MARTHA CLARICE BELL
(MARTIE)
90 Lowery Dr.
Thomasville, NC 27360
School of Education,
Rm. 250
One University Parkway
High Point, NC 27268
Education
University of Georgia, Ph.D., Physical Education, 1998
University of Georgia, M.S., Early Childhood, Special Needs, 1993
University of Georgia, B.S., Recreation, 1977
Professional Experience
1997-present Associate Professor, High Point University
1996-1997 Lecturer, Dept. of Exercise & Sport Science, East Carolina
University
1994-1996 Research Assistant, Curriculum & Instruction Lab., University of
Georgia
1993-1996 Teaching Assistant, Physical Education Dept., University of
Georgia
1992-1995 Research Assistant & Data Collection Trainer, Headstart Transition
Project, University of Georgia
1992-1993 Teaching Assistant, Dept. of Child & Family Development,
University of Georgia
1991-1992 Assistant Director, McPhaul Child Development Lab., University of
Georgia
1987-1991 Early Intervention Specialist, Hope Haven School, Athens, GA
1984-1987 Independent Group Home Manager / Trainer, Georgia Dept. of
Human Resources, Monroe, GA
1982-1984 Adaptive Physical Education Teacher Special Population
Coordinator, Thomasville, GA
1980-1981 Physical Activities Director, South DeKalb YMCA, Decatur, GA
1978-1980 Aquatic Director, Thomasville YMCA, Thomasville, GA
Awards and Honors
2009 NCAAHPERD University Teacher of the Year
2000 Instructor of the Year, High Point Arc
1997 Selected as Guest Faculty Coach for ECU Basketball
1995 Mary Ella Lindsey Soule Award, University of Georgia
1995 Merit Award for Excellence in Instruction, University of Georgia
1990 Directors Award for Excellence in Teaching, Hope Haven School
1990 Instructor of the Year, Hope Haven School
Professional Affiliations and Offices
1994-present American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and
Dance (AAHPERD)
- (2008-present) PE Steering Committee for NASPE Member
- (2007-2008) Chair: PE Steering Committee for NASPE
- (2007-2008) NASPE National Honors Award Committee Member
- (2005-2007) COPETE Executive Advisory Board Member
- (2007-2008) Conference Program Coordinator for 2008 Annual AAHPERD
Conference
- (2007-2009) served as Delegate to National Association for Sport and Physical
Education Assembly
- 1996-present North Carolina Alliance for Athletics, Health, Physical
Education Recreation and Dance (NCAAHPERD)
- Currently Recording Secretary for the Executive Board
- served as Physical Education Association (PEA) President
- served as PEA President Elect
- currently Faculty Advisor for the Student Majors’ Association
2000-Present Southern District AAHPERD
- (2010-present) College representative for PEA.
- (2000) served as State Delegate to the SDAAHPERD Assembly
- (2000-2003)served on the Public Relations Committee
1996-present North Carolina Collegiate Physical and Health Education
Conference
- second term serving on the Executive Board
1999-2000 Served on an Advisory Committee that helped to rewrite the state
Physical Education Curriculum
- headed sub-committee that rewrote fitness unit (K-12)
Professional Service
NCATE Program reviewer for 8 universities
Sponsored a SPARK training workshop for physical and elementary education
majors.
Sponsored a Jean Blades Madigan Workshop for surrounding area teachers &
students.
Reviewer the article Understanding how Ontario High School Teacher-Coaches
Learn to Coach for the Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy Journal
Reviewer for ‘ING Run for Something Better School Awards Program’
Community Service
Past PTO President, Ledford Middle School, High Point, NC
Board Member, High Point Special Olympics
Administrative Volunteer for the NC Museum of Forestry, Whiteville, NC
Current Research Interest
Ultimate Flag Games Curriculum. A collaborative study with teachers from
Ferndale Middle School, which examines the students’ interest in a new
movement curriculum.
Using the Wii for teaching motor skills in limited spaces.
The involvement of women as NCAA Athletic Directors, Head Coaches and
Assistant Coaches in Southern States.
Publications
Bell, M. (2011). The Ultimate Flag Games Curriculum: An an Answer to a
Participation Problem. Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport
Education, 25(2), 11-13.
Bell, M. (2011). Forward. In T. Kemerly, Acting Like an Animal: Playful
Stretching and Stretching Activities for Kid People (p. 5). Monterey, CA:
Healthy Learning.
