Thomas Myers Adams, II

Thomas Myers Adams, II Personal Information   Phone: (501) 972-3066; Email: [email protected]   Academic Degrees     Degree: Fields: BS Health/Phys...
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Thomas Myers Adams, II Personal Information   Phone: (501) 972-3066; Email: [email protected]

  Academic Degrees     Degree: Fields:

BS Health/Physical Educ. MA Physical Education Ed.D. Phy. Ed./ Ex. Science.     Previous Professional Experience   Teaching

Institution:

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East Carolina University East Carolina University West Virginia University

1977 1979 1981

East Carolina University

Graduate Assistant (1977-1979)

West Virginia University

Graduate Assistant/Part Time Lecturer (1979-1981)

Arkansas State University Professor (1990- ); Associate Professor (1986-1990); Assistant Professor (1981-1985) Northern Arizona University Visiting Professor (Summer, 1995)

  Administrative/ Academic   I currently coordinate the General Education and Graduate Programs for our department. The General Education program serves approximately 2000 students per year, while the Graduate Program serves about 30. In conjunction with the Department Chair, I help to oversee these programs, including but not limited to, curriculum, program evaluation, instructional procedures, and equipment and facility needs.

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Previous Activities Coordinator, Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education, Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, Arkansas. Involvement: 1. Curriculum Development. Includes the addition of several new courses in the areas of Exercise Science and Athletic Training. 2. Development and monitoring of Student Internship Experiences. More specifically: (a) contacting, evaluating, and establishing ongoing internship locations (i.e. fitness centers, hospitals, corporations), (b) development of internship materials (i.e. agency contracts, student packets), and (c) supervising internship students. 3. Coordinating program. More specifically, assisting with: (a) student advisement (currently, I advise 45 undergraduate and 15 graduate students), (b) program promotion, (c) program supervision, (d) curriculum evaluation, (e) student insurance procurement and (f) program evaluation. Coordinator, Human Performance Laboratory, Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, Arkansas. Involvement: 1. Supervision of classroom laboratory experiences. 2. Assisting with the maintenance, calibration, and purchasing of old and new equipment and supplies. 3. Soliciting of external funds and equipment through grants and gifts (Itemized below). 4. Supervision and coordination of laboratory activities of graduate assistants. Other Past Experiences •

Secondary Physical Education Coordinator, Arkansas State University, (1987)



Director, Faculty Fitness Program, Arkansas State University, (1982-1984)



Director, Children's Preparatory Swim Program, West Virginia University, (19791981)



Supervisor, Men's Fitness Program, East Carolina University, (1979)

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Elks Lodge BPOE 498 (Swimming Facility), Summers of 1984-1987.



Beaver Dam Swim and Racquet Club, Monroe, NC, Summers of 1977 and 1978.

Scholarly Publications – Books Adams, II, T. M. (1999). Concepts of Fitness. Kendall/Hunt: Dubuque, Iowa. Adams, II, T. M. (2002, revised 2004). Concepts of Health-Related Fitness. Kendall/Hunt: Dubuque, Iowa. Adams, II, T. M. (2011). Concepts of Health-Related Fitness, 2nd Ed. – Ebook, Kendall/Hunt: Dubuque, Iowa. Dennis, K., Henson, B., & Adams, II, T. M. (2005). Destination, Fit, Well, and Healthy: A Roadmap for Your Journey. Kendall/Hunt: Dubuque, Iowa. University of North Carolina Wilmington, Department of Health and Applied Human Sciences & Adams, II, T. M. (2007). Physical Activity and Wellness. Kendall-Hunt: Dubuque, Iowa Published Chapters in Books Adams, II, T. M. (2010). Stretching Protocols: General Guidelines, in Teaching PE to Teachers (Girdler). Kendall/Hunt: Dubuque, Iowa. Adams, II, T. M. (2013). Stretching Protocols: General Guidelines, in Teaching PE to Teachers 2nd Ed. (Girdler). Kendall/Hunt: Dubuque, Iowa. Scholarly Publications- Articles Adams, II, T. M. (1981). Basic Biomechanics of Swimming. Swimming Technique, 18(3), 41-42,45. Adams, II, T. M., Martin, B., Yeater, R., and Gilson, K. (1983). A Biomechanical Analysis of the Interrelationships of Tethered Force, Velocity and Stroke Rate in the Front Crawl Stroke. Swimming Technique, 20(3), 21-26. Adams, II, T. M. (1983). Establishing and Monitoring a Circulatory-Respiratory Fitness Program in the Public Schools. Journal of Professional Studies, 9(1), 1-6. Adams, II, T. M. (1983). A Cinematographic Analysis of a Single Underwater Front Crawl Armstroke. Arkansas Journal, 18(1), 11-13, 16.

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Thomas M. Adams, II Adams, II, T. M. and Chandler, G. (1984). Status of General Instruction Programs of Physical Education in Four-Year Colleges and Universities in Arkansas: 1983-84. Arkansas Journal, 19(1), 3-6. Adams, II, T. M. (1984). An Investigation of Selected Plyometric Training Exercises on Muscular Leg Strength and Power. Track and Field Quarterly Review, 84, 36-39. Adams, II, T. M. (1984). An Investigation of the Relationship of Handgrip Strength and Tennis Performance. Journal of Professional Studies. Adams, II, T. M. (1985). Plyometrics Training: Fundamental Concepts. The Small School Forum. Burgess, D., Adams, II, T. M., Darby, J., Ellis, C., and Welch, P . (1985). The Effects of Health, Knowledge Test Scores of Selected Collegiate Students. Arkansas Journal, 20(1), 15-17. Adams, II, T. M. and Waldrop, P. (1985). CAI: Making the Technology Work. The Physical Educator, 43(3) 156-160. Adams, II, T. M. (1986). Jumping Into Strength Training: Using Plyometrics To Increase Leg Power. Swimming Technique, 22(3), 25-27. Waldrop, P., Justen III, J. and Adams, II, T. M. (1986). A Comparison of Three Types of Feedback in a Computer-Assisted-Instruction Task. Educational Technology, 26(11), 43-45. Adams, II, T. M., Carroll, R., and Dickson, G. (1987) Validity of Generalized Anthropometric Equations for Body Composition Analysis in Male, Collegiate, Football Players. Arkansas Journal, 22(1) 16-18. Adams, II, T. M., Waldrop, P., Justen, III, J., and McCrosky, K. (1987). AptitudeTreatment Interaction in Computer Assisted Instruction. Educational Technology, 22(12), 21-23. Adams, II, T. M., Worley, D., and Throgmartin, D. (1987). The Effects of Plyometric Training on Muscular Leg Power. Track and Field Quarterly Review, 87, 45-47. Justen, III, J., Adams, II, T. M., and Waldrop, P. (1988). Effects of Small group Versus Individual Computer-Assisted Instruction on Student Achievement. Educational Technology, 28(2), 50-52. Waldrop, P. and Adams, II, T. M. (1988). Overcoming Resistance to the Use of Instructional Computing in Higher Education. Washington, DC: George Washington University Clearing House on Higher Education. ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 296656. Adams, II, T. M., Kandt, G., Throgmartin, D., and Worley, D. (1989). The Effects of Selected Plyometric Training Exercises and Weight Training on Muscular Leg Strength. Arkansas Journal, 24(1), 11-14.

