Dr. Wendell C. Sadler
Tarleton State University
Division: Education
Kinesiology
(254) 968-9181
Email: [email protected]
Education
Doctor of Education, Texas A&M University, 1987.
Major: Kinesiology
Supporting Areas of Emphasis: Education Administration
Dissertation Title: The Attitudes of Public School Superintendents, Athletic Directors, and School
Board Presidents Regarding the Values in Interscholastic Athletics
Master of Science in Education, Baylor University, 1977.
Major: Health, Kinesiology, and Recreation
Bachelor of Science, Campbellsville College, 1976.
Major: Physical Education
Minor: Sociology
Administrative Assignments
Department Head, Kinesiology, Full Time. September 1, 1996 through August 31, 2000.
Academic, Government, Military and Professional Positions
Experience Type
Professor, Tarleton State University, September 1, 1993 through present
Assistant Professor, University of South Dakota, September 1 1991 through August 31, 1993.
Instructor, Temple College, September 1, 1988 through August 31, 1991
Lecturer, Texas A&M University, September 1, 1985 through August 31, 1988
Teacher/Coach, Bryan (TX) ISD, September 1, 1983 through August 31, 1985
Teacher/Coach, Texarkana (TX) ISD, September 1, 1979 through August 31, 1983
Teacher/Coach, Big Spring (TX) ISD, September 1, 1977 through August 31, 1979
Lieutenant Colonel, 19th Regiment, Army Component Command, Texas State Guard, January 22, 2005
through present
Permanent Data
Professor, Tarleton State University, September 1, 2005
Associate Professor, Tarleton State University, September 1, 1998
Assistant Professor, Tarleton State University, September 1, 1993
Licensures and Certifications
State of Texas – Teaching Certification, Texas Education Agency, September 1, 1977, Lifetime
Professional Memberships
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance 1977 – present
Member, TAHPERD Foundation
2015-17
Member, TAHPERD Personnel Committee
2012-14
Chair, TAHPERD Sports Leadership Committee
2010-12
TAHPERD Region 7 Section Chair
2008-09
TAHPERD Transport
2007- present
Future Directions Committee of TAHPERD
2005-present
President of Texas Association for HPERD
2003-05
Vice-President of Texas Association for HPERD
1996-98
Chair, TAHPERD Scholar Selection Committee
1996
TAHPERD Board of Directors
1996-1998
Executive Board Member - Texas Consortium of State Organizations for Teacher Educators
(COSOTE)
1996-97
Texas Tennis Coaches Association
President of TTCA
Vice-President of TTCA
(Life)
1977 – present
1988-89
1985-88
National Guard Association of Texas
(Life)
2005 - present
Professional Development
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Conferences (1977 – present)
Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) – 1993 – 2008
Texas A&M University System Regent’s Teacher Preparation Partnership
1998 - 2003
Awards and Honors
Recipient: Barry B. Thompson Service Award – College of Education
Recipient: TAMUS Student Recognition Award for Teaching Excellence
Recipient: O. A. Grant Excellence in Teaching Award
Recipient: TAHPERD Trailblazer Award (Inaugural honoree)
Nominee: TAMU College of Education and Human Development Outstanding Alumni
Recipient: Excellence in Scholarship Award – TSU College of Education
Nominee: David K. Brace Award – TAHPERD Highest Award
Nominee: TAHPERD Scholar Award
Nominee: Jack and Louise Arthur Award for Teaching Excellence (TSU)
Inducted into the Texas Tennis Coaches Association Hall of Fame
Appointed to TAMUS ~ Academy of Educator Development Faculty
Appointed Honorary Colonel Texan Battalion - TSU ROTC
Nominee: Notable Graduate of the TAMU College of Education
Fellow, Richardson Foundation for Improvement of Teacher Preparation
Recipient: TAHPERD Honor Award - (TAHPERD’s 2nd Highest Award)
Inducted into the Campbellsville University Athletic Hall of Fame
2014
2012
2009
2008
2006
2006
2006
2002-04
2001
2000
2000
1999
1999
1999
1998
1997
TEACHING
Teaching Experience
Your Organization
KINE 1301 – Introduction to Kinesiology
KINE 3330 – Motor Behavior (Writing Intensive)
KINE 4682 - Internship
KINE 4703 – Organization and Administration of Kinesiology
KINE 5403 – Motor Learning
Directed Student Learning
Member of 40+ Master’s Committees
Member of one Doctoral Committee
Chair of one Master’s Thesis Committee
Awards and Honors
Recipient: TAMUS Student Recognition Award for Teaching Excellence
Recipient: O. A. Grant Excellence in Teaching Award
Nominee: Jack and Louise Arthur Award for Teaching Excellence (TSU)
Appointed to TAMUS ~ Academy of Educator Development Faculty
Fellow, Richardson Foundation for Improvement of Teacher Preparation
2012
2009
2001
2000
1999
SCHOLARSHIP
Published Intellectual Contributions
Sadler, W. & Lancaster, J. (Pending 2016). ABCs of Healthy Living. Texas Association for Health, Physical
Education, Recreation and Dance.
