JANE M. SHIMON

Professor
Department of Kinesiology
Boise State University
United States of America

Biography

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.

Research Intrest

Physical activity and physical fitness, Teaching methods and pedagogy

List of Publications
Shimon, J.M. (2006).  In the shadow of obesity: The female triad. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 77 (6), 4-5, 54.
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., 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.
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.
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.
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.