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Thomas M. Adams, II Adams, II, T. M., Waldrop, P. and Justen, III, J. (1990). Effects of Voluntary vs. Required Computer-Assisted Instruction on Student Achievement. The Physical Educator, 46(4), 213-217. Burgess, D., Adams, II, T. M., Waldrop, J., and Justen, III, J. (1990). The Effects of Four Types of Feedback on a Computer-Assisted Task. Arkansas Journal, 25(1), 11-13. Adams, II, T. M., Burgess, D., Layne, D., and Kandt, G. (1990). Validation of Hydrostatic Weighing Without Head Submersion on Black, Male, Collegiate Football Players. Journal of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, 2(1), 7-13. Brynteson, P., Adams, II, T. M. , and Schollmeir, S. (1990). A University Health Fitness Program Revisited. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 62(7), 73-77. Justen, III, J., Waldrop, P. and Adams, II, T. M. (1990). Effects of Paired Versus Individual User Computer-Assisted Instruction and Type of Feedback on Student Achievement. Educational Technology, 30(7), 51-53. Brynteson, P., Barber, R., Gaines, W., and Adams, II, T. M. (1991). Partnerships in Education: The Fit For Life Project. Arkansas Journal, 26, 32-33. Burgess, D. and Adams, II, T. M. (1991). Sexual Behaviors of Male and Female College Students. Arkansas Journal, 26, 17-20. Adams, II, T.M., Kandt, G., Throgmartin, D., and Waldrop, P. (1991). ComputerAssisted Instruction vs. Lecture Methods in Teaching the Rules of Golf. The Physical Educator, 48, 148-150. Adams, II, T. M., Brynteson, P., Barber, R., and Gaines, W. (1992). An Investigation of the Effects of Elementary School Physical Education on the Fitness Levels of the 6th Grade Children in Northeast Arkansas. Arkansas Journal, 27, 31-34. Kandt, G., Brown, B., and Adams, II, T. M. (1992). Comparison of Three Hydrostatic Body Density Measurement Methods With Nine and Ten Year Old Males. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 24(5), Supplement. Adams, II, T. M. and Brynteson, P. (1992). A Comparison of Attitudes and Exercise Habits of Alumni From Universities With Varying Degrees of Physical Education Activity Programs. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 62, 148-152. Brynteson, P., Fratzke, M., Ernce, K., and Adams, II, T. M. (1992). Current Status of Merit Pay Plans of Departments of Physical Education. The Physical Educator, 49(2), 100-103 . Parchman, L. and Adams, II, T.M. (1993). A Comparative Study of Competitive Anxiety, Age, Self-reported 18-hole Score Average, and Self-reported Tournament Experience. Arkansas Journal, 28, 23-26.

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Thomas M. Adams, II Brynteson, P. and Adams, II, T. M. (1993). The Effects of Conceptually Based Physical Education Programs on Attitudes and Exercise Habits After 2 to 11 Years of FollowUp. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 64, 208-212. Adams, II, T. M. and Burgess, J. David. (1995) Validation of Hydrostatic Weighing Without Head Submersion on Female, Collegiate Age, Athletes. Arkansas Journal, 30(1), 23-25. Adams, II, T. M. (1995). Elementary Physical Education: What Direction Do We Follow?” Teaching Elementary Physical Education, 6(4), 1, 6-7. Adams, II, T. M. (1995). The Significance of Fitness-Oriented Education. Teaching High School Physical Education 6(1), 5-6. Adams, II, T. M. and Brynteson, P. (1995). The Effects of Two Types of Required Physical Education Programs on Attitudes and Exercise Habits of College Alumni. The Physical Educator, 52, 203-210. Mathias, K., Brynteson, P., Adams, II, T. M. and Caldwell, A. (1997). An Investigation of the Relationships Between Family Activity Habits and Children’s Fitness Levels,” The Physical Educator, 54(3), 128-134. Mayo, JJ., Adams, II, T.M., and Mathias, K. (1997). Computer Assisted Instruction For the Physical Educator: Strategies for Design and Development. Teaching Secondary Physical Education, 3(6), 18-20. Adams, II, T. M. (2002). Are Multiple Reps Required for Hypertrophy. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 24(4), 23-24. Adams, II, T. M., Higgins, P., Adams, H., & Graves, M. (2004). An Investigation of Perceived and Determined Health-Related Fitness Knowledge Following Completion of a Required University Level Conceptuall-Based Fitness Course. Arkansas Journal, 39(1), 37-39. Dean, B., Adams, II. T. M., and Comeau, M. (2005). The Effect of a Female Physical Educator’s Physical Appearance on Physical Fitness Knowledge and Attitudes of Junior High Students. The Physical Educator, 62(1), 14-25. Adams, II, T. M., Adams, H., Lawson, P., and Graves, M. (2005). Physical Education Courses: Their Role in Changing Attitudes and Behavior. Arkansas Journal, 40(1), 35-39. Graves, M. & Adams, II, T. M. (2006). College Student’s Perceived Risk for Cardiovascular Disease. International Journal of Fitness, 2(1), 43-48. Adams, II, T. M., Graves, M., and Adams, H., (2006) The Effectiveness of a University Level Conceptually-Based Health-Related Fitness Course on Health-Related Fitness Knowledge, The Physical Educator, 63(2), 104-112.

