Janice M. Bibik

Associate Professor
Behavioral Health & Nutrition
014 Carpenter Sports Bldg.
302-831-3537
Pirwet@udel.edu

Research Interests

• Teacher perceptions of students' competence
• Students' perceptions of their competence
• Teacher cognitions
• Dance choreography

Education

• Ph.D., Syracuse University, 1990
• M.S., Indiana University, 1977
• B.S., Ithaca College, 1976

Professional Experience

• 1998-present, Associate Professor, University of Delaware
• 1989-1998, Assistant Professor, University of Delaware
• 1984-1989, Graduate Teaching Assistant, Syracuse University
• 1982-1984, Administrator, School of the Hartford Ballet
• 1977-1980, Visiting Instructor, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Courses

• HESC 143, Skills & Techniques of Teaching: Stunts, Tumbling & Gymnastics
• HESC 251, Skills & Techniques of Teaching: Rhythms & Dance
• HESC 370, Methods & Materials of Teaching Elementary Physical Education
• EDDU 400, Supervision of Student Teaching

Recent Publications

• Edwards, K.F. & Bibik, J. M. (2000). Z’s Gift: Teaching HIV/AIDS empathy through storytelling and movement. Teaching Elementary Physical Education, 11, 24-27.
• Bibik, J.M. (1999). Factors influencing college students’ self-perceptions of competence in beginning physical education activity classes. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 18, 255-276.
• Bibik, J.M. & Edwards, K. F. (1998). How are you feeling today? Teaching for emotional literacy. Journal of Health Education, 29, 371-372.

Recent Choreography

• "A Time To…”, & “Ballet Divas”, Delaware Repertory Dance Company, May, 2004
• “Sketches of the Day”, Delaware Repertory Dance Company, May, 2003
• “Variations”, Delaware Repertory Dance Company, May, 2002
• “Growing Up”, Delaware Repertory Dance Company, May 2001
• “Feelings…Woe, Woe, Woe, Feelings”, Delaware Repertory Dance Company, May, 2000
• “Sleeping Beauty Variations” & “Tribute”, Delaware Repertory Dance Company, May 1999.

Honors, Awards, and Major Professional Offices Held

• Member, Policy Board, Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (2003-2005)
• Outstanding Faculty Member Award, presented by Department of Health and Exercise Sciences (1997-1998).
• International Who’s Who in Sport Pedagogy Theory and Research (1994-1996).
• Vice President for Dance, Eastern District of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, (1994-1995).
• Who’s Who in American Education (1992-1995).
• President, Delaware Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1992-1993.