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Dr. Rheba Vetter
Associate Professor
Education
- Ph.D. Dance & Exercise Sciences; Texas Woman’s University, 2000
- M.Ed. Human Movement Education; Boston University, 1989
- B.F.A. Modern Dance; University of Utah, 1978
Courses Taught
Current Courses
- Techniques of Folk,
Square and Recreational Dance
- Social Dance
- History of Dance
- Dance
Techniques
- Creative Rhythm & Activities 5-9
- Aerobic & Strength
Conditioning
- Observation Practicum 1 in PE
Past Courses
- Basic Biomechanics
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Health and Physical Education Methods in the Elementary School,
- Techniques of
Modern Dance
- Techniques of Ballet
- Jazz Dance
- Choreography
Academic Interests
- Dance and Human Movement Sciences/Exercise
Sciences
- Creative Process
Scholarly Activity
- Vetter,
R. E., Myllykangas, S. A., Donorfio, L. K. M. & Foose, A. K. (2011).
Creative Movement as a Stress Reduction Intervention for the Caregivers. JOPERD, 82(2), 35 – 38.
- “Correlations
Between Injury, Training Intensity, and Physical and Mental Exhaustion Among
College Athletes”. Journal of Strength
and Conditioning Research. (2010), 24(3),
587 - 596. Rheba E. Vetter & Matthew L. Symonds.
- “Effects of Three Caregiver Interventions: Support,
Educational Literature, and Creative Movement”. Journal of Women & Aging. (2010), 22(1), 61 - 75. .
Laura K. M. Donorfio, Rheba E. Vetter, & Marina Vracevic
- “Effects of Partner’s Improvisational Resistance
Training on Dancers’ Muscular Strength”.
Journal of Strength and
Conditioning Research. (2009), 23(3).
718 - 728. Rheba Vetter & Sandor Dorgo
- “Learning to Be an Effective Teacher: Strengthening
Observation Skills”. Missouri Journal of
Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. (2009), 19. Rheba E. Vetter, &
Janet K. Reusser
- 2011
Central District AAHPERD conference presentation: “Implementing the NDA Standards in teaching Latin Dances”
Student Group Advisement
- Northwest Dance Comapny (past)
Other Professional Experiences
- Member, National
AAHPERD, 1979 - present
- Member, Missouri
AAHPERD, 2002 - present
- Dance Division, Missouri AAHPERD Chair, 2006 - 2009
- Dance Division Vice President Elect, Central
District AAHPERD, 2004 - 2005
- Dance
Division Vice President, Central District AAHPERD, 2005 - 2006
