Presentations (Selected listing)
Refereed (National)
15. Peak, K., Guthrie, C., Lambert, B., Sudman, P., & Hanna, D. (accepted 2013, June). Faculty Fellowships: Foundation for Building a Thriving Faculty Development Initiative. Presentation at the annual national conference of the Teaching Professor Conference; New Orleans, Louisiana.
14. Guthrie, C., Peak, K., Lambert, B., Sudman, P., & Hanna, D. (accepted 2013, June). Challenges and Results of Course Re-Design at Tarleton State University. Poster presentation at the annual national conference of the Teaching Professor Conference; New Orleans, Louisiana.
13. Keefe, M., Peak, K., & Simpson, S. (accepted 2013, April). Impact of athletic apparel company funding on grass roots basketball. Poster presentation at the annual national conference of the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance; Charlotte, North Carolina.
12. Holder, M., Peak, K., Gillespie, J., & Burnett, J. (accepted 2013, April). Scoreboard buzzers and the potential for noise-induced hearing loss. Poster presentation at the annual national conference of the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance; Charlotte, North Carolina.
11. Peak, K., Guthrie, C., Sharp, J., Garza, J., & Jafri, H. (2013, February). Meaningful engagement in the classroom: Ideas for developing active teaching techniques. Invited presentation at the annual national conference of the Transforming Teaching & Learning Environment hosted by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
10. Peak, K., Guthrie, C., Sharp, J., Lambert, B., Garza, J., Baker, C., & Hanna, D. (2012, June). From sage on the stage to engage: Active teaching techniques. Presentation at the annual national conference of the Teaching Professor Conference; Washington, D.C.
9. Guthrie, C., Peak, K., Baker, C., & Sharp, J. (2012, June). Strategies for implementing course re-design. Poster presentation at the annual national conference of the Teaching Professor Conference; Washington, D.C.
8. Burnett, J., & Peak, K. (2012, March). The continuing effects of a free university wellness program. Poster presentation at the annual national conference of the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association; Tampa, Florida.
7. Baker, C., Peak, K., & Guthrie, C. (2011, May). The faculty fellowship: A vital component of Thriving Faculty Development Initiatives. Poster presentation at the annual national conference of the Teaching Professor Conference; Atlanta, Georgia.
6. Osborne, J., Peak, K., & Wentzel, M. (2010, April). You’re invited: Special event programming in campus recreation. Poster presentation at the annual national conference of the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association; Anaheim, California.
5. Peak, K. & Gillespie, J. (2009, February). Health-related fitness assessment in Texas: Lessons learned. Presentation at the annual national conference of the Association of Teacher Educators; Dallas, Texas.
4. Peak, K. (2008, April). A one-day recreational experience for children with special needs. Poster presentation at the annual national conference of the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association; Austin, Texas.
3. Peak, K., Rodriguez, J., Willett, T., Reed, E., & Mills, B. (2005, April). What I did at camp! Allowing children into your facilities. Presentation at the annual national conference of the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association; Orlando, Florida.
2. Peak, K. (2002, April). Improving the rec center – Everyone counts. Presentation at the annual national conference of the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; San Diego, California.
1. Bailey, P., Stewart, M., Dick, A., & Peak, K. (2002, April). Student professional development. One-day workshop designed for undergraduate students at the annual national conference of the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association; San Antonio, Texas.
Refereed (Regional & State)
22. Peak, K. & Brian, K. (2012, December). Creating a marketing playbook for your kinesiology graduate program. Presentation at the annual state conference of the Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; Galveston, Texas.
21. Peak, K., Sirman, C., Gillespie, J., & Martin, C. (2012, December). Healthy body ~ healthy mind: Determining the correlation between fitness and academic achievement in a private school setting. Poster presentation at the annual state conference of the Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; Galveston, Texas.
20. Peak, K. (2012, January). Kinecting to rehab: Protocol for using the X-Box Kinect in the athletic training setting. Presentation at the annual state workshop of the San Angelo Sports Medicine Symposium; San Angelo, Texas.
19. Peak, K. & Brian, K. (2011, December). Health and fitness testing: A requirement for college graduation. Presentation at the annual state conference of the Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; Dallas, Texas.
