Liz Dobbins University of Kansas Ldobbins@ku.edu Dept. of Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences 1301 Sunnyside Avenue (249 Robinson Ctr.) 66045 785.312.0314 (PH) 785.864.3343 (FAX) EDUCATION University of Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Education, May, 1975 Major: Physical Education K-12 with certification in Adaptive Physical Education Minor: Biology and Dance K-12 Ottawa University, Ottawa, KS Continuing education hrs. 1990-2005 Friends University Continuing education hrs. August, 2007 University of Kansas, Adaptive Physical Education Certification (August 1997 present) PROFESSIONAL Physical Education/Adaptive Education Specialist EXPERIENCE Adjunct Instructor 8/2009-present University of Kansas, Dept. of HSES, Lawrence Kansas SaraLee Ironkids Series Triathlon Coach 2008-2009 Served as Ironkids Series National Coach Adjunct Instructor 8/2008 Washburn University, Dept. of HPEES, Topeka, KS Research Assistant 5/2008-2009 Life Span Institute Research Assistance University of Kansas Physical Education Specialist 8/2008-2010 USD Shawnee Heights Middle School, Tecumseh, KS Managing Director 3/2003-2007 Sensibly Fit, LLC, Louisville, Kentucky Physical Education Specialist 8/2006-2008 Marillac, Overland Park Kansas Director of Women s Services 8/200-2004
Life Sports, Inc. Certified Triathlon Coach Adaptive Physical Education Consultant 8/2003-2005 USD 503 De Soto School District De Soto, Kansas Physical Education Specialist 8/1992-2000 USD 497 Lawrence School District Lawrence, Kansas Adaptive Physical Education Consultant 8/1989-1992 USD 501 Topeka School District Topeka, Kansas Head Gymnastic Coach 8/1002-1995 USD 495 Lawrence High School Physical/Adaptive Physical Education & 8/1981-1989 Movement Exploration Program Children s Therapy Group, Leawood Kansas Director/teacher Curé of Ars Catholic Church 8/1979-1980 Pre School, Leawood, Kansas Adaptive Physical Education Consultant 8/1976-1979 Salina, KS (12 school Districts) HONORS/ Nominee, Outstanding Adaptive Physical Education Teacher of Northeast Kansas, 2003-2004 AWARDS Risk Taker Award De Soto School District 2003 Who s Who Among American Teachers 1995 OTHER/ 13th Place, NCAA Gymnastics Championships 1974 2nd Place, Big 8 Conference Golf Championship 1975 Finisher, Quelle Ironman Germany Triathlon. Roth, Germany 1st Place Masters, International Half Ironman Triathlon 1992 Championship, St. Croix, VI 1996 3rd Place, ITU Long Course World Championship, Muncie, Indiana Finisher, Ironman World Championship Triathlon, Kona, Hawaii 1996 2nd Place, ITU Long Course Triathlon World Championship, Sater, Sweden 1999 5th Place 70.3 World Championships, Clear Water Florida 2009 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/ American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Current member Central District Association of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Current Member Kansas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Current Member
In-Service Training Life Span Institute Research Assistance University of Kansas (2008) Member, USA Triathlon Women s Commission, (200-2005) Member, USA Triathlon Midwest Regional Federation (2001-2005) Race Director, Lawrence Athletic Club Indoor Triathlon Series (2000-2001) Member, Zonta International (2002-2003) Chair, USA Triathlon Women s Commission (2000-2002) Chair, USA Triathlon Age Group Commission (2002-2003) OTHER / Triathlon Academy, Certified Triathlon Coach. Member, University of Kansas Division I Golf Team (1971-1975) Member, University of Kansas Gymnastics Team (1971-1975 INTERNATIONAL/ American Alliance for Health, Physical, Education, Dance/American Association for Health Education (AAHPERD), National Convention Presenter, Salt Lake City, UT, 2006 (presentation proposal accepted) Alive with Mission Me! The Impact of a High School Multi-fitness Intervention program. A presentation of a multi-fitness intervention program designed to promote health and fitness for students through a multisport personal fitness plan. Pan American Triathlon Confederation Congress, Educational Consultant, Bogotá, Colombia, 2005 A presentation to the international triathlon regional representatives (the Americas, and Canada) demonstrating the effectiveness of a multisport curriculum. Central District Association, American Alliance for Health, Physical, Education, Dance/American Association for Health Education (AAHPERD),Convention Presenter 2005 comprehensive, non-traditional physical education curriculum Southwest, District Association, American Alliance for Health, Physical, Education, Dance/American Association for Health Education (AAHPERD), Convention Presenter, 2005
Emporia State Teacher s University, Emporia, Kansas, Developer, 2004-2005 Curriculum Development and Design. Developed a program that developed a high school-focused curriculum for the University s Methodologies classes. Lawrence High School, Lawrence, Kansas, Developer, 2004-2005 Curriculum Development and Design. Developed a curriculum implemented at the high school level in this Kansas public school. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance (AAHPERD), National Convention Presenter, 2004 Kansas Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance (KAHPERD), Presenter, 2003 Kansas Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance (KAHPERD), Presenter, 2003 A presentation introducing multisport as a USA Triathlon Federation, Presenter, 2003 Educational Resource Program A presentation of an innovative program designed to promote multisport activities in the national school system. The program was designed to implement grass-roots awareness and educational projects through clinics, seminars, workshops, in-services, expos, and local advertising. Triathlon Academy d/b/a LifeSports, Inc., Presenter, 2000 Women s Services Division Created and implemented this program as a primary source of quality women s information and instruction in the multisport arena nationwide. PUBLICATIONS MissionMe! A Youth Health Initiative Elementary MultiSport Program. Manuscript submitted for publication MissionMe! A Youth Health Initiative High School MultiSport Program. Manuscript submitted for publication.
COURSE TAUGHT AT WASHBURN UNIVERSITY MissionMe! A Youth Health Initiative No Bike, No Pool, No Problem!No Equipment MultiSport Program. Manuscript submitted for publication. MissionMe! A Youth Health Initiative Major Muscle Exercise Posters MultiSport Program.Manuscript submitted for publication. MissionMe! A Youth Health Initative Multisport Activity Cards. Manuscript submitted for publication. Dobbins L.(2005). Gearing up for the triathlon. (in ed.) C. Gandolfo (Ed). The Woman Triathlete. Champaign, Il. Human Kinetics Dobbins L. (2005) The ultimate training, technique, and strategy Series for Triathletes [DVD]. Ames, IA. Championship Productions Dobbins L. (2005,November 4). Giving triathlon a try. Lawrence Journal World.. Young S., Keplinger L. (1988) Movement is Fun. City Torrance, CA.: Sensory Integration International. Motor Development, Washburn University, Dept. of HPEES, Topeka, KS COURSE TAUGHT AT UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS Physical Education for Elementary Teachers. 214 Dept. of HSES, Physical Education for Classroom Teachers 341 Dept. of HSES, Seminar in Teaching Health & Physical Education 501 Dept. of HSES, Practical Adaptive Physical Education for Elementary & Secondary 302 Dept. of HSES,