Collin Brooks, Ph.D
Assistant ProfessorCollin Brooks is an Assistant Professor at the University of West Georgia since 2020. In 2021 Collin earned his Doctoral degree in Sport Pedagogy from the University of Northern Colorado. Collin has ten years of K-12 physical education teaching experience and is a National Board Certified Teacher. Dr. Brooks has served as a Society of Health and Physical Educators America Board of Director and is involved in online professional learning activities for physical educators, including a blog named PHYEDagogoy.com.
Dr. Brooks' research interests include effective teaching and preparation of physical education teachers, curriculum design, and physical educators' use of social media.
- BS, Exercise and Sport Science, Oregon State University, 2006
- M.S., Physical Education, Oregon State University, 2007
- PhD, Sport Pedagogy, University of Northern Colorado, 2021
- CMWL-3401 (Tech in Hlth & Comm Wellness)
- EDUC-7001 (Natl Board Portfl-Diff of Inst)
- EDUC-7002 (Natl Board Portfl-Tchg Prct&Ln)
- PHED-2000 (App Con of Fitness & Wellness)
- PHED-2100 (Intro Sprts, Coach, Fit, & Rec)
- PHED-2602 (Intr to Teachng Hlth & Phys Ed)
- PHED-3401 (Integrating Technology in HPE)
- PHED-3500 (Educ Games, Gymnastics & Dance)
- PHED-3501 (Skills & Strat in Stren & Cond)
- PHED-3502 (Skls & Strat in Target/Otdr Ac)
- PHED-3504 (Skills/Strat in Invasion Games)
- PHED-3671 (Phys Education in Elem Schools)
- PHED-3710 (Assessing Performance in HPE)
- PHED-3720 (Adapted Phys Ed Field Experien)
- PHED-4501 (Contemporary Health Issues)
- PHED-4689 (Teaching Internship Seminar)
- PHED-6630 (Assess & Eval in Health & PE)
- PHED-6665 (Meth Teach K-12 Hlth & Phy Ed)
- PHED-6675 (Current Issues in Health)
- PHED-7614 (Org & Adm of Hlth PE & Sport)
- PHED-7630 (Legal Iss in Health PE & Sport)
- PHED-7670 (Comprehensive Exam)
Spring 2025 Sections
- PHED-3720 (Adapted Phys Ed Field Experien) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-6630 (Assess & Eval in Health & PE) Section: E03 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-6630 (Assess & Eval in Health & PE) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-6630 (Assess & Eval in Health & PE) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-7670 (Comprehensive Exam) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Fall 2024 Sections
- PHED-7630 (Legal Iss in Health PE & Sport) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-7630 (Legal Iss in Health PE & Sport) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-7630 (Legal Iss in Health PE & Sport) Section: E03 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-7670 (Comprehensive Exam) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Summer 2024 Sections
- PHED-2602 (Intr to Teachng Hlth & Phys Ed) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-3401 (Integrating Technology in HPE) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-6665 (Meth Teach K-12 Hlth & Phy Ed) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-6665 (Meth Teach K-12 Hlth & Phy Ed) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- EDUC-7001 (Natl Board Portfl-Diff of Inst) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- EDUC-7002 (Natl Board Portfl-Tchg Prct&Ln) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-7670 (Comprehensive Exam) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Spring 2024 Sections
- PHED-3671 (Phys Education in Elem Schools) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-3720 (Adapted Phys Ed Field Experien) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-6675 (Current Issues in Health) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-6675 (Current Issues in Health) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-7670 (Comprehensive Exam) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Fall 2023 Sections
- PHED-3502 (Skls & Strat in Target/Otdr Ac) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-3504 (Skills/Strat in Invasion Games) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-4689 (Teaching Internship Seminar) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- EDUC-7001 (Natl Board Portfl-Diff of Inst) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- EDUC-7002 (Natl Board Portfl-Tchg Prct&Ln) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-7614 (Org & Adm of Hlth PE & Sport) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-7614 (Org & Adm of Hlth PE & Sport) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-7670 (Comprehensive Exam) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Summer 2023 Sections
- CMWL-3401 (Tech in Hlth & Comm Wellness) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-3401 (Integrating Technology in HPE) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-6630 (Assess & Eval in Health & PE) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Spring 2023 Sections
