M A T T H E W D . C U M M I S K EY , P h . D .
855 SOUTH NEW ST  318 STURZEBECKER HSC, WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY, PA 19383
PHONE: (610) 430 – 4199 (c)  E-MAIL: MCUMMISKEY@WCUPA.EDU
Professional Website: http://www.thenewPE.com
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology
 Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, January 2007
 Physical Education Curriculum and Instruction Concentration, GPA: 3.88
Master of Science in Education – Physical Education
 State University of New York at Cortland, Cortland, NY, December 2005
 Curriculum and Instruction Concentration, GPA: 3.91
Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education K - 12
 Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY, May 1997
 Minors: Biology and Coaching, GPA: 3.74
Study Abroad in Sport and Exercise Science
 University of Brighton, Eastbourne, England, Fall 1996, GPA: 3.51
Liberal Arts Coursework
 Broome Community College, Binghamton, NY, Fall 2002 – Spring 2003, GPA: 3.55
HIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Assistant Professor
West Chester University, West Chester, PA, July 2009 – Present
 Taught the following courses:
- KIN 101 - Introduction to Adventure Education (Spring 2010 – Spring 2012, 5 sections taught)
- KIN 103 - Historical & Philosophical Foundations of Physical Education Fitness (Fall 2009, 2
sections taught; Fall 2012, 2 sections taught)
- KIN 303 - Invasion Games (Fall 2009 – Spring 2012, 8 sections taught)
- KIN 402 – Physical Education Practicum (Spring 2012 – Present, 2 sections taught)
- KIN 489/490 – Student Teaching (Fall 2009 – Present, 12 sections taught)
 Developed and made available course materials for an entire semester of KIN 103 including lectures,
assignments and assessments so that other instructors may utilize the materials
 Developed four unit plans for KIN 303 activities that were posted on a professional website
 Emphasized interactive and engaging “lectures” rooted in real-world application
Assistant Professor
Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT, August 2006 – May 2009
 Taught the following courses:
- Undergraduate: Adapted Physical Education, Curriculum Development in Physical Education,
Golf, Independent Studies in Physical Education, Organization and Administration of Physical
Education, Orientation to Physical Education, and Psycho-Social Aspects of Physical Education
- Graduate: Principal Advisor for a Master’s Thesis and Independent Studies
 Supervised over 20 student teachers and completed midpoint assessments
 Developed several new assessments while emphasizing quantifiable and objective student learning
 Accrued student evaluation ratings of excellent (n=46) and good (n=44) for overall instruction on a 5point scale out of 100 respondents during the most recent semester of data
Rising Juniors Faculty
West Chester University, West Chester, PA, June 2008, 2009 – July 2008, 2009
 Facilitated high ropes, low ropes and field based initiatives for Philadelphia high school students with
the intent of promoting personal and group growth and future enrollment in higher education
 Supervised students during off-campus experiences and overnight accommodations in the dormitories
Instructor
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, August 2003 – August 2005
 Taught Weight Training, Fitness for Life, and Beginning Tennis
 Supervised three health and physical education student teachers
 Audited undergraduate physical education courses
 Designed syllabi, developed internet materials, and assisted in doctoral research projects
Graduate Assistant
State University of New York at Cortland, Cortland, NY, August 2002 – May 2003
 Supervised undergraduate physical education majors during the motor development practicum at a
local elementary physical education program
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Health and Physical Education Teacher
School District of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, September 2005 – June 2006
 Taught health and physical education primarily to 9th grade students
- Health education focused on chronic health issues while emphasizing nutrition, sexual decision
making, conflict resolution, and lifestyle evaluation
- Physical education focused on urban-oriented lifetime activities and health related fitness
 Served a population that was 97% African-American, of whom 75% scored below basic on the
Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA)
 Worked with faculty and administration to reintegrate physical education into the school curriculum
after being dormant for three years in ways agreeable to all parties and beneficial for students
 Taught summer school for at-risk middle school students in reading and math
Substitute Teacher
Binghamton City School District, Binghamton, NY, September 2001 – June 2003
 Taught physical education and other subjects in grades K-12
Health Education Teacher
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte, NC, January 2001 – June 2001
 Taught health education to 9th and 10th grade students using an interactive, learning focused curriculum
 Assessed student progress principally using portfolios, presentations, and group projects
 Instructed units on nutrition, human sexuality, drug use and abuse, mental health, disease prevention,
physical activity, and aging
Youth Staff
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Miami, FL, August 1999 – November 2000
 Conducted a ship-based educational activities program for three to seventeen year olds
 Designed new and creative programming while assisting other entertainment departments
 Coordinated theme nights, cooperative games, adventure science, and parent/child activities
Physical Education Teacher
Ithaca City School District, Ithaca, NY, September 1998 – June 1999
 Taught physical education for 7th, 8th, 11th, and 12th grade students at two schools
 Created an extensive wellness unit and taught non-traditional units such as rugby and personal defense
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Worked with a team of educators to modernize the physical education curriculum in accordance with
the New York State learning standards and Goals 2000
Physical Education Teacher
Solomon Schechter of Westchester, White Plains, NY, September 1997 – June 1998
 Taught movement education (K-3) using a guided discovery approach
 Taught skill themes (4-5) according to George Graham’s approach
 Taught sport education (6-8) incorporating novel units such as fencing and wrestling while devoting
out of class time to tournaments and intramurals
 Focused on developmentally appropriate, progression oriented, and success-based education
 Developed individualized physical education programs (IPEPs) for students with special needs
 Constructed a comprehensive K-8 cooperative-based curriculum in conjunction with colleagues
PUBLICATIONS
Book Chapters
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Cummiskey, M. (2013). Factors and trends affecting mandated physical education instructional time in
the United States. In. K. A. Volkwein-Caplan (Ed.), Culture, Sport and Physical Activity (pp. TBD).
