Dr. Sharon J. Gaunt
RR 2 Box 5975
Dillwyn, VA 23936
Home: 434-983-8607
Cell: 434-547-5740
Currently:
Lecturer, Longwood University
Willett Hall Room 131
201 High Street
Farmville, VA 23909
Office: 434-395-2396
DEGREES HELD
Bachelor of Science: Health and Physical Education, James Madison University, 1966.
Master of Science: Physical Education, Indiana University, 1973.
Specialist in Education: Biomechanics/Kinesiology, Eastern Kentucky University, 1976.
Doctorate in Human Performance: Measurement and Evaluation, Indiana University, 1979.
ACADEMIC POSITIONS HELD
2006-03
Lecturer, Department of Health, Recreation and Kinesiology, Longwood University.
2002-03
Instructional Assessment Specialist, Cumberland County Public Schools.
2000-02
Teacher, Health and Physical Education, Cumberland High School and Middle School,
Athletic Director, Head Boys’ Basketball Coach, Cumberland County Public Schools.
1993-2000
Associate Commissioner, Southeastern Conference, Birmingham, Alabama
1992-93
Associate Professor, Coordinator of Health and Physical Education, Mars Hill College,
Mars Hill, North Carolina.
1985-92
Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education and Department of Exercise
Science, The University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
1980-85
Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, Intramural Director,
Charleston Southern University, Charleston, South Carolina.
1978-79
Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, Assistant Basketball Coach,
Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Kentucky.
1978
Instructor (Part-time), Georgetown College, Georgetown, Kentucky.
1977-78
Head Field Hockey Coach, Graduate Students, Indiana University, Bloomington,
Indiana.
1975-76
Graduate Assistant, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Kentucky.
1973-75
Secondary School Teacher and Department Chair, West Springfield High School,
Fairfax County Public Schools, Springfield, Virginia.
1972
Graduate Student, Indiana University, Bloomington,
Indiana.
1967-72
Secondary School Teacher, West Springfield High School, Springfield, Virginia.
1966-1967
Middle School Health and Physical Education teacher, Fred m. Lynn Junior High
School, Prince William County, Woodbridge, VA.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Elementary and Middle School 3 years
High School
12 years
University/College
17 years
TEACHING HONORS
Outstanding Teacher of the year, University of Georgia, Physical Education Department, 1991-92
Awarded Outstanding Teacher, College of Education, University of Georgia, 1991
Outstanding Teacher of the Year, University of Georgia, Physical Education Department, 1990-91
Outstanding Teacher of the Year, University of Georgia, Physical Education Department, 1989-90
Outstanding Teacher of the Year, University of Georgia, Physical Education Department, 1986-87
Outstanding Teacher of the Year, University of Georgia, Physical Education Department, 1985-86
THEORY COURSES TAUGHT AT THE COLLEGE LEVEL
Charleston Southern University:
Exercise Physiology
Methods and Materials in Health and Physical Education
Measurement for Evaluation in Physical Education
Citadel:
Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education (Graduate Level)
University of Georgia:
Kinesiology
Measurement and Evaluation
Measuring Affective Behavior (Graduate Level in Educational Psychology)
Coaching Soccer
Introduction to Physical Education and Exercise Science
Mars Hill College:
Measurement and Evaluation
Methods and Materials in Health and Physical Education
Longwood University:
Methods and Materials in Health and Physical Education
Motor Development
Skill Acquisition and Analysis
Research in Health, Recreation and Kinesiology
Research and Design (Graduate Level in Library Media Sciences Program)
PUBLICATIONS FOR LAST SEVEN YEARS OF TEACHING (Note I was not in education
between 1993 and 2002.)
Gaunt, S.J. (1993). Validity and reliability of two alternative measures of shoulder-girdle strength,
submitted to Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport Science.
Darrocott S., Gaunt, S., et al (19930. Assessment of students’ perceptions bout fitness testing,
submitted to Journal of Teaching Physical Education.
Disch, J.G. and Gaunt, S.J. (1991). The accuracy of inter-judge scoring of a sports skill from video
tape. In Research Council Proceedings of Southern District. American Alliance of Health, Physical
Education, Recreation and Dance.
Gaunt, S.J. and Forbus, W.R. (1991). Background of high school coaches in Georgia, GAPHERD
Journal, Summer, 1991.
Disch, J.G. and Gaunt, S.J. (1989). The accuracy of partner scoring for the self-volley test in
volleyball. In M.J. Safrit (Ed), Measurement Theory and Practice in Exercise Science and Sport.
Horvat, M., Roswal, G., Jacobs, D., and Gaunt, S. (1989). Selected psychological comparisons of
able-bodied and disabled athletes, Physical Education, 46, (4).
Levendusky, T.A., Gorman, R.S., Gaunt, S.J., Pearson, R and Gruenger, R.W. (1988). Soccer skills
testing: past and present assessment of soccer skills utilizing standardized tests. In Research Council
Proceedings of Southern District. American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and
Dance.
Gaunt, S.J., (1987). Practical improvements in the Ross and Dill computer program, GAHPERD
Journal, Summer, 1987.
PRESENTATIONS RELATED TO TEACHING
Trimble, R.T., Forbus, W.R., & Gaunt, S., (1991). Efffect of Kinesthetic Approach to TeachingLearning Putting in Beginning Level Golf Classes, GAPHERD Conference.
Forbus, W.R., Gaunt, S., Horvat, M., & Yorio, J. (1988). Measurement Curriculum, Elementary and
Middle Conference, Georgia.
Disch, J. & Gaunt, S. (1988). Reliability of Inter-Judge Scoring of a Sports Skill from Video Tape,
International Measurement and Evaluation Symposium, Madison, Wisconsin.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Member Cumberland Volunteer Rescue Squad (Emergency Medical Technician)
Member Buckingham Volunteer Rescue Squad
REFERENCES
Dr. Chuck Blauvelt
Willett Hall
Longwood University
201 High Street
Farmville, VA 23909
W: 434-395-2544
Dr. Glenda Taylor
Willett Hall
Longwood University
201 High Street
Farmville, VA 23909
W: 434-395-2545
Dr. Bette Harris
1506 Shields Circle
Farmville, VA 23901
H: 434-392-6729