Dr Dana J. Perlman

Senior Lecturer
dperlman@uow.edu.au

Biography

Dana Perlman is in his first year as a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Education at the University of Wollongong.  Before coming to UOW, he taught three years at Kent State University and one year at Washburn University. In addition, Dana has experience as a secondary health and physical education teacher in the United States. He received his Bachelors degree in Physical Education with a minor in Health Education from the University of Idaho.  During his three years of public school teaching Dana earned his Masters degree in Educational Leadership from Central Connecticut State University.  Finally, he returned to the University of Idaho to complete his Ph.D. in sport pedagogy.  Research interests focus in the area of student motivation within (a) teacher preparation and (b) curricula interventions, specifically Sport Education.  

Recent Publications

Perlman, D.J., & Goc Karp, G. (in press). A self-determined perspective of the sport education model. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy.

Perlman, D. J. & Lockwood, P. (2010). Using a fantasy scoring system in physical education. Strategies, 23(4), 17-20.

Perlman, D., & Lockwood, P. (2010). The influence of the sport education model on physical self- efficacy. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 81(1) (Suppl.), A-65.

Perlman, D., & Goc Karp, G. (2010). Examination of the sport education model using self-determination. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 81(1) (Suppl.), A-66.

Perlman, D., Piletic, C., & Neighbarger, H. (2009). Motivational instruction for students with disabilities within PETE. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 80(1) (Suppl.), A-70.

Collier, C., Perlman, D., & Fisette, J. (2009). Getting open: Strategies for enhancing spatial awareness within game play. Future Focus.

Lockwood, P. & Perlman, D. J. (2008). Enhancing the youth sport experience: A re-examination of
methods, coaching style, and motivational climate. The Journal of Youth Sports: Youth first, 4(1), 30-34.

Perlman, D.J., Prusak, K.A., & Lockwood, P. (2008). An examination of self-determined motivation and sport education. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 79(1) (Suppl.), A-60.

Woods, M. L., Goc Karp, G., Maio, H., & Perlman, D. (2008). Physical educators’ technology
competencies and usage. Physical Educator, 65(2), 82-99.

Perlman, D. J. & Goc Karp, G. (2007). Using TARGET to enhance preservice teachers’ ability to identify and develop a motivational climate. Physical Educator, 64(2), 102-113.