About Dr. Leight
Ireland - November 2009
Dr. Joanne Leight is Professor of Physical & Health Education at Slippery Rock University. She also serves as Assistant Chairperson of her department. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from SRU in Health and Physical Education, with an emphasis in Athletic Training, and went on to earn her Master of Science degree at the Rock, in Sports Study (Sport Psychology / Sport Sociology). She earned her doctoral degree from Duquesne University in the area of Educational Leadership, with an emphasis and certification in Instructional Technology.
Dr. Leight began her career at Westminster College, in New Wilmington, PA, where she taught 13 different courses and coached softball (nine years), volleyball (five years) and soccer (one year). She has been a faculty member at SRU since 1996 and also served as SRU's Head Softball Coach from 1996 to 2003.
Dr. Leight has taught 23 different courses at Slippery Rock. She has developed five new courses at the Rock: PE 202: Technology for Physical Education Teacher Education, PE 702: Technology for Physical Education, PE 357: Striking and Fielding Activities and Games, PE 369: Philosophy and Psychology of Coaching, PE 166: Coaching Practicum and PE 303/503 Teaching Educational Technology through Distance Learning (online). She also created the Coaching Minor and serves that program as coordinator. She has facilitated spring break learning experiences for students in the minor, taking them to London, England (2009), Rome, Italy (2011), and Ireland (2013). She has supervised student teachers in Mexico City, Mexico (2005), and Dublin, Ireland (2008, 2009). She is also faculty advisor for the Physical and Health Education (PHE) Club and the annual SRUAHPERD Mini Convention. She currently serves as NCAA Faculty Athletics Representative for the university, and also a Teaching Fellow, overseeing the Center for Teaching and Learning at SRU.
Dr. Leight has a passion for technology. She serves on numerous technology-related committees at SRU and served on the NASPE Pipeline Technology Committee. She served a three-year term as technology editor for the Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (JOPERD) and is currently the Technology Chair for the Pennsylvania State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (PSAHPERD). Her professional accomplishments include numerous technology-focused presentations, publications, and grants. She is the author of Technology for Physical Education Teacher Education, now in its second edition and Technology for Fitness & Wellness Professionals.
A graduate of Pennridge High School, in Perkasie, PA, Dr. Leight has served as director of the summer Highland Park Youth Camp, in Sellersville, PA, since 1993. She is an avid Philadelphia sports fan and retired field hockey and fast-pitch softball player.
Dr. Leight began her career at Westminster College, in New Wilmington, PA, where she taught 13 different courses and coached softball (nine years), volleyball (five years) and soccer (one year). She has been a faculty member at SRU since 1996 and also served as SRU's Head Softball Coach from 1996 to 2003.
Dr. Leight has taught 23 different courses at Slippery Rock. She has developed five new courses at the Rock: PE 202: Technology for Physical Education Teacher Education, PE 702: Technology for Physical Education, PE 357: Striking and Fielding Activities and Games, PE 369: Philosophy and Psychology of Coaching, PE 166: Coaching Practicum and PE 303/503 Teaching Educational Technology through Distance Learning (online). She also created the Coaching Minor and serves that program as coordinator. She has facilitated spring break learning experiences for students in the minor, taking them to London, England (2009), Rome, Italy (2011), and Ireland (2013). She has supervised student teachers in Mexico City, Mexico (2005), and Dublin, Ireland (2008, 2009). She is also faculty advisor for the Physical and Health Education (PHE) Club and the annual SRUAHPERD Mini Convention. She currently serves as NCAA Faculty Athletics Representative for the university, and also a Teaching Fellow, overseeing the Center for Teaching and Learning at SRU.
Dr. Leight has a passion for technology. She serves on numerous technology-related committees at SRU and served on the NASPE Pipeline Technology Committee. She served a three-year term as technology editor for the Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (JOPERD) and is currently the Technology Chair for the Pennsylvania State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (PSAHPERD). Her professional accomplishments include numerous technology-focused presentations, publications, and grants. She is the author of Technology for Physical Education Teacher Education, now in its second edition and Technology for Fitness & Wellness Professionals.
A graduate of Pennridge High School, in Perkasie, PA, Dr. Leight has served as director of the summer Highland Park Youth Camp, in Sellersville, PA, since 1993. She is an avid Philadelphia sports fan and retired field hockey and fast-pitch softball player.
