of thesis: The 20 Meter shuttle Run test as a measure of Aerobic Power in Collegiate Soccer Players. University of North Dakota.
2. Jennifer Sargent (Masters Degree Student in Kinesiology). Title of thesis: The effect of mood induction on ratings of perceived exertion during maximal exercise.University of North Dakota.
3. Jennifer Reuter (Masters Degree Student in Kinesiology). Title of thesis: To Be Determined. University of North Dakota
4. Rhianna Koch  (Masters Degree Student in Kinesiology). Title of thesis: To Be Determined. University of North Dakota.
5. Kelly Gefroh (Masters Degree Student in Kinesiology). Title of thesis: To Be Determined. University of North Dakota.
6. Vyrn Muir (Masters Degree Student in Kinesiology). Title of thesis: Assessment of a pre-season strength and conditioning program by measuring changes in strength, aerobic and anaerobic indices in male college football players. University of North Dakota.

SERVICE

Reviewing Experience

• Guest Reviewer for Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport(2000)

Community Service

• Faculty advisor to University of North Dakota Inline Hockey Club (2000-Present)
• Co-founder and player/coach of University of Florida Men's Ice Hockey Club (1996-1999)
• Charter Member: Applied Research in Sport Psychology Group, Motor Behavior Laboratory, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (1995-1999)
• Charter Member: Motor Behavior Research Group, Motor Behavior Laboratory, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (1995-2000)
• Biomechanical Film Analyst -- Auburn University Track and Field Team. Auburn, AL (1992-1994)
• Assistant Biomechanical Video Analyst- Canadian National Nordic Ski Team, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada (1991-1992)
• Biomechanical Film Analyst -- Lakehead University Track and Field and Cross Country Teams, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada (1990-1992)

Volunteer coaching

• Player/Coach, Dead Giveaways, University of North Dakota Intramural Inline Hockey
• Player Coach, Dead Giveaways, University of North Dakota Intramurals (2000-2001)
• Player Coach, Grand Forks Park District Men's League (2000-2001)
• Assistant Coach, Grand Forks Park District, Grand Forks Royals Bantam 'B' (2000-2001)
• Goalie Coach, University of Rhode Island Ice Hockey Team, NCAA Div II (1998-1999)
• Lakeside Public School Junior Boys Softball Team (1998)
• Gainesville Stars Women's Inline Hockey Travel Team, (1997-1998)
• Gatormeister's Inline Hockey Team (1995-1998)
• Gainesville North Stars Inline Hockey Travel Team, (1995-1998)
• Red Lobster 14 and under Girls Softball Team, Auburn, AL (1993)
• Sprint and Hurdle coach, Hillcrest High School (1990-1991)
• Cross country, badminton teams, Sutton High School, (1987-1988)

OTHER SKILLS

• Proficient in a number of statistical software packages, including SAS, BMDP, SYSTAT, SPSS, Minitab, LISREL, and Excel Spreadsheets
• Proficient with us of data analysis programs such as AcqKnowledge, Persuasion, and Excel
• Proficient with the use of a number of word processing software programs, including WordPerfect, and Microsoft Word for both IBM and MAC systems
• American Heart Association CPR and First Aid certified
• Extensive biomechanics laboratory experience with cinematography, EMG,force plates as well as testing VO2 Max, anaerobic threshold, and % bodyfat inthe area of exercise physiology
• Proficient in the use of the Peak Performance Technologies, Inc. PEAK 5 and Video Illustrator Biomechanical Analysis Systems
• Familiar in the use of the Applied Science Laboratories 4000SU mobile Eye Tracking and Visual Search System
• Familiar with the use of instruments related to biomechanics, motor learning and control including videographic editing equipment, timing devices, pressure switches, sensors, graphics tablets and tablet software
• Proficient in the use of Parotec and Paromed insole pressure systems and data logger
• IISA certified Inline Skate Instructor
• Proficient in creating Web Pages and the use of HTML including HoTMetaL, Trellix, Microsoft Frontpage, Netscape Composer, and Geocities web builder

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS

• North American Society for Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA)
• Canadian Association for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity(SCAPPS)
• American Amateur Racquetball Association (AARA)
• USA Hockey and USA Hockey Inline
• International Inline Skating Association (IISA)