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Benjamin Chase

Assistant Professor
Faculty of Sciences

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy in Exercise and Sport Science: Sport Pedagogy, Spring 2020
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah

Master of Science in Exercise and Sport Science: Sport Pedagogy, Fall 2014
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah

Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Minors: Coaching, Spanish, Spring 2012
Weber State University, Ogden, Utah

CERTIFICATIONS

NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Current

American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First-Aid/CPR/AED, Current

CURRENT RESEARCH/INTERESTS

Nanita L. Hopoate, Leneah E. Olsingch, Keania U. Kaio, Chase, B., Reece, J. (2024) A Cultural Impact on Team Snacks in Youth Sports. Accepted for Poster Presentation The 14th Asia Conference on Kinesiology and Sport Science, The 8th Annual Meeting of the Asian Society of Kinesiology & the 10th Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia September 10-12, 2024.

  • Physical activity and cognitive benefits, academic achievement
  • Youth and physical activity
  • Culture and physical activity
  • Coaching

SCHOLARSHIP

Research Publications Manuscripts – In Print
Chase, B., Brusseau, T., Burns, R., Hannon, J., Henderson, H., Kehoe, B. (2021) Association between health-related fitness, perceived stress, and metabolic syndrome prevalence in a sample of law enforcement officers. Policing: An International Journal, 44(2), 261-274.
https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/PIJPSM-04-2020-0058/full/html

England, A., Brusseau, T., Burns, R., Koester, D., Newton, M., Thiese, M., & Chase, B. (2019). The cognitive structure of the basketball free throw in adolescent physical education students. Motor control, 23(4), 472-484.

Chase, B., Hall, M., Brusseau, TA. (2018) Impact of Goal Setting on Physical Activity in Physical Education. Journal of Physical Education and Sport 18 (2), 757-761.
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2018.02111

Harveson, A., Hannon, J., Brusseau, T., Podlog, L., Chase, B., & Kang, K.D. (2018). Acute Exercise and Academic Achievement in High School Youth. The Physical educator, 75(1), 25-36.

Harveson, A., Chase, B., Brusseau, T. A., & Hannon, J. C. (2015). A Safe Approach to Core Strength and Back Health. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 86(5), 49–52. DOI:10.1080/07303084.2015.1023124

Larson, J., Brusseau, T., Chase, B., Heinemann, A. and Hannon, J. (2014) Youth Physical Activity and Enjoyment during Semi-Structured versus Unstructured School Recess. Open Journal of Preventive Medicine, 4, 631-639. DOI: 10.4236/ojpm.2014.48072

PEER REVIEWED ABSTRACTS, PRESENTATIONS, OR CONFERFENCE PROCEEDINGS – IN PRINT

Brown, I.M., Cancado, D.K., Chase, B.L., Nakachi, E.H., Reece, J.D. (2022). The acute effects of self-myofascial release on fundamental physical activity movement patterns. Obesity Reviews, 23(S2), 182. https://doi.org/10.1111/obr.13503
Poster presented at the International Congress on Obesity (ICO), October 18-22, 2022.
Melbourne, Australia. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/obr.13503

Fawver, B., England, A., Burns, R. D., Thiese, M. S., Chase, B., Seljaas, A., & Brusseau, T. A. (2019). Attentional Focus Instructions Alter Speeded Jump Shot Performance Based on the Proximity of Attentional Cues. In Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology (Vol. 41, pp. S30-S30). 1607 N Market St, PO Box 5076, Champaign, IL 61820-2200 USA: Human Kinetics Publ INC.

Chase, BL., Hall, MS, Brusseau, TA (2016) Impact of Goal Setting and Feedback on Physical Activity in Physical Education. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport 87 (S2), A73.

Larson-Nielson, J. N., Brusseau, T. A., Chase, B., Heinemann, A., & Hannon, J. C. (2014). Youth Physical Activity During Semistructured Versus Unstructured School Recess. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 85(S1), A75.

OTHER PRESENTATIONS – NOT IN PRINT
Chase, B. L., (2013) Physically Active Brain Breaks as Transitions. Workshop given at Utah Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Conference. Provo, Utah.