- PHED-3671 (Phys Education in Elem Schools) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-3720 (Adapted Phys Ed Field Experien) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-4689 (Teaching Internship Seminar) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-7630 (Legal Iss in Health PE & Sport) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-7670 (Comprehensive Exam) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Fall 2022 Sections
- PHED-3501 (Skills & Strat in Stren & Cond) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-6665 (Meth Teach K-12 Hlth & Phy Ed) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-7670 (Comprehensive Exam) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Summer 2022 Sections
- PHED-2100 (Intro Sprts, Coach, Fit, & Rec) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-2602 (Intr to Teachng Hlth & Phys Ed) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-3401 (Integrating Technology in HPE) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-4501 (Contemporary Health Issues) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-6675 (Current Issues in Health) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Spring 2022 Sections
- PHED-3671 (Phys Education in Elem Schools) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-3720 (Adapted Phys Ed Field Experien) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-4689 (Teaching Internship Seminar) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-7614 (Org & Adm of Hlth PE & Sport) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Fall 2021 Sections
- PHED-3502 (Skls & Strat in Target/Otdr Ac) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-3504 (Skills/Strat in Invasion Games) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-3710 (Assessing Performance in HPE) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Summer 2021 Sections
- PHED-3401 (Integrating Technology in HPE) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-4501 (Contemporary Health Issues) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-7630 (Legal Iss in Health PE & Sport) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Spring 2021 Sections
- PHED-3500 (Educ Games, Gymnastics & Dance) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-3671 (Phys Education in Elem Schools) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-3720 (Adapted Phys Ed Field Experien) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-4689 (Teaching Internship Seminar) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Fall 2020 Sections
- PHED-2000 (App Con of Fitness & Wellness) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-3501 (Skills & Strat in Stren & Cond) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-3710 (Assessing Performance in HPE) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Ha, T., Yu, H., Lim, B., Jung, H., Brooks, C., Krause, J., & Dauenhauer, B. (2024). Using ChatGPT in the field of kinesiology: Opportunities and considerations. Journal of Physical Education and Sport, 24(1), 3-12. https://doi.org/10.7752/jpes.2024.01001
Fan, X., Ha., T., Brooks. C., Cox, D., (2023) Top ten tips for doctoral students in physical Education: Navigating the Journey Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. https://doi.org/10.7752/jpes.2024.01001
McMullen, J., Brooks, C., Iannucci, C., & Fan, X. (2022). A Day in the life: Secondary school students’ experiences of school-based physical activity in Ireland, Finland, and the United States. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public H
Brooks, C., Stoepker, P., Mosier, Brian, & Heidorn, B. (2021). The Development and Delivery of Online Professional Development in Physical Education. Strategies, 34(5), 46–48. https://doi.org/10.1080/08924562.2021.1949914
Brooks, C. & McMullen, J (2021). Level Up: Strategies to increase student engagement using gamification in physical education. Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators.
Fan, X., Brooks, C., McMullen, J., & Patton, K. (2021). Making the most out of convention attendance: Tips and tricks. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. https://10.1080/07303084.2020.1866722
Brooks, C., Fan, X., & McMullen, J. (2021). Are you zoomed in? Considerations for successfully navigating virtual professional development.Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance. https://doi.org10.1080/07303084.2021.1844554
Brooks, C., & McMullen, J. M. (2020). Chapter 5: Using social media: One physical education teacher’s experience. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 39(4), 464–471. https://doi.org/10.1123/jtpe.2020-0005
Brooks, C., Mosier, B., & Bassett, M. (2020). Teaching from Home? Now what? Preparing your online emergency teaching toolkit. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 91(6), 46–49. https://doi.org/10.1080/07303084.2020.1770523
Brooks, C., Benvenuti, R., & Greenburg, J. (2018). Technology in physical education In Greenburg, J., & LoBianco J., Organization and administration of physical education: Theory and practice (pp. 219-248). Human Kinetics, Champaign, Illinois
McNamara, S., & Brooks, C., (2016). Promoting physical education through podcasts. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 87(6), 50–52. https://doi.org/10.1080/0730308 4.2016.1192928