NATHAN SCOTT
137 Sleepy Creek Dr Athens, GA 30606 (252) 955-5721 nms70912@uga.edu
Education
University of Georgia 2023- present
Doctoral Student: Kinesiology Concentration: Exercise Psychology
University of Georgia
Masters: Kinesiology 2023
Concentration: Exercise Science (Exercise Psychology)
University of Georgia
Bachelor of Science in Education, Cum Laude 2021
Major: Health and Physical Education Minor: Exercise Science
Teaching Experience
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Georgia 2021- present
- Teaches a basic Physical Education course to promote health and regular physical activity among undergraduate students, providing them with the skills necessary to actively participate in a variety of sport and wellness programs
- Grades assignments and communicates with students to promote a successful academic environment
Student Teaching Aug. 2019- Aug. 2020
University of Georgia
- Teaches Physical Education courses to primary and secondary school students while working towards teaching certification
- Develops daily lessons plans to facilitate movement skills and motor learning that promote physical literacy
- Administers fitness tests to assess physical health which are then used to help students set personal goals for future wellness
Research and Career Experience
Research Assistant Aug. 2021- present
Cognition and Skill Acquisition Lab at the University of Georgia
- Administers cognitive test and low-intensity exercise sessions
- Organizes and analyzes data for publication
- Communicates and schedules lab sessions with research participants
- Mentors undergraduate research assistants
- Involved in the writing process of IRB applications, articles, and contributes to development of study designs examining physical activity and cognition
Research Assistant Jan. 2020- May 2021
Center for Physical Activity and Health at the University of Georgia
- Lead exercise sessions with participants aimed at increasing all five components of physical fitness
- Communicated and scheduled lab sessions with participants (and their parents) engaged in research projects
- Assisted with any technical issues during testing
Internships Jan. 2020- Jan. 2021
Georgia Football Performance Nutrition
- Monitored quality control procedures to guarantee proper preparation and delivery of menu choices
- Created visual aids, manuals, and other educational materials to advice athletes on their eating habits
- Led educational presentations for athletes on topics of nutrition and wellness
- Maintained shipments of incoming food inventory
Publications
Schmid D. G., Qazi A, Scott NM, Tomporowski PD. The effects of physical activity timing and complexity on episodic memory: A randomized controlled trial. Psychology of Sport and Exercise. 2023;64:102332.
Schmid D. G., Scott NM, Tomporowski PD. Physical Activity and Children’s Episodic Memory: A Meta-Analysis. Pediatric Exercise Science. 2023 (accepted).
Presentations
Scott N. M., Schmid D. G., Tomporowski P. D. FACSM. (2023) “The Effects of Word Presentation During Treadmill Walking on Free-Recall and Recognition Memory Episodic Memory”: June 1, 1:30-1:40 PM ACSM Annual Meeting and World Congress, 55
Tomporowski, P. D. FACSM, Qazi, A. S., Schmid, D. G., Scott, N., Vassil, J. E., Griffin, A. M., Fagan, L. C. (2022) “The Effects Of Two Types Of Acute Exercise On Young Adults’ Declarative Memory”:1725 June 1, 10:30-12:00 PM Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 54
Manuscripts (in progress/submitted)
Scott N. M., Schmid D. G., Tomporowski P. D. Effects of Word Presentation During Treadmill Walking on Episodic Memory and Gait. Psychology of Sport and Exercise. 2023 (under review)
Scott N. M., Tomporowski P. D., Kirk T. N. The Effect of Physical Activity on Executive Functions in Persons with Down Syndrome: A Systematic Review. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly. 2023 (in progress)
Certifications
- Center for Teaching and Learning Graduate Teaching Certificate (2023)
- CITI IRB Biomedical Human Research Training
- Adult and Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED
Software Experience
- Qualtrics Survey Software
- R (base R and mosaic packages)
- SPSS
- SuperLab
- Biopac
- NORAXON MyUltium System
Awards
- Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award (2023)
- Louise E. Kindig Master’s Award- Mary Frances Early College of Education, University of Georgia (2021)
- 10-month 39% graduate teaching assistantship- University of Georgia (2021-2023)
- Michael E. Penland Family Research Award- MFECOE at UGA (2020)
- Clifford Gray Lewis Scholarship Award- MFECOE at UGA (2021)
- Joan B. Neal Scholarship Award- MFECOE at UGA (2021)
- Mike Castronis Scholarship Award- MFECOE at UGA (2021)