Physical Education Faculty

Ph.D: University of Kentucky 

Teacher Licensure: State College of Florida

M.S.: University of Kentucky

B.A.: Centre College

PE 111: Movement Themes and Concepts

PE 310: Kinesiology

PE 354: PE/Elem Schools

Dissertation 

Moore, Eric T., "Physical Educator Perceptions of Professional Development: A Phenomenological Study" (2018). Theses and Dissertations--Education Sciences. 41. https://uknowledge.uky.edu/edsc_etds/41 

Manuscripts 

Johnson, C., Moore, E., Thornton, M.. A SMART Approach to Motivating Students in Secondary Physical 

Education, Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 85 (4), 42-44. 

Moore, E., Johnson, C., & Thornton, M. (2013). Planning Effective Outdoor Lessons for Physical 

Education: Editor: Ferman Konukman. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 84(5), 11-13. 

Abstracts/Poster Presentations 

Thornton, Michelle, Babkes-Stellino, M., Moore, E., Johnson, C., Erwin, H. (2015) Gender Inequalities in 

Elementary Recess Physical Activity. SHAPE AMERICA National Conference Poster Presentation. 

Thornton, M., Moore, E., Johnson, C., Stellino, M., & Erwin, H. (2014). Relationship between recess physical activity levels and the built environment. AAHPERD poster presentation. 

Erwin, H. E., Beighle, A., Johnson, C., Moore, E., Thornton, M., & Benton, D. Impact of 

professional development on student activity during physical education. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. 

Presentations: 

National: 

Thorton, M., Beighle, A., Chen, Y., Chen, S., Eckler, S., Erwin, H., Leuze, V., Moore, E., Nicksic, M., 

Rogers, K., Willis, L., Vidoni, C., Vigil, K. (2025) Co-Operate with Us: Be That Bridge for Student Teachers. Shape America Oral Presentation National Conference. 

Thornton, M., Erwin, H., Moore, E., Johnston, C. (2015) Effects of Stability Balls on Student Activity and 

Teacher Perceptions. SHAPE America Oral Presentation National Conference. 

State: 

Moore, E. (July 2024) Elementary Classroom Management: Making the Most out of Your Time in the 

Gym. KY Shape Summer Conference, Louisville, KY. 

Moore, E. (June 2023) Rock, Paper, Scissors Activities for Elementary Physical Education. KY Shape 

Summer Conference, Lexington, KY. 

Bostock, K., Darnell, C., Haycraft, M., McCaslin, C., Moore, E., Morris, G., Neufeld, L., Shannon, A., 

Sidebottom, A., & Robertson, B. (2023, November 13). Cooperative Activities in the PE Environment. KY SHAPE America Fall Higher-Education Conference, Campbellsville, KY. (Student Involved Conference Presentation) 

Western Kentucky University: 

Physical Education Club Sponsor 

Service: (continued) 

Univ of Kentucky: 

University Supervisor for Student Teachers (2013-2015; 6 total) 

Lindsey Wilson: 

Program Coordinator for Physical Education and Health (2021-current) 

Hiring Committee: Assistant Professor of Education (Winter 2022) 

Hiring Committee, Assistant Professor of Education (Winter 2023) 

Faculty Social Committee, Co-Chair (2024-25) 

Faculty Social Committee, Member (2023-current) 

CAEP Accreditation Committee (2021-current) 

Hiring Committee, Vice President of Academic Affairs (Spring 2022) 

KACTE Conference Representation for Lindsey Wilson College (July, 2024) 

National: 

AAHPERD Research Consortium Research Abstract Reviewer (2013) 

External Reviewer for Dr. Seth Eckler Promotion at Univ. of Louisville (Aug, 2025) 

School District: 

Danville Independent Schools Strategic Planning Committee (2015) 

Danville Independent Schools Strategic Planning Committee (2018) 

Community: 

Volunteer Coach Bluegrass Miracle League (2022-current, annual) 

Reaching for Rainbows, adaptive fishing experience (Fall 2022) 

Adair Co. Schools Read Across Adair Event (annual, 2022-current)