Charity Bryan

Professor and Department Head

Hebert

 

 

Office: KHS 113B
Phone: 985-549-2129
Email: charity.bryan@southeastern.edu

 

 

Courses Taught

 

KIN 120: Foundations of Kinesiology

KIN 436: Psychosocial Dimensions of Physical Activity and Sport

 

Education

 

Ph.D., 2006, Kinesiology
Louisiana State University

M.A., 1999, Physical Education
University of Alabama at Birmingham

B.S., 1997, Physical Education
Samford University

 

Honors/Awards

National

Distance Learning Administration (DLA) Conference Best Paper Award:  The Cost of Online Education:Leveraging Data to Identify Efficiencies (2018).

 AAHPERD (American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance) Research Consortium Fellow (2013)

 AAHPERD (American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance) Past President’s Scholarship recipient (2004)

 NASPE (National Association of Sport and Physical Education) Student Major of the Year (1997)

Regional

Southern District SHAPE America Honor Award (2019)

Southern District SHAPE America President’s Award (2014)

Southern District AAHPERD Acknowledgement Award (2002; 2009; 2011; 2012; 2018)

Southern District AAHPERD Taylor Dodson Award (2008)

Southern District AAHPERD President’s Award (1998)

Southern District AAHPERD Student Leadership Award (1996)

State

University of Alabama at Birmingham, Physical Education Alumni of the Year (2015)

Louisiana AHPERD Honor Award (2014)

Louisiana AHPERD Taylor Dodson Young Professional Award Winner (2007)

Alabama AHPERD Bernice Finger Award (1997)

Alabama AHPERD Outstanding ASAHPERD Student Award (1996)

University

University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Vesta R. Bourgeois Health, Physical Education and Recreation Research Award (2010)

University of Louisiana at Lafayette – KNES 101 students received the 2008 University Service Learning Award (2008)

Sample Publications

Peer-Reviewed

Dore’, T.L., Joshi. P, Bryan, C. L., Esmat, T. A., Porter, K., & Campbell, B. J. (in press). Educational and Professional Backgrounds of Kinesiology Graduates. National Social Science Journal. 

Bryan, C. L. & Sims, S. K. (in press).  Making a Case for Physical Education Teacher Education
as a Viable Degree Program in Colleges and Universities.  The Physical Educator.

Bryan, C. L., & Hargroder, W. G. (2019).  The Value of Service-Learning in Kinesiology:  A
Position Paper.  LAHPERD Journal.

Bryan, C. L., Sims, S.K., Dunaway, D. L., & Hester, D. J.  (2019).  Become a Champion for
Healthy, Active Schools.  Strategies, 32, 24-31.

Bryan, C. L., Leeds, E. M., & Wiley, T. F. L.  (2018).  The Cost of Online Education: 
Leveraging Data to Identify Efficiencies.  Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 21 (2), 1-5.

Bryan, C. L.  (2014).  Approaches to delivering online programs in kinesiology.  Kinesiology
Review, 3 (4), 200-208.

Bellar, D., Judge, L. W., Petersen, J., Bellar, A., & Bryan, C. L.  (2014).  Exercise and Academic Performance among Nursing and Kinesiology Students at US Colleges. Journal of Education and Health Promotion, 3, 48-52.

Bryan, C. L.  & Sims, S. K.  (2014).  Appropriate and Inappropriate Practices for Coaching
Female Athletes.  Strategies A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 27 (1), 13-17.

Bryan, C. L., Sims, S. K., Hester, D. H., & Dunaway, D. L. (2013).  Fifteen Years After the
Surgeon General’s Report:  Challenges, Changes and Future Directions in Physical Education.  Quest, 65, 139-150.

Bryan, C. L., Broussard, L. & Bellar, D. M., (2013). Effective Partnerships: How School
Nurses and Physical Education Teachers Can Combat Childhood Obesity.  NASN School Nurse, 28, (1), 20-23.

Bellar, D.M., Bryan, C. L., & Broussard, L. (2012).  Relationship of Parental Efficacy and Effects of a Pilot Youth Weight Management Program on Health and Fitness of Overweight and Obese Children.  Acta Kinesiologica, 6 (1), 13‐18.

Bryan, C. L. & Sims, S. K.  (2012).  Evolution of Research on Teaching in Physical
Education: A Plethora of Paradigms for Improving our Profession.  The Educational Collaborative, 3, (1), 1-14.

Broussard, L.  Bryan, C. L., & Bellar, D. M., (2012). Kids on the Geaux:  An
Interdisciplinary, Community-Based Child Weight Management Program.  NASN School Nurse, 27 (2), 72-75.