Hartzell, M., Bell, M., Duchane, K., Steffen, J., & Strong, J. (2009). Code of
Ethics for P-12 Physical Education Teachers (Position Statement) for the
National Association of Sport and Physical Education, Reston, VA:
AAHPERD.
Bell, M. (2008). Walking the talk: Teachers as Role Models. Update Plus, (6),
14-15.
Bell, M. (editor). (2006). HPU PEC 105 Information & Work Book. In-house
publication, High Point, NC: High Point University Printing.
Bell, M. (2005). North Carolina Needs Quality, Daily Physical Education.
Position statement. NCAAHPERD.
Bell, M. (Editor). (2002). NCAAHPERD 2002 Conference Physical Education
Association Session Handout Booklet. Raleigh, NCAAHPERD.
Bell, M. (2002/2003). PEA President’s Message. NCAAHPERD News. Raleigh,
NCAAHPERD.
Bell, M., & Stoneman, Z. (2000). Prenatal testing: A reflection of attitudes
Toward abortion, attitudes toward people with disabilities, and
religiosity. American Journal on Mental Retardation. 105(1), 1-13.
Bell, M, & Schempp, P.G. (1998). What works in basic physical education: An
analysis of physical education in higher education. Georgia Association
for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Journal, 32(1),
22-27.
Bell, M. (1998). The learning transfer of classroom management skills from a
Computer assisted instruction program to teaching in the classroom. An
unpublished dissertation competed at the University of Georgia, Athens,
GA.
Bell, M. (1997). The development of expertise. Journal of Physical Education,
Recreation, and Dance, 68(2), 34-38.
Bell, M. (1996). Review of the book Hiking and Backpacking. Georgia
Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
Journal, 30(1), 68-69.
Bell, M. (Ed.). (1994, 1995, 1996). Lab Notes. Curriculum and Instruction
Research Lab, Physical Education Department, University of Georgia.
Bell, M. & Sharpe, T. (1993). Family involvement in special education:
Recommendations for collaboration. Nebraska Journal for the Nebraska
Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 24, 40-44
Bell, M. (1993). Predictors of college students’ responses to information about
Prenatal testing. Unpublished thesis: University of Georgia.
Presentations
Bell, M., Hinkle, L., Rivera, R., Morris, P. & Freda, P. (2015). Teaching
Basketball Free Throws: Wii vs. Traditional Methods. Paper presented at
the annual Society of Health and Physical Educators America Southern
Convention, Seattle, WA.
Bell, M., Hinkle, L., Rivera, R., Morris, P. & Freda, P. (2015). Teaching
Basketball Free Throws Using the Wii. Paper presented at the annual
Society of Health and Physical Educators America Southern District
Convention, Atlanta, GA.
Bell, M., Rivera, R. & Morris, P. (2014). Research Involving Children: The Good,
The Bad, and The Ugly. Paper presented at the annual North Carolina
Alliance of Athletics, Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
- Sport Management Conference, Raleigh, NC.
Bell, M. & Lukow, J. (2014). Males Perspectives on the Hiring of Female NCAA
Basketball Coaches. Paper presented At the annual North
Carolina Alliance of Athletics, Health, Physical Education, Recreation,
and Dance-Sport Management Conference, Raleigh, NC.
Bell, M., Hinkle. L., Rivera, R., Ruehle, H. & Hoots, A. (2014). Technology in
the Gym: Using Wii to Teach Bowling Skills. Paper presented at the annual
American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
Convention, San, St. Louis, MO.
Bell, M. & Lukow, J. (2014). The Hiring of Female NCAA Basketball
Coaches: The Male Perspective. Paper presented at the annual
American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
Convention, San, St. Louis, MO.
Bell, M., Hinkle, L., Rivera, R. & Ruehle, H. (2014) Wii Wii? Using Wii to teach
Bowling Skills. Paper presented at the annual Southern District
American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
Convention, Lexington, KY.
Bell, M. & Lukow, J. (2014). The Hiring of Female NCAA Basketball Coaches:
The Male Perspective. Paper presented at the annual Southern District
American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
Convention, Lexington, KY.
Bell, M, Hinkle, L., Rivera, R., Ruehle, H., Hoots, A., & Warrick, R., (2013). To
Wii or Not To Wii? Teaching Bowling Skills. Paper presented at the annual
North Carolina Alliance of Athletics, Health, Physical Education,
Recreation, and Dance Conference, Raleigh, NC.
