Michelle Moosbrugger
Michelle Moosbrugger
Professor of Physical Education / CHAIR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH EDUCATION
- Doctor of Philosophy, Springfield College, Springfield, Mass., 2006
- Master of Science, Ithaca College, Ithaca, N.Y., 2002
- Bachelor of Science, Springfield College, Springfield, Mass., 2000
Michelle Moosbrugger is a passionate advocate for physical education, health education, and physical activity across the lifespan. As a professional, she has been involved with the field in a variety of ways, including coaching youth and collegiate athletics, teaching physical education, and serving on the Massachusetts Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Executive Board. She also is invested in research, and has published and presented on topics pertinent to physical educators, teacher educators, and coaches. Beyond her own research, Moosbrugger is invested in supporting student research. Above all, she loves teaching and learning.
Research Interests
- Physical education-teacher education, including pre-service teachers' self-efficacy
- Occupational socialization and teacher education recruitment
Courses Taught
- Doctoral Seminar
- Motor Development and Analysis
Certifications and Memberships
- Massachusetts Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Executive Board Member
- SHAPE America
- National Association for Health and Physical Literacy
Selected Works
Presentations
- O’Connell, C., & Moosbrugger, M. E. (2022, November 7). Applying constraints-led approach through non-linear pedagogy in secondary physical education. SHAPE America Convention, Seattle, WA.
- O’Connell, C., & Moosbrugger, M. E. (2022, November 7). Teacher-coach as guide: Facilitating skill-building through a constraints-led approach. MAHPERD Convention, Worcester, MA.
- Moosbrugger, M. E., Mangano, K., & Hutchinson, J. (2022, April). A Structured Approach to Preparing Doctoral Students as Future Faculty. SHAPE America Convention, New Orleans, LA.
- Groccia, S., & Moosbrugger, M. E. (2022, April). Real-Time Assessment in Physical Education Teacher Education. SHAPE America Convention, New Orleans, LA.
- Li, L., & Moosbrugger, M. E. (2022, April). Correlations between Physical Activity Participation, the Environment, and Covid-19 in Children and Adolescents: A Comprehensive Meta-Analysis Using Ecological Frameworks. SHAPE America Convention, New Orleans, LA.
- Gonzalez-Toro, C. M., Losee, T., Moosbrugger, M. E., Stapleton, P., & Drewson, S. (2021, April 16). PETE/HETE Student Teachers’ Experiences Implementing an E-Cigarette Prevention Curriculum. SHAPE America Virtual Convention.
- Groccia, S., Moosbrugger, M., & Mirando, K. (2019). Parent perceptions of a home school physical education program [Roundtable session]. SHAPE America Convention, Tampa, FL.
- Moosbrugger, M. (2018). Youth in motion: Collaborating to enhance PETE/HETE recruitment. Physical Education Teacher Education/Health Education Teacher Education Conference, Salt Lake City.
- Moosbrugger, M., & Groccia, S. (2018). Enhancing PETE and community through home school physical education. Physical Education Teacher Education/Health Education Teacher Education Conference, Salt Lake City.
- Moosbrugger, M., & Coulon, S. (2018). Home school physical education as service learning [Roundtable session]. American Kinesiology Association Conference, Denver, CO.
Publications
- Moosbrugger, M. E., Losee, T., Gonzalez-Toro, C., Drewson, S., Stapleton, P., Ladda, S., & Cucina, I. (2022). Pre-service teachers’ perceptions and experiences implementing CATCH My Breath. American Journal of Health Education, 7, DOI: 10.1080/19325037.2022.2142336.
- González-Toro, C., Moosbrugger, M. E., Mangano, K., Mullin, E., & Cherubini, J. (2022). Physical education teacher candidates’ journey: Before, during, and after practicum. Journal of Health and Physical Literacy, 1(2), 83-103.
- Luo, Y., Moosbrugger, M. E., Smith, D., France, T., Ma, J., & Xiao, J. (2022). Is increased video game participation associated with reduced sense of loneliness? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Frontiers in Public Health.
- Li, L., & Moosbrugger, M. E. (2021). Correlations between physical activity participation and the environment in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis using ecological frameworks. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(17), 9080.
- Li, L., Moosbrugger, M. E., & Liu, Y. (2021). Physical activity participation and the environment in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(12), 6187.
- Groccia, S., Moosbrugger, M. E., & Mirando, K. M. (2021). Parent perceptions of a college physical education program for homeschooled students. The Physical Educator, 78(3).
- Goh, T. L., Moosbrugger, M. E., & Mello, D. (2020). Experiences of pre-service and in-service teachers in a comprehensive school physical activity infusion curriculum. Education Sciences, 10(290).
- Moosbrugger, M. E. (2020). Youth in motion: Applying theory and best practice to enhance PETE/HETE recruitment. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 91(2), 24-32.
- Ferguson, W., & Moosbrugger, M. (2019). Influential recruiting factors for collegiate individual sport athletes. Techniques for Track and Field and Cross Country, 12(3), 18-26.
