Brian H. Jackson , Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
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Education
1999-2004: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at University of Virginia. Major in Motor Learning,
concentration in Sports Psychology and Statistics.
1997-1999: Masters of Arts in Education (MAEd), East Carolina University. Major in Exercise
and Sport Sciences, specializing in Administration in Physical Education and
Athletics.
1993-1997: Bachelor of Arts, University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Major in Psychology,
Minor in Statistics.
Area of Specialization
Dr. Jackson specializes in the areas of Motor Learning/Development and Sport Psychology. Specifically, his research focuses on the effects of variables within the learning environment (practice schedules, attentional focus, feedback delivery) on the acquisition of motor skills.
Publications and Professional Work
Select Publications
Jackson, B. H. & Clair, E. A. (2008 Supplement). Effects of practice distribution when time is a limiting factor. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 79(1) Supplement, A-39.
Hartman, J. M. & Jackson, B. H. (2007). Podcasting. IDEA Fitness Journal. January 2007, 30-32.
Jackson, B. H. (2006 Supplement). A test of alternative explanations for the contextual interference effect. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, March 2006 Supplement, A-44.
Jackson, B. H., Kirkpatrick, M. K, & Brown, S. T. (2000). Comparison of the use of guided imagery in three disciplines. In A. Lamsa & K. Serlo (Eds.) International Conference Towards Holistic Well-Being Conference Procedings. Oulu, Finland: Oulu Polytechnic, School of Health and Social Care.
Select Presentations
Hartman, J. M., Jackson, B. H., Jones, L. L., & Schot, P. S. (2008). Lab time on a dime. American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) National Convention, Fort Worth, TX, April 2008.
Jackson, B. H., Hartman, J. M., Jones, L. L. (2007). Applying motor learning concepts to teaching: A sharing of ideas from the experts. American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) National Convention, Baltimore, MD, March 2007.
Hill, L. & Jackson, B. H. (2006). The effects of various levels of contextual interference on acquisition and retention of a motor task in the autistic and non-autistic population. Oregon Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance (OAHPERD). October, 2006.
Clair, E. & Jackson, B. H. (2006). Is the benefit of distributed practice strong enough to outweigh the loss of practice when time is a limiting factor? Oregon Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance (OAHPERD). October, 2006.
Hartman, J. M., Jackson, B. H., Elliot, S. M., & Stewart, A. D. (2006). Balancing Contemporary Research with Real World Constraints. American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) National Convention, Salt Lake City, UT. April, 2006.
Jackson, B. H., Anderson, B., Barron, M., Hennes, A., Mollier, D., Ness, S., & Roche, M. (2005). The Effects of an Internal and External Focus of Attention in the Learning of Two Distinct Motor Tasks. Oregon Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance (OAHPERD). October, 2005.
Hartman, J. M., Jackson, B. H., & Stewart, A. (2005). Top 10 Research to Practice Links Applied to Sport and Physical Education. American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) National Convention, Chicago, IL. April, 2005.
Jackson, B. H. (2005). “Research or Practice?” Conflicts in Effective Teaching Techniques. Northwest District AAHPERD Conference, Gresham, OR. March, 2005.
Hartman, J. M. & Jackson, B. H. (2004). Perfect Practice Makes Perfect: Options for Optimizing Practice. American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) National Convention, New Orleans, LA. March, 2004.
Jackson, B. H. & Bunker, L. K. (2003). Current Research in Sport and Exercise Psychology as it Relates to Teachers and Coaches: Structuring Optimal Practice. Virginia Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (VAHPERD) State Convention, Reston, VA. November, 2003.
Moore, N., Jackson, B. H., Moore, B. & Giges, B. (2003). The Professional Development of Sport Psychology Consultants Across the Developmental Spectrum. American Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology (AAASP) National Conference, Philadelphia, PA. October 2003.
Jackson, B. H. (2003). Perfect Practice Makes Perfect: The Ins and Outs of the Ideal Practice Environment. 26th Annual Sport Psychology Conference: “Motivation in Sport: The Passion Driving Participation Excellence”, The University of Virginia, June, 2003.
Jackson, B. H., Wang, L., Hunfalvay, M., & Hartman, J. M. (2003). Utilizing Different Sensory Modalities Through the Use of Technology to Assist Skill Acquisition. American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) National Convention, Philadelphia, PA. April, 2003.
Grants, Honors and Awards
2008: Junior Faculty Award, Pacific University. Awarded in recognition of outstanding service as a teacher and mentor to the students of Pacific University and for significant contributions to the academic life of the university community early in the professional career.
2003: Jessie C. Carpenter Award, Curry School of Education, The University of Virginia. Awarded for exceptional promise as evidenced by both professional and academic accomplishments
2001-present: Inducted into Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) Honor Society
2001: Homer Humphreys Award, Curry School of Education, The University of Virginia. Awarded for exceptional promise as evidenced by both professional and academic accomplishments
Professional Memberships
Oregon Association of Health, Recreation, and Dance (OAHPERD)
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD)
Courses that I teach....
At Pacific University, all faculty teach a variety of different courses. Typically, we do not use graduate teaching assistants, which means that your classes will be taught by professors and that you will have plenty of opportunites to get to know the faculty in your discipline.
Below, I have listed some of the courses that I teach. We are always developing and trying out new classes, so the list may change now and then.
| EXIP | 455 | Advanced Perceptual Motor Learning |
| EXIP | 365 | Perceptual Motor Learning |
| EXMB | 366 | Human Motor Development |
| EXMB | 100 | Exercise Science Passport |
| EXMB | 325 | Medical Kinesiology |
| EXMB | 333 | Sport Psychology |
| EXMB | 336 | Sports in Society |
| HPER | 370 | Teaching Techniques III |