18. Martin, C., Peak, K., Gillespie, J., & Schlieman, N. (2011, December). Player position as it relates to batting averages in baseball. Poster presentation at the annual state conference of the Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; Dallas, Texas.
17. Coffman, K., & Peak, K. (2010, December). Heart rate response in individuals playing the Nintendo Wii game of boxing. Poster presentation at the annual state conference of the Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; Galveston, Texas.
16. Peak, K. (2010, December). Dodgeball: Is it really a ‘hall of shame’ game? Presentation at the annual state conference of the Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; Galveston, Texas.
15. Peak, K., Schouten, B., & Coffman, K. (2009, December). Special event ideas for children and adults with special needs. Presentation at the annual state conference of the Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; Arlington, Texas.
14. Schouten, B. & Peak, K. (2009, December). Log It! How to keep track of professional development experiences. Presentation at the annual state conference of the Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; Arlington, Texas.
13. Key, J., Lochbaum, M., & Peak, K. (2009, December). Teaching improvement ideas for university instructors of activity courses. Presentation at the annual state conference of the Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; Arlington, Texas.
12. Peak, K. (2009, July). Learn to launch your lectures into the upper deck. Presentation at the annual summer state conference of the Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; San Antonio, Texas.
11. Peak, K. (2008, December). Academic progress of intercollegiate student-athletes involved in academic support programs. Poster presentation at the annual state conference of the Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance; Corpus Christi, Texas.
10. Peak, K. (2008, December). Planting deep roots for advocacy in health education. Poster presentation at the annual state conference of the Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance; Corpus Christi, Texas.
9. Peak, K. (2008, December). Substance abuse: An impossible juggling act. Poster presentation at the annual state conference of the Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance; Corpus Christi, Texas.
8. Peak, K., Carter, B., & Carter, W. (2008, July). Creating a field day experience for children with special needs. Presentation at the annual summer state conference of the Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; Waco, Texas.
7. Peak, K., Rodriquez, J., Wilkerson, G., Webb, E., Willett, T., & Moody, R. (2004, February). Learning to FISH! How to implement a customer service model in your workplace. Presentation at the annual student leadership Region IV conference of the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association; University of Houston; Houston, Texas.
6. Anzivino, K. & Peak, K. (2003, October). Trash cans, clocks & signage: Remembering the little things during facility design. Presentation at the annual state workshop of the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association; Corpus Christi, Texas.
5. Carroll-Cobb, S. & Peak, K. (2003, March). An examination of the barriers to utilization of worksite fitness facilities. Presentation at the first annual ‘Take Heart Alaska: A New Day in Cardiovascular Health’ conference; University of Alaska-Anchorage; Anchorage, Alaska.
4. Peak, K. & Anzivino, K. (2001, October). Rec centers --- How to get from design to construction. Presentation at the annual Big XII & Friends regional conference of the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association; College Station, Texas.
3. Brimi, B., Gray, S., Milam, M.E., & Peak, K. (2000, February). Administrative issues within the field of recreation. Presentation at the annual student leadership Region IV conference of the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association; San Marcos, Texas.
2. Tallach, T., Chaloupka, L., Weeks, S., & Peak, K. (1998, December). Intramural participation and gender equity. Presentation at the annual state conference of the Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance; Dallas, Texas.
1. Tallach, T., Chaloupka, L., & Peak, K. (1998, February). Gender equity: A benchmark for intramural participation. Presentation at the annual student leadership Region IV conference of the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association; Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Invited
8. Dottavio, L., Hunter, D., & Peak, K. (2011, April). Panelist for the Delta Epsilon Iota’s ‘The Real World 2’ luncheon seminar; Tarleton State University; Stephenville, Texas.
7. Peak, K. (2010, December). Keynote Speaker for the Winter Commencement Ceremony (Graduate Hooding ceremony); Tarleton State University; Stephenville, Texas.
6. Peak, K. (2008, August). DESIRE to be a winner. Keynote Speaker for the Department of Recreational Sports staff training retreat; Tarleton State University; Stephenville, Texas.
