Professor
Jane Shimon joined the Department of Kinesiology faculty in 2001. Previously, she served as a high school teacher in Physical and Health Education, along with being an Athletic Trainer and instructor at various high schools and Division I and III university athletic programs. Upon completing her Ed.D. in Physical Education-Pedagogy at the University of Northern Colorado, her focus has been directed towards the preparation of future physical and health education teachers.
Contact Information:
Phone: (208) 426-1531
Fax: (208) 426-1894
Email: jshimon@boisestate.edu
Curriculum Vitae upon request
Research Spotlight
Certification:
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR
- Certified Athletic Trainer – Retired
Research Interests:
- Physical activity and physical fitness
- Teaching methods and pedagogy
Select Publications:
Shimon, J.M., Johnson, T., Moorcroft, S., & Bell, K. (2013). Fitness and Enjoyment Outcomes of a 9th Grade Physical Education Fitness Conditioning Curriculum. Journal of Kinesiology and Wellness, 2.
Bell, K., Johnson, T., Shimon, J., & Bale, J. (2013). The effects of Game Size on the Physical Activity Levels and Ball Touches of Elementary School Children in Physical Education. Journal of Kinesiology and Wellness, 2.
Simonson, S.R., Shimon, J.M. Long, E.M., & Lester, B. (2011). Effects of a walking program using the AlterG treadmill system on an extremely obese female: A case study. Clinical Kinesiology, 65(2), 29-38.
Shimon, J.M., Darden, G.F., Martinez, R., & Clouse-Snell, J. (2010). Initial reliability and validity of the lift-and-raise hamstring test. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 24(2), 517-521.
Shimon, J.M., & Petlichkoff, L.M. (2009). Impact of pedometer use and self-regulation strategies on junior high school physical education students’ daily step counts. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 6, 1-8.
Shimon, J.M. (2006). In the shadow of obesity: The female triad. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 77 (6), 4-5, 54.
Courses:
- KINES 102 Instructional Tennis
- KINES 103 Instructional Indoor Racket Activities
- KINES 115 Instructional Recreational Games
- KINES 251 Introduction to Teaching Physical Education
- KINES 445 Secondary School Health Methods and Administration
- KINES 451/452 Secondary School Physical Education Methods and Field Experience
- KINES 455 Organization and Administration of Physical Education