Bel Air, CA: Meyer & Meyer Verlag. (accepted for publication)
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Cummiskey, M. (2012). Using advanced mobile devices to promote physical activity and fight obesity.
In S. Sanders (Ed.), Reflections on making the case for contemporary use of technology in teaching
physical education (1st ed., pp. 119-139). Charlotte: Information Age Publishing.
Peer Reviewed National Publications
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Cummiskey, M. (TBD). Yard games in secondary physical education. Strategies: A Journal for
Physical and Sport Educators. (accepted for publication)
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Leight, J. & Cummiskey, M. (2012). Google: So much more than a search engine. Journal of Physical
Education, Recreation and Dance. 83(1), 9-11.
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Cummiskey, M. (2011). There’s an app for that: Smartphone use in health and physical education.
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 82(8), 24-29.
Non-Peer Reviewed National Publications
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Cummiskey, M. (2011). Issues: Should physical educators go through an evaluation in which lowperforming teachers are eliminated? Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 82(7), 54.
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Cummiskey, M. (2011). Issues: What are the most effective and ineffective ways of advocating for
physical education and physical activity? Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. 82(4),
53.
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Cummiskey, M. (2010). Issues: Do teaching methods need to change to address Generation M2
effectively? Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 81(9), 12.
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NASPE, USTA Team UP to Create 101 Tips for New Physical Education Teachers, October 2009
- AAHPERD Update
Regional Publications
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Cummiskey, M. (2013). Assessing affective outcomes in community & physical education settings.
Mid-Atlantic Current (accepted for publication)
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Cummiskey, M. & Helion, J. (2012). Cognitive Dissonance Activities, Mid-Atlantic Current, (1), 8-9.
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Helion, J. & Cummiskey, M. (2011). Debriefing using quotations, Mid-Atlantic Current, 22 (1), 10-11.
Non-Peer Reviewed State Journal Publications
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Cummiskey, M. (2013). Free yourself from the stereo: Long distance remotes in physical education.
PSAHPERD Journal, 84(2), TBD (accepted for publication)
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Fatava, C. & Cummiskey, M. (2013). Teaching internet safety – From upper elementary through high
school. PSAHPERD Journal, 84(1), 5-6.
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McNamara, J., Stearne, D. & Cummiskey, M. (TBD). Losing 33 billion pounds: New twists on old
ideas. PSAHPERD Journal (accepted for publication)
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Cummiskey, M. (2012). Creating instructional videos – part 1. PSAHPERD Journal, 83 (3), 5.
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Cummiskey, M. (2012). Camp abilities. CTAHPERD: The Bulletin, 59(2), 8-9.
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Cummiskey, M. (2012). Creating no-break music to stop and start activity. PSAHPERD Journal, 82(2),
7.
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Cummiskey, M. (2012). Measuring learning for students with disabilities. CTAHPERD: The Bulletin,
59(1), 8-9.
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Cummiskey, M. (2012). Using Poll Everywhere to augment student involvement. PSAHPERD Journal,
82(1), 5.
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Cummiskey, M. & Leight, J. (2011). Twitter in health and physical education. PSAHPERD Journal,
81(3), 5.
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Cummiskey, M. (2011). Teaching strategies for students with hearing impairments, CTAHPERD: The
Bulletin, 58(2), 8-9.
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Cummiskey, M. (2011). Fitnessgram 9 and the new web hosting option. PSAHPERD Journal, 81(2), 5.
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Cummiskey, M. (2011). Warming up warm ups. PSAHPERD Journal, 81(2), 15-16.
