Faculty: Todd Pennington
Title
Associate Professor
Department:
TEd
Contact Information
Office: 249-E SFH
Phone: 801-422-2335
Email: nope@todd.pennington@byu.edumsn.com
Brief Biography
I was born in Los Angeles and primarily raised in El Cajon, Ca. Attended BYU right out of high school and after three semesters served a mission to Cleveland Ohio. I received a my bachelors degree from BYU, masters degree from University of Utah, and my Phd from Virginia Tech. I have 3 amazing children, Carson, 19 a freshman at BYU, Bennett, 15, and Riley-Ann, 13.
Awards
Nancy Peery Marriott Excellenct in Teaching
McKay Schoool of Education (Brigham Young University)
2019
Metzler-Freedman Exemplary Paper Award
Jouranl of Teaching in Physical Education
2010
College Educator of the Year
Utah Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
2015
Dr. G. Arthur Broten Young Scholar Recognition Award Recipient
Western College Physical Education Society
2003
Selected Publications
Local collective action: Introducing an action framework for enhancing school- and district- level advocacy in physical education.
- Authors: Beddoes, Zack E; Prusak, Keven A; Aaron, Beighle; Pennington, Todd Robert
- Publication Date: 2021
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Quest
- Publisher: Taylor and Francis
- City: Cambridge, MA
- Country: USA
- Volume: 73
- Issue: 3
Utilizing School-based, Professional Learning Communities to Enhance Physical Education Programs and Facilitate Systems Change
- Authors: Beddoes, Zack E; Prusak, Keven A; Aaron, Beighle; Pennington, Todd Robert
- Publication Date: 2021
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Quest
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis
- City: Cambridge, MA
- Country: USA
- Volume: 73
- Issue: 3
Exploring the use of triad student teaching placements in physical education
- Authors: Pennington, Todd Robert; Wilkinson, Carol; Prusak, Keven; Hanson, Amber; Haslem, Liz
- Publication Date: 2020
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: The Physical Educator
- Volume: 77
- Issue: 3
Exploring Future Research in Physical Education: Espousing a Social Justice Perspective
- Authors: Walton-Fisette, Jennifer; Richards, Kevin; Centeio, Erin; Pennington, Todd Robert; Pennington, Todd
- Publication Date: 2019
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport
- Publisher: SHAPE America
- City: Reston, VA
- Country: United States
- Volume: 90
- Issue: 4
Academic experiences of special admit college football athletes: Progress compared to general admits and perceptions of support services
- Authors: McCullough, Nicole; Gibb, Gordon Stanley; Pennington, Todd Robert; Heath, Melissa Ann
- Publication Date: 2019
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Journal for the Study of Sports and Athletes in Education
- Volume: 13
- Issue: 2
- Abstract: click to view
Academic experiences of special admit college football athletes: Progress compared to general admits and perceptions of support services
- Authors: McCullough, Nicole; Gibb, Gordon Stanley; Pennington, Todd Robert; Heath, Melissa Ann
- Publication Date: 2019
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Journal for the Study of Sports and Athletes in Education
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis
- City: Abingdon, OX
- Country: Unitied Kingdom
- Volume: 13
- Issue: 2
PE Central: A possible online professional development tool.
- Authors: Hanson, Amber ; Pennington, Todd Robert; Prusak, Keven A; Wilkinson, Carol
- Publication Date: 2017
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: The Physical Educator
- Publisher: Sagamore Publishing LLC
- City: Urbana, Illinois
- Country: United States
- Volume: 74
- Issue: 3
Physical activity rates and motivational profiles of adolescents while keeping a daily leisure-time physical activity record
- Authors: Fullmer, Matthew; Wilkinson, Carol; Prusak, Keven A; Eggett, Dennis Lee; Pennington, Todd Robert
- Publication Date: 2016
- Publication Type: Abstract
- Publication Journal: Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport
- Publisher: Taylor and Francis, Routledge
- Volume: 87
- Issue: s2
Relationships Between Health-Related Fitness Knowledge, Perceived Competence, Self-Determination, and Physical Activity Behaviors of High School Students
- Authors: Haslem, Liz; Wilkinson, Carol; Prusak, Keven A; Christensen, William F; Pennington, Todd Robert
- Publication Date: 2016
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Journal of Teaching in Physical Education
Physical Education Central: A Possible Professional Development Tool
- Authors: Hall, Amber; Pennington, Todd Robert; Prusak, Keven A; Wilkinson, Carol
- Publication Date: 2015
- Publication Type: Abstract
- Publication Journal: Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport
- Publisher: Taylor and Francis, Routledge
- Volume: 86
- Issue: S2
PETE Students’ Perceptions of a Healthy and Active Lifestyle
- Authors: Wilkinson, Carol; Pennington, Todd Robert; Barney, David C; Lockhart, Barbara D; Hager, Ronald L; Prusak, Keven A
- Publication Date: 2014
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: The Physical Educator
- Publisher: Sagamore Publishing
- City: Urbana, IL
- Country: U.S.A.