Bell, M., Hinkle, L., & Greene, M. (2013). I have to Teach Health? Presentation
At the NCAEE Region 5 Spring Conference, High Point, NC.
Lukow, J. & Bell, M. (2013). Winning and Losing in the Quest for Female Head
Coaching Positions. Presentation for the Women Gender Studies Faculty
Lecture, High Point University.
Bell, M., Hinkle, L., Hackett, D., Greene, M., Hoots, A. (2013). Teaching
Bowling: Traditional vs. Non-Traditional. Paper present at the annual
American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
Convention, Charlotte, NC.
Bell, M. & Lukow, J. (2013). Barriers Blocking Female Head Coaching
Positions. Paper presented at the annual Southern District American
Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
Conference, Orlando, FL.
Bell, M., Hackett, D., Greene, M., Ruehle, H., Florane, K., Bagwell, M., Lenker,
K., Dansky, L., & Robrecht, M. (2012). Using Ultimate Games for Ultimate
Activity. Paper presented at the annual Southern District American
Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
Conference, Orlando, FL.
Bell, M. & Lukow, J. (2011). Identifying Barriers to Female Head Coaching
Positions. Paper presented at the annual North Carolina Alliance of
Athletics,Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Conference,
Winston Salem, NC.
Bell, M., Hackett, D., Ruehle, H., Greene, M., Florane, K., Byrnes, M., Dorman,
M., Friedrich, L., Bagwell, M., & Pfahl, K. (2011). Let’s Get Middle
Schoolers Active! Paper presented at the annual North Carolina Alliance
of Athletics,Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
Conference, Winston Salem, NC.
Bell, M., Lukow, J., Frisella, R., Ruehle, H., Cranmer, L., Bush, K., Mitchell, K.,
& Webb, E. (2011). Female Leaders in Sports: The Glass Ceiling in
Intercollegiate Athletics. Paper presented at the annual American
Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
Conference, San Diego, CA.
Bell, M., Angel, K., Mitchell, K., Bush, K., Cranmer, L., Frisella, R., Ruehle, H.,
Hackett, D., Robrecht, M., Skula, T. (2011). Ultimate Activity Through
Ultimate Flag Games. Paper presented at the annual American Alliance
of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Conference, San
Diego, CA.
Bell, M., Angel, K., Mitchell, K., Bush, K., Cranmer, L., Frisella, R., Ruehle, H.,
Hackett, D., Robrecht, M., Skula, T. (2011). Let’s Get All Middle School
Students Active! Paper presented at the annual American Alliance of
Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Conference, San
Diego, CA.
Bell, M. & Lukow, J. (2010). Female Coaches/Ads in Southern State:
Comparison to National Numbers. Paper presented at the annual
American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
Bell, M. (2010). Getting Kids Active in the Classroom. Paper presented at the
NCAEE Region 5 Spring Conference, High Point, NC.
Bell, M. & Lukow, J. (2010). Southern Women Coaches & Ads: Comparison to
U.S. Paper presented at the annual Southern District American Alliance
of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Conference, Myrtle
Beach, SC.
Bell, M. (2009). Revisioning Physical Education: How HPU is addressing
Bucket 2. Paper presented at the PETE Reform Meeting at the annual
North Carolina Alliance for Athletics, Health, Physical Education,
Recreation, and Dance.
Bell, M. (2009). Incorporating SPARK into the PETE College Curriculum.
Invited guest presenter at the ‘Importance of Quality Pre-Service Training
for Future Health and Physical Education Teachers Workshop’ at the
annual Arkansas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation
and Dance Conference, Eureka Springs, AR
Senne, T. & Bell, M. (2009). What’s Happening in PETE? Conversations and
Dialogues . . . .Paper presented at Tri-annual Physical Education Teacher
Education Conference, Myrtle Beach, FL.
Bell, M. (2008). PE Metrics: Introducing the NASPE Assessments for National
Standard 1 Elementary. Presentation made at the annual North Carolina
Alliance of Athletics, Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
Conference, Winston Salem, NC.
Bell, M., Zarick, J., Hyde, C., Pruitt, J., Massey, C., & Cranmer, L. (2008).
Beginning with a Cardboard Table & a Coke. Presentation made at the
annual North Carolina Alliance of Athletics, Health, Physical Education,
Recreation and Dance Conference, Winston Salem, NC.