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Cummiskey, M. (2011). Adventure education for students with disabilities – part 2, CTAHPERD: The
Bulletin, 58(1), 8-9.
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Cummiskey, M., Boire, M., & McNamara, J. (2010). Fitness at home via physical education.
PSAHPERD Journal, 80(2), 21-24.
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Cummiskey, M. (2010). Adventure education for students with disabilities – part 1. CTAHPERD: The
Bulletin, 57(2), 8-9.
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Cummiskey, M. (2011). Creating webquests to “teach” using the internet. PSAHPERD Journal, 81(1),
9.
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Cummiskey, M. (2010). Call to join – Unified sports, CTAHPERD: The Bulletin, 57(1), 8-9.
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Cummiskey, M. (2010). Teaching cognitive concepts via the internet. PSAHPERD Journal, 80(2), 9.
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Cummiskey, M. (2009). Using PowerPoint targets in physical education. PSAHPERD Journal, 80(1),
9.
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Cummiskey, M. (2009). Disability sports in general physical education – Goal ball, CTAHPERD: The
Bulletin, 56(2), 8-9.
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Cummiskey, M. (2009). Disability sports in general physical education – beep baseball, CTAHPERD:
The Bulletin, 56(1), 8-9.
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Cummiskey, M. (2008). Teaching strategies in adapted aquatics, CTAHPERD: The Bulletin, 55(2), 8-9.
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Cummiskey, M. (2008). Adapted aquatics in physical education, CTAHPERD: The Bulletin, 55(1), 8-9.
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Cummiskey, M. (2007). Become a certified adapted physical education specialist, CTAHPERD: The
Bulletin, 54(2), 8-9.
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Cummiskey, M. (2007). Teaching autistic students in physical education, CTAHPERD: The Bulletin,
54(2), 8-9.
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Cummiskey, M. (2007). Implementation of the Penn. PE standards in the schools today. PSAHPERD
Journal, 75(3), 36-39, 45.
Electronic Publications

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (2012). Voice your opinion.
Retrieved from http://www.aahperd.org/publications/journals/joperd/joperdvoice.cfm
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Cummiskey, M. & Leight, J. (2012). Social media and physical education. PE Links 4U. Retrieved
from http://www.pelinks4u.org/articles/cummiskey&leight_2012.htm
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National Association for Sport and Physical Education. (2011). Daily activities. Retrieved from
http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/advocacy/events/mayWeek/activities.cfm
- Wrote lesson plans for high school, middle school and lower elementary
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National Association for Sport and Physical Education. (2011). Teacher tools. Retrieved from
http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/naspeMembers/march-2011-teacher-tools.cfm.
- Wrote letter for PE teachers to send home to parents about intramurals
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National Association for Sport and Physical Education. (2010). Teacher tools. Retrieved from
http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/naspeMembers/november-2010-teacher-tools.cfm.
- Wrote letter for PE teachers to send home to parents about the Let’s Move in Schools campaign
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National Association for Sport and Physical Education. (2010). Teacher tools. Retrieved from
http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/naspeMembers/april-2010-teacher-tools.cfm.
- Wrote letter for PE teachers to send home to parents about the relationship between physical
activity and academic performance
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National Association for Sport and Physical Education. (2009). Teacher tools. Retrieved from
http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/naspeMembers/December-2009-Teacher-Tools.cfm
- Wrote letter for PE teachers to send home to parents about grading in physical education and what
report card scores are based upon.
Articles submitted but not accepted for National Publication
 K-12 Physical Education: College Student Perspectives, Physical Educator, January 2010
PRESENTATIONS
National Presentations
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Cummiskey, M. & Helion, J. (2013, April). Team Belay – The New Industry Standard for Climbing in
PE. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Convention.
Charlotte, NC. (accepted for presentation)
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Helion, J. & Cummiskey, M. (2013, April). Assessing Affective Outcomes in Adventure Programming.
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Convention.
Charlotte, NC. (accepted for presentation)
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Cleland, F., Cramer, S., Cummiskey, M., Helion, J. & Stevenson, R. (2012, October). Study II Investigating University Supervisors' Practices in Student Teaching. Physical Education Teacher
Education National Convention. Las Vegas, NV.
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Cummiskey, M. & Helion, J. (2012, April). Preparing Beginning Teachers to Analyze and Correct
Motor Skill Performances. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
National Convention. Boston, MA.
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Cummiskey, M. & Helion, J. (2012, April). Exercise-Walking: An Absolutely Essential Component of
Any PE Program. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National
Convention. Boston, MA.
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Cummiskey, M. (2011, April). There’s an App for That: Using Smartphones to Promote Health and
Physical Activity. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National
Convention. San Diego, CA.
