Ms. Valarie L. Hilson

Instructor, Physical Education Teacher Education

Education

• S.C.C.T., Arkansas State University
• M.S.E, Arkansas State University
• B.S.E, Arkansas State University

Teaching Specialties

• Concepts of Health-Related Fitness
• Principles of Personal Health
• Theories and Practices of Teaching Leisure Sports
• Theories and Practices of Coaching Track and Field

Research Interests

• Equity in Higher Education
• Multicultural Education
• Service Learning
• Intercollegiate Athletics

Biography

Selected Presentations:
Bryant, L. & Hilson, V. (2009). Incorporating Diversity into the Curriculum, ArkAHPERD Convention, Eureka Springs, AR

Hilson, V. & Mooneyhan, A.(2008). Motivation: How to Cultivate Student Success, ArkAHPERD Convention, Little Rock, AR

Hilson, V.(2007). Incorporating Service into Learning, ArkAHPERD Convention, Eureka Springs, AR

Hilson, V.(2006). Instituting a Fitness Walking Program for grades 5-8, ArkAHPERD Convention, Hot Springs, AR

Hilson, V.(2006). Utilization of the VARK Learning Styles Inventory to Ascertain Student Learning Preferences. ELSE Semi Annual Conference, Jonesboro, AR

Gaines, W. & Hilson, V.(2005).Officiating 101: How to Become a Successful Sports Official, ArkAHPERD Convention, Eureka Springs, AR

Selected Publications:
Hilson, V. (2005). The Status of Physical Education in Arkansas Public Schools. Masters Thesis, Arkansas State University.