Bryan, C. L. & Solmon, M. A.  (2012).  Student Motivation in Physical Education and Engagement in Physical Activity.  Journal of Sport Behavior, 35 (3).

Joshi, P., Bryan, C. L., & Howat, H.  (2012). Relationship of Body Mass Index and Fitness Levels Among Schoolchildren.  Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 26 (4), 1006-1014. 

Bryan, C. L.  & Sims, S. K.  (2011).  K-12 and University Partnerships:  Bridging the Advocacy Gap.  Strategies A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators.

Bryan, C. L.  & Dore, T. L.  (2011).  Student and Faculty Public Scholarship in Kinesiology:A Case Study on the Economic Impact of Community Engagement.  The Journal of Public Scholarship Higher Education, 1, 1-18.

Bryan, C. L., Zanovec, M., Solmon, M. A., & Tuuri, G.  (2011).  Comparison of Body Mass Index and Skinfold Thickness Measurements as Body Composition Screening Tools in Caucasian and African American Youth.  Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 82, (2), 345-349.

Joshi, P., Howat, H., & Bryan, C. L.  (2011). Relationship between fitness levels and academic performance.  Journal of Physical Education and Sport, 11 (4), 376-382.

Bryan, C. L., Dunaway, D. L., & Hester, D. H.  (2010).  Addressing the Children’s Obesity Epidemic:  Collaboration Among Physical Education and Elementary Classroom Teachers.  Focus on Elementary, 23 (2), 1-7.  Retrieved from http://acei.org/knowledge/online-resource-center/focus-forums/focus-on-elementary/

Bryan, C. L., Solmon, M. A., Johnson, L. G., & Lee, A. M.  (2008).  Children’s Perceptions of Physical Fitness and Physical Activities.  Southeastern Teacher Education Journal, 1 (1), 1-5.

Bryan, C. L. & Solmon, M. A.  (2007).  Self-Determination in Physical Education:  Designing Class Environments to Promote Active Lifestyles.  Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 26 (3), 260-278.    

Invited, Editor Reviewed

Bryan, C. L.  (2019).  Top Five Reasons to Become a Champion for Healthy, Active Schools: Blog for SHAPE America. https://myshapeamerica.org/top-5-reasons-to-become-a-champion-for-healthy-active-schools/ 

Bryan, C. L.  (2018).  Reflections in Health and PE:  Blog for SHAPE America. http://community.shapeamerica.org/blogs/charity-bryan/2018/04/16/reflections-in-health-and-pe.

Bryan, C. L.  (2017).  Future Professionals: Funding Your Way to the National Convention by Leveraging Your Resources.  Momentum – Newsletter of SHAPE America.

Bryan, C.L.  (2011).  Student perceptions of fitness and their physical education experiences. PELinks4U.  Retrieved from http://www.pelinks4u.org/articles/bryan7-8_2011.htm

Published Abstracts

Bryan, C. L. & Solmon, M. A.  (2010).  Perceptions of Fitness and Physical Education:  A Qualitative Approach.  Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 81 (Suppl. 1), 42-43.

Domangue, E. A., Solmon, M. A. Bryan, C. L.,  Stone, D., & Welsch, M. A.  (2009).  Examining Self-Determination in a Fitness Training Setting.  Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 80 (Suppl. 1), 89.

Bryan, C. L. (2009).  Gender Differences in Motivation in Physical Education and Physical Activity.  Proceedings 7th Annual Conference Girls' and Women in Health, and Physical Activity. 

Bryan, C. L.  & Solmon, M. A.  (2008).  Body Composition Measures as Educational Tools:  A Comparison by Race.  Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 79 (Suppl. 1), 42.

Solmon, M. A. & Bryan, C. L. (2008).  Attitudes, Intrinsic Motivation, and Perceived Climate in Physical Education Classes: How Do They Relate to Physical Fitness and Physical Activity?  The Pulse Online, 7 (3), 8.

Bryan, C. L.  & Solmon, M. A.  (2007).  Self-Determination Theory and Engagement in Physical Education:  A Structural Equation Modeling Approach.  Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 78 (Suppl. 1), 51.

Bryan, C. L.  & Solmon, M. A.  (2007).  Relationships between children’s engagement in physical activity and health-related fitness indicators:  Exploring the link between engagement and health.  Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 78 (Suppl. 1), 16.

