KATHLEEN WILLIAMS: VITAE

PRESENT POSITION:

Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Programming, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, School of Health and Human Sciences

• Phone: (336) 256-0218
• Email: k_willia@uncg.edu
• www: www.uncg.edu/~k_willia

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Science, Physical Education, University of North Carolina-Greensboro.  May, 1974. 
• Master of Science, Motor Development and Physical Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison. August, 1979. 
• Ph.D., Motor Development/Motor Learning and Control, University of Wisconsin-Madison. May, 1982. 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Current Appointment

2007:  Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Programming, School of Health and Human Sciences, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Related Professional Experience

• 2000: Professor and Head, Department of Kinesiology, University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
• 1999: Promotion to Full Professor, Department of Kinesiology, University of North Carolina at Greensboro. 
• 1998 - 2000: Director, GraduateProgram in Gerontology. 
• 1998 - 2000: Coordinator of Graduate Studies, Department of Kinesiology, UNCG. 
• 1997 (Fall): Interim Head, Department of Dance, UNCG. 
• 1990 - 1994: Director,YES!PE . 
• 1988: Associate Professor, Department of Kinesiology, University of North Carolina at Greensboro. (Tenure granted 1992). 
• 1984 - 88: Assistant Professor, Department of PELS, Kansas State University. (Tenure granted and promoted to Associate Professor 1988). 
• 1982 - 84: Assistant Professor, Department of HPER, University of Oklahoma. 
• 1980: Supervisor, Saturday Morning Gym Program, University of Wisconsin-Madison. 
• 1979 - 80: Teaching Assistant, Elementary School Physical Education Methods, University of Wisconsin-Madison. 
• 1974 - 77: Elementary School Physical Education Teacher (grades K-6), Beaver Area School District, Beaver, PA . 

AWARDS & HONORS

• 1999: Fellow, University of North Carolina Institute on Aging. 
• 1998: Fellow, American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education. 
• 1996: Jacobs Institute Prize Award (with D. Gill, L. Williams, B. Butki, & B. Jun-Kim).
• 1987: Fellow of the Research Consortium of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.
• 1983: Elected to Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society.

