Curriculum Vitae - Beamer
Jennifer Beamer (Morgan)Oregon State University
School of Biological and Population Health Sciences
207A Women’s Building
Corvallis, OR 97331-6802
(541) 737-5925
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
Major: Exercise and Sport Sciences: Movement Studies in Disability
Minor: Sport Pedagogy (Physical Education and Teacher Education) / 2013
Master of Arts, California State University Chico, Chico, CA
Major: Kinesiology
Emphasis: Adapted Physical Education / 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA
Major: Journalism and Mass Communication
Emphasis: Public Relations
Minor: Dance Studies
Teaching license: California Teaching Credential, Physical Education / 2001
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Instructor, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
Exercise & Sport Science Program / Summer 2013-current
EXSS 353-355: Physical Education Teacher Education Practicum
EXSS 360-362: Sport Skills Analysis I,II, & III
EXSS 371: Measurement & Data Analysis in Exercise Science
EXSS 381: Analysis of Critical Issues in Exercise & Sport Science – Writing Intensive Course
EXSS 420: Physical Activity for Children
EXSS 421: Physical Activity for Adolescents
EXSS 444: Introduction to Adapted Physical Activity (Hybrid course 50% online 50% in class lecture)
EXSS 512: Applied Motor Learning
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
Exercise & Sport Science Program / 2008-2013
HHS 231: Lifetime Fitness for Health
· Teaching assistant responsible for approximately 100 students in a large baccalaureate core course. / 2013
EXSS 547: Inclusion in Physical Activity (Hybrid 50% on-line 50% in class)
· Aided in development and implementation of online learning modules. / Winter 2013
EXSS 353-355: Physical Education Teacher Education Practicum / 2011-2013
EXSS 444 Adapted Physical Activity / 2009-2011
EXSS 510: Professional Internship
· Developed and coordinated adapted physical education internships as well as advised and assessed students' progress / 2010-2011
PAC 126: Cardio Kickboxing / 2008-2012
PAC 100: Adapted Physical Activity: Aquatics / Fall 2012
FSF: Faculty Staff Fitness: Cardio Weights / 2009-2011
Instructor, Linn-Benton Community College, Albany, OR
Health & Human Performance Department
PE 185: Body Conditioning / 2012-Present
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Kinesiology, California State University, Chico, CA / 2007-2008
KINE 116 Beginning Aerobic Dance
KINE 601 Statistical Methods in Kinesiology
Guest Lecturer / 2010-2012
HDFS 432: Children and Youth with Special Needs
EXSS 420: Physical Activity for Children
EXSS 313: Lifespan Motor Development
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Graduate Research Assistant, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
Exercise & Sport Science Program
Funded in part by the US Office of Special Education Programs, US Department of Education: Preparation of leadership personnel in Adapted Physical Education
Research Projects:
· “Promotion of Age Appropriate Physical Activity for Children with Disabilities” (PI: Dr. JoonKoo Yun)
· “Movement Interventions for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder” (PI: Dr. Megan MacDonald)
· Dissertation Project: “Examining Physical Education Teachers’ Intentions and Behaviors for Including Students with Autism”
(PI: Dr. Heidi Wegis) / 2008-2013
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Program Co-Director
IMPACT (Individualized Movement and Physical Activity for Children Today) College of Public Health and Human Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
IMPACT serves more than 90 children, youth and young adults with disabilities. Participants engage in planned physical activities working with University student volunteers one-on-one / September 2013-present
Masters of Science Project Advisor, Exercise & Sport Science. Advised: Daniel Roberson / 2013-2014
Undergraduate Research Advisor, Exercise & Sport Science. Advised: Ryan Willoughby / 2013-2014
Program Coordinator
IMPACT (Individualized Movement and Physical Activity for Children Today) College of Public Health and Human Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
· As program coordinator, I managed and coordinated all aspects of the program under the supervision of faculty directors. / 2010-2012
IMPACT for Life / 2008-2010
Physical activity program for young adults with disabilities. Focus on community access to recreation and physical activity opportunities. Participants are paired with University student volunteers.
· Helped develop and build program and managed all aspects
Adapted Physical Education Specialist
· Lebanon School District, Lebanon, OR.
· Provide adapted physical education instruction and consultation for students with disabilities / 2012-2013
Teacher / 2006-2007
· High School Physical Education Teacher, Lindhurst High School, Marysville, CA.
Adapted Physical Education Specialist
· Extended School Year Program (June-July), Sutter County Schools, Yuba City, CA / 2006
ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS
Todd, T., & Beamer, J., Goodreau, J. (Autumn, 2014). Bridging the gap: Teacher-parent partnerships for students with autism spectrum disorder. LEARNing Landscapes: Teacher Education: Learning From Experiences 8(1), 287-304.
Beamer, J. & Yun, J.K. (October, 2014). Physical educators’ beliefs and self-reported behaviors toward including students with autism spectrum disorder. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 31(4), 362-376.
Crespo-Ruiz, B., Del-Ama, A.J., Jiménez-Diaz, F.J., Morgan, J., de la Peña-Gonzålez, A., & Gil-Agudo, A. (2012) Physical activity and transcutaneous oxygen pressure in men with spinal cord injury. Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development, 49(6), 913-924.
Wilson, W., & Beamer, J. (In preparation). Teaching physical education in a self-contained setting. Anticipated for submission to Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, April, 2015.
Beamer, J. & Yun, J.K. (In preparation). An integrative framework to examine physical educators’ inclusion behaviors. Anticipated for submission to the Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, Summer, 2015.
ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS
Beamer, J., Yun, J.K. (July 2014). Factors affecting physical educators’ inclusion of students with autism. Poster presented at the Office of Special Education Program Directors’ Annual Conference, Washington D.C.