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Thomas M. Adams, II Mooneyhan, A., Adams, II, T. M., Hays, E., Adams, H., & Mooneyhan, A. (2006). Using the Internet as a Supplemental Teaching Method for a University Concepts of Fitness Course. Arkansas Journal, 41(1), 10-12. Rasberry, C., Finnicum, P., Adams, II, T. M., and Dean, B. (2006). Body Image Distortion and Dissatisfaction in a Sample of College Females. Arkansas Journal, 41(1), 32-39. Adams, II, T. M., Graves, M., and Adams, H. (2007). Effects of a Required University Level Conceptually-Based Basic Physical Education Course on Perceived and Determined Nutritional Knowledge, International Journal of Arts and Sciences, 2(1), 19-21. Adams, II, T. M., & Adams, H., (2007). Considerations for Broadening the Physical Education Curriculum. Arkansas Journal, 42(1), 11-20. Rigsbee, H. Church, B., Graves, M., Comeau, M. , Adams, II, T. M., & Stillwell, J., (2008). Exercise Adherence in Young, Middle-Aged, and Older Adults. Arkansas Journal, 43(1), 8, 17-19. Graves, M. & Adams, II, T. M. (2009). Accuracy of Self-Reported Height, Weight, and Body Mass Index in College Students. International Journal of Fitness. 5(1), 25-31. Graves, M., Glenn, A., Adams,II, T. M., Church, B., Finnicum, P. & Stillwell, J., (2011). The Use of Sillhouettes to Determine Body Distortion and Body Dissatisfaction in African American and Caucasian College Age Females. International Journal of Fitness 7(2), 1-8. Comeau, M. J., Lawson, P. M., Graves, M. M., Church, J. B., Adams, II, T. M. (2011). Visualization of the Passive Sink Phenomenon in Nonexercising Muscle Using 2 Sampling Sites: Consequences for Assessment and Training. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 25(10), 2926-2930. Comeau, M. J., Adams, II, T. M., Church, J. B., Graves, M. M., and Lawson, P. M., (2011). Prediction of Lower Extremity Lactate Levels in Exercising Muscle Utilizing Upper Extremity Sampling Sites. Journal of Exercise Physiology Online, 14(1), 1-7. Comeau, M. J., Rigsbee, H., Church, J. B. Adams, II, T. M., Graves, M. M., and Tchistiakova, Z. ( 2012). Determination of resting lactate concentration prior to exercise utilizing two sample sites. International Journal of Exercise Science.

Published Chapters in Books Adams, II, T. M. (1991). Fleishman Shuttle Run. Kirby's Guide to Fitness and Motor Performance Tests. Kirby, R. F. (ed.), Cape Girardeau, Missouri: BenOak Publishing Company.

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Adams, II, T. M. (1991). Jump With Weights. Kirby's Guide To Fitness and Motor Performance Tests. Kirby, R. F. (ed.) Cape Girardeau, Missouri: BenOak Publishing Company.

Funded Grants Title of Grant: Untitled Type of Involvement: Professional Project Funded Amount: $2805.00 Date and Funding Source: November, 1995, ASU Academic Computing Committee Title of Grant: Untitled Type of Involvement: Professional Project Funded Amount: $3000.00 Date and Funding Source: November, 1994, ASU Academic Computing Committee Title of Grant: An Investigation of Factors Related to Exercise Compliance Among Nonsupervised CHD Outpatients Type of Involvement: Professional Research Study Funded Amount: $1,500.00 Date and Funding Source: January, 1993, St. Michaels Hospital, Department of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Title of Project: An Investigation of the Effects of Interactive Video on Swimming Performance. (Co-author: Mathias, K.) Funded Amount: $6750.00 Date and Funding Source: Arkansas State University, Faculty Research Committee, February, 1991. Title of Project: Fit For Life (Co-authors: Brynteson, P., Barber, R., & Gaines, W.) Type of Involvement: Ongoing Professional Community Project (This project involves fitness assessments and the implementation of a variety of intervention strategies of approximately 1000 sixth grade children in the local community.) Funded Amount: $18,000 (1990-1991) $9,000 (1991-1992) $6,000 (1992-93) $4,500 (1993-94) $5,000 (1994-95) $7,000 (1996-1997) Date and Funding Source: Jonesboro Businesses and Agencies.

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Thomas M. Adams, II Title of Grant: Validation of Hydrostatic Weighing Without Head Submersion on Collegiate, Male, Black Athletes Type of Involvement: Professional Research Study Funded Amount: $8,500.00 Date and Funding Source: Arkansas State University, Faculty Research Committee, October, 1986.

Gifts Related to the Department and/or Human Performance Laboratory Gift: Tunturi Bicycle Ergometer Value: Approximately $500 Date and Donor: St Bernards Regional Medical Center, Fall, 1994. Gift: Infrasondo Electronic Blood Pressure Monitor Value: Approximately $2,000 Date and Donor: St Bernards Regional Medical Center, Fall, 1994. Gift: Bi - Directional Doppler and Two Channel Recorder Value: Approximately $2,000 Date and Donor: St Bernards Regional Medical Center, Fall, 1994. Gift: Advanced Netware Computer Network Value: Approximately $10,000 Date and Donor: Riceland Foods, Inc., Fall, 1992. Gift: 4 Channel Telemetry EKG Monitor Value: Approximately $10,000 Date and Donor: St. Bernards Medical Regional Center, Spring, 1992 Gift: Accucheck II Blood Glucose Analyzers Value: Approximately $400.00 Date and Donor: St. Bernards Medical Regional Center, Spring, 1992 Gift: Wispermill Treadmill and 12 lead EKG Value: Approximately $10,000.00 Date and Donor: Northeast Arkansas Internal Medicine Clinic, Summer, 1990. Gift: Burdick TMS-400 Treadmill Value: Approximately $2000.00 Date and Donor: Internal Medicine Association, Summer, 1990. Gift: Three Liter Calibration Syringe Value: Approximately $100.00 Date and Donor Source: St. Bernards Medical Regional Center, Fall, 1989. Gift: 8 Channel Electroencephalograph Value: Approximately $5,000.00 Date and Donor Source: St. Bernards Medical Regional Center, Fall, 1989.

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Scholarly Presentations to Learned Forums International Forums Natalie T. and Adams, II, T. M. Nutrition for Sport Considerations. Lira Integrated School in Lira, International Sports Connection Basketball Exchange, May, 2012, Northern Uganda. Natalie T. and Adams, II, T. M. Prevention and Treatment of Common Fitness Injuries, Lira Integrated School in Lira, International Sports Connection Basketball Exchange, May, 2012, Northern Uganda. Natalie T. and Adams, II, T. M. Muscle Power Development for Sport Activity, Lira Integrated School in Lira, International Sports Connection Basketball Exchange, May, 2012, Northern Uganda. Benavides, C., Adams, II, T. M., Mizuuchi, Y., Stillwell, J., Lavetter, D., and Bryant, L. Employee Work Motivation in Japanese Fitness Clubs, XX International Congress of Physical Education, Sport and Applied Sciences, Sport Organization Department, June, 2012.

