Rick Swalm Ph.D.

128 Pearson Hall

215-204-8713

rswalm@temple.edu

Biography

As an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology with a specialization in teacher education, I coordinate the Physical and Health Education Teacher Education (PHETE) program, teach introductory PHETE courses, as well as the senior administration course. In addition to PHETE courses I also teach motor behavior, the Department’s Introductory course, Applied Technologies in Kinesiology, the History and Philosophy course as well as Coordinate the entire Undergraduate Program within the Department. In over 33 years of teaching at 5 different institutions spanning both coasts and the New England states, I find Temple students to be the most hard working and dedicated students I have had the pleasure of teaching. In addition to my teaching and advising life, I also serve on the WCASD Board of School Directors and serve as the DDGM of the 36th Masonic District.

Education

The Pennsylvania State University B.S. 1973-77 Health & Physical
Education (Teacher Ed)
Washington State University M.S. 1977-78 Physical Education
Temple University Ph.D. 1985-88 Physical Education (Curriculum & Instruction)

Publications/Presentations

Swalm, R. L. (2002). Techno-Tid-Bytes. Pennsylvania Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 72(3), 35.

Swalm, R. L. (2000). Cycling 101, or Did you forget to wear your helmet. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance,
71(9), 5,62.

Swalm, R. L. (1999). Leaving your legacy or where do I begin. Pennsylvania Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 69(3), 2.

Swalm, R. L. (1999). Leave-A-Legacy: Take - Two. Pennsylvania Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 69(2), 2.

Swalm, R. L. (1999). The evolution of separation. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 70(4), 7,10.

Swalm, R. L. (1999). Leaving a legacy. Pennsylvania Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 69(1), 2,3.

Dort, A., Evaul, T. & Swalm, R. L. (1998). The Heart of Adventure. Pennsylvania Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 68(3), 17,23.

Swalm, R. L. (1998). AAHPERD Leadership Development Conference. Pennsylvania Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 68(3), 4.

Swalm, R. L., El-Sherif, J., Gehris, J., & Smith, P. M. (1998). Affective Outcomes in Adventure Activities. Pennsylvania Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 68(3), 15, 19.

Swalm, R. L. (1997). Surf-in is longer just an aquatic sport. Pennsylvania Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 67(2), 18-19.

Swalm, R. L. (1995). The learning activity card exchange. Pennsylvania Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 65(4).

Swalm, R. L. (1995). Developmentally appropriate computer learning. Teaching Elementary Physical Education, Human Kinetics.

Swalm, R. L. (1995). Cooperative learning revisited: Chapter 5's connection. Pennsylvania Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 65(3), 33.

Swalm, R. L. (1995). The circle of practice. Pennsylvania Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 65(1), 33.

Swalm, R. L. (Ed.). (1994). Designing Assessments: Applications for Physical Education. Lititz: Pennsylvania State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.

Swalm, R. L. (1994). YOUTHFIT: Just what the doctor ordered. Pennsylvania Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 64(1), 14.