Loren Butler

Associate Professor

Education

• Ph. D. Kinesiology/Pedagogy with a Cognate in Health; University of Arkansas, 2002
• M.A.T (Masters in the Art of Teaching) Physical Education; University of Arkansas, 1997
• B.S. Physical Education K-12; University of Arkansas, 1996
• A.S. Computer Science; Oklahoma Junior College, 1991

Courses Taught

Current Courses

• Motor Development
• Lifetime Team Activities
• Methods of Secondary Physical Education
• Foundations of Physical Education
• Curriculum in Health & Physical Education (Graduate level)
• Sport & Exercise Nutrition (Graduate level)

Past Courses

• Survey of Literature (Graduate level)
• Biomechanics

Academic Interests

• Teaching methodology
• Learning methods
• Athletic performance
• Obesity
• Curriculum
• Motor development

Scholarly Activity

• Butler, L.L. (2007).  A comparison of obesity trends for Iowa, Missouri, Mississippi and Colorado using CDC obesity maps.  Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. 40(2),
• Butler, L.L. (2007). Obesity Trends for Missouri: An Analysis of the CDC Obesity Maps. 
• Missouri Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
• Reusser, J., Butler, L.L., Symonds, M., & Wall, T.  (2007).  An assessment system for teacher education program quality improvement. International Journal of Educational Management, 21(2), 105-113.
• Butler, L.L., & Long, T.  (2005).  Moving into the future with technology in the gymnasium and grant opportunities.  Missouri Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 15, 16-19.
• Butler, L.L.  (November/December, 2004).  Chalk, what chalk?  Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 75(9), 12-13.
• Butler, L.L.  (2002).  A comparison of fitness levels for fifth graders in public, private and home schools  (Doctoral dissertation, University of Arkansas, 2002).
• Trierweiler, J., & Butler, L.L. (2001).  Canadian contribution to wellness.  Missouri Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 11, 22-26.
• Butler, L.L.  (2000).  Exercise and the Health Belief Model: Perceived barriers and self-efficacy.  Arkansas Journal, 35(1), 26-29.

Student Group Advisement

• Sponsor, HPERD Club Recruitment & Conventions
• Sponsor, Northwest Wrestling

Other Professional Experiences

• Member, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 1998 - Present
• Member, Missouri Associations for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 2000 - Present
• Student Teacher Evaluator, 2000 - Present
• NASPE Stars Program Reviewer, 2007 - Present
• Presented at Oxford University, Rhodes Scholar House, Oxford England, 2007