Emily A. Dow

EdD, CAPE

Assistant Professor

Office: Wellness Center #131
E-mail: edow@uiwtx.edu
Phone: (210) 829-3966

  • EdD, University Louisiana Monroe, Curriculum and Instruction
  • MS, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Sport Management
  • Post Master, California University of Pennsylvania, Health and Fitness Promotion
  • BS, Slippery Rock University, Recreational Therapy, Aquatics
  • University of the Incarnate Word, Assistant Professor 2021 - present
  • University of the Incarnate Word, Instructor 2019 - 2021
  • University of Louisiana Monroe, Instructor 2016 - 2019
  • Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Instructor 2007 - 2014
  • CSCI 1070: Computer Literacy
  • DWHP 1200: Dimensions of Wellness
  • GERO 1001: Basic Activity
  • HLST 2001: Healthcare Issues
  • HLST 2007: Nutrition
  • HLST 4001: Cultural Diversity in Health Care
  • HPED 143: Physical Well Being
  • HPED 209: Motor Behavior
  • HPED 242: Emergency Health Care
  • HPED 261: Water Safety Instruction
  • HPED 319: Pre-Professional Experience
  • HPED 344: Adapted Physical Activity and Sport
  • HPED 493: Internship
  • HLTH 4323: Six Dimensions of Wellness (Authored)
  • KEHP 1301: Foundations of Kinesiology
  • KEHP 2302: Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment in Health and Physical Education
  • KEHP 2305: Motor Learning and Development
  • KEHP 3303: Elementary Physical Education Methods
  • KEHP 4345: Adapted Physical Education
  • KEHP 6379: Adapted Physical Activity and Sport
  • KEHP 6399: Special Topics: Motor Learning and Control
  • KINS 2001: Introduction to Kinesiology
  • KINS 4008: Adapted Physical Activity for Students with Special Needs
  • PEHP 1110: Volleyball
  • PEHP 1139: Yoga
  • PEHP 1157: Running
  • PEHP 1163: Aquatic Fitness Instruction
  • PEHP 1190: Activity Lab
  • KEHP 1301: Foundations of Kinesiology
  • PEHP 2303: Health and Physical Education for Elementary Teachers
  • PEHP 3301: Motor and Fitness Development for Children
  • PEHP 3302: Motor and Fitness Development for Pre-Adolescents
  • PEHP 3305: Motor Development, Fitness, and Health
  • PEHP 3314: Theories of Coaching
  • PEHP 3371: Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
  • PHEP 4345: Psychomotor Development: Educational Implications
  • REHS 3320: Cultural Issues in Healthcare
  • Adapted Physical Activity, Sport, Recreation and Aquatics
  • Integrated Curriculum in Public School Involving Physical Activity as the Primary Component
  • Adapted Physical Education
  • Perception of Skill Development
  • Association of Teacher Educators (ATE)
  • Texas Association of Teacher Educators (TxATE)
  • National Consortium for Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities (NCPEID)
  • National Council for Higher Education
  • National Drowning and Prevention Association (NDPA)
  • International Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Dance and Sport (IAHPEDS)
  • Bishop Claude Marie Dubuis Response to the Call Award 2022 - 2023
  • UIW Provost Legacy in Teaching Award 2023
  • Athletic Advisors Certificate of Appreciation, 2022
  • UIW Inaugural Flight Mentor, Fall 2022

Publications:

  • Williams, S.R., Dow, E.A., Johnson, M.B. Drowning is fast, silent, and preventable: a Texas example of research in action. Injury Epidemiology.

Presentations:

  • Dow, E. (2023, July). Kinesiology students self-efficacy when engaging with individuals with ability differences during unified play. [Conference presentation].TxATE 2023 Summer Conference, San Antonio,Tx.

  •  Dow, E.( 2023, June).Perceptions and Preparedness: Exploring Physical Education Teacher Candidates' Readiness for Working with Individuals with Disabilities.[Conference presentation]. NCPEID Annual Conference 2023, Washington, DC.

  • Kharaod, D., Dow, E., Fraga, L., & Guzman-Foster, S., (2023, May 23).Faculty Play Day: Play and Service Unite Through Innovative Pedagogy. [Conference presentation]. ITLC Lilly Conference, Austin, Texas.

  • Dow, E. (2023, March). Making our students healthier: Strategies to prepare teacher candidates to integrate Health and Physical Education into the classroom. [Conference presentation]. Association of Teacher Educators 2023 Annual meeting, Jacksonville. FL.

  • Dow, E (2022, November 14). Staying fit at your desk. Sports and Wellness Lunch and Learn, University of the Incarnate Word.

  • Dow, Emily (July 16, 2022). Building a bridge between community and higher education. National Consortium for Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities. Virtual Conference.

  • Dow, Emily (April 2022). Using Colleges & Universities as a Vehicle for Drowning Prevention. National Water Safety Conference. Educational Session.

  • Dow, Emily, & Grote-Garcia, Stephanie (July 13, 2021). Special Olympics College Clubs: One University’s Experience. 2021 NCPEID Annual Conference: Coming Together. Round Table Discussion.

  • Dow, Emily (April 2021). The effects of the water learning curriculum on the developmental domains in preschool aged children. International Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Dance and Sport. Virtual Summit.

  • Dow, Emily (April 2020). Water Safety and Schools: How to “float” your way into a “lifesaving” relationship. National Drowning and Prevention Association. Virtual Conference.

  • Dow, Emily (April 2019). Integrating Water Safety through School Curriculum. National Drowning and Prevention Association. New Orleans, LA.

  • Dow, Emily (November 2018). Water Learning: Bringing Education, Movement, and the Pool Together. Louisiana Association Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance. Baton Rouge, LA.

  • Dow, Emily, Vetere, Michael, J., & Vetere, Timothy (August 2017). Unconventional learning in a Democratic Society: Using Water, Drama, and Puppetry to Prepare Teacher Candidates. Association of Teacher Educators. Pittsburgh, PA.

  • Adapted Aquatics Instructor
  • Certified Adapted Physical Educator from APENS
  • Dr. Dow is the Faculty Advisor for the UIW Special Olympics Club and the Faculty Co-Advisor for the Kinesiology Club.