National Forums Adams, II, T. M., Martin, B. and Yeater, R. A Biomechanical Analysis of the Interrelationships of Propulsive Force, Velocity, and Stroke Rate in the Front Crawl Stroke. American Society of Biomechanics, October 19-20, 1981, Cleveland, Ohio. Adams, II, T. M., Carroll, R. and Dickson, G. Athletic Improvement Through Body Composition Evaluation and Analysis. National Trainers Association, June 9, 1985, San Antonio, Texas. Waldrop, P. and Adams, II, T. M. The Relationship Between General and Special Education: Is Change Possible? Council of Exceptional Children - Teacher Education Division, November 12-14, 1987, Washington, D.C. Adams, II, T. M., Waldrop, P. and Wilson, M. Alternative Family Lifestyles: Helping Families Decide on Wellness, Mid-South Symposium on the Family, April 14, 1988, Jonesboro, Arkansas. Adams, II, T. M., and Throgmartin, D. Computer Wellness Software Programs, American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, April 8, 1988, Kansas City, Missouri. Adams, II, T. M. and Brynteson, P. Incorporating Fitness and Nutrition into the Family Unit , Mid-South Symposium on the Family, April 13, 1989, Jonesboro, Arkansas.

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Thomas M. Adams, II Adams, II, T. M., Burgess, D., Layne, D., and Kandt, G. Validation of Hydrostatic Weighing Without Head Submersion on Female, Collegiate Age, Athletes, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, March 29, 1990, New Orleans, La. Brynteson, P., Schollmeir, S. and Adams, II, T. M. A Comparison of Attitudes and Exercise Habits of Alumni From Universities With Varying Degrees of Required Physical Education Programs. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, March 31, 1990, New Orleans, La. Kandt, G., Adams, II, T. M., and Throgmartin, D. Golf Rules Tutorial Software Package. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, March 30, 1990, New Orleans, La. Mathias, K., Smith, E., and Adams, II, T. M. An Interactive Videodisc Instructional Design Study In Teaching Skill Analysis. Association for the Development of Computer-Based Instructional Systems, November 12, 1991, St. Louis, Mo. Kandt, G., Brown, B. and Adams, II, T. M. Comparison of Three Hydrostatic Body Density Measurement Methods With Nine and Ten Year Old Males. 1992 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, May 27, 1992, Dallas, Tx. Adams, II, T. M. and Brynteson, P. The Effects of Conceptually Based Physical Education Programs on Attitudes and Exercise Habits of College Alumni after 2 to 11 Years of Follow-up. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, March 25, 1993, Washington, D. C. Mathias, K., Adams, II, T. M., Stearns, J., and Mayo, J. J. An Investigation of the Effects of an Interactive Videodisc Application on Freestyle and Butterfly Swimming Skill Acquisition. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, March 25, 1993, Washington, D. C. Adams, II, T. M., and Brynteson, P. The Effects of Two Types of Required Physical Education on Attitudes and Exercise Habits of College Allumni. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, April, 13, 1994, Denver, CO. Brynteson, P., Caldwell, A., Adams, II, T. M., and Mathias, K. An Investigation fo the Relationships Between Family Activity Habits and Children’s Fitness Levels. American Journal of Health Promotion. February 24, 1994, Denver, CO. Adams, II, T. M., Mathias, K., and Mayo, J.J. A Theoretically Based Computer Software Application on Heart Anatomy, Physiology, and Electrocardiography. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, April, 15, 1994, Denver, CO. Adams, II, T. M., Brynteson, P., and Mathias, K. An Investigation of the Effects of Student Attitudes Towards Physical Education and Exercise on Selected Health Related Fitness Parameters. American Alliance for Health, Physical Eduation, Recreation, and Dance, April 20, 1996, Atlanta, GA.

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Thomas M. Adams, II Byars, A., Adams, II, T.M., and Stillwell, J. An Inverstigation of the Effects of Fitness Activity, Gender, Age, Classifications, and Days Per Week On Student Self Motivation Towards Exercise and Final Grade In A University Required HealthRelated Fitness Course. National Association of Physical Education in Higher Education, January 12, 1997, Savanah, GA. Mayo, J., Adams, II, T. M., and Mathias, K. An Interactive Computer-Based Instructional Program on Heart Anatomy, Physiology, and Electrocardiography. American College of Sports Medicine, May 29, 1997, Denver, CO. Honea, K. and Adams, II, T. M. An Interactive Software Program for Laboratory Computations in Health-Fitness and Exercise Science, American College of Sports Medicine, May 29, 1997, Denver, CO. Byars, A., Stillwell, J. Adams, II, T. M., Adams, H., and Greenwood. M. Justification of PE 1002 - Concepts of Fitness in the University General Education Program, 1998 National Conference for Promoting Lifelong Physical Activity, Oct. 1998. Adams, II, T.M., Adams, H., and Stillwell, J. Understanding the State of Health and Fitness of Our Nation: Its Impact on the General Physical Education Curriculum. Annual Conference of National Association For Physical Education in Higher Education, January 7, 1999, San Diego, CA. Mooneyhan, A., Greenwood, M., Byars, A., Mooneyhan, A., Adams, II, T., and Stillwell, J. The Effects of Frequency and Duration of Physical Education Programs on the Health-Related Fitness of Sixth-Graders. American Alliance for Health, Physical Eduation, Recreation, and Dance, April 20, 1999, Boston, MA. DePriest, S., Adams, II, T., Byars, A., Stillwell, J., Albright, C., and Finnicum, P. An Investigation of the Effectiveness of The Rack on Ankle Plantar Flexion. American Alliance for Health, Physical Eduation, Recreation, and Dance, April 21, 1999, Boston, MA. Greenwood, M., Stillwell, J., Adams II T. , Adams, H., and Byars, A., PE 1002 – Concepts of Fitness: To Be or Not To Be. CUAC Conference, July 10, 1999, Terre Haute, IN.

Rasberry, C., Adams, II, T. M., Finnicum, P., and Dean, B. Body image recognition: A study of body image distortion and dissatisfaction. American College of Sports Medicine, St. Louis, May, 2002. Adams, II, T. M., Brown, L., Comeau, M., Graves, M., Sjostrom, T. Totalbody Skeletal Muscle Mass: Reliability of Anthropometric Prediction on College Age, White, Males. American College of Sports Medicine, St. Louis, May, 2002. Adams, II, T. M. Higgins, P. Adams, H. and Graves, M. Effects of a Required Conceptually-Based Basic Physical Education Course on University Student’s Attitudes, Exercise Habits, and Health-Related

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Fitness Knowledge. American Alliance for Health, Physical Eduation, Recreation, and Dance, April, 2004, New Orleans, LA.

