Jessica Moore, D.A.

"I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful, I know that full well." Psalm 139:14

Jessica Moore, a 1980 graduate of Harding University, holds a degree in Physical Education, Recreation, and Health Education. She returned to her alma mater in 1998 and is now a valued member of the Kinesiology Department. Over the years, she has contributed significantly as the former Director of the Women's Intramural and Club Sports programs. Currently, Jessica teaches full-time and supervises student teaching interns within the Kinesiology Department.

Her areas of expertise include pedagogy, methods of instruction, adapted physical education, elementary physical education, secondary physical education, and teaching sports skills.

Jessica E. Moore

Associate Professor of Kinesiology

Harding University - Searcy, Arkansas

501-279-4487 - [email protected]

EDUCATION

Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Doctor of Arts in Physical Education, 1993

Harding University, Searcy, Arkansas. Masters in Education, 1981. Emphasis in Physical Education

Harding University, Searcy, Arkansas. Bachelor of Arts, 1980. Major: Physical Education. Minor: Recreation

EXPERIENCE

1998 - Present. Harding University, Searcy, Arkansas. Associate Professor of Kinesiology

1996 - 1998. College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, Missouri. Associate Professor of Physical Education and Health

1993 - 1996. Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, New Mexico. Assistant Projessor of Health and Physical Education

1983 - 1988.  Crowley's Ridge College, Paragould, Arkansas. Assistant Professor of Physical Education

1981 - 1983. Ouachita Christian School, Monroe, Louisiana. Instructor of K-12 Physical Education, Health, and Biology

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Arkansas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. Vice-President for Recreation, 2009-2011. Secondary Physical Education Section Chair, 2008-2010

University of Arkansas at Little Rock. College of Education Specialty Faculty Status, Britney Finley Dissertation Committee, 2008

New Mexico Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Vice-President of the Association for Active Lifestyles and Fitness, 1994-1996

Crowley's Ridge Academy, Paragould, Arkansas. Playground Consultant, 1994

Crowley's Ridge College, Paragould, Arkansas. Physical Education Consultant, 1991-1993

PRESENTATIONS

Juan Santos Atahualpa (Juan Santos Elementary School at Colegio Jose Santos Atahualpa), Arequipa, Peru. "Multicultural Folk Dances for Elementary Physical Education, 2024

ArkAHPERD Convention (Arkansas Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance), Little Rock, Arkansas. "Walking in the Steps of Olympic Athlete" with Dr. J. D. Yingling, 2013

ArkAHPERD Convention (Arkansas Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance), Little Rock. Arkansas. "Sport Signs: Basic Signing for Physical Educators and Coaches", 2011