5. Peak, K. (2004, November). Building sports facilities. Invited presentation for graduate students in a sports administration course; Texas Woman’s University; Denton, Texas.
4. Peak, K. (2004, March). Facility planning & operations. Invited presentation for undergraduate students in a sports administration course; Texas Woman’s University; Denton, Texas.
3. Peak, K. (2002, April). Finishing strong – How to be a winner. Invited presentation at the annual Sam Rayburn Scholars Leadership Institute; Texas A&M University-Commerce; Commerce, Texas.
2. Peak, K. (1998, March). Wellness? But I’m only 18. Invited presentation at the annual Honors Colloquium; Texas A&M University-Commerce; Commerce, Texas.
1. Peak, K. (1997, July). Project: Fit Kids. One-day workshop for the United States Army – The Corp Group; Fort Hood, Texas.
Non-Refereed
7. Sickels, J., & Peak, K. (2011, April). Determining the success of special event programming for individuals with disabilities. Poster presentation at the annual College of Education Research Symposium sponsored by Tarleton State University; Stephenville, Texas.
6. Peak, K. (2011, March). Teaching techniques for engaging the millennial student. Presentation at the annual Excellence in Teaching Conference; Tarleton State University; Stephenville, Texas.
5. Peak, K. (2009, November). Gratitude: Wellness revisited. Luncheon speaker for the Wesley Foundation: Stephenville, Texas.
4. Peak, K. (2008, March). Creating a FISH! culture in the classroom. Presentation at the annual Excellence in Teaching Conference; Tarleton State University; Stephenville, Texas.
3. Peak, K. (2008, March). Fantastic Field Day – Motivating special needs children to participate. Luncheon speaker (guest of Joy Edwards) for the Kiwanis Club of Stephenville, Texas.
2. Peak, K. (2007, October). M&M’s are really football fields! Luncheon speaker (guest of Dr. Gary Peer) for the Rotary Club of Stephenville, Texas.
1. Carter, W., Carter, B., & Peak, K. (2007, November). Survey review of a graduate program in health & physical education. Poster presentation at the annual Pathways Student Research Symposium sponsored by the Texas A&M University System; Stephenville, Texas.
15. Peak, K., Guthrie, C., Lambert, B., Sudman, P., & Hanna, D. (accepted 2013, June). Faculty Fellowships: Foundation for Building a Thriving Faculty Development Initiative. Presentation at the annual national conference of the Teaching Professor Conference; New Orleans, Louisiana.
14. Guthrie, C., Peak, K., Lambert, B., Sudman, P., & Hanna, D. (accepted 2013, June). Challenges and Results of Course Re-Design at Tarleton State University. Poster presentation at the annual national conference of the Teaching Professor Conference; New Orleans, Louisiana.
13. Keefe, M., Peak, K., & Simpson, S. (accepted 2013, April). Impact of athletic apparel company funding on grass roots basketball. Poster presentation at the annual national conference of the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance; Charlotte, North Carolina.
12. Holder, M., Peak, K., Gillespie, J., & Burnett, J. (accepted 2013, April). Scoreboard buzzers and the potential for noise-induced hearing loss. Poster presentation at the annual national conference of the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance; Charlotte, North Carolina.
11. Peak, K., Guthrie, C., Sharp, J., Garza, J., & Jafri, H. (2013, February). Meaningful engagement in the classroom: Ideas for developing active teaching techniques. Invited presentation at the annual national conference of the Transforming Teaching & Learning Environment hosted by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
10. Peak, K., Guthrie, C., Sharp, J., Lambert, B., Garza, J., Baker, C., & Hanna, D. (2012, June). From sage on the stage to engage: Active teaching techniques. Presentation at the annual national conference of the Teaching Professor Conference; Washington, D.C.
9. Guthrie, C., Peak, K., Baker, C., & Sharp, J. (2012, June). Strategies for implementing course re-design. Poster presentation at the annual national conference of the Teaching Professor Conference; Washington, D.C.
8. Burnett, J., & Peak, K. (2012, March). The continuing effects of a free university wellness program. Poster presentation at the annual national conference of the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association; Tampa, Florida.
