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Dr. Benjamin Wax
Assistant Professor
Sport Pedagogy
Department of Kinesiology
Rm. 124
Phone: (662) 325-6800
bwax@colled.msstate.edu
Complete Vitae
Education
- University of Mississippi (Ph.D., 1999, Exercise Science)
- Mississippi State University (M.S., 1993, Exercise Science)
- Mississippi State University (B.S., 1991, Physical Education)
Areas of Research
- Motor Development
- Elementary Methods in Physical Education
Areas of Teaching
- Resistance Training from a Pedagogical Perspective
- Impact of Technology on Classroom Learning
Recent Publications
- Wax, B. & Lyons, B. (2008). Bar Positioning During the Free Weight Bench Press to Teach Biomechanical Principles (In Progress)
- Lyons, B., Clocksin, B., Wax, B. & Avard, F. (2007). Bar Positioning During the Free Weight Squat to Teach Biomechanical Principles. Louisiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Vol. 71:1 16-19.
- Hatten, T., Lyons, B., & Wax, B. (2007). High School and College Weight Training Courses: Promoting Concepts and Debunking Misconceptions. Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Fall 21-25.
Professional Memberships/Affiliations
- American College of Sport Medicine
- American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
- National Strength and Conditioning Association