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Arlene Ignico

Professor of Physical Education Coordinator of Physical Education Teacher Education Program

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School of Physical Education, Sport, and Exercise Science
Ball State University
Muncie, IN 47306

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Education
Bachelor of Arts:
Physical Education/English
Maryville College, 1977

Master of Science:
Physical Education
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 1978

Ed.D: Motor Development/ Curriculum & Instruction
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 1987



Research Interests
Children's Fitness, Gender-role development/perceptions, Motor skill assessment, Professional dispositions


Grants
The Best Health Care System: High Tech Physical Education, Polar Electro, Inc $400,000. (2009)

Physical Education Redefined, Healthways, Inc. $106,000. (2009)

Head Start Motor Develop Program, Action, Inc. (on-going grant funded for 800./year since 1989)

Ball State Fit Kids Program, Living Healthy, Inc. 1226. (2006)



Recent Publications
The effects of an Intervention strategy on children's heartrates and skill performance, Early Child Development and Care.

The effects of heart rate monitor training on children's mile run performance, Journal of ICHPER.

Video tools for teaching motor skill assessment, National Association for Physical Education and Sport Assesment Series.

Assessment of Fundamental Motor Skills, Insight Media.


Professional Experience

Professor
Ball State University
1987-present

Coordinator
Physical Education Teacher Education Program
2002- present

Associate Chair
School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Science
2009 – present

Director
Ball State University Fit Kids Program,
1990-2006



FALL 2009 Courses:
CourseCourse NoSectionStart/End TimeDaysLocation
INT TEACH PE 209001 09001050 W SU SU
INT TEACH PE 209001 10001050M W F HP 104
INT TEACH PE 209001 10001050M W F IG 200A
P E ELEM SCH 394001 10001050 W HP SU
P E ELEM SCH 394001 09000950M W F HP 104
P E ELEM SCH 394001 09000950M W F IG 200A