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Cummiskey, M. (2010, April). Facebook, Twitter and Physical Activity. American Alliance for Health,
Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Convention. Indianapolis, IN.
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Cummiskey, M. (2010, April). Adventure on a Shoestring Budget. American Alliance for Health,
Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Convention. Indianapolis, IN.
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Cleland, F., Cummiskey, M., & Cramer, S. (2009, October). Investigating the Philosophical Beliefs
and Supervision Practices of University Student Teaching Supervisors in Physical Education. Physical
Education Teacher Education National Convention. Myrtle Beach, SC.
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Cummiskey, M. (2009, April). Community Connections for Lifelong Recreation. American Alliance for
Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Convention. Tampa, FL.
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Cummiskey, M. (2009, April). Fitness for Most of Us – At Home. American Alliance for Health,
Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Convention. Tampa, FL.
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Cummiskey, M. (2005, April). Create Your Own Web Pages for Free: Quick and Easy School
Solutions. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National
Convention. Chicago, IL.
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Cummiskey, M. (2005, April). Fighting Obesity with PE: Activities In and Out of the Classroom.
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Convention.
Chicago, IL.
Regional Presentations
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Cummiskey, M. (2013, February). Preparing beginning teachers to analyze and correct motor skill
performances. Eastern District Association Regional Convention, King of Prussia, PA.
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Cummiskey, M. (2013, February). Data to the rescue: Saving PE programs and improving existing
ones. Eastern District Association Regional Convention, King of Prussia, PA.
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Cummiskey, M. (2012, March). Assessing Affective Outcomes in Community and Physical Education
Settings. Association for Experiential Education Regional Convention. Radford, VA.
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Cummiskey, M. (2012, March). Using Cognitive Dissonance Activities in Adventure Education.
Association for Experiential Education Regional Convention. Radford, VA.
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Cummiskey, M. (2011, February). Exercise Walking - An Absolutely Essential Component of Any PE
Program. Eastern District Association of AAHPERD Regional Convention. Long Branch, NJ.
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Cummiskey, M. (2011, February). Successful Debriefing Techniques – Creating Meaning from the
Experience. Eastern District Association of AAHPERD Regional Convention. Long Branch, NJ.
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Cummiskey, M. (2011, February). Warming Up Warm Ups. Eastern District Association of AAHPERD
Regional Convention. Long Branch, NJ.
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Cummiskey, M. (2010, February). Spice Up Your Adventure/Team Building Activities. Eastern District
Association of AAHPERD Regional Convention. Rye, NY.
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Cummiskey, M. (2009, February). Tips for a Successful NCATE Review from an NCATE Lead
Reviewer. Eastern District Association of AAHPERD. Regional Convention. Lancaster, PA.
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Cummiskey, M. (2009, February). Adapted Aquatics for Students with Disabilities. Eastern District
Association of AAHPERD Regional Convention. Lancaster, PA.
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Cummiskey, M. (2008, February). Implementation of Pennsylvania State Standards for PE:
Implications for Other States. Eastern District Association of AAHPERD Regional Convention.
Newport, RI.
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Cummiskey, M. (2008, February). Improving Sport Skills Over Time: Avoiding the Dreaded Plateau.
Eastern District Association of AAHPERD Regional Convention. Newport, RI.
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Cummiskey, M. (2008, February). Teaching Fitness Via Internet Assignments. Eastern District
Association of AAHPERD Regional Convention. Newport, RI.
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Cummiskey, M. (2008, February). Class Management 101: Helping New Teachers Succeed From Day
1. Eastern District Association of AAHPERD Regional Convention. Newport, RI.
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Cummiskey, M. (2006, February). Incorporating Digital Media into Physical Education. Eastern
District Association of AAHPERD Regional Convention. Hartford, CT.
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Cummiskey, M. (2006, February). Sample and Dare I Say “Ideal” High School Physical Education
Curriculums. Eastern District Association of AAHPERD Regional Convention. Hartford, CT.
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Cummiskey, M. (2005, February). Fighting Obesity with PE: Activities In and Out of the Classroom.
Eastern District Association of AAHPERD Regional Convention. Springfield, MA.
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Cummiskey, M. (2005, February). Assessment: Short and Sweet Techniques for Elementary Physical
Education. Eastern District Association of AAHPERD Regional Convention. Springfield, MA.
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Cummiskey, M. (2005, February). Create Your Own Web Pages for Free: Quick and Easy School
Solutions. Eastern District Association of AAHPERD Regional Convention. Springfield, MA.
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Cummiskey, M. (2005, February). Constructivist Learning in K-5 Physical Education: A How To
Guide That Gets Results. Eastern District Association of AAHPERD Regional Convention. Springfield,
MA.