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS – REFEREED JOURNALS

• Williams, K. & Kovacs, C. (2001). Balance and Mobility Training for Older Adults:An Undergraduate Service Learning Experience.  Journal of Physical Education Recreation and Dance, 72, 54-58. 
• Williams, K., Gill, D.L., Butki, B., & Kim, B.J.(2000).A home-based intervention to improve balance, gait, and self-confidence in older women. Activities, Adaptation, and Aging, 24, 57-70. 
• Williams, K.(1998). Intralimb coordination of older adults during locomotion:Stair descent. Journal of Human Movement Studies, 34, 95-117. 
• Gill, D., Williams, K., & Williams L.(1998). Multidimensional correlates of falls in older women. International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 47, 35-51.
• Williams, K., Haywood, K., & VanSant, A.(1998).Changes in throwing by older adults: A longitudinal investigation. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 69, 1-10.
• Barrett, K., Williams, K., McLester, J., & Ljundkvist, S.(1997).Developmental sequences for the vertical cradle in lacrosse: An exploratory study.Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 18, 469-489. Gill, D.,
• Williams, K., Williams, L., Butki, B. &Jun-Kim, B.(1997).Physical activity and psychological well-being in older women.Women’s Health Issues, 7, 1-7.
• Williams, K., Haywood, K., & Painter, M.(1996).Environmental and biological influences on gender differences in the overarm throw for force: Dominant and non-dominant arm throws. Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal, 5, 29-50.
• Williams, K.(1996).Intralimb coordination of older adults during locomotion:Stair climbing. Journal of Human Movement Studies, 30, 269-84.
• Williams, K., Haywood, K., & VanSant, A.(1996).Force and accuracy throws by older adults:II. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 4, 194-202.
• Haywood, K., & Williams, K.(1995).Age, gender and flexibility differences in tennis serving among experienced older adults.Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 3, 54-66.
• Gill, D.L., Kelley, B.C., Williams, K., & Martin, J.J.(1994).Stair climbing and physical activity in older adults:Preliminary report on psychological factors.Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 65, 367-371.
• Williams, K., Williams, L., & Strohmeyer, H.S.(1994).Stair climbing in young boys:A longitudinal study.Pediatric Exercise Science, 6, 246-256.
• Cox, R. & Williams, K.(1993).The emergence of the concept of middleness in children:Response timing and complexity.Perceptual and Motor Skills, 77, 1275-1281.
• Williams, K., Haywood, K., & VanSant, A.(1993).Force and accuracy throws by older adults.Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 1, 2-12.
• Green, L.N., & Williams, K.(1992).Differences in developmental movement patterns used by active versus sedentary middle-aged adults coming from a supine position to erect stance, Physical Therapy Journal, 72, 560-568.
• Williams, K.(1992).Intralimb coordination of older adults during locomotion:Stair climbing.In M. Woollacott & F. Horak (Eds.), Posture and gait:Control mechanisms (Vol. II, pp. 208-211).Eugene, OR:University of Oregon Books.
• Williams, K., & Bird, M.(1992).The aging mover:A preliminary report on constraints to action.International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 34, 241-255.
• Williams, K., Haywood, K., & VanSant, A.(1991).Throwing patterns of older adults:A follow-up study.International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 33, 279-294.
• Strohmeyer, H.S., Williams, K., & Schaub-George, D.(1991).Developmental sequence for catching a small ball:A prelongitudinal screening.Research Quarterly for Exercise & Sport, 62, 257-266.
• Haywood, K., Williams, K., & VanSant, A.(1991).Qualitative assessment of the backswing in older adult throwing. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 62, 340-343.
• Williams, K.(1989).Age differences in timing and coordination of the forward roll. Journal of Human Movement Studies, 16, 149-160.
• Williams, K.(1987).The temporal structure of the forward roll:Intralimb coordination.Human Movement Science, 6, 373-387.
• Williams, K.(1986).Age differences in the contribution of selected kinematic characteristics to timing accuracy. Journal of Human Movement Studies, 12, 237-249.
• VanSant, A., & Williams, K.(1986).Incidence of associated reactions in young boys:Objectivity of observations.Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 6, 41-53.
• Williams, K.(1985).Age differences on a coincident anticipation task: Influence of stereotypic or "preferred" movement speed.Journal of Motor Behavior, 17, 389-4.
• Halverson, L.E., & Williams, K.(1985).Developmental sequences for hopping over distance:A prelongitudinal screening.Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 56, 37-44.
• Williams, K.(1980).Developmental characteristics of a forward roll.Research Quarterly, 51, 703-713.
• Roberton, M.A., Williams, K., & Langendorfer, S.(1980).Prelongitudinal screening of motor development sequences.Research Quarterly, 51, 724-31.
• Roberton, M.A., Halverson, L.E., Langendorfer, S., & Williams, K.(1979).Longitudinal changes in children's overarm throw ball velocity.Research Quarterly, 50, 256-64.

REVIEWS AND INVITED PAPERS/CHAPTERS(refereed)

• Williams, K., & Payne, V.G. (1998).Motor development.In B. Mohnsen (Ed.), Concepts of physical education: What every student should know (pp. 39-72).Reston, VA: NASPE.
• Williams, K., Gill, D.L., & Williams, L. (1997).Age differences in psychological well-being and mobility.Proceedings of the Congress “Healthy aging, activity and sports”. Barrett, K.B.,
• Williams, K., Bell, R., & Allison, P.(1997).Observer agreement/disagreement on an intratask developmental sequence using videotape and high speed film. In J.E. Clark &J. Humphrey (Eds.), Motor Development: Research and Reviews (Vol. 1, pp. 86-98).Reston, VA: NASPE Publications.
• Williams, K., Barrett, K., Clark, J., French, K., Langendorfer, S., & Whitall, J.(1995) .Looking at physical education from a developmental perspective:A guide for teaching.Reston, VA:NASPE. Barrett, K.,
• Williams, K., & Whitall, J.(1992).What does it mean to have a "developmentally appropriate physical education program?".Physical Educator, 114-118.
• Williams, K. (1992) Review of Growth, Maturation, and Physical Activity (Malina & Bouchard) for the Journal of Physical Education and Recreation.
• Barrett, K.R., & Williams, K.(1991).Comments to COPEC's Position Statement:Developmentally appropriate physical education for children.Teaching Elementary Physical Education, 2, 5.
• Williams, K., Haywood, K., & VanSant, A.(1990).Movement characteristics of older adult throwers. In