Sadler, W. (Not Yet Submitted). Power and Responsibility. Dispatch. Journal of Texas Military Forces.
Sadler, W. C. & Martin, R. C. (2004). Training Needs of Adapted Physical Educators for Children with Attention
Deficient Hyperactivity Disorder. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport Supplement, 75(1), 110.
Martin, R. C. & Sadler, W. C.(2003). Teacher testing in Texas. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport
Supplement, 74(1), 49.
Sadler, W.C. & Decker, N.T. (2002). A Comparison of the Volley and Groundstroke Methods of Teaching
Beginning Tennis Utilizing the Command and Task Teaching Techniques. Research Quarterly for
Exercise and Sport Supplement, 73(1). 80-81.
Sadler, W.C. & Reven, F. (2001). An examination of teacher concerns reveals that Texas physical educators
have a high level of instructional maturity. TAHPERD JOURNAL, 69(2), 16-17.
Martin, R. C. , Sadler, W.C., & Green, T.F. (2000). TASP Reading Skills, Junior College Attendance, and Their
Predictive Value on the ExCET Exam. TAHPERD JOURNAL, 68(3), 9-10.
Sadler, W.C., Huber, L. & Green, T.F. (1999). Athletic Participation: A Survey Comparing Rural and Urban
Youth.
Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport Supplement, 70(1), 95-96.
Sadler, W.C., Gillespie, J.W. & Miller, G.E. (1998). Attitudes of School Officials Toward Interscholastic Athletics:
A Ten Year Comparison (1987-1997). Reseach Quarterly for Exercise and Sport Supplement, 69(1),
114-115.
Sadler, W.C. & Gillespie, J.W. (1997). Task concerns of public school physical educators. Research Quarterly
for Exercise and Sport Supplement, 68(1), 88-89.
Sadler, W.C. (1997). Adapted Physical Education. In D. Beach & J. Reinhartz, Teaching and Learning in the
Elementary School: Focus on Curriculum. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice-Hall, Inc.
Sadler, W.C. & Chevrette, J.M. (1995). Athletic conference classification and attitudes of selected school officials
toward interscholastic athletics. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Southern District for
AHPERD. Orlando, Florida.
Mosby-Yearbook. ISBN 0-697-29111-1
Sadler, W.C. & Huber, L. (1994). Youth sports participation: A survey comparing rural towns with cities.
SDAHPERD Journal, 8(2), 18-19.
Sadler, W.C., Tentinger, L., & Wiedow, G.A. (1993). America 2000: Implications for physical education. The
Physical Educator, 50(2), 77-86.
Sadler, W.C. (1993). Toward South Dakota 2000. SDAHPERD Journal, 7(3), 17-18.
Sadler, W.C. (1993). Coneball! SDAHPERD Journal, 7(2), 18-19.
Sadler, W.C. (1992). Physical education: Part of the learning process. Clearing House, 66(1), 6-8.
Sadler, W.C. (1992). The attitudes of Texas public school athletic directors toward interscholastic athletics as a
viable educational tool. Texas Coach, 36(5), 40-43.
Sadler, W.C. (1987). Coaching certification: The time is now! Journal of the Texas Association of Health,
Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 56 (1), 37-39.
Sadler, W.C. (1986). Crowd control. The Leaguer, 71 (1), 15.
Presentations Given
Sadler, W.C. The Millennial Student Comes of Age. Annual Conference of the Texas Association for Health,
Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Galveston. December 4, 2014.
Sadler, W.C. Millennial Students: The Formidable Generation. Annual Conference of the Texas Association for
Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Dallas. December 4, 2013.
Sadler, W.C. Teaching the Millennial Student in Higher Education. Annual Conference of the Texas Association
for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Galveston. December 1, 2012.
Sadler, W.C. Public Safetcc wy Opportunities in the Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) World. 4 th Annual
East Texas Geospatial Conference. Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas. January
24, 2010.
Sadler, W.C. “Your First Job“ Annual Conference of the Texas Association for Health, Physical Education,
Recreation and Dance. Fort Worth. December 4, 2009.
Sadler, W. C. Case Studies for Physical Education Professional Preparation. TAHPERD Convention, Galveston.
30 November 2007.
Sadler, W. C. & Martin, R. C. Stressors for Officials in Athletic Contests. AAHPERD Conference in Salt Lake
City, April 28, 2006
Sadler, W. C. Texas AHPERD: It’s Organization and Administration. Direccion de Educacion Fisica Y Desportes,
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. 20 May, 2005.
Sadler, W. C. & Martin, R. C. “Training Needs of Adapted Physical Educators for Children with Attention Deficient
Hyperactivity Disorder.” Annual Conference of the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education,
Recreation and Dance. April 1, 2004. New Orleans, Louisiana.
Sadler, W. C. “Fitness Patterns Among School-Aged Children in Texas” Region 19 Education Service Center,
January 5, 2004. El Paso, Texas.
Sadler, W. C. “Professional Associations. What They Can Do For You.” 7th Annual TAHPERD Student
Conference, April 16, 2004. Seguin, Texas.
Sadler, W.C. (2004). Concerns of Texas Physical Education Teachers. Academy for Educator Development –
Stephenville, TX. November 3, 2004.
Sadler, W.C. & Decker, N.T. “A Comparison of the Volley and Groundstroke Methods of Teaching Beginning
Tennis Utilizing the Command and Task Teaching Methods. Annual Convention of the American Alliance
for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. April 12, 2002. San Diego, California.
Sadler, W. C. and Reven, F. “The Teaching and Coaching Dilemma.” Annual Conference of the Texas
Association of Future Teachers. February 23, 2001. San Antonio, Texas.
Sadler, W., Green, T. F., & Plunk, J. “Sportsmanship Education: An Investigation of Athletic Director’s Attitudes
Towards Sportsmanship Education in Secondary School Athletics.” Research Section. 76th Annual
Convention of the Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. December 3,
1999. Austin.
Sadler, W.C., Lindsey, P. & Cook, V. “Including Students with Disabilities into Regular Physical Education.” 3rd
Annual TAMU/TEA Teacher Preparation Partnership Conference. October 3-5, 1999. San Antonio,
Texas.
Sadler, W.C., Huber, L. & Green, T.F. “Athletic Participation: A Survey Comparing Rural and Urban Youth.”
Research Section. Annual Convention of the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education,
Recreation and Dance. April 21, 1998. Boston, Mass.
Sadler, W. C., Green, T. F., & Cook, V. “The Buddy System: A Tarleton State University-Stephenville ISD
Partnership in Adapted Physical Education.” 2nd Annual Conference on School-University Partnerships.
The Texas A&M University System & The Texas Education Agency. October 26, 1998. San Antonio,
Texas.
Sadler, W.C., Gillespie, J.W. & Miller, G.E. “Attitudes of School Officials Toward Interscholastics: A Ten Year
Comparison (1987-1997).” Psychology Section. Annual Convention of the American Alliance of Health,
Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. April 9, 1998. Reno, Nevada.
Sadler, W.C., Johnson, W. & Briggs, J. “Why Do They Think Like That? Motivation and Career Orientation of the
Kinesiology Major.” Research Section. Annual Convention of the Texas Association of Health, Physical
Education, Recreation and Dance. December 4, 1997. Ft. Worth, Texas.
Sadler, W., Green, T. F., & Plunk, J. “Sportsmanship Education in Secondary School Athletics: Coaches’
Perspectives.” Research Section. Annual Convention of the Texas Association of Health, Physical
Education, Recreation and Dance. December 4, 1997. Ft. Worth, Texas.
Sadler, W.C. & Gillespie, J.W. “Task concerns of public school physical educators.” Research Section. Annual
Convention of the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. March 22,
1997. St. Louis, Missouri.
Sadler, W.C. “Here’s TAHPERD!” College Division, Student Section of the 73rd Annual TAHPERD Conference.
December 5, 1996. Corpus Christi, Texas.
Sadler, W.C. & Stratton, M. “Computer Assisted Technologies in Making Health and Physical Education
Presentations.” Technology Section. Annual Convention of the Texas Association for Health, Physical
Education, Recreation and Dance. December 4, 1996. Corpus Christi, Texas.
Sadler, W.C. & Gillespie, J.W. “Concerns of Texas’ Public School Physical Educators.” Research Section of the
11th Annual TAHPERD Summer Conference. July 16, 1996. Tyler, Texas.
Sadler, W.C. & Sandlin, M.E. “Uncovering the Internet: Your Entry Ramp to the Information Superhighway.” PreConference Technology Seminar. Annual Conference of the National Association of Physical Education
in Higher Education. January 6, 1996. Corpus Christi, Texas.
Sadler, W.C. & Newsome, R. “Moves, Missteps and Myths of Exercise and Sport Studies.” Annual Conference of
the National Association of Physical Education in Higher Education. January 6, 1996. Corpus Christi, TX.
Sadler, W.C. & Chevrette, J.M. “Athletic Conference Classification and Attitudes of Selected School Officials
Toward Interscholastic Athletics.” Annual Convention of the Southern District for AHPERD. February,
1996. Orlando, Florida.
Sadler, W.C. & Sandlin, M. “Utilizing Developmental Software Technology in Secondary Health and Physical
Education Learning Environments.” National Technology in Physical Education Conference. January 14,
1996. San Antonio, Texas.
Sadler, W.C. “Utilizing NASPE’s Benchmarks in Professional Preparation Courses.” 71th Annual Convention of
the Texas Association for HPERD. December 3, 1994. Austin, Texas.
Sadler, W.C., Richardson, J.A., Wiedow, G.A., Hoadley, M., Wells, M, Tentinger, L.G. “Interactive Technology in
Educational and Research Efforts in Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.” AAHPERD
National Conference. April 16, 1994. Denver, Colorado.
Sadler, W.C. & Brown, J.D. “Mastery Learning for Psychomotor Development.” Annual Convention of the
Southern District for AHPERD. January 29, 1994. Nashville, Tennessee.
Sadler, W.C., Brown, J.D., & Ringer, S. “Korfball Everyone!” Annual Convention of the Southern District for
AHPERD. January 28, 1994. Nashville, Tennessee.
Sadler, W.C. “Mastery Learning and the Developmentally Appropriate Gym.” 70th Annual Convention of the
Texas Association for HPERD. December 2, 1993. Moody Gardens, Galveston, Texas.
Sadler, W.C. “Youth Sports Participation: A Rural and Urban Comparison.” Fifteenth Annual Rural and Small
Schools Conference. October 25, 1993. Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas.
