Scott J. Pedersen, Ph.D., CAPE Adapted Physical Education Department of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance

Phone: (575) 646-2071
E-mail:pedersen@nmsu.edu
Webpage:http://education.nmsu.edu/nmsuape

Curriculum Vita

Teaching Assignments:

PEP 558 Adapted Physical Education National Standards (APENS) Professional Preparation
PEP 557 Adapted Physical Education: A Practitioner’s Approach
PEP 556/456 Adapted Physical Activity for Persons with Chronic Diseases
PEP 555/455 Adapted Physical Education
PEP 411 Statistical Application in Sport and Exercise Science
PEP 341 Motor Development
SPM 309 Anatomical Kinesiology

Biography:

Scott Pedersen is a certified adapted physical educator (CAPE) and an Assistant Professor with the Department of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. He received his undergraduate degree in Sports Medicine from High Point University. He continued working with athletes at Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville as an athletic trainer for the men’s soccer, basketball, and baseball teams while earning a master’s degree in exercise physiology. During his time in Edwardsville, Scott changed gears and began to work with people with disabilities at the community college level leading to his interest in adapted physical education. With a new found passion in the field of kinesiology Scott attained a doctoral degree in adapted physical education from Indiana University. He now shares his practical experiences in physical education and knowledge of kinesiology with aspiring students interested in promoting exercise for individuals of all abilities.

Research Interests:

The aim of my research is to provide insight into the midline crossing ability of children with developmental disabilities, in particular children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Children with movement disorders, like ADHD, have difficulty performing tasks that cross the midline when compared movements to the same side of the body. By investigating lower extremity and upper extremity movements using a choice reaction time and movement time apparatus this type of motor difficulty may be evaluated in a controlled setting. In addition, the use of electromyography to distinguish central and peripheral processing provides a better indication of where these processing delays may occur with in the human body. These two clinical techniques are emphasized in the NMSUAPE laboratory along with applying practical training techniques to help eliminate this inhibition so that children can increase their success when participating in various physical activity settings. For more information visit the NMSUAPE laboratory page.

Community Service Programs:

Providing individuals with disabilities opportunities to participate in physical activity is passion of mine. Since arriving in Las Cruces, New Mexico I have established the following programs:

NMSUAPE Disability Sport Night

NMSUAPE Walk-n-Roll Tennis League/Tournament

Lions Survivor Camp

Click on each of these links to learn more about these programs. It is my aim, as coordinator of these programs, to provide a positive learning experience for all individuals involved.

Educational Background:
Ph.D.	Human Performance Indiana University Major:Adapted Physical Education	2003
M.S.	Kinesiology Indiana University Major:Adapted Physical Education	1999
M.S. Ed.	Physical Education Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL Major:Exercise Physiology	1998
B.S.	Sports Medicine High Point University	1996