Exercise Sciences

Graser, Sue

Susan Vincent Graser
Elementary Ed Advisor, PhD
EXERCISE SCIENCES, DEPARTMENT OF
College of Health and Human Performance

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Courses: EXSC 169, EXSC 360, EXSC 375, EXSC 651, EXSC 146
Office: 249G SFH
Phone: (801) 422-6477
Email: sue_graser@byu.edu

Area of Discipline / Professional Expertise:

Elementary Physical Education

Research:

Assessing and improving physical activity levels of children. Using pedometers to measure and monitor physical activity levels. Validity, reliability, and objectivity of pedometers.

Education:

PHD, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, 2001
MS, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, 1997
BS, ELEMENTARY EDUCATION, BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, 1992

Affiliations:

Physical Education, K-12, Teaching/Coaching - Primary

Selected Publications:

Vincent Graser, S., Pangrazi, R. P., & Vincent, W. J. (In Press). Step it up: Activity intensity using pedometers. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance.
Prusak, K., Vincent Graser, S., Wilkinson, C. & Pennington, T. (In Press) Helping kids make connections: Using object lessons to teach health-related fitness concepts. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
Ward, J., Wilkinson, C., Vincent Graser, S., & Prusak, K. (2008). Effects of choice on student motivation and physical activity behavior in physical education. Journal for Teaching Physical Education 27(3) pp.385-398.
Morgan, C., Vincent Graser, S., & Pangrazi, R. (2008). A prospective study of pedometer-determined physical activity and physical self-perceptions in children. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport 79(2) pp. 133-140.
Vincent Graser, S., Pangrazi, R. P., & Vincent, W. J. (2007). Effects of placement, attachment, and weight classification on pedometer accuracy. Journal of Physical Activity and Health 4(4) pp.359-369.
Wickel, E. E., Eisenmann, J. C., Pangrazi, R. P., Vincent Graser, S., Raustorp, A., Tomson, L. M., Cuddihy, T. F. (2007). Do children take the same number of steps every day? American Journal of Human Biology 19, pp. 537-543.
Meier, M. D., Hager, R., Vincent, S. D., Tucker, L. A., & Vincent, W. J. (2007). The effect of leisure-based screen time. American Journal of Health Education 38(3) pp. 139-146.
Prusak, K. A. & Vincent, S. D. (2005). Is your class about something? Guiding principles for physical education teachers. Journal of Physical Education Recreation and Dance 76(6) pp. 25-28, 35.
Le Masurier, G. C., Beighle, A., Corbin, C. B., Darst, P. W., Morgan, C., Pangrazi, R. P., Wilde, B., & Vincent, S. D. (2005). Pedometer-Determined Physical Activity Levels of Youth. Journal of Physical Activity and Health 2 pp. 159-168.
Prusak, K. A. & Vincent, S. D. (2005). Teacher Talk. Journal of Physical Education Recreation and Dance 76(5) pp. 21-25.
Tudor-Locke, C., Pangrazi, R. P., Corbin, C. B., Rutherford, W. J., Vincent, S. D., Raustorp, A. & Cuddihy, T. F. (2004). BMI-referenced Standards for Recommended Pedometer-determined Step/Day in Children. Preventive Medicine 38 pp.857-864.
Vincent, S. D., Pangrazi, R. P, Raustrop, A., Tomson, M., & Cuddihy, T. F. (2003). Activity Levels and BMI of Children in the United States, Sweden, and Australia. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 35(8) pp. 1367-1373.
Vincent, S. D. & Sidman, C. L. (2003). Determining Measurement Error in Digital Pedometers. Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science 7(1) pp. 19-24.
Vincent, S. D., Pangrazi, R. P. (2002). An Examination of the Activity Patterns of Elementary School Children. Pediatric Exercise Science 14(4) pp. 432-441.
Vincent, S. D. & Pangrazi, R. P. (2002). Does Reactivity exist in Children When Measuring Activity Levels with Pedometers? Pediatric Exercise Science 14(1) pp. 56-63.
Beighe, A., Pangrazi, R. P., Vincent, S. D. (2001). Pedometers, Physical Activity, and Accountability. JOPERD 72(9) pp. 16-19, 36.
Vincent, S. D., Barker, R., Clarke, M., & Harrison, J. (1999). A Comparison of Peak Heart Rates Elicited by the 1-Mile Run/Walk and the Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport 70(1) pp. 75-78.

Experience:

Teaching

Assistant Professor, Brigham Young University, 2001
Graduate Assistant, Arizona State Univesity, 1998-2001
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Brigham Young University, 1995-1997

Professional

Physical Education Teacher, Horizon Community Learning Center, Chandler, AZ, 1997-1998
Physical Education Teacher, Kyrene de los Ninos Elementary School, Kyrene School District, Chandler, AZ, 1994-1995
Physical Education Teacher, Orangedale Elementary School, Balsz School District, Phoenix, AZ, 1992-1994
Women’s Softball Assistant Coach, Brigham Young University, 1991

Brigham Young University

Graser, Sue