Bryan, C. L.  (2007).  The changing face of physical education:  National standards, accountability, and working with classroom teachers in K-12 settings.  2007 HICE Conference Proceedings, ISSN #: 1541-5880, 339.

Solmon, M. A. & Bryan, C. L.  (2006).  Attitudes, intrinsic motivation, and perceived climate in physical education classes:  How do they relate to physical fitness and physical activity?  Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 77 (Suppl. 1), 112.

Bryan, C. L., Johnson, L. G., & Solmon, M. A.  (2004).  The relationship between fitness testing and children’s physical activity.  Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 75 (Suppl. 1), A-62.

Johnson, L. G., Bryan, C. L., Solmon, M. A.  (2004).  Using fitness and physical activity assessments to predict cardiovascular health risk indicators in elementary school-age children. esearch Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 75 (Suppl. 1), A-10.

Grants

Bryan, C. L.  (February, 2018).  Teaching Conference Travel Funds.  Funded by KSU Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) in the amount of $1000.

Bryan, C. L.  (January, 2018).  Barriers to Online Program Implementation.  Grant written to investigate faculty resistance to online programs.  Funded by Academic Partnerships in the amount of $3000.

Bryan, C. L., Purcell, J. W. & Jones, S.  (January, 2018).  Cross-Disciplinary Course Transformations: Supporting Affordability through OERs in Liberal and Professional Studies; Health and Human Services; and Computing and Software Engineering.  Grant written to transition three courses to open educational resources.  Funded by Affordable Learning Georgia in the amount of $24,800.

Bryan, C. L.  (September, 2017).  Teaching Conference Travel Funds.  Funded by KSU Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) in the amount of $1000.

Bryan, C. L. & Holton, E.  (May, 2015).  eLearning and Workforce Development:  Online Certificate and Professional Education.  Funded by Louisiana Board of Regents in the amount of $13,300.  Implementation of the grant was transferred to Dr. Tracey Rizzuto and Dr. Reid Bates because of my departure from LSU in June 2015 and Dr. Holton’s retirement from LSU. 

Bellar, D. M. & Bryan, C. L. (co-PIs).  (2013-2014). Modernizing the Human Performance Laboratory:  The Foundation for Undergraduate and Graduate Student Success. Funded by Board of Regents Support Fund (BoRSF) in the amount of $101,700.

Bryan, C. L. & Bellar, D. M. (2011-2013). Fitnessgram assessments of Louisiana School Children. Subcontract from Picard Center, University of Louisiana-Lafayette. Funded in the amount of $22,500.

Bryan, C. L.  (December, 2011).  Louisiana Campus Compact – Ready Campus First Aid & CPR Grant application.  Grant written for $500.00 to obtain needed CPR mannequins and first aid supplies.  Grant funded in the amount of $500

Bryan, C. L.  (January, 2011).  Kinesiology Smart Classrooms Projector Upgrades – STEP Grant Proposal.  Grant written for $19,384.00 to obtain new projectors and bulbs for Smart Classrooms in Bourgeois Hall.  Grant funded in the amount of $19,384.

Bryan, C. L.  (October, 2010).  Electronic Course Design Proposal – KNES 101.  Grant written and funded to transition KNES 101 to online format for summer 2011.  Grant funded in the amount of $2500

Bryan, C. L.  (October, 2010).  Louisiana Campus Compact – Ready Campus First Aid & CPR Grant application.  Grant written for $2128.30 to obtain needed CPR mannequins to teach HLTH 101 to Nursing majors in Fall 2011 and Spring 2012.  Grant funded in the amount of $1750

Bryan, C. L.  (July, 2009).  Exercise Physiology Lab Upgrade and Interactive Classroom Recording System – STEP Grant Proposal.  Grant written for $36,653.00 to obtain ParvoMedics TrueOne 2400 Metabolic Measurement System and cameras and DVD recording systems for five classrooms.  Grant funded in the amount of $36,653.

Bryan, C. L.  (September, 2008).  Louisiana Campus Compact – Ready Campus First Aid & CPR Grant application.  Grant written for $5383.90 to obtain needed CPR mannequins and aneroid blood pressure units.  Grant funded in the amount of $2315.90.

Solmon, M. A. & Bryan, C. L.  (April, 2003).  AAHPERD (American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance) Research Consortium grant to conduct research in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana.  The purpose of the grant was to examine children’s attitudes and perceptions regarding their participation in physical activity in order to gather information concerning how to best structure the motivational climate to foster active engagement in activity.  Grant funding was used exclusively for the purposes of equipment purchases, data collection, and data analysis.  Grant funded in the amount of $15,000.