- Volume: 71
- Issue: 4
Triad relationships and member satisfaction with paired placement of student teachers
- Authors: Wilkinson, Carol; Pennington, Todd Robert; Whiting, Erin Feinauer; Newberry, Melissa Ann; Feinauer, Erika; Losser, Janet L; Haslem, Liz; Hall, Amber
- Publication Date: 2014
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Australian Journal of Teacher Education
- Publisher: Edith Cowan University
- City: Perth, Australia
- Country: Australia
- Volume: 39
- Issue: 8
- URL: https://ro.ecu.edu.au/ajte/vol39/iss8/10
The Relationship Between Health-Related Fitness Knowledge and Physical Activity
- Authors: Haslem, Liz; Wilkinson, Carol; Prusak, Keven A; Christensen, William F; Pennington, Todd Robert
- Publication Date: 2014
- Publication Type: Abstract
- Publication Journal: Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport
- Publisher: SHAPE America
- City: Reston, VA
- Country: U.S.A.
- Volume: 85
- Issue: s1
Succeed Together or Fail Alone: Going from Good to Great in Physical Education
- Authors: Pennington, Todd Robert; Prusak, Keven A; Wilkinson, Carol
- Publication Date: 2014
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Jornal of Teaching Physical Education
- Publisher: Human Kinetics
- City: Champaign, IL
- Country: United States
- Volume: 33
Adolescent Girls' Preferences Pertaining to Cardiovascular Fitness Testing: A Comparison Between the One-Mile Run and the PACER Tests
- Authors: Wilkinson, Carol; Brown, Lanell; Graser, Susan Vincent; Pennington, Todd Robert
- Publication Date: 2012
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: The Physical Educator
- Publisher: Sagamore Publishing
- City: Urbana, IL
- Country: U.S.A.
- Volume: 69
- Issue: 1
Children’s perceptions of fitness self-testing, the purpose of fitness testing, and personal health
- Authors: Pennington, Todd Robert; Graser, Susan; Prusak, Keven A; Sampson, Barbara
- Publication Date: 2011
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: The Physical Educator
- Publisher: Phi Epsilon Kappa
- City: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Country: USA
- Volume: 68
- Issue: 4
The effects of the type of skill test, choice, and gender on situational motivation of physical education students
- Authors: Johnson, Tyler; Prusak, Keven A; Pennington, Todd Robert; Wilkinson, Carol
- Publication Date: 2011
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Journal of Teaching in Physical Education
- Publisher: Human Kinetics
- City: Champaign, IL
- Country: USA
- Volume: 30
- Issue: 3
Pedometer Steps-per-minute, moderate intensity, and individual differences in 12-14 year old youth
- Authors: Graser, Susan; Groves, Alan; Prusak, Keven A; Pennington, Todd Robert
- Publication Date: 2011
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Journal of Physical Activity and Health
- Publisher: Human Kinetics
- City: Champaign, IL
- Country: USA
- Volume: 8
- Issue: 2
The Effects of Music in Physical Activity Rates of Junior High School Physical Education Students
- Authors: Barney, David C; Brewer, Lindsey; Prusak, Keven A; Pennington, Todd Robert
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Jouranl of Physical Activity and Health
- Publisher: Human Kinetics
- City: Champaign, IL
- Country: USA
The Effects of Music on Physical Activity Rates of Junior High School Physical Education Students
- Authors: Brewer, Lindsey; Barney, David C; Prusak, Keven A; Pennington, Todd Robert
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: The Physical Educator
- Publisher: Sagamore
- City: Urbana, Il
- Country: USA
Teacher Motivation, Self-efficacy, and Burnout in a District Physical Education Program
- Authors: Prusak, Keven A; Barney, David C; Beddoes, Zack E; Pennington, Todd Robert; Wilkinson, Carol; Kahaiali'i, Nathan; Ohran, Jami
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Journal of Teaching in Physical Education
- Publisher: Human Kinetics
- City: Champaign, IL
- Country: USA
Attending to the emotional side of professional learning communities (PLCs) by cultivating positive team dynamics.
- Authors: Beddoes, Zack E; Prusak, Keven A; Barney, David C; Pennington, Todd Robert
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Publication Journal: Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance