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Ph.D. University of Virginia , Charlottesville (2003)

Kinesiology Major: Sport and Exercise Psychology

Supporting Areas: Developmental and Social Psychology Research Design,

Measurement, & Statistics

• 2003-present Assistant Professor, University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls , IA

• 2000-2002 Adjunct Professor, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg , VA

• 2000 Instructor, Continuing Education Center , Abingdon , VA

• 1999-2003 Graduate Research Assistant, Sport and Exercise Psychology, University of Virginia , Charlottesville

• 1999-2002 Teaching Assistant, Sport and Exercise Psychology, University of Virginia , Charlottesville

• 1999-2003 Assistant Women's Gymnastics Coach Classics Gymnastics Center ; Charlottesville , VA

• Graduate Research Assistant, Social Psychological Aspects of Sport, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

•  Assistant Women's Gymnastics Coach Southern Illinois Gymnastics Academy , Marion , IL

•  Weiss, W. M., & Weiss, M. R. (in press). Sport commitment among competitive female gymnasts: A developmental perspective. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport .

• Weiss, W. M., & Weiss, M. R. (2006). A longitudinal analysis of commitment among competitive female gymnasts. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 7, 309-323 .

• Weiss, W. M. , & Weiss, M. R. (2003). Attraction- and entrapment-based commitment among competitive female gymnasts. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology , 25 , 229-247.

• McCallister, S. G., Blinde, E. M., & Weiss, W. M. (2000). Teaching values and

implementing philosophies: Dilemmas of the youth sport coach. The Physical Educator, 57 (Winter), 35-45.

• Weiss, W. M.(2006). ˇ§I'm scared to go backwardsˇ¨: Helpful strategies for coaches to stop this strange phenomenon. Technique- Official Publication for USA Gymnastics, 26 (7), 6-7.

• Weiss, W. M. (2006). Motivational strategies for every stage of exercise. Technique- Official Publication for USA Gymnastics , 26 (4), 10-12.

• Weiss, W. M. (2004). Commitment among competitive gymnasts: What does it look like and how can we enhance it? Technique- Official Publication for USA Gymnastics, 24 (10), 6-8.

• Williams, S. M., & Weiss, W. M. (2006, November). The influence of significant others on high school students expectancies, task value, and motivation in physical education . Paper presented at the Utah Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (UAHPERD) State Conference, Orem , UT.

• Weiss, W. M. (2003, June). Determinants of sport commitment: Applications to effective coaching . Paper presented at the University of Virginia Sport Psychology Conference , Charlottesville , VA.

• Weiss, W. M. (2002, July). Determinants of commitment to physical activity. Paper presented at the University of Virginia Off-Grounds Master 's degree program, Arlington , VA.

• Weiss, W. M. (2002, June). ˇ§Wanting toˇ¨ play versus ˇ§having toˇ¨ play: Enhancing athletes' commitment to sport. Paper presented at the University of Virginia Sport Psychology Conference , Charlottesville , VA.

• Weiss, W. M. (2001, June). ˇ§Wanting toˇ¨ versus ˇ§having toˇ¨ play: Enhancing athletes' commitment to sport. Paper presented at the University of Virginia Sport Psychology Conference , Charlottesville , VA.

• Weiss, W. M. (2001, March). Attraction- and entrapment-based commitment among competitive female gymnasts . Paper presented at the Southeast Sport Psychology Conference, Morgantown , WV .

• Weiss, W. M. (2000, June). Enhancing athletes' ˇ§commitmentˇ¨ to sport participation: The essential ingredients. Paper presented at the University of Virginia Sport Psychology Conference , Charlottesville , VA.

• Weiss, W. M. (2000, February). The gymnastics subculture. Paper presented at the Southeast Sport Psychology Conference, Charlottesville , VA.

• Conference Program Reviewer for the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology conference (2006).

• Guest Reviewer, Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology (2006 - present)

• Guest Reviewer, Sex Roles: A Journal of Research (2006 - present)

• Guest Reviewer, Psychology of Sport and Exercise (2005)

• Guest Reviewer, Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (2005 - present).

• Conference Program Reviewer for the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology conference (2005).

• Guest Reviewer, Pediatric Exercise Science (2004-2005)

• Guest Reviewer, Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal (2004-2005).

• Guest Reviewer, International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology (2004, 2006)

• Guest Reviewer, Journal of Sport Rehabilitation (2004).

University Service

• HPELS Senator, College of Education Senate Committee (2006)

• Development Committee Member- Human Performance Institute. School of Health , Physical Education, and Leisure Services (2005).

• Campus Advisory Council Task Force Sub-Committee Member- Leadership: Recognizing Employee Contributions. University of Northern Iowa (2005).

• HPELS Awards Committee Member, School of Health , Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Fall 2005-Spring 2006.

• Committee Member, Search Committee for the position of Clinical Instructor & Asst. Director of Strength and Conditioning Services, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, University of Northern Iowa, May 2005.

• Invited Guest Speaker, Personal Training Program. Helping Clients Set Goals . Wellness and Recreation Services, University of Northern Iowa , April 1, 2005 .

• Invited Guest Speaker, Personal Trainers' Professional Development Meeting. Goal-Setting with Your Clients. Wellness and Recreation Services, University of Northern Iowa , November 17, 2004 .

• Invited Guest Speaker, Personal Trainer Training Program. Goal-Setting and Behavior Modification. Wellness and Recreation Services, University of Northern Iowa , November 12, 2004 .

• Invited Guest Speaker, Athletic Training Staff Meeting. Psychology of Athletic Injury . Athletic Training, Intercollegiate Athletics, University of Northern Iowa , October 12, 2004 .

• Policies and Planning Committee Member, Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services University of Northern Iowa , Fall 2004-Spring 2005.

• Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program Mentor University of Northern Iowa , Fall 2003-Spring 2004.

• Curriculum Committee Member, Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services

University of Northern Iowa , Fall 2003-Spring 2004.

• Committee Member, Search Committee for the Athletic Training Position, School of Health , Physical Education, and Leisure Services, University of Northern Iowa , Fall 2003.

• Co-organizer of the University of Virginia Sport and Exercise Psychology Conference, University of Virginia , Charlottesville , 2000-2003.

• 2006 University Book and Supply Outstanding Teaching Award Winner, College of Education, University of Northern Iowa

• 2006 Outstanding Technical Article, National Association of Women's Gymnastics Judges (NAWGJ)

• 2005 Honorary Sideline Coach, Men's Basketball, University of Northern Iowa ( February 5, 2005 )

• 2004 Honorary Sideline Coach, Women's Volleyball, University of Northern Iowa ( October 22, 2004 )

• 2002 Curry School of Education Graduate Scholarship

• 1997-present Certified Athletic Trainer; NATA

• 1994-present Safety Certification- USA Gymnastics

• 1994-present Women's Gymnastics Judge- Levels 1-10; USAG; NAWGJ

• 2001-present North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA)

• 2000-present Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology (AAASP)

• 1999-present Research Consortium, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD)

• 1999-present American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD)

• 1999-present National Association for Girls & Women in Sports (NAGWS)

• 1996-present National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA)

• 1994-present National Association of Women's Gymnastics Judges (NAWGJ)

• 1992-present USA Gymnastics (USAG)

• 2006 Selected to Judge the Region 4 Championships (April, 2006) in Lincoln , NE

• 2005 NCAA Big 10 Gymnastics Championships- Event Judge

• 2000 Coached National Team Qualifier and Event Champion U. S. Junior Olympic National Championships

• 1998-present Division I Collegiate Gymnastics Judge National Association for Women's Gymnastics Judges

• 1994-present USA Gymnastics Judge, Level 4 - 10, National Association for Women's Gymnastics Judges

•  Collegiate Diving, Division I

• 1989 Junior Olympic National Team Member for Women's Gymnastics

• 1988; 1989 Junior Olympic National Qualifier for Women's Gymnastics

• 1986-1991 Class I/ Level 10 Competitive gymnast Omaha, NE

Grants

• Weiss, W. M. (2002). Student travel grant, AAASP National Conference, Orlando , FL. Curry School of Education Foundation ($250.00 funded).

• Weiss, W. M. , & Weiss, M. R. (2000). Attraction- and entrapment- based commitment among competitive female gymnasts. Women's Sports Foundation ($2474.70 funded).

• Weiss, W. M. (1999). The gymnastics subculture: The experiences of adolescent, competitive, female gymnasts. Joint Women's Studies and University Women's Professional Advancement Juried Competition ($497.48 funded).