Sadler, W.C. & Tentinger, L. September 24, 1993. “ Wellness and the National Education Strategy.” National
Wellness Symposium. Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
Sadler, W.C. “Mastery Learning in the Psychomotor Environment.” August 1, 1993. National Conference for
Teaching Children Physical Education. East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee.
Sadler, W.C. “Application of Mastery Learning for Motor Skill Development.” June 18, 1993. Brainerd VIII
National Physical Education Conference. Brainerd, Minnesota.
Sadler, W.C. & Huber, L. “Youth Sports Participation: A Survey Comparing Rural and Urban Towns.” May 1,
1993. Central District AAHPERD Convention. Omaha, Nebraska.
Sadler, W.C. “Solving Movement Problems in the Developmentally Appropriate Physical Education Classroom.”
November 6, 1992. South Dakota Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
State Conference. Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Sadler, W.C. “Placing the Tools of Assessment into the Hands of the Field Practitioner.” October 30, 1992.
Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association Fall Conference. Oklahoma State University, Stillwater.
Sadler, W.C., “The Attitudes of Athletic Directors and School Superintendents Toward the Values of
Interscholastic Athletics.” April 22, 1989. AAPHERD National Convention, Boston.
Sadler, W.C., and Chevrette, J.M. “The Attitudes of School Board Presidents Regarding Interscholastic Athletics.”
January 29, 1989 Southwest Educational Research Association Convention, Houston, Texas.
Sadler, W.C., Krebs, G.V., & Dowell, L.J. “Effects of an Artificial Surface on the Horizontal Velocity of a
Rebounding Baseball.” December 2, 1988. TAHPERD State Convention, San Antonio, Texas.
Sadler, W.C., and Chevrette, J.M. “Attitudes of Superintendents, Athletic Directors, and School Board Presidents
Regarding the Values of Interscholastic Athletics.” December 2, 1988. TAHPERD Conf., San Antonio.
Sadler, W.C. “Tennis as a Second Coaching Field.” Texas Girls Coaches Association. July 27, 1988. Arlington
Convention Centre. Arlington, TX.
Artistic and Professional Performances and Exhibits
Tarleton State University Theatre
Actor (Minister/Cop)
“Arsenic and Old Lace”
July 2014
Actor (Reverend Spikes)
“Red, White, and Tuna”
Aug. 2010
Actor (Morrison)
“Major Barbara”
April 2010
Actor (RR Snavely)
“A Tuna Christmas”
July 2009
Actor (Doc)
“West Side Story”
Feb 2009
Actor (Reverend Spikes)
“Greater Tuna”
Aug. 2008
Actor (Francis Nurse)
“The Cruciable”
Feb. 2008
Actor (Arvide Abernathy)
“Guys and Dolls”
Feb. 2006
Actor (Bellhop/Waiter)
“Plaza Suite”
July 2004
Actor (Etienne)
“A Flea in Her Ear”
Feb 2004
Actor (Senex)
“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” Sept 2003
Actor (Mr. Kirby)
“You Can’t Take It With You”
July 2003
Actor (Felix Unger)
“The Odd Couple”
July 2002
Actor (Monsieur Loyal)
“Tartuffe”
Nov 2001
Actor (Parivicini)
“The Mousetrap”
July 2001
Actor (Judge Gaffney)
“Harvey”
Sept 2000
Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research
Contract/Grant/Research Type
Faculty Development Leave TSU Fall 2006
DOE Collaborative Grant – Texas Physical Education Teacher Concerns
2004, $8,522.00
Texas A&M University System Regent’s Initiative Grant for Teacher Preparation
2001, $8,000
National Youth Sports Program (from NCAA) 2000, $45,000 (5 years - $225,000)
Richardson Fellowship, 1999-2000, $9,000
Faculty Development Grant, 2001, $600.00; 1996, $1,147.00
TAHPERD Workshop Grant, 1995, $2,200.00
TAHPERD Research Grant, 1994, $350.00
Texas A&M Intrasystem Travel Grant for Collaboration w/ A&M Colleagues,
1994 $340.00; 1995 $345; 1996 $450; 1999 $400
Faculty Development Grant, 1993, University of South Dakota $1200
Awards and Honors
Recipient: Excellence in Scholarship Award – TSU College of Education
Nominee: David K. Brace Award – TAHPERD (Highest Award)
Nominee: TAHPERD Scholar Award
Fellow, Richardson Foundation for Improvement of Teacher Preparation
Intellectual Contributions in Submission
ABCs of Healthy Living. Submitted to TAHPERD Journal.
