UW-Madison Department of Kinesiology - Cindy Kuhrasch

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Main Office

Kinesiology
School of Education
UW-Madison
Unit II Gym
 2000 Observatory Dr.
Madison, WI  53706-1121

Tel: 608/262-0259
 Fax: 608/262-1656
Email: kines@education.wisc.edu
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Bio for Cindy Kuhrasch
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School of Education (SoE)

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2000 OBSERVATORY DR
MADISON, WI 53706-1121
Office: 608/262-4348

ckuhrasch@education.wisc.edu
Curriculum Vitae

Personal Biography

Cindy Kuhrasch, Master’s degree, University of WI-La Crosse in Human Performance, Bachelor’s degree in both Health Education and Physical Education; as well as Red Cross certification in advanced first aid and CPR. Ms. Kuhrasch has had the opportunity to teach Health and Physical education to students in grades K-12, and undergraduate students as well. She is currently employed as an assistant faculty member at the University of Wisconsin. In addition, Ms. Kuhrasch has served as a consultant in many school districts, working in the areas of curriculum development, instructional strategies, and technology. Ms. Kuhrasch has over twenty years experience in course development, implementation, and evaluation. She has presented on a wide variety of education topics at state, district, and national conventions, and has written numerous articles in national educational journals.


Education

MS, Human Performance
UW-LaCrosse
Lacrosse, WI

1982 - BS, Physical Education, Health Education, Cum laude
UW-LaCrosse
Lacrosse, WI

1977 - High School Diploma,
Sheboygan South High School
Sheboygan, WI


The following is a representative sample of professional development activities.

November 5, 2010 - November 8, 2010. Activity Type: Conference Attendance, Title: 38th Annual International AEE Conference, Sponsoring Organization: Association for Experiential Education, Las Vegas, NV, USA.
Description: AEE sponsors a variety of events for experiential educators, practitioners and students from around the world to come together in a supportive community with the goal of promoting, defining, developing, and applying the theories and practices of experiential education.

November 4, 2009 - November 8, 2009. Activity Type: Conference Attendance, Title: 37th Annual International AEE Conference, Sponsoring Organization: Association for Experiential Education, Montreal, CANADA.
Description: AEE sponsors a variety of events for experiential educators, practitioners and students from around the world to come together in a supportive community with the goal of promoting, defining, developing, and applying the theories and practices of experiential education.

November 3, 2008 - November 7, 2008. Activity Type: Conference Attendance, Title: 36th Annual International AEE Conference, Sponsoring Organization: Association for Experiential Education, Vancouver, WA, USA.
Description: AEE sponsors a variety of events for experiential educators, practitioners and students from around the world to come together in a supportive community with the goal of promoting, defining, developing, and applying the theories and practices of experiential education.

2002. Activity Type: Workshop, Title: American Master Teacher Workshop.
Description: Course number 508 Organized and implemented the American Master Teacher Workshop.

September 2002. Activity Type: Workshop, Title: University Supervisor Workshop, Sponsoring Organization: EAS.
Description: Group leader.

 

 

Teaching Interests

I am an educator who dedicates creative energy to improving the teaching skills of all of my students. Teacher Development Assessment Socio-Cognitive Aspects of Physical Education Integrated learning

The following is a representative sample of scheduled teaching.

Spring 2012 - Introduction to Kinesiology

Course Prefix: 742, Course Number: 119, Section: 1, Maximum Credit Hours: 2, Course Level: Undergraduate, Course Delivery Mode: Lecture

Spring 2012 - Measurement and Evaluation of Physical Education

Course Prefix: 742, Course Number: 315, Section: 1, Maximum Credit Hours: 3, Course Level: Undergraduate, Course Delivery Mode: Lecture/Lab

Spring 2012 - PE Student Teaching

Course Prefix: 742, Course Number: 478, Section: 1, Maximum Credit Hours: 2, Course Level: Undergraduate, Course Delivery Mode: Field

Spring 2012 - PE Student Teaching

Course Prefix: 742, Course Number: 479, Section: 1, Maximum Credit Hours: 2, Course Level: Undergraduate, Course Delivery Mode: Field

Fall 2011 - Chinese Champions-Sports Skill Instruction

Maximum Credit Hours: 1, Course Delivery Mode: Lecture

Fall 2011 - Elementary Physical Education Methods

Course Prefix: 742, Course Number: 335, Section: 1, Maximum Credit Hours: 3, Course Level: Undergraduate, Course Delivery Mode: Lecture/Lab

Fall 2011 - Introduction to Kinesiology

Course Prefix: 742, Course Number: 119, Section: 1, Maximum Credit Hours: 2, Course Level: Undergraduate, Course Delivery Mode: Lecture

Fall 2011 - PE Student Teaching

Course Prefix: 742, Course Number: 478, Section: 1, Maximum Credit Hours: 2, Course Level: Undergraduate, Course Delivery Mode: Field

Fall 2011 - PE Student Teaching

Course Prefix: 742, Course Number: 479, Section: 1, Maximum Credit Hours: 2, Course Level: Undergraduate, Course Delivery Mode: Field

Spring 2011 - Introduction to Kinesiology

Course Prefix: 742, Course Number: 119, Section: 1, Maximum Credit Hours: 2, Course Level: Undergraduate, Course Delivery Mode: Lecture

The following is a representative sample of non-credit teaching.

