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Molly Smith

Dr. Molly M. Smith
Professor
Human Performance
2801 University Circle
Weber State University
Ogden, UT 84408-2801
801-626-7361
Fax 801-626-6228
mmsmith1@weber.edu

Teaching Assignments
(click to view syllabus)

Foundations of Human Performance Management

Health/Fitness Evaluation & Exercise Prescription

Kinesiology

Exercise Physiology

Exercise for Special Populations

Physiological Aspects of
Human Performance

Ergonomics for Health & Safety

Senior Seminar

Teaching Neuromuscular Conditioning

Healthy Lifestyles

Racquetball

Lap Swimming

Strength Training

Tennis 

Advisor for

Human Performance Management
Bachelor of Integrated Studies

Education and Professional Experience

University of Missouri - Columbia
(Student, B.S.)
Liberty Junior High School
(Teacher, Coach)
University of Arizona - Tucson
(Graduate T.A., M.S.)
Fort Hays State University
(Faculty, Coach)
University of New Mexico-Albuquerque
(Graduate T.A., Ph.D.)
University of Arizona - Tucson
(Cardiac Rehab Coordinator)
Weber State University
(Faculty, Interim Dept. Chair )
University of Missouri - Kansas City
(Faculty)

Welcome to Weber!

Peru Page
Personal
When we're not on the mountain or on the trails, I live in a small Ogden residence with my adopted dogs, Sidney and Charm.  Since moving to Utah in 1989, I have blown and had both knees reconstructed, been gored by a goat, been sprayed by a skunk, been bit and infected by a stray cat, and had raccoons reside in my chimney.  Major joys in my life include: fresh powder, old friends, family, classic rock, jazz, and spiritual music, one putts, ace serves, and pain-free exercise.  Minor frustrations include: pessimism, prejudice, piousness, cell phones, multi-state and federal income tax forms, software updates, slices and hooks.


Teaching Philosophy
I love learning.  I agree with Leo Buscalgia that learning is fantastic because every time you learn something you become something new.  You must readjust everything that you are around the new things you've learned.  I believe changing the world for the better is our destiny and learning is our path.  Teaching requires and allows me to learn, develop, and evolve even as my students do.  Teaching offers me the opportunity to be a lifelong learner and to share the joy of learning with others.  Education, and therefore teaching, can make a difference and affect eternity.



Professional Focus
In the area of kinesiology, my primary interest has been integrating motion analysis technology into practical experiments for students to think critically about enhancing human performance.  In exercise physiology, my objective has been on student comprehension and competence in assessing physiological responses to exercise using tests and measures commonly employed in human performance research laboratories.  My primary objective in conditioning and exercise prescription is to provide experiences enabling students to obtain national certification as a health/fitness instructor and deliver safe, preventive exercise programs.  In the Human Performance Management area, my efforts have been to identify current practices and career opportunities in the field, and assist students in preparing for post-graduation employment.


Significant Accomplishments, Publications, Creative Works

  • "Professional Writing for Publications, Presentations, and Grants," Southwest District AAHPERD National Conference, Tucson, AZ.  February, 1999.
  • "Is Graduate School for You?"  Health Educ. Assoc. of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.  April, 1998.
  • "Oral Creatine Supplementation and Sprint Swimming Performance", National AAHPERD Conference, Reno, NV.  April, 1998.
  • "Creatine Supplementation and Sprint Swimming Performance", Utah AHPERD Convention, Salt Lake City, UT.  March, 1997.
  • "Recommendations for Fluid and Carbohydrate Ingestion May Impair Marathon Performance", Southwest District AAHPERD Convention, Albuquerque, NM.
  • "Fluid and Carbohydrate Ingestion During a Marathon Effects on Performance and Cardiovascular Drift",  Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters,  Orem, UT.  April, 1996.
  • "Fluid and Carbohydrate Ingestion for Endurance Activities," Student Wellness Conference, Ogden, UT.  April, 1996.
  • "Effect of Anaerobic and Aerobic Effort on Blood Flow Velocity and Resistance in the Middle Cerebral Artery", Southwest District AAHPERD Convention, Oahu, HA.  June, 1995.
  • "Effect of Super Circuit Training During Very-Low Calorie Diet Treatment of Obesity", Southwest District AAHPERD Convention, Phoenix, AZ.  February, 1992.
  • "Effect of a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program on Primary Risk Factors and Knowledge of Coronary Heart Disease", National AAHPERD Conference, San Francisco, CA.  April, 1991.


Weber State University
Ogden, Utah 84408