Dr. Michael
Stewart is a Professor in the School of Physical Education and Exercise Science and Associate Dean for Educator
Preparation in the College of Education. Prior to his current
position, he was Director of the School of Physical Education and Exercise Science at USF. Dr. Stewart received his
B.S. from California State Polytechnic University - Pomona and
his M.A. and Ph.D. from The Ohio State University. He has held
faculty positions at Kansas State University and the University
of Nebraska at Omaha and administrative positions at the University
of Nebraska at Omaha. He has taught physical education at the
pre-school, elementary school, and middle school levels and
has coached at the high school and college levels.
Teaching
Dr. Stewart
has taught a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in
Health, Physical Education, and Teacher Education. His areas
of expertise are in growth and motor development, teacher effectiveness,
and administration.
Research
Dr. Stewart's
current research interest is in identifying variables that contribute
to perceived psychological stress among sport officials. Other
research interests have been in teaching and coaching behavior
of effective and ineffective coaches, and factors affecting
the self-confidence of young boys and girls in competitive situations.
Dr. Stewart has published over 50 manuscripts in a variety of
journals and textbooks and made numerous presentations at state,
regional, and national conferences.
Service
Dr. Stewart
has held elected offices in state, regional, and national professional
associations. Most recently, he served as President of the Association
for Educational Leadership in the Florida Alliance for Health,
Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. He has served on the
editorial boards of the Journal of Teaching in Physical Education,
Physical Educator, and Strategies: A Journal for Physical and
Sport Educators.