Research Currently in Progress
Concerns of Physical Educators
Values of Interscholastic Athletics
2006
2006
2002-04
1999
SERVICE
Department Service
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Benefactor: Dr. Wendell C. Sadler Distinguished Scholar Speaker Series 2014Department Head
1996-2000
Activity Director - National Youth Sports Program at USD
1992-1993
College Service
College of Education Tenure and Review Committee
College of Education Curriculum Committee
2014-present
2003-present
University Service
University Grievance Committee
ROTC Committee
Member, TSU Curriculum Committee
Member, TSU Academic Council
Member, TSU Graduate Council
Member, TSU Teacher Education Council
Member, TSU Information Resource Council (Computer)
Title III Grant Writing Team - College of Education and Fine Arts
Member College Council - College of Education and Fine Arts
Editor of the College of Education Newsletter: CC Writer
Member Tarleton State University Faculty Senate (Secretary/Treasurer)
University of South Dakota Curricular Affairs Committee Member
USD Teacher Education Advisement Committee Member
2004-present
2003-present
1998-2000
1996-2000
1996-2000
1996-2000
1996-2000
Fall 1994
1994-96
1994
1994-97
1992
1991-93
Professional Service
Member, TAHPERD Foundation
2015-17
Member, TAHPERD Personnel Committee
2012-14
Chair, TAHPERD Sports Leadership Committee
2010-12
TAHPERD Region 7 Section Chair
2008-09
TAHPERD Truck Driver
2007- present
Student Outcomes Assessment Committee
2002-2003
President of Texas Association for HPERD
2004
University of Texas - Permian Basin - Service as an outside reviewer of the scholarly and creative
work of Dr. Stephen Aicinena for the purpose of his promotion and tenure.
Spring 2000.
Stephenville ISD Board of Trustees - 1999 - Candidate
[Election May 1, 1999]
Delegate, Representative Assembly, AAHPERD
1997
Future Directions Committee of TAHPERD
1998-2005
professional service continued….
TAHPERD Vice President for the College Division
1997
Chair, TAHPERD Scholar Selection Committee
1996
TAHPERD Board of Directors
1996-1998
Executive Board Member - Texas Consortium of State Organizations for Teacher Educators
(COSOTE)
1996-97
Judge for American Legion Region 17 Oratory Contest.
January 20, 1995.
Wichita State University - Service as an outside reviewer of the scholarly and creative work of
Dr.Richard Laptad for the purpose of his promotion and tenure. Spring, 1995.
Executive Director - South Dakota Association of HPERD
1992
Editor - South Dakota Association of HPERD Journal
1992
Activity Director - National Youth Sports Program at USD
1992-1993
Public Service
American Red Cross - Shelter Management Volunteer. Spring Break EF1 Tornado in Stephenville.
March 2016.
Consulting
Consulting with the College of Education at TAMU - International University in 1995 for the purpose of
creating a major in Kinesiology.
Awards and Honors
Recipient:
Recipient:
Nominee:
Nominee:
Barry B. Thompson Service Award – College of Education – Tarleton State
TAHPERD Trailblazer Award (Inaugural honoree)
TAMU College of Education and Human Development Outstanding Alumni
David K. Brace Award – TAHPERD (Highest Award) 2006
2014
2008
2006