7. Baker, C., Peak, K., & Guthrie, C. (2011, May). The faculty fellowship: A vital component of Thriving Faculty Development Initiatives. Poster presentation at the annual national conference of the Teaching Professor Conference; Atlanta, Georgia.
6. Osborne, J., Peak, K., & Wentzel, M. (2010, April). You’re invited: Special event programming in campus recreation. Poster presentation at the annual national conference of the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association; Anaheim, California.
5. Peak, K. & Gillespie, J. (2009, February). Health-related fitness assessment in Texas: Lessons learned. Presentation at the annual national conference of the Association of Teacher Educators; Dallas, Texas.
4. Peak, K. (2008, April). A one-day recreational experience for children with special needs. Poster presentation at the annual national conference of the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association; Austin, Texas.
3. Peak, K., Rodriguez, J., Willett, T., Reed, E., & Mills, B. (2005, April). What I did at camp! Allowing children into your facilities. Presentation at the annual national conference of the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association; Orlando, Florida.
2. Peak, K. (2002, April). Improving the rec center – Everyone counts. Presentation at the annual national conference of the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; San Diego, California.
1. Bailey, P., Stewart, M., Dick, A., & Peak, K. (2002, April). Student professional development. One-day workshop designed for undergraduate students at the annual national conference of the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association; San Antonio, Texas.
Refereed (Regional & State)
22. Peak, K. & Brian, K. (2012, December). Creating a marketing playbook for your kinesiology graduate program. Presentation at the annual state conference of the Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; Galveston, Texas.
21. Peak, K., Sirman, C., Gillespie, J., & Martin, C. (2012, December). Healthy body ~ healthy mind: Determining the correlation between fitness and academic achievement in a private school setting. Poster presentation at the annual state conference of the Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; Galveston, Texas.
20. Peak, K. (2012, January). Kinecting to rehab: Protocol for using the X-Box Kinect in the athletic training setting. Presentation at the annual state workshop of the San Angelo Sports Medicine Symposium; San Angelo, Texas.
19. Peak, K. & Brian, K. (2011, December). Health and fitness testing: A requirement for college graduation. Presentation at the annual state conference of the Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; Dallas, Texas.
18. Martin, C., Peak, K., Gillespie, J., & Schlieman, N. (2011, December). Player position as it relates to batting averages in baseball. Poster presentation at the annual state conference of the Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; Dallas, Texas.
17. Coffman, K., & Peak, K. (2010, December). Heart rate response in individuals playing the Nintendo Wii game of boxing. Poster presentation at the annual state conference of the Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; Galveston, Texas.
16. Peak, K. (2010, December). Dodgeball: Is it really a ‘hall of shame’ game? Presentation at the annual state conference of the Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; Galveston, Texas.
15. Peak, K., Schouten, B., & Coffman, K. (2009, December). Special event ideas for children and adults with special needs. Presentation at the annual state conference of the Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; Arlington, Texas.
14. Schouten, B. & Peak, K. (2009, December). Log It! How to keep track of professional development experiences. Presentation at the annual state conference of the Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; Arlington, Texas.
13. Key, J., Lochbaum, M., & Peak, K. (2009, December). Teaching improvement ideas for university instructors of activity courses. Presentation at the annual state conference of the Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; Arlington, Texas.
12. Peak, K. (2009, July). Learn to launch your lectures into the upper deck. Presentation at the annual summer state conference of the Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; San Antonio, Texas.
11. Peak, K. (2008, December). Academic progress of intercollegiate student-athletes involved in academic support programs. Poster presentation at the annual state conference of the Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance; Corpus Christi, Texas.
10. Peak, K. (2008, December). Planting deep roots for advocacy in health education. Poster presentation at the annual state conference of the Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance; Corpus Christi, Texas.
9. Peak, K. (2008, December). Substance abuse: An impossible juggling act. Poster presentation at the annual state conference of the Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance; Corpus Christi, Texas.
8. Peak, K., Carter, B., & Carter, W. (2008, July). Creating a field day experience for children with special needs. Presentation at the annual summer state conference of the Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; Waco, Texas.
7. Peak, K., Rodriquez, J., Wilkerson, G., Webb, E., Willett, T., & Moody, R. (2004, February). Learning to FISH! How to implement a customer service model in your workplace. Presentation at the annual student leadership Region IV conference of the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association; University of Houston; Houston, Texas.