Adams, II, T. M. and Graves M. M., Reported Versus Actual Height, Weight and BMI Measures, American College of Sports Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, June, 2004. Graves M. M. and Adams, II, T. M., Differences In Disease Risk Stratification Based On BMI Versus Percent Body Fat Values, American College of Sports Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, June, 2004. Adams,II, T. M., Maland J., Stillwell J. and Stahura, K. The relationship between high school students and their parents’ attitudes relative to physical education programs: As obesity increases in our nation interest in high school physical education programs comes into question. National Association of Kinesiology, Physical Education in Higher Education, Phoenix, AZ, January, 2005. Glenn, A., Graves, M.M., Adams, II, T.M., Church, B., and Finnicum, P. Body Distortion and Body Dissatisfaction in Black and White College Age Females. American College of Sports Medicine. June, 2005, Nashville, TN,. Graves, M.M., Adams, T.M., II Perceived Risk for Cardiovascular Disease and BMI. American College of Sports Medicine, June 2005, Nashville, TN. Lawson, P., Comeau, M., Adams, II, T.M., Church, B., Graves, M. Differences in Plasma Blood Lactate Levels Collected from Two Different Sample Sites, American College of Sports Medicine, June, 2005, Nashville, TN. Coats, A. M., Kerperien, V. A., Comeau, M. J., Adams, II, T. M., Graves, M. M., The Effects of Cold Water Immersion and Exercise On Mood States. National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposia. Indianapolis, IN, June 16, 2005. Kerperien, V. A., Coats, A. M., Comeau, M. J., Graves, M., Adams, T., & Yanowitz, K. The Effect of Cold Water Immersion on Mood States. National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposia. Indianapolis, IN, June 16, 2005. M. M. Graves, M.J. Comeau, & T.M. Adams, II. Comparison of RPE Values From A Maximal Graded Exercise Test Between Firefighters and NonFirefighters. ACSM Annual Conference, Seattle, WA. June, 2009.

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Comeau, M, Williams, R, Graves, M, Adams, T, Evans, G., Comparison of Differences in Heart Rate Obtained During Graded Exercise Testing and Actual Fire Fighting Activities, American College of Sports Medicine, Baltimore, MD, June, 2010. M. M. Graves, & T.M. Adams, II. Comparison of Disease Risk Categories Based on BMI and Percent Body Fat in High School Female, American College of Sports Medicine, Baltimore, MD. June, 2010. Finnicum, P., Adams, II, T., Comeau, M., Zeigler, J., Perkey, D., Bryant, L., Church, B., Mathis, M., Courses can be so much cooler online, but not always. AAUP’s Conference on the State of Higher Education, Washington, DC, June, 2010. Comeau, M, Church, B., Rigsbee, H., Adams, II, T., Graves, M, & Tchistiakova, Z. Effect of Two Sampling Sites on Resting Blood Lactate Concentrations, American College of Sports Medicine, Denver, CO, June, 2011. Hawkins T. Z., Adams II, T. Church, B.. Bryant, L. G. Stillwell J. Effect of Yoga on Soreness and Torque Loss Following a DOMS Inducing Exercise. National Strength and Conditioning Association National Conference, Las Vegas, NV, July, 2011. Church, J. Shrestha, S., Graves, M., Adams, II, T., and Stillwell, J. Load, Rating of Perceived Exertion, and Blood Pressure Measurements in Untrained and Recreationally Trained Males Following Resistance Exercise. National Strength and Conditioning Association National Conference Providence, RI, July, 2012.

Regional Forums Adams, II, T. M., Burgess, D. and Layne, D. Validation of Hydrostatic Weighing Without Head Submersion. Southern District of the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, February 25, 1989, Chattanooga, Tennessee. Adams, II, T. M., Kandt, G., Throgmartin, D., and Waldrop, P. Computer-Assisted Instruction vs. Lecture Methods in Teaching The Rules of Golf. Southern District of the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, February 15, 1991, Norfolk, Virginia. Burgess, D. and Adams, II, T. M. Sexual Practices of College Students Before and After Identification of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. Southern District

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Thomas M. Adams, II of the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, February 16, 1991, Norfolk, Virginia. Parchman, L. and Adams, II, T. M. A Correlational and Comparative Study of Competitive Anxiety, Age, Score Average, and Experience of Amateur Male and Female Golfers. Southern Association of Physical Education for College Women, October 24, 1991, Nashville, Tennessee. Kandt, G., and Adams, II, T. M. Accuracy of Using Estimated Residual Volume to Measure Body Density of Nine and Ten Year Old Males. Central District Association of American Alliance For Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, April 25, 1991. Parchman, L., Adams, II, T. M., Caldwell, M., and Wells, T. Comparisons of Competitive Anxiety, Qualifying Scores, Handicaps, Tournament Experience, Final Rank, and Age of Female Golfers in State Championship Tournament. Southern Association of Physical Education for College Women, Savannah, Georgia, October 23, 1992. Albright, C., Parchman, L., and Adams, II, T. M. A Comparison of Male and Female Attitudes Toward Physical Activity. Southern Association of Physical Education for College Women, Savannah, Georgia, October 23, 1992. Brynteson, P., Adams, T., Barber, R., and Russell, B. The Fit For Life Program: A Partnership in Education. Southern District of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. Dallas, Texas, February 13, 1993. Mathias, K., Adams, II, T. M., Stearns, J., and Mayo, J. J. An Investigation of the Effects of an Interactive Videodisc Application on Freestyle and Butterfly Swimming Skill Analysis. Southern District of the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, February 12, 1993, Dallas, Texas. Brynteson, P., Mathias, K., and Adams, II, T. An Investigation of the Relationship of Diet and Physical Activity with Selected Health Related Fitness Test Items of Children. Southwest District of the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, March 15, 1996, Sacramento, California. Byars, A., Greenwood, M., Adams, II, T. M., and Stillwell, J. Differences in Perceived Motivation by Gender and Body Mass Index of University Students Enrolled in a Required Conceptually Based Health/Fitness Course. Southern District: American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, New Orleans, LA, 1997. Mooneyhan, A., Greenwood, M., Byars, A., Mooneyhan, A., Adams, II, T., and Stillwell, J. Frequency and Duration of Physical Education Programs on Cardiorespiratory Performance of Sixth-Graders. Southern District of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Eduation, Recreation, and Dance, February, 1999, Greensboro, NC. Dean, B., Adams II, T. M., and Comeau, M. The Effect of a Female Physical Educator’s Physical Appearance on Physical Fitness Knowledge and Attitudes of 15    

 

