DAVID M. LOVETT
EDUCATION
2005-2011
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
Doctorate of Philosophy: Health, Exercise, & Sport Sciences;
Concentration in Sport Administration, Minor in Business Administration
Dissertation Topic: An Examination of Motives for Participating in Sprint
Distance Triathlon
2001-2005
University of Louisiana-Monroe
Masters of Business Administration
Monroe, LA
1992-1997
LSU-Shreveport
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Shreveport, LA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2012-Present University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology/Sport Management
 Teach full load (4 undergraduate/graduate online and lecture
courses) in exercise science, physical education, and sport/fitness
management
 Develop online courses for new sport/fitness/recreation
management graduate program
 Serve on University Library Committee
 Serve as faculty advisor for the ASK Club (Association of Students
in Kinesiology)
2011-2012
Auburn University Montgomery
Montgomery, AL
Assistant Professor of Sport Management
 Taught full load (three undergraduate/graduate lecture courses in
sport management and P-12 physical education programs
 Developed content courses (graduate and undergraduate; online
and hybrid) for the sport management program
 Acted as faculty advisor for Physical Education majors Club
 Served on Friends of School of Education committee
 Served on Friends of School of Education Fundraising
subcommittee
 Assisted in creation of sport management webpage and
promotional DVD, marketing materials, and web advertisements
 Supervised Sport Leadership interns in various venues
 Served as faculty advisor for the Physical Education Major’s Club
 Wrote several internally funded grants
 Involved in recruitment activities for the university
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Served as Event Coordinator for the Alabama State Games running
events
2009-2011
University of Mary Hardin Baylor Belton, TX
Instructor
 Taught full load (four undergraduate lecture classes per semester)
in sport management and exercise science programs
 Advised sport management majors on class selections for degree
plan requirements
 Chaired Graduate Council Research Grant committee
 Served on Campus Planning Committee
2007-2009
Horizon Academy West
Albuquerque, NM
Sixth Grade Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher
 Instructed students in subjects of language arts, reading, and social
studies
 Assisted students in various community service projects, including
Ronald McDonald House and local food banks
 Served on Family Literacy Committee
2005-2007
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
Teaching/Graduate Assistant
 Responsible for curriculum development and implementation,
instruction, and assessment physical education activity courses at
the university
 Served as mentor to new graduate students
2005 University of Louisiana-Monroe
Monroe, LA
Graduate/Research Assistant
 Edited publications/text chapters for professors in College of
Business
 Assisted MBA Director in daily operations
 Created and published promotional materials for the business
department
 Charged with entering & updating department database
UNIVERSITY COURSES INSTRUCTED
Graduate Content Courses
Leadership in Sport Organizations
Sport Finance
Sport Marketing
Consumer Behavior
Legal Aspects of Sport
Governance & Ethics in Sport
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Undergraduate Content Courses
Wellness
Introduction to Exercise & Sport Science
Principles of Sport Management
Sociology of Sport
Governance of Sport
Leadership in Sport Organizations
Sport Marketing
Economics of Sport
Psychology of Coaching
Sport Finance
Lifetime Fitness
Materials & Methods for Secondary Physical Education Teachers
Adapted Physical Education
Fitness for Kinesiology Majors
Undergraduate Activity Courses
Lifetime Fitness
Beginner Weight Training and Conditioning
Intermediate Weight Training and Conditioning
Beginning Tennis
Intermediate Tennis
Racquetball
Intermediate Racquetball
Jogging
Basketball Competition
Softball
PUBLICATIONS
Lovett, D. (2006). Negligence and Waivers. The Journal of Physical
Education, Recreation & Dance, 77(7), 53-54.
PRESENTATIONS
Lovett, D. (2013, May). The motivational factors of female triathletes.
ACSM, Indianapolis, IN.
Lovett, D. & Schaefer, G. (2012, April). Age differences in the motives of
triathletes. Auburn Research Week, Auburn, AL.
Lovett, D. & Williford, H. (2012, April). Level of Experience in the
motives of triathletes. SSMA, Troy, AL.
Lovett, D. & Scaefer, G. (2012, April). Managing risk on ultramarathon
trails. SSMA, Troy, AL.
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Schaefer, G. R. & Lovett D. (2011, November). Risk management and
legal issues in PE classrooms. ASAHPERD Fall Conference,
Birmingham, AL.
Schaefer, G. R. & Lovett D. (2011, July). Making physical education
safer: Risk management and legal issues. Auburn Montgomery
Conference, Quality Physical Education on a Budget. Montgomery, AL.
Schaefer, G., McGlone, C., Esko, M., & Lovett, D. (2011, March). The
dissemination of information: Are practices changing? Roundtable
discussion presented at the Sport and Recreation Law Association
Conference, Savannah, GA.
Plunk, Jamey & Lovett, D. Running across the sky. (2010, December).
Presented at the Texas AHPERD Annual Conference, Galveston, TX.
Lovett, D., Schaefer, G., & Hushman, H. (2010, March). Standards of
Safety in Triathlon. Presented at the Sport and Recreation Law
Association Conference, Albuquerque, NM.
Schaefer, G. & Lovett, D. (2008, March) Exercise of Judgment: Schnarrs
v. Girard Board of Education, et al. Presented at the Sport and Recreation
Law Association Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC.
Lovett, D. (2007, March) Terrain Park Lawsuit at Jackson Hole Mountain
Resort: Negligence or Inherent Risk? Presented at the Sport Recreation
and Law Association Conference, Chapel Hill, NC.
Barnes, J. & Lovett, D. (2007, March) Beanballs in College: Issues of
Inherent Risks and Breaches of Duty. Presented at the Sport and
Recreation Law Association Conference, Chapel Hill, NC.
Lovett, D. & Schaefer, G. (2006, March) Fantasy Sports vs. Players’
Associations: CDM Distribution and Marketing vs. MLB Advanced
Media. Presented at the Sport and Recreation Law Association
Conference, Albuquerque, NM.
PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONS
Texas Teaching Certificate-Lifetime
New Mexico Level II Teaching Certificate with P.E. Endorsement
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Southern Society of Sport Management
Sport Recreation and Law Association
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North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM)
Alabama Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and
Dance
Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
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