State Presentations
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Cummiskey, M. (2010, November). Adventure on a Shoestring Budget. North Carolina AAHPERD
State Convention, Winston-Salem, NC.
- Featured conference presenter
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Cummiskey, M. (2008, November). Teaching Styles in Physical Education. Connecticut AAHPERD
State Convention, Cornwall, CT.
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Cummiskey, M. (2007, November). Creating a Local School Wellness Policy. Connecticut AAHPERD
State Convention, Cornwall, CT.
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Cummiskey, M. (2007, November). Teaching Health Through Elementary Physical Education
Activities. Connecticut AAHPERD State Convention, Cornwall, CT.
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Cummiskey, M. (2006, November). Assessment: Short and Sweet Techniques for Elementary Physical
Education. Connecticut AAHPERD State Convention, Cornwall, CT.
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Cummiskey, M. (2006, November). Constructivist Learning in K-5 Physical Education: A How To
Guide That Gets Results. Connecticut AAHPERD State Convention, Cornwall, CT.
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Cummiskey, M. (2005, November). How to Create an Effective Middle and High School Wellness
Program. Pennsylvania AAHPERD State Convention, Lancaster, PA.
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Cummiskey, M. (2005, November). Create Your Own Website: Easy and Free Solutions. Pennsylvania
AAHPERD State Convention, Lancaster, PA.
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Cummiskey, M. (2004, December). Assessment Techniques for Elementary Physical Education.
Pennsylvania AAHPERD State Convention, Champion, PA.
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Cummiskey, M. (2004, December). Constructivist Learning in K-5 Physical Education: A How To
Guide That Gets Results. Pennsylvania AAHPERD State Convention, Champion, PA.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
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Memberships
- American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (lifetime member)
- Pennsylvania Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (lifetime member)
- Phi Epsilon Kappa (PEK), the national honor fraternity for kinesiology (lifetime member)
 Teaching Licenses
- Pennsylvania Health and Physical Education (Control Number: 05038871)
- New Jersey Health and Physical Education (License Number: 567233)
- New York State Health and Physical Education (Control Numbers: 179295021, 179296021)
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Certifications
- Certified Adapted Physical Educator (CAPE)
- AAPAR Adapted Aquatics Assistant
GRANTS
External Grants – Accepted
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PSAHERPD Special Projects Grant, March 2012
- Title: Tenure-Track and Adjunct Professor Supervision Practices
- Amount: $364.00
- Purpose: Purchase digital voice recorders and reimbursement for personal vehicle mileage
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PSAHERPD Special Projects Grant, March 2012
- Title: Status of Walking Instruction in Pennsylvania
- Amount: $174.00
- Purpose: Host a Survey Monkey online survey for three months and reimbursement for personal
vehicle mileage
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Pennsylvania Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Grant, 2006
- Amount: $670
- Purpose: Support research regarding the implementation of Pennsylvania State Standards for
Physical Education and disseminating the findings
Internal Grants - Accepted
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Student Technology Fee Award, October 2012
- Title: iPads and Portable Stereo
- Amount: $260
- Purpose: Use loaner iPads from the Tech Fee Department for skill performance recording, analysis
and playback with teacher candidates. There are also a multitude of apps that can promote learning
in activity courses. The award also includes money for the purchase of a portable stereo of
sufficient strength to project in a gymnasium.
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University Form Grant, April 2012
- Title: Enhancing Campus Climate through Adventure Education
- Amount: $3000
- Purpose: Coordinate the use of 12 health and physical education majors to teach campus
climate/diversity activities to all WCU Residential Assistants (RAs) during four two-hour sessions.
The intent being that the RAs would then use the activities with their residents in campus housing.
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Student Technology Fee Award, May 2010
- Title: Digital Video Cameras and Accessories
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Amount: $3,580.88
Purpose: Purchase digital video cameras with audio microphone inputs for use recording and
reflecting upon physical education peer teaching.
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Dean’s Research Award, March 2010
- Title: Pilot End-of-Course Exam in Physical Education
- Amount: $6000
- Purpose: Create and pilot an end-of-course exam for several school districts that can form the basis
for state level exam in physical education.