Thomas M. Adams, II Junior High Students. Southern District of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, February, 2001, Birmingham, AL. Mathias, K., Fix, J., Adams II, T. M and Hildebrand, K. The Reliability of Sixth Grade Students in Administering the FitnessGram. Northwest and Southwest Districts of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, February 12, 2003, Reno, NV. Adams, T. M. II, Higgins, P., Adams H., and Graves M. Effects of a Required University Level Conceptually-Based Physical Education Course on Perceived and Determined Nutritional Knowledge. Southern District of American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, March, 2005, Little Rock, Ar. Adams, II T. M., and Malland, J. Differences In 10th and 12th Grade Student Attitudes Towards Physical Education. Southern District of American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, March, 2005, Little Rock, AR. Baine B.A., Farris J. W., Dean, B., Marla Graves, Stahura, K. Adams, II, T.M. and Stillwell, J., Body Mass Index and Fitness of Elementary and Middle School Age Children. Southern District of American Alliance for Health, Physical

Education, Recreation, and Dance, March, 2005, Little Rock, AR. Adams, II, T., Finnicum, P., and Perkey, D. Teaching Health, and Human Movement Science in the Online Setting, 3rd Annual Online & Distance Education Regional Conference, September, 2011, Jonesboro, AR.

State Forums Adams, II, T. M. and Albright, C. An Introduction to the Arkansas State University Physical Fitness and Motor Development Testing Battery. Arkansas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, April 1-2, 1982, Little Rock, Arkansas. Adams, II, T. M. A Cinematographical Analysis of a Single Underwater Front Crawl Armstroke. Arkansas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, April 1-2, 1982, Little Rock, Arkansas. Adams, II, T. M. An Investigation of the Relationship Between Handgrip Strength and Tennis Performance, Arkansas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, April 22-23, 1983, Little Rock, Arkansas. Adams, II, T. M. and Throgmartin, D. Triathlons: Do They Favor a Particular Athlete?, Arkansas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, April 4-5, 1984, Little Rock, Arkansas. Adams, II, T. M. An Investigation of the Effects of Selected Plyometric Exercises on Vertical Jump, Standing Long Jump, and Isometric Leg Strength Among 7th, 8th,

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Thomas M. Adams, II and 9th Grade Males and Females, Arkansas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, April 4-5, 1984, Little Rock, Arkansas. Adams, II, T. M. A Comparison of Predicted Body Composition Using Selected Skinfold Equations on Collegiate Football Players, Arkansas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, April 4-5, 1985, Little Rock, Arkansas. Burgess, D., Adams, II, T. M., Ellis, C. and Darby, J. The Effects of Health Instruction on Health Knowledge Test Scores of Selected Collegiate Students, Arkansas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, April 4-5, 1985, Little Rock, Arkansas. Adams, II, T. M. and Waldrop, P. A Theoretical Model of Overcoming Teacher Resistance to Computer-Assisted-Instruction, Arkansas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, April 3-4, 1986, Russellville, Arkansas. Adams, II, T. M., Burgess, D., Justen, III, J. and Waldrop, P. The Effects of Four Types of Feedback on a Computer-Assisted Task, Arkansas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, April 2-3, 1987, Little Rock, Arkansas. Adams, II, T. M., Waldrop, P. and Justen, III, J. Effects of Voluntary vs. Required Computer Assisted Instruction on Student Outcome, Arkansas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, April 2-3, 1987, Little Rock, Arkansas. Adams, II, T. M. and Burgess, D. Health and Wellness Promotion in the Workplace, Arkansas School Health Association, November 4-5,. 1987, Little Rock, Arkansas. Finnicum, P., Adams, II, T. M., and Burgess, D. PMS Treatments: Caveat Emptor!, Arkansas School Health Association, March 17, 1989, Little Rock, Arkansas. Brynteson, P., Adams, II, T. M., Olree, H., and Burns, J. Do We Make A Difference?, Arkansas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, November 3, 1989, Jonesboro, Arkansas. Burgess, D., Adams, II, T. M., and Rose, M. Sexual Behaviors of Male and Female College Students, Arkansas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, November 2, 1990, Degray, Arkansas. Adams, II, T. M., Barber, R., Brynteson, P., and Gaines, W. Implementing the "Fit for Life" Project, Arkansas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, November 2, 1990, Degray, Arkansas. Adams, II, T. M., Barber, R., Brynteson, P., and Gaines, W. An Investigation of the Effects of Elementary School Physical Education on the Fitness Levels of the 6th Grade Children in Northeast Arkansas, Arkansas Association for Health, 17    

 

Thomas M. Adams, II Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, November 2, 1991, Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Brynteson, P., and Adams, II, T. M. Current Status of Merit Pay Practices in Higher Education Departments of Physical Education, Arkansas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, November 2, 1991, Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Adams, II, T. M., and Mayo, J.J. Using ToolBook; An Introduction to Software Development, Arkansas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, November 2, 1991, Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Parchman, L., Adams, II, T. M., and Hudson, G. A. Comparative Study of Competitive Anxiety of Participants in Amateur Golf Tournaments Under Varying Weather Conditions, Arkansas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, November 2, 1991, Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Parchman, L., Albright, C., and Adams, II, T. M. A Comparison of Attitudes Towards Selected Physical Activities Among College Age Females. Arkansas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, November 7, 1992, Fairfield Bay, Arkansas. Adams, II, T. M. Interactive Computer Programs: How to? Arkansas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, November 7, 1992, Fairfield Bay, Arkansas. Greenwood, M., Adams, II, T. M., Stillwell, J., and Byars, A. Differences in Perceived Motivation by Gender and Body Composition of University Students Enrolled in a Required Conceptually Based Health/Fitness Course. Arkansas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, November 8, 1996, Hot Springs, Arkansas. Adams, II, T. M., and Adams, H., The State of Health: Understanding the Health/Fitness of Arkansas and Its Impact on a General Education Curriculum. Arkansas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, November 6, 1998, Hot Springs, Arkansas. Finnicum, P. and Adams, II, T. M. College Students’ Attitudes about AIDS. Arkansas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, November 5, 1998, Hot Springs, Arkansas. Greenwood, M., Stillwell, J., Adams, II, T.M., and Byars, A. Student Perceptions of Physical Education Prestige & Difficulty While Enrolled in a University Required Health-Related Fitness Course. Arkansas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, November 4, 1999, Hot Springs, Arkansas. Adams, H., and Adams, II. T. M. Herbal Supplements: Top 10 Considerations, , Arkansas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, November 2, 2000, Jonesboro, Arkansas.

