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Faculty: Todd Pennington

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Todd Pennington

Title

Associate Professor

Department:

TEd

Contact Information

Office: 249-E SFH

Phone: 801-422-2335

Email: nope@todd.pennington@byu.edumsn.com

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.

Nancy Peery Marriott Excellenct in Teaching

McKay Schoool of Education (Brigham Young University)

2019

College Educator of the Year

Utah Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance

2015

Metzler-Freedman Exemplary Paper Award

Jouranl of Teaching in Physical Education

2010

Dr. G. Arthur Broten Young Scholar Recognition Award Recipient

Western College Physical Education Society

2003

A Framework for Advocacy in Physical Education

  • Authors: Beddoes, Zack E; Pennington, Todd Robert; Prusak, Keven A
  • Publication Date: 2023
  • Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Publication Journal: Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance

A Framework for Advocacy in Physical Education

  • Authors: Beddoes, Zack E; Pennington, Todd Robert; Prusak, Keven A
  • Publication Date: 2023
  • Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Publication Journal: Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance

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

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

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 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

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
  • 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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