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Central Connecticut State University Faculty Development Grant, 2009
- Title: Adventure Education Training and Certification
- Amount: $1650
- Purpose: Attend six days of on-site training sponsored by High 5 Adventure leading to Level I
Certification: Challenge Course Instructor
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Central Connecticut State University, 2008
- Title: Dean’s Research Award
- Amount: $2000
- Purpose: Supplement costs associated with presenting at AAHPERD and EDA
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Connecticut Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Grant, 2008
- Title: Technology as a Learning Tool
- Amount: $1000
- Purpose: Procure and apply current technology including wireless microphones, wristwatch heart
rate monitors, insta-pulse bars, voice recorders, and pulse-ring monitors
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Central Connecticut State University Faculty Development Grant, 2007
- Title: Development of a Physical Education Resource Website
- Amount: $1170
- Purpose: Augment the amount of online material offered on http://thenewPE.com, the website
offering physical education related materials to K-12 teachers and higher education faculty
Internal Grants – Not Accepted
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Student Faculty Research Grant, February 2011
- Title: Falcon Nutrition, Exercise, Science & Technology (N.E.S.T.) Program – Parent Surveys
- Amount requested: $965
- Purpose: Analyze qualitative data from a Physical Education for Progress grant to determine what
criteria parents use when evaluating the efficacy of a physical education program.
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Student Faculty Research Grant, February 2010
- Title: Economical Adventure Programming and Presentation
- Amount requested: $1000
- Purpose: Assist two WCU health and physical education majors in the development of a series of
budget-conscious adventure activities which were also to be presented at the AAHPERD national
convention.
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Student Technology Fee Request, March, 2010
- Title: Sturzebecker Gymnasium Audio System
- Amount: $22,258 – $59,950.
- Purpose: Install an audio system in Sturzebecker gyms 2-5 enabling use by teacher candidates
(primarily incorporating music as part of a lesson), athletics, and after-school activities.
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Status of Walking Instruction in P-12 Physical Education
January 2012 – Present
 Investigating how walking is being taught in P-12 physical education. Walking and its various forms
(leisure, fitness, power and race) are the most popular activity enjoyed by Americans but instruction is
decidedly absent in school PE programs.
 IRB approval for online survey sampling of PE teachers granted in November, 2011
 Creating a comprehensive article as to the status of walking instruction and best practices for
implementing one in schools.
FALCONEST Project
March 2011 – February, 2012
 Collaborative research project with Tab Uhrlich at Townson University examining data from a
$500,000 PEP grant
 Investigating the criteria upon which parents determine the quality of a physical education program.
End-of-Course Exams
November, 2010 – Present
 Develop a physical education statewide assessment for all P-12 students.
 Upon conclusion, use the process and/or results to create a similar assessment in Pennsylvania.
SERVICE
To the University
New Faculty Orientation Committee
West Chester University, September 2009 – Present
 Served on the Follow-Up subcommittee which organized ongoing events for new faculty members
throughout their first academic year including socials with the president and provost, professional
development and grant writing.
Grandparents University
West Chester University, Summer 2010 – Present
 Created and presented a session titled “Adventures of the Mind and the Body” where participants,
grandparents and their grandchildren, worked together to solve fun problems using their mind, their
body, and one another.
Speaker and Presenter
Various locations, September 2009 – Present
 Led or co-led five adventure workshops for the following university-related programs seeking team
building and leadership development for the following groups: Nursing Department, Honors College
and Residential Life.
Cultural Diversity in the Classroom Conference
Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT, December 2007
 Examined the development of bias-free education and promoting success for ALL students
Faculty Senate – Departmental Representative, August 2007 – May 2009
 Represented the department, voted on all motions, and reported proceedings to the department
Library Liaison, August 2007 – May 2009
 Coordinated and advocated for library purchases on behalf of the department
To the College of Health Science or College of Education
Assessment and Accreditation Committee Co-Chair
West Chester University College of Education, West Chester, PA, August 2012-Present
 Critiqued College of Education NCATE report and offered suggestions for improved
 Served as co-chair with Tara Guerriero from the Special Education Department
Assessment and Accreditation Committee Member
West Chester University College of Education, West Chester, PA, August 2009 – Present
 Developed disposition rubric
 Coordinated and examined assessment data for accreditation from NCATE, PDE, and Middle States
 Attended meetings often examining assessment and accreditation documents from the College of
Education and selected departments
Departmental Representative to College of Education Website
West Chester University, Department of Kinesiology, West Chester, PA, September 2009 – Present
 Collected, organized and presented departmental requests for updates to website.
To the Kinesiology Department
Co-Designer of 2012 Physical Education NCATE Accreditation Report
West Chester University, Department of Kinesiology, September 2010 – Present
 Developed the overall assessment framework linked NCATE beginning teacher standards
 Coordinated development of skill rubrics in activity classes and a common framework for rubric
design, weight of assessments, and remediation for students who score basic or below.
 Integrated and helped modify assessments from KIN 205/206 and KIN 402 into the overall report
 Modified the lesson plan rubric, developed rubrics for KIN 303 (invasion games) and created the
department-wide disposition policy.