Beamer, J., Yun, J.K., & Wegis, H. (April 2014). A proposed integrative framework to examine physical educators’ inclusion behaviors. Poster presented at the Research Consortium for the 128th American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance Convention & Exposition, St. Louis, MO.
Morgan, J. Moon, D., Jin, J., Cheng Cheng, J., Yun, J. (April 2013). Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity: A Quality Indicator? Poster presented at the Research Consortium for the 127th American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance Convention & Exposition, Charlotte, NC.
Morgan, J. (October 2012) Factors Influencing Physical Education Teachers’ Behaviors for Including Students with Autism. Presentation at North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity Symposium, Birmingham, AL.
Morgan, J. & MacDonald, M. (October 2012) The Role of Motor Skills in the Physical Activity Behaviors of Children with Autism. Poster presented at North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity Symposium, Birmingham, AL.
Morgan, J., Jin, J, Moon, D., & Taylor, J. (March 2012) Assessing meaningful participation in a structured physical activity program. Poster accepted for presentation at the 126th American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance Convention & Exposition, Boston, MA. (Conference was cancelled due to fire).
McCubbin, J.A., Yun J., Johnson, M., Morgan, J. (June 2011) Preparing faculty in adapted physical education: The need persists. Paper presented at the International Association of Physical Education in Higher Education AIESEP International Conference, Limerick, Ireland
Lee, M., McCubbin, J.A., Yun, J.K., Dixon-Ibarra, A.M., Jin, J., Moon. D., & Morgan, J. (March 2011). Physical activity assessment in persons with intellectual disabilities. Paper presented at the 125th American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance Convention & Exposition, San Diego, CA.
Pitchford, E.A., Morgan, J., Taylor, J., Ohart, A., & Yun, J. (March, 2010). Accuracy of pedometers for individuals with and without Down Syndrome. Poster presentation at the 125th American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance National Conference & Exposition, Indianapolis, Indiana. Abstract published in Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 81, A93.
Morgan, J. & Todd, T. (June, 2009). Learning from collage: Individuals with intellectual disabilities and collage artwork after a dance aerobics program. Poster session presented at the International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity, Gavle, Sweden.
Morgan, J. & Todd, T. (September, 2008). Measuring enjoyment of physical activity in individuals with intellectual disabilities. Poster session presented at the North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity Symposium, Indianapolis, IN.
Lytle, R. & Morgan, J. (April, 2008). Team leadership and collaboration for children with low-incidence disabilities and their families. Poster session presented at the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance 123rd National Convention & Exposition, Fort Worth, TX.
SERVICE
Guest Contributor, Oregon SHAPE Montly e-newsletter.
· Discussion of the use of paraprofessionals in Physical Education
https://www.smore.com/0j10a / May 2014
Reviewer, Text book review for Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, Books and Media Section, anticipated publication October, 2014 / 2014
Major Professor, Master of Science, Exercise & Sport Science.
· Student: Daniel Roberson / 2013-2014
Graduate Committee Member, Master of Science, Physical Education Teacher Education
· Colin Brooksby & Paige Niemi / 2013-2014
Graduate Committee Member, Master of Science, Exercise & Sport Science
· Katelyn Stone
· Nathan Kelley / 2013-2014
Co-Presenter, 2013 Oregon SHAPE (OAHPERD) conference. Albany, OR
· How Physical Education Teachers can Utilize Paraprofessionals in an Inclusive Setting / October, 2013
Journal Reviewer, Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly / 2012-present
Student Evaluation Committee Member, Oregon State University Faculty application for promotion and tenure. / 2012-2013
Journal Reviewer, Graduate Student Review Committee, Palaestra / 2012-2013
Co-Presenter, 32nd Annual Northwest Conference on Children’s Physical Education. Beaverton, OR.
· Incorporating Disability Sport in Physical Education
Modifying for All Abilities
Presenter, Oregon Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance, Salem, OR.
· Poster Presentation: Using the Theory of Planned Behavior and Self-Efficacy Theory to Explain General Physical Education Teachers’ Intentions and Behaviors in Inclusion. / October, 2011
Co-Presenter, Peer Wellness Coach Training, Benton County Health Services, Corvallis, OR.
· Developed and presented an informational seminar to potential peer wellness coaches regarding physical activity education, access and opportunities. / June, 2011
Graduate Student Representative, Graduate Curriculum Committee, Oregon State University. / 2010-2011
Co-Presenter, Oregon Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance, Salem, OR.
· Presentation: Strategies to Effectively Utilize Paraprofessionals in the Physical Education Setting. / October, 2009
International Student Volunteer, International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity, Gavle, Sweden / June, 2009
Reviewer, Textbook review for Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, Books and Media section (published April 2008). / 2008
Head Counselor, Ability First Sports Camp, Chico, CA / 2007 & 2008
Activity Leader, BeWell Program, Chico State University, Chico, CA / 2006-2008
Clinician, Sensory Motor Learning Gym, Autism Clinic, Chico State University, Chico, CA / 2006-2008
Volunteer, KidsPlay Program, Chico State University, Chico, CA / 2006-2008
Volunteer, Lose the Training Wheels Bike Camp, Chico State University, Chico, CA / July, 2006
AWARDS
Steve Skaggs Award Recipient, Presented by the Movement Studies in Disability Faculty at Oregon State University / 2012
Bill Winkler Instructor Excellence Award Recipient, Presented by the Oregon State University Faculty Staff Fitness Program / 2011
PROFESSIONAL MEMEBERSHIPS
National Consortium for Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities (NCPEID)
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)
International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (IFAPA)
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Member (elected 2008)