Bell, M. (2008). The Image of Future PE Majors – Cultivating, Mentoring, &
Assessing. Presentation made at the annual American Alliance of Health,
Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Conference, Fort Worth, TX.
Bell, M., Kemerly, T., & High Point University Graduate Students. (2006).
Attitudes Toward Obesity: Educators, Physicians, Lawmakers, and
Children. Presentation made at the annual American Alliance for Health,
Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Conference, Salt Lake City,
UT.
Bell, M., Angel, K., Sutton, N., Wenzel, J., & High Point University Graduate
Students. (2006). Everyone Participates: The Ultimate Flag Game
Curriculum. Presentation made at the annual American Alliance for
Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Conference, Salt Lake
City, UT.
Bell, M. & Angel, K. (2006). Kooshing Kids into Activity! Presentation made at
the annual North Carolina Alliance for Athletics, Health, Physical
Education, Recreation, and Dance Conference, Greensboro, NC.
Bell, M., Angel, K., Wenzel, J., & Sutton, N. (2004). A Chance for Everyone to
Score: Ultimate Flag Games. Presentation made at the annual American
Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
Conference, New Orleans.
Bell, M., Angel, K., Sutton, N. & HPU Physical Education Majors. (April, 2003).
Ultimate Flag Games: The Ultimate Motivator. Paper presented at the
annual AAHPERD Conference, Philadelphia, PN.
Bell, M., Angel, K., Sutton, N., Ward, M., Brelsford, S., Wenzel, J., Smith, D.,
Daut, L., Staples, E., & Noel, C. (February, 2003). Razzling Dazzling
Kids into Activity. Paper presented at the annual SDAAHPERD
Conference, Savannah, GA.
Bell, M. (September, 2001). Using the Management of Physical Education
Classes Program to Help Beginning & Lateral Entry Teachers. Paper
presented at the annual North Carolina Collegiate Physical and Health
Education Conference, Raleigh, NC.
Bell, M., Reynolds, M., & Perdue, J. (December, 1999). Collaboration: Views
from a School Teacher, Student Teacher, and University Faculty. Paper
presented at the annual conference of the North Carolina Alliance for
Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Greensboro, NC.
Bell, M. (April, 1999). The Management of Elementary Physical Education
Classes: Teaching through a Computer Based Instructional Program.
Paper presented at the annual conference of the American Alliance for
Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Boston, MA.
Bell, M. (March, 1998). The Transfer of Learning Classroom Management
Skills. Presented to the Faculty Forum at High Point University, NC.
Bell, M. (April, 1996). The Road to Expertise. Paper presented at the annual
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Bell, M. & Sharpe, T. (October, 1995). Demonstration of Authorware
Academic: A Computer-Based Interacting Tool for Physical Education
Teacher Education. Paper presented at the National Conference on T
eacher Education in Physical Education, Morgantown, WV.
Bell, M. (May, 1995). Stages of Expertise. Paper presented at the annual
Georgia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance
Conference, Jekyll Island, GA.
LeBeouf, M., Bell, M., Trimble, T., & Schempp, P. (May, 1995). A Study of
Basic Physical Instruction in Higher Education. Paper presented at the
annual Georgia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, &
Dance Conference, Jekyll Island, GA.
Bell, M., Schempp, P.G., Tan, S., Fincher, M.D., & Manross, D. (April, 1995).
Recruitment into Teaching: An Intergenerational Analysis. Paper
presented at the annual American Education Research Association
Conference, San Francisco, CA.
LeBeouf, M., & Bell, M. (October, 1994). Analysis of Survey Used in Studying
Basic Physical Education Instruction. Paper presented at the bi-annual
Works in Progress Conference, Athens, GA.
Bell, M. (February, 1993). The Parents’ Rights: Involvement in Early
Intervention. Paper presented at the Southeastern Council on Family
Relations, Atlanta, GA.
Grants
(2008) Submitted and received $2430 Cultural Enrichment Grant from High
Point University for a SPARK Workshop Presenter.
(2007) Submitted and received $3000.00 Cultural Enrichment Grant from High
Point University to bring Jean Blades Madigan for a on-campus workshop.
Georgia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
Research Award Grant. Expert Teachers’ Thinking. $500.00. Co-Authored.
(Awarded, 5/19/96).