Amanda Gammage, M.S.

Specialist, Kinesiology & Health Education

Gregory Gymnasium 4.140
Department of Kinesiology and Health Education
The University of Texas
Austin, Texas 78712 D7500

Phone: (512) 232-3948; Fax: (512) 232-3944
E-mail: agammage@mail.utexas.edu

Education

• 1977 Masters of Science, Physical Education, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
• 1971 Bachelor of Science, Physical Education, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas

Professional Experience

• 1995- Present University of Texas at Austin Specialist in Department Kinesilolgy and Health Education
  Teach classes in and Department head of Teamsports. Teach classes in Teacher Preparation area . Supervise student teachers in PETE
• 1993-1995 Austin Community College, Austin, TX Instructor in Health, Kinesiology, and Recreation
  Teach classes in advanced and beginning tennis and majors class in officiating volleyball and basketball.
• 1986-1990 Instructor in Health, Kinesiology, and Recreation
  Taught classes in beginning and advanced volleyball, racquetball, tennis, and weight training. Served as of Physical Rio Grande Campus faculty representative to Curriculum Committee.
• 1992-1995 Parkside Community School, Austin, Texas Department Head
  Design curriculum and teach all physical education classes grades one through eight.
• 1986-1994 Austin Junior Volleyball Association, Austin, TX Coach and Administrative Assistant
  Coached age group girls, coordinated parent/high school recruitment. Organized newsletters and uniforms.
• 1986- 1987 Townlake YMCA, Austin, TX Program Department Head
  Responsible for budget management, merchandising, program planning/scheduling and supervising staff. Coordinated after school program, volleyball classes, leagues and summer camps. Worked with volunteer groups as needed.
• 1977-1984 University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho Head Volleyball Coach
  Coached the varsity women’s team and directed staff.
• 1984-1980 Administrative Assistant to athletic department's Director of Programs
  Involved in women’s program home events management and fund raising.
• 1981-197 Head Tennis Coach
  Coached the varsity women's team and directed staff.
• 1975-1977 Washington State University, Pullman, Washington Assistant Varsity Tennis Coach and Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach
  Responsible for running varsity and junior varsity practices. Graduate assistant instructor of physical education activity classes.
• 1973-1975 Concordia Lutheran Junior College, Austin, TX Head Women's Volleyball Coach, Head Men’s & Women’s Tennis Coach, Physical Education & Health Instructor

Honors and Awards

• USOC National Olympic Festival Coach, 1983
• Recipient of University of Idaho Alumni Service Award, 1982
• USOC National Olympic Festival Coach, 1981

Interests and Passions

• Parent of teenage boy and elementary school age girl. Multiple PTA volunteer projects. Hiking, camping, river rafting, cross country skiing, and most team sports. Academic interests in sensory integration and learning differences.

Courses Taught

• KIN 219
• KIN 314
• KIN 119 Core Volleyball
• KIN 119 Core Basketball
• KIN 219T Movement Analysis
• PED 108C Intermediate Basketball
• PED 108J Power Volleyball
• PED 108S Intermediate Softball