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Thomas M. Adams, II Graves, M. Adams, II. T. M., Adams, H., and Gross, K. Health-related Fitness Scores of College-aged Students, Arkansas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, November 9, 2001, Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Adams, II, T. M. Understanding Hypertrophy. Arkansas Annual NSCA State Clinic, October 6, 2001, Jonesboro, AR Adams, II, T. M. Adams, H. and Watson, A. (2003). The Effectiveness of the Biometrics Nutrition and Fitness Protocol on Body Mass and Selected Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors. Arkansas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, November 7, 2003, Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Adams, II, T. M. Higgins, P., Adams, H. and Graves, M. An Investigation of Perceived and Determined Health-Fitness Knowledge Following Completion of a Required University Level Conceptually-Based Health-Related Fitness Course: Immediately Following Completion vs. After a Minimum of 16 Weeks Arkansas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, November 7, 2003, Eureka Springs, Arkansas.. Graves, M., Adams, II, T.M., May, A., and Douglas M. The Relationship Between Self-reported Data and Pedometry Assessment in College Students, Arkansas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, November 4, 2005, Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Adams, II, T. M., Graves, M., May, A., and Douglas, M. The Effects of a Basic Education Physical Conditioning Course on Student Activity Patterns as determined by Physical Activity Logs, Arkansas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, November 4, 2005, Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Adams, T. M., Graves, M., May, A., and Douglas, M., The Effects of a Basic Education Physical Conditioning Course on Student Activity Patterns as Determined by Pedometry, Arkansas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, November 4, 2005, Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Hilson, V., Dean, B., Stillwell, J., and Adams, II, T. The Status of Physical Education in Arkansas Public Schools, Arkansas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, November 4, 2005, Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Adams, II, T., Adams, H., Graves, M., Douglas, M, O’Neal, E., and May, A. Effects of a Required University Level Conceptually-Based Basic Physical Education Course on College Student Dietary Behavior, Arkansas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, November 3, 2006, Hot Springs, Arkansas. May, A., Adams, II, T., Comeau, M., and Graves, M., Photographic Investigation of Male Girth Preferences Among College-aged Males and Females, Arkansas

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Thomas M. Adams, II Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, November 3, 2006, Hot Springs, Arkansas. L.D. Halk, Graves, M.M., Adams, II, T.M., Stillwell, J., and Church, B. Effects of a Daily Walking Program on 8-10 Year Children. Arkansas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, November 3, 2006, Hot Springs, Arkansas. Engelbrecht. M., Church, B., Adams, II, T.M., Graves, M.M., Comeau, M. Peeler, M. and Stillwell, J. Measurements A Comparison of Male and Female Tennis Players on Measures of On-Court Performance and Anaerobic Power. . Arkansas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, November 7, 2008, Little Rock, Arkansas. Milner, C., Church, B., Adams, II, T.M., Graves, M.M., Comeau, M. Peeler, M. and Stillwell, J., Heartrate Measurements Obtained From Women During A Yogafit Class. Arkansas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, November 7, 2008, Little Rock, Arkansas.

Professional Creative Activities Computer Software: Written For and Distributed by "Softshare" - A Service of California State University at Fresno and Western Society for Physical Education of College Women Body Composition Assessment - 3 & 7 Site Skinfold (Co-author: Throgmartin, D.) Body Composition Assessment - Hydrostatic Weighing (Co-author: Throgmartin, D.) Oxygen Consumption (Co-author: Throgmartin, D.) Exercise Prescription (Co-author: Throgmartin, D.) Pulmonary Function (Co-author: Throgmartin, D.) Golf Rules Tutorial (Co-authors: Greg Kandt and Throgmartin, D.) Fitness Profile (Co-author: Throgmartin, D.) An Interactive Instructional Package that is designed to teach basic heart anatomy and physiology, and clinical EKG recognition.

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Awards and Certifications •

Outstanding Teacher of the Year in Higher Education - 1993 - Arkansas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance



Excellence in Research Award - College of Education (1991-1992).



Excellence in Research Award - College of Education (2002-2003).



Outstanding Teacher of the Year - Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (1987-1988).



Who's Who in American Education (1992-1993; 1993-1994).



American College of Sports Medicine: Exercise Test Technologist certification.

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American Red Cross: CPR certification.

Professional Service Activities: Arkansas State University University Committees Faculty Research Committee (1983-1986; 1990-94) Institutional Review Board for the Protection for Human Subjects (1984-90) - Chair (1987-1989) (2002- ) ROTC Advisory Committee (1986- ) Undergraduate Curriculum Council (1988-1991) Lecture/Concert Committee (1988-89) Software Copying Policy Task Force (1990) Director of Computer Services Search Committee (1991) University Planning Council (1991-93) Academic Computing Advisory Committee (1992- ) - Recorder (1992) - Chair (1993) Adminstrative Computing Advisory Committee (1993-98 ) Academic Hearing Committee (1993-95 ) Employee Fitness Committee (1995) Graduate Council (1996-99) General Education Committee (1998-2012) Promotion, Retention, and Tenure (2003 - ) College Committees College of Education Journal Feasibility Committee: Chair (1983) NCATE Institutional Report Writing Committee: Curriculum (1984) College of Education Curriculum Committee (1987- ) - Chair (1989-93) College of Education Promotion and Tenure Committee (1988) - Chair (1990-1992) (2000 - 2006) College of Education NCATE Committee: Service and Research (1989- ) College of Education Academic Computing Committee: Chair (1992- 1994)

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Thomas M. Adams, II College of Education Task Force: Chair (1993 - 1995) College of Education Scholarship Task Force Subcommittee: Chair (1993 -1995) College of Education Research Committee (1995) College of Education Compressed Video Committee (1996-98) College of Education Computer and Technology Committee (1996-98) College of Education Professional Development (1999- 2005) Departmental Committees Admission and Retention Committee (1984-1986) Aquatics Committee (1981-89) Graduate Curriculum Committee (1983-2000); Chair (1995-2000); Chair (2002-) Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (1983- ) - Chair (1987; 1989-90) Promotion and Tenure Committee (1987-1989; 1990- ) - Chair (1988; 1990-1994, 2000, 2002-2009) Departmental Goals and Objectives Subcommittee (1989-2005) Departmental NCATE Committee (1989-) - Chair, Service and Research (19891991) Chair Search Committee (1987) - Chair (1987), (1993) BS Degree Committee - Chair (1990-1995) Departmental Academic Computing Committee: Chair (1992-2000) General Education Committee: Chair (1998-2012) Foundations Committee (1998- ) Professional Organizations Reviewer: Strength and Conditioning Journal (2000-2002)

Sponsorship of Student Organizations Phi Epsilon Kappa Honorary Fraternity (1983-1987) Coordinator: Jump Rope for Heart (1987)

Professional Memberships National Professional Organizations • • • •

American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance American College of Sports Medicine Phi Epsilon Kappa Phi Delta Kappa Research Representative (1989-1991)

State Professional Organizations •

Arkansas Association For Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Reviewer and Assist John Hosinski, Editor: Arkansas Journal (1982-92)

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Thomas M. Adams, II Publications Committee (1982-92 ) Legislative Fitness Assessment Day Committee (1986 -90) Presenter, District IV (1987) Chair-Research Section (1983-1985) Chair-Higher Education Section (1990-92) •

Arkansas Association for Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation



Govenor’s Task Force for Telecommunications and Technology Project Education Committee, Instructional/Library/Media Panel Member

Professional Service Activities: Community As is the case with most individuals working in higher education, I receive numerous requests to participate in professional community service activities. I have selected one or two examples from each year's activities to illustrate the types of activities that I most frequently participate in. For organizational purposes these have been grouped under separate headers. I have stopped reporting these over the last decade to save space and prevent further redundancy.

