National Journal Publishes Assistant Professor of Education's Article

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Strength and Conditioning - Dwayne Massey, assistant professor of education, wrote an article entitled "Program for Effective Teaching: A Model to Guide Educational Programs in Strength and Conditioning." The National Strength and Conditioning Journal plans to publish Massey's article this summer.

   The National Strength and Conditioning Journal accepted a University of Arkansas at Monticello assistant professor’s article entitled “Program for Effective Teaching: A Model to Guide Educational Programs in Strength and Conditioning.”

   Dwayne Massey, assistant professor of Education, said the article relates to teaching the responsibilities of a strength coach. Massey said a strength coach helps athletes get in shape to play their sport. He said it took him approximately three years to complete the article. Massey adds the article to his other 13 publications.

   “I looked at division one strength coaches and did a case study on them and then I done some articles on their teaching behaviors. It seemed the next logical area to look at was division two coaches and no one had really looked at them. There was limited research related to strength coaches per se of what they do,” Massey said.

   Jeff Longing, assistant professor of Education, said he thinks of Massey as a great asset to UAM. He said Massey dedicates himself to his research.

   “I'll put him up against any faculty member at UAM or in the nation as far as research goes,” Longing said.

   Massey said he wrote the article because he felt getting published came as part of his job.  He also said the National Strength and Conditioning Journal plans to publish the article this summer. 

   “I had someone tell me one time that the mission of a university is being a repository of knowledge and we should add to the body of knowledge in whatever our field is,” Massey said. 

   Massey received his bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Southern Mississippi. He obtained his educational doctorate in 2000.

   “I got a job and taught for two years. I was a social worker for the first part of my career. I wasn’t happy with where I was at and I went back to school in 1997, then graduated in 2000,” Massey said.

   Massey said he played as an offensive lineman at Southern Miss. He also tried out professionally with Dallas, Denver and Miami. 

   Massey said his hobbies include conducting research and working out. He said people believe working out must be hard, but one can get the same benefits by walking or gardening.

   Rebecca Newton, instructor of Nutrition, said she always sees Massey working out in the University Center.

   “He's a great role model and has a great sense of humor. He works really well with his students and is straightforward with them,” Newton said.

   Massey teaches Sports Psychology, Strength and Conditioning, Coaching Methodology, Sports Administration, Nutrition, Health and Wellness and Individual Sports.

   For more information, contact Dwayne Massey at 460-1863 or via e-mail at massey@uamont.edu.

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