WCU Representative at State-Level PDE Supervision and Coordination Meeting
Harrisburg, PA, April 2010 – Present
 Attended meetings with state and PSAHPERD physical education staff and university faculty
 Updated Kinesiology Department of state policies and initiatives impacting the program
 Communicated best practices and policy at WCU to other Pennsylvania university faculty
Redesign of Student Teaching Manual
West Chester University, Department of Kinesiology, West Chester, PA, October 2009 – January 2011
 Redesigned approximately 75% of the student teaching manual used by student teachers, cooperating
teachers, and university supervisors
 Created several rubrics and assignments oriented towards NCATE accreditation
PE Club Advisor
West Chester University, Department of Kinesiology, October 2010 – Present
 Periodically supervised PE Club meetings, assisted setup and helped coordinate material presented
Advising Physical Education Undergraduate Students
West Chester University, West Chester, PA, August 2009 – Present
 Advised undergraduate physical education majors in course selection and strategies for success, both
inside and outside the university
 Developed an advising guide distributed to all advisees that includes guidelines for general education
requirements, major classes, formal admission, Praxis, clearances, and pre-professional experiences.
To the Community
Berks County Intermediate Unit Professional Development Day Speaker
Reading, PA, October 2011
 Invited whole-day guest speaker presenting to K-12 Physical Education teachers on technology
applications in PE
 Topics included creating educational videos, interactive PowerPoints, websites, cloud documents,
Facebook applications in PE, and edited digital music tracks.
Baldwin School Professional Development Speaker
Bryn Mawr, PA, March 2010
 Invited whole-day guest speaker presenting on “Teaching traditional upper school physical education
classes during an extended class period.”
Adventure Facilitator - Two Locations
Adam Krieger Adventure Program, Hopkins School, New Haven, CT, May 2008 – July 2009
Pine Lake Challenge Course, City of Bristol, Bristol, CT, June 2008 – July 2009
 Facilitated adventure programming involving high ropes, low ropes, and field initiatives for diverse
clients including teachers, K-12 school students, religious groups, corporate personnel, and families
 Developed a “guidebook” distributed to other facilitators that outlined and sequenced activities
 Participated in several professional development trainings and led mini-workshops
PSAHPERD Student Leadership Conference
Stony Acres, PA, October 2010
 Belayed adventure activities for conference participants.
Connecticut Committee on Adapted Physical Education
Connecticut State Department of Education, Hartford, CT, December 2007 – July 2009
 Developed a series of best practices documents for adapted physical education instruction
High School and Middle School Consortium
Central Connecticut State University and six local school districts, Fall 2007 – May 2009
 Facilitated a cooperative venture between local school districts and CCSU to provide practicum
experiences for pre-student teaching physical education majors in the public schools
 Streamlined and improved the efficiency of teacher candidate placement procedures
To the Profession
Chair of the Special Projects Committee
PSAHPERD, November 2012 – Present
 Solicited and reviewed grant applications in order to make funding recommendations to the executive
board.
National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) Committee Member
District and Public Relations Committee, Reston, VA, January 2009 – June 2012
 Advocated for physical education on a national level, improved communication among the state and
district organizations, and increased the visibility of physical education to government, private, and
corporate entities
 Attended bi-yearly meetings at AAHPERD headquarters in Washington, DC and at national convention
NCATE Lead Reviewer
National Council on the Accreditation of Teacher Education, Fall 2006 – Spring 2011
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Scored PETE program reports as an NCATE lead reviewer, collaborated with colleagues to reach
consensus, and developed final program report posted online
Reviewed nine programs for accreditation at both the initial and revised submission stages
Recommended for the position of NCATE auditor
Completed a two-day on-site NCATE program reviewer training and three online training sessions
Physical Education Website
http://www.thenewPE.com, Fall 2003 – Present
 Developed a website for physical education students and practicing physical educators containing
resources related to each course being taught as well as separate pages devoted to advocacy,
assessment, conference presentations, extending PE, technology, links, and lesson planning ideas
 The website contained nearly 1,200 resource files on 18 separate web pages
Certified Adapted Aquatics Assistant (AAPAR)
American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation, April 2008 – Present
 Completed a 22-hour course in adapted aquatics programming for individuals with disabilities at the
2008 AAHPERD National Convention in Fort Worth, TX
 The certification allows individuals to assist in learn-to-swim programs and aquatic safety programs for
individuals with disabilities
Textbook Reviewer
Holcomb Hathaway Publishing, Scottsdale, AZ, February 2007
 Reviewed the textbook “Psychology in Physical Education: From Theory to Practice”
Beginning Educator Support and Training (www.ctbest.org)
Connecticut Department of Education, Hartford, CT, July 2007 – July 2009
