Dr. Cheryl A. Coker, PhDMotor Learning, Biomechanics Physical Education, Recreation & Dance |
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| Phone: (575) 646-4075 |
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Teaching Assignment:
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SPM 371, Regional Human Anatomy PEP 545, Advanced Motor Learning and Control |
Link to Motor Behavior and Human Performance Laboratory Webpage More Information: Dr. Cheryl Coker is a Professor with the Department of Human Performance, Dance and Recreation at New Mexico State University. She received her undergraduate degree in physical education from Louisiana State University where she was also a member of the NCAA Championship Women's Track and Field Team. Prior to her appointment at NMSU she earned both her masters and doctorate degrees from the University of Virginia in motor learning with a supporting field in biomechanics. Her research stems from her experiences as a coach and athlete with specific interest in designing optimal skill acquisition experiences that enhance performance. Her textbook Motor Learning and Control for Practitioners has been cited as “an extremely valuable addition to the motor learning field” and a new edition is expected to be released Fall 2009. In addition to this text, Cheryl has also co-authored Play for Power: Creating Leaders through Sport, published numerous journal articles, and has given over 60 presentations at national, regional and state conferences. She serves as a reviewer for books, conference presentations and a number of professional journals. She was inducted as a Fellow with the Research Consortium of AAHPERD in 2002, was the recipient of the Southwest District Honor Award in 2003 and was named as the 2006 Southwest District AAHPERD Scholar. Dr. Coker is currently serving as the President of the Southwest District of AAHPERD. |
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