6. Anzivino, K. & Peak, K. (2003, October). Trash cans, clocks & signage: Remembering the little things during facility design. Presentation at the annual state workshop of the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association; Corpus Christi, Texas.
5. Carroll-Cobb, S. & Peak, K. (2003, March). An examination of the barriers to utilization of worksite fitness facilities. Presentation at the first annual ‘Take Heart Alaska: A New Day in Cardiovascular Health’ conference; University of Alaska-Anchorage; Anchorage, Alaska.
4. Peak, K. & Anzivino, K. (2001, October). Rec centers --- How to get from design to construction. Presentation at the annual Big XII & Friends regional conference of the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association; College Station, Texas.
3. Brimi, B., Gray, S., Milam, M.E., & Peak, K. (2000, February). Administrative issues within the field of recreation. Presentation at the annual student leadership Region IV conference of the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association; San Marcos, Texas.
2. Tallach, T., Chaloupka, L., Weeks, S., & Peak, K. (1998, December). Intramural participation and gender equity. Presentation at the annual state conference of the Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance; Dallas, Texas.
1. Tallach, T., Chaloupka, L., & Peak, K. (1998, February). Gender equity: A benchmark for intramural participation. Presentation at the annual student leadership Region IV conference of the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association; Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Invited
8. Dottavio, L., Hunter, D., & Peak, K. (2011, April). Panelist for the Delta Epsilon Iota’s ‘The Real World 2’ luncheon seminar; Tarleton State University; Stephenville, Texas.
7. Peak, K. (2010, December). Keynote Speaker for the Winter Commencement Ceremony (Graduate Hooding ceremony); Tarleton State University; Stephenville, Texas.
6. Peak, K. (2008, August). DESIRE to be a winner. Keynote Speaker for the Department of Recreational Sports staff training retreat; Tarleton State University; Stephenville, Texas.
5. Peak, K. (2004, November). Building sports facilities. Invited presentation for graduate students in a sports administration course; Texas Woman’s University; Denton, Texas.
4. Peak, K. (2004, March). Facility planning & operations. Invited presentation for undergraduate students in a sports administration course; Texas Woman’s University; Denton, Texas.
3. Peak, K. (2002, April). Finishing strong – How to be a winner. Invited presentation at the annual Sam Rayburn Scholars Leadership Institute; Texas A&M University-Commerce; Commerce, Texas.
2. Peak, K. (1998, March). Wellness? But I’m only 18. Invited presentation at the annual Honors Colloquium; Texas A&M University-Commerce; Commerce, Texas.
1. Peak, K. (1997, July). Project: Fit Kids. One-day workshop for the United States Army – The Corp Group; Fort Hood, Texas.
Non-Refereed
7. Sickels, J., & Peak, K. (2011, April). Determining the success of special event programming for individuals with disabilities. Poster presentation at the annual College of Education Research Symposium sponsored by Tarleton State University; Stephenville, Texas.
6. Peak, K. (2011, March). Teaching techniques for engaging the millennial student. Presentation at the annual Excellence in Teaching Conference; Tarleton State University; Stephenville, Texas.
5. Peak, K. (2009, November). Gratitude: Wellness revisited. Luncheon speaker for the Wesley Foundation: Stephenville, Texas.
4. Peak, K. (2008, March). Creating a FISH! culture in the classroom. Presentation at the annual Excellence in Teaching Conference; Tarleton State University; Stephenville, Texas.
3. Peak, K. (2008, March). Fantastic Field Day – Motivating special needs children to participate. Luncheon speaker (guest of Joy Edwards) for the Kiwanis Club of Stephenville, Texas.
2. Peak, K. (2007, October). M&M’s are really football fields! Luncheon speaker (guest of Dr. Gary Peer) for the Rotary Club of Stephenville, Texas.
1. Carter, W., Carter, B., & Peak, K. (2007, November). Survey review of a graduate program in health & physical education. Poster presentation at the annual Pathways Student Research Symposium sponsored by the Texas A&M University System; Stephenville, Texas.