Description: Independent study
Start Date: 2011, End Date: 2011

Description: Independent study
Start Date: 2009, End Date: 2009

Research Interests

Teacher Development Assessment Socio-Cognitive Aspects of Physical Education Integrated learning

The following is a representative sample of creative works.

Television Broadcast
Title: Effective Approaches to Physical Education and the Importance of Childhood Fitness
Sponsor: Healthy Classrooms: A Public Health in Education Symposium
Location: Madison, WI USA
Scope: Regional
Date: April 22, 2009
Contributors:
  • Kuhrasch, Cynthia N.,

The following is a representative sample of contracts, grants and sponsored research.

4/30/2010 - "Technology Enhanced Collaboration Award," Awarded By: Division of Instructional Technology, Sponsor Type: University of Wisconsin-Madison, Cynthia N. Kuhrasch.

10/31/2007 - "Engage Podcasting Grant," Awarded By: Division of Instructional Technology, Sponsor Type: University of Wisconsin-Madison, Cynthia N. Kuhrasch.

5/31/2004 - Amount: $10,000.00, "Virginia Horne Henry," Awarded By: Virginia Horne Henry, Sponsor Type: University of Wisconsin-Madison, Cynthia N. Kuhrasch.

The following is a representative sample of publications.

Kuhrasch, C.N. (2008). Best Practice in Diversity Poster. UW-Madison.

Kuhrasch, C.N. (2007). The Three Little Ps. Strategies.

The following is a representative sample of presentations.

Kuhrasch, C.N. (2010). Creating Community Toolkits, AEE International Conference, AEE, Las Vegas, NV.

Kuhrasch, C.N. (2009). Experiential Education in Teacher Education Programs, AEE International Conference, AEE, Montreal, CANADA.

Kuhrasch, C.N. (2009). Group Collaboration, Teaching and Learning Symposium, UW-Madison, UW-Madison.

Kuhrasch, C.N. (2009). Effective approaches to physical education and the importance of childhood fitness, Healthy Classrooms, Public Health in Education Symposium, UW-Madison.

Kuhrasch, C.N. (2009). Those Who Move Together, Groove Together, SWEIO, SWEIO, Madison, WI.

Kuhrasch, C.N. (2006). Teaching Methods Through Methods: Modeling the Teaching Process for Future Teachers, NASPE PETE convention, NASPE, Santa Monica, CA.

Academic Staff Merit Committee

Dates of Membership: 2006 - Pres.
Committee Member. Period of Service: 2006 - Pres.
Committee Chair. Period of Service: Sep. 2007 - June 2010

Physical Education Teacher Education

Dates of Membership: 2006 - Pres.
Committee Chair. Period of Service: 2006 - Pres.

Undergraduate Committee

Dates of Membership: 2006 - Pres.
Attendee, Meeting. Period of Service: 2006 - Pres.

CCPE

Dates of Membership: 2008 - Pres.
Member. Period of Service: 2008 - Pres.

Elementary Education Committee

Dates of Membership: 2005 - Pres.
Member. Period of Service: 2005 - Pres.

Woodnbarnes Publishing

Dates of Membership: Jan. 2010 - March 2010
Editor, Textbook. Period of Service: Jan. 2010 - March 2010

National Governor's Association's Grant Expert Policy Panel

Dates of Membership: Sep. 2006 - May 2007
Member. Period of Service: Sep. 2006 - May 2007

PE for home school children

Dates of Membership: 2005 - Pres.
Program Coordinator. Period of Service: 2005 - Pres.

Mayfield Publishing Company

Dates of Membership: Jan. 2005 - May 2005
Accomplishments: Textbook review-Review of an Educational Technology textbook.
Editor, Textbook. Period of Service: Jan. 2005 - May 2005

PE Central

Dates of Membership: 2003 - Pres.
Editorial Review Board Member. Period of Service: 2003 - Pres.

PE Links4U

Dates of Membership: 2002 - Pres.
Editorial Review Board Member. Period of Service: 2002 - Pres.

PE Links4U

Dates of Membership: Aug. 2002 - June 2010
Editorial Review Board Member. Period of Service: Aug. 2002 - June 2010

The following is a representative sample of professional memberships.

Association for Experiential Education(AEE)
Scope of Organization: International, Member Since: January 1, 2007

American Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance(AAHPERD)
Scope of Organization: National, Member Since: January 1, 1990

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