Consultations, and Professional and Community Speaking Engagements •

Consultation, National Strength and Conditioning Association, Understanding Hypertrophy, October, 2001.



Written Manuscript, “Yes Virginia There is a Santa Claus,” Arkansas State University Employee Wellness Program Newsletter, December, 1996



Professional Speaking Engagement, “Making Your Point,” College of Education, Arkansas State University, November, 1994.



Consultation, Identifying the At-Risk Student, Harrisburg Middle School, April, 1993, Harrisburg, Arkansas.



Professional Speaking Engagement - The "Fit For Life Project": Its Past and Future. Community Development Board. July 30, 1992, Jonesboro, Arkansas.



Workshop - Techniques for Skinfold Assessment. District IV, Arkansas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, April 3, 1992, Jonesboro, Arkansas.



Consultation/Workshop - Implementing the Physical Best Program in the Public School (Co-author: Brynteson, P. ) Mountain Home School District, October 31, 1991, Mountain Home, Arkansas.



Professional Speaking Engagement - Physiological Effects of Conditioning National Strength Coaches Association Clinic, Texarkana, Arkansas, May, 1991.

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Professional Speaking Engagement - Stress and Exercise - Arkansas State University Counseling Center, Jonesboro, Arkansas, February, 1991.



Professional Speaking Engagement - Physiological Effects of Conditioning National Strength Coaches Association Clinic, Jonesboro, Arkansas, March 1990.



Community Speaking Engagement - Fit For Life Project: An Overview Jonesboro Lions Club, Jonesboro Arkansas, August 1990.



Consultation - Body Composition Assessment - Methodist Hospital, Jonesboro, Arkansas, September, 1990



Consultation - The Fit For Life Project in Craighead County - Crowley Ridge Education Cooperative - Fall Inservice, Jonesboro, Arkansas, August 1990.



Professional Speaking Engagement - Body Composition Assessment Arkansas State University Wellness Fair, March 1990.



Professional Speaking Engagement - The Future of a College Graduate Arkansas State University Sports Medicine Club, Jonesboro, Arkansas, April, 1990.



Community Speaking Engagement - Heat Acclimation, Jonesboro Bike Club, Jonesboro, Arkansas, June, 1989.



Consultation - Spirit Manufacturing Inc., Jonesboro, Arkansas, January - May, 1989.



Symposium - Athletic Improvement Through Nutrition and Body Composition, Athletic Department, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, Arkansas, January, 1989.



Professional Speaking Engagement - Exercise: Nuts and Bolts, Wellness Fair, Arkansas State University Student Health Services, Jonesboro, Arkansas, February, 1988.



Consultation - 3 Week Smoking Cessation Program, St. Bernards Hospital, Jonesboro, Arkansas, October, 1987.



Professional Speaking Engagement - Turning Your Life Around, Southern Baptist College, Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, September, 1987.



Community Speaking Engagement - Your Lifestyle and It's Relationship to Coronary Heart Disease, Kiwanis Club, Jonesboro, Arkansas, March 1987.



Consultation - Diabetes Fair, St. Michaels Hospital, Texarkana, Arkansas, November, 1986.



Consultation - Developing and Maintaining a Regular Fitness Program, Trim Gym, Jonesboro, Arkansas, April, 1986. 24    

 

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Professional Speaking Engagement - Physical Fitness Training Concepts, ROTC, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, Arkansas, April, 1986.

Radio and Television Presentations •

Radio Presentation - The Relationship Between Cardiovascular Fitness and Exercise, KASU, Jonesboro, AR, July 1997.



Radio Presentation - The Physiological Aspects of Smoking, KFIN, Jonesboro, AR, November, 1993.



Radio Presentation - Stair Climbing Machines: Are They Good or Bad?, KATV, Arkansas State University, June, 1991.



Radio Presentation - Alternatives to Butter, KATV, Arkansas State University, February, 1990.



Television Interview - Steroids: Fact and Fiction, KATV, Arkansas State University, April, 1989.



Radio Presentation - The Benefits of Leisure Time Physical Activity, KASU, Arkansas State University, November, 1988.



Radio Presentation - The Relationship Between Smoking and Cardiovascular Disease, KASU, Arkansas State University, October, 1987.



Television Interview: Jump Rope for Heart, KATV, Arkansas State University, February and March, 1987,



Radio Presentation - Weight Management Techniques - Fact or Fallacy, KASU, Arkansas State University, April, 1987.



Radio Presentation - Weight Management Techniques - Food For Thought, KASU, Arkansas State University, August, 1987.



Radio Presentation - Some Observations About Smoking, KASU, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, Arkansas, February, 1986.

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Previous Academic Responsibilities Graduate Level Advanced Biomechanics Exercise Physiology Research Methods Nutrition and Adult Fitness Advanced Tests and Measurement

Undergraduate Level Cardiovascular Physiology Exercise Physiology Care of Injuries Fitness and Motor Development Advanced Lifesaving Beginning Badminton Water Polo Exercise Prescription Techniques of Physiological Fitness Assessment

Kinesiology Health and Safety Beginning Tennis Swimming (all levels) Beginning Wrestling Racquetball Skin Diving Principles of Personal Health Physical Conditioning

References Within the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation Dr. Paul Finnicum Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation P.O. Box 240 State University, AR 72467 (501) 972-3066

Outside the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Mr. Dwain Lutrell, Property Manager Finance and Administration P.O. Box 1062 State University, AR 72467 (501) 972-2024

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Outside of the Arkansas State University Setting Mr. Mike Riley, Director Cardiac - Pulmonary Rehabilitation St. Michaels Hospital 6th and Hazel Texarkana, AR 75502 (501) 779-2183

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