Distinguished Teaching Award
The Distinguished Teaching Award is given to a person who has significantly contributed to kinesiology in higher education through proven success in the classroom.
The deadline for nominations is August 1 of each year.
Nominees will be judged on their contributions to the following by showing distinction in one area with contributions in two or more other areas:
- Demands rigor and high standards of performance for her/himself and for students
- Inspires students to greater achievement
- Ensures course content represents the highest standards in the field
- Maintains involvement with students outside the classroom
- Receives highly positive evaluations by current or former students
- Shows evidence of continuing professional development
- Demonstrates improved teaching technique.
The Distinguished Teaching Award requires the nominee to submit (1) statements outlining their instructional approach regarding the award criteria, (2) a curriculum vitae and (3) a letter of support from an individual currently working with the nominee addressing all the criteria for the award. After being nominated, the nominee will be emailed a link to an application form where the written statements may be submitted and the vitae and letter uploaded.
Distinguished Teaching Award Nomination Form
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