Chase, B.L., (2012) In-class Assessments. Workshop given at Utah Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Conference. Park City, Utah.

UNIVERSITY TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Assistant Professor, 2020-current
Brigham Young University–Hawaii, Laie, HI

  • HHS 177 Personal Health and Wellness
  • EXS 300 Medical Terminology
  • EXS 340 Motor Development
  • EXS 339 Measurement and Evaluation
  • EXS 369R Coaching Fundamentals (Resistance Training)
  • EXS/HHS 369 Coaching Fundamentals
  • EXS 441 Adapted Physical Education
  • EXS 493 Research Methods
  • HLTH 115 Nutrition
  • HLTH 221 Substance Use and Abuse
  • HLTH 369/HHS 366 Community and Public Health
  • BIOL 260 Human Anatomy (Non-cadaver)
  • BIOL 260 Human Anatomy Lab

University of Utah, 2016

  • Kinesiology 6101 Teaching Health Related Fitness

ADDITIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Physical Education Teacher, 2014 – 2017
Eagle Bay Elementary School
Developed and implemented Physical Education Curriculum
Taught grades K – 6

Physical Education Teacher, 2012 – 2014
Riley Elementary School
Developed and implemented Physical Education Curriculum
Taught grades K – 5

Physical Education Student Teacher, 2012
Mound Fort Junior High
Developed classroom management plan, taught various skills and games for 3 different classes

Physical Education Student Teacher, 2011
Canyon View Elementary
Taught sport-skills and games to at-risk students

Physical Education Student Teacher, 2010
South Ogden Junior High
Developed and implemented Cooperative Sport Unit

COACHING EXPERIENCE

Special Teams Coordinator, DB/WR Position Coach, 2016, 2017
Roy Junior High School
Created game plans, developed position specific skills

Performance Trainer, 2012
BASICS Sports Medicine (Weber State University)
Trained athletes in the areas of speed, strength, power, agility, and balance

Assistant to Special Teams Coordinator, 2011
Weber State University
Statistical and film analysis, designed plays and assisted at practice

Girls Assistant Basketball Coach, 2011
Mound Fort Junior High
Developed skills of players and implemented game plans

CITIZENSHIP

Professional and Community
Reviewer, International Journal of Exercise Science, 2021-current
Reviewer, Motor Control, 2020-current
International Service, Venezuela, 2003-2005

Brigham Young UniversityHawaii
Faculty Moderator: Undergraduate Research Conference, 2024
Chair of Scholarship Committee, 2023
Oral Competency Evaluation Member, 2023
Faculty Advisor: World Taekwondo Changmookwan Club, 2023
Business Competition Committee Member, 2023
Faculty Search Committee Member, 2023
Wellness Center Supervisor, 2023
Faculty Advisor: World Taekwondo Changmookwan Club, 2022
Scholarship Committee Member, 2022
Fitness Fun Fair Activity Supervisor, 2022
Chair of Scholarship Committee, 2021
Center for Learning and Teaching Annual Review Panel Member, 2021
Faculty Advisor: World Taekwondo Changmookwan Club, 2021
Faculty Search Committee Member, 2021

Memberships of Professional Organizations
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Current
World Taekwondo Chang Moo Kwan Federation, 2021-lifetime

Recognitions & Certificates
Center for Learning and Teaching Instructional Development Seminar, BYU–Hawaii
Save Time Teaching Using AI, 2024
Setting AI Guardrails, 2024
Creating a Course AI Policy, 2024
Using Generative AI, 2023
Language and Content Assessment Strategies, 2023
Linguistically Responsible Instruction, 2023
Learning Activities, 2022
Learning Goals, 2021
Assessments, 2021
Copyright Laws and Teaching Online Workshop, 2020
AMAC Taekwondo Dojang Singapore Friendship Acknowledgement, 2021
Eagle Scout, BSA, 2002

LANGUAGES
English (Native language)
Spanish (Fluent)

CV REVISED 6/12/2024

Tags
Health and Human Science Program