 Scored the portfolios submitted by second-year physical education teachers that included lesson plans
for one unit, videotaped teaching segments, examples of student work, and reflective commentaries
 Wrote individualized performance summaries describing teacher performances in the categories of
designing and implementing instruction, assessment of learning, and analysis of teaching
 Participated in a training program that included scoring mock portfolios and inter-rater calibration
Physical Education Club Presentation
Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT, December 2006
 Taught teacher candidates beep baseball, a game for individuals with visual impairments
 Discussed rules, strategies, and modifications and participated in the game itself
AAHE and NASPE Faculty Development Institute
National Association of Sport and Physical Education, Lansdowne, VA, September 2006
 Examined the new NCATE standards for physical education
 Practiced writing sample rubrics and assessments in accordance with NCATE criteria
 Discussed preparing the NCATE report focusing on acceptable evidence for meeting each standard
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Personal Trainer
Bally Total Fitness, Philadelphia, PA, September 2004 – March 2005
 Developed fitness testing protocol and data collection forms
 Evaluated health-related fitness of new members, developed introductory fitness programs, and
conducted follow-up trainings to diversify fitness programs and enhance overall results
 Advised members on healthy nutrition and worked with athletes on sport conditioning programs
Fitness Instructor
Club Fit, Briarcliff, NY, October 1997 – June 1998
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Conducted extensive computer-aided fitness assessments to identify health-related fitness status
Designed and implemented member fitness programs tailored towards goals and shortcomings
identified on the fitness assessment
Led specialized trainings in computer-adapted lifting stations that eliminated standard data recording
Taught stretching and abdominal strength classes
Orientation Leader
Office of First Year Programs and Orientation, Ithaca College, June 1995 – August 1995
 Prepared students for academic, social, and physical challenges associated with higher education
 Led discussion groups, addressed large audiences, assisted residential living, administered exams,
aided class registration, and conducted field games
Camp Counselor
Boys’ Club of Broome County, Endicott, NY, July 1993, 1994 – August 1993, 1994
 Provided daily activities such as arts and crafts, computer games, cooperative activities, sports,
billiards, and swimming
 Coordinated field trips for 60 participants to local parks and places of interest
TECHNOLOGY BACKGROUND
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Extensive experience using Blackboard and WebCT to administer discussions, exams, grade book
features, announcements, and course documents
Proficient in the use of the following programs: Word, Excel, Power Point, Dreamweaver, Front Page,
DOS, SPSS, Photoshop, MWSnap, Share Point Designer, Windows Movie Maker, and Concept Draw
Certified Web Master through Temple University
Skilled in the use of personal digital assistants (PDAs) for attendance and assessment purposes
Edited digital music to remove breaks, insert instructions, and prepare for use in the PE classroom
Edited digital video to remove sections, add audio, add title screens, and other features
COACHING BACKGROUND
High School Girls Badminton Coach
West Philadelphia High School, Philadelphia, PA, March 2006 – May 2006
 Led a team with no returning players to a successful season while focusing on the mastery of
introductory skills, competition strategies, and team cohesion
Middle School Girls Volleyball Coach
Ithaca City School District, Ithaca, NY, November 1998 – February 1999
 Taught 5-1 serve receive pattern, emphasized three-hit volleyball, stressed program philosophies, and
assisted the varsity team during practices
Middle School Girls Volleyball
Solomon Schechter, White Plains, September 1997 – November 1997
 Coached 14 girls to the school’s first winning volleyball season
 Developed captain-based squads that improved skills and accountability while fostering leadership
skills for student athletes
Middle School Boys Basketball
Solomon Schechter, White Plains, November 1997 – February 1997
 Installed a new offense system, taught fundamental basketball, and emphasized defense
Assistant Collegiate Tennis Coach
Varsity Women’s Tennis, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY, August 1995 – October 1995
 Drilled basic skills, scrimmaged players, scouted the opposition, and acted as head-coach
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Analyzed match play and suggested improvements for seeds four to six while encouraging success
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
Men’s Varsity Volleyball
University of Brighton, Eastbourne, England, September 1996 – November 1996
 First team player and one of six international players
Men’s “B” Basketball
Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY, November 1995 – February 1996
 Starting center on a team which compiled a 15-3 record, of which two wins were against division I
opponents
Men’s Varsity Tennis
Broome Community College, Binghamton, NY, September 1992 – November 1992
 Compiled a 10-2 record as the #3 singles player and a 10-1 record on the #2 doubles team
OTHER EXPERIENCES
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Traveled throughout Eastern and Western Europe, the Caribbean, Turkey, Mexico, the Western U.S.,
and Canada
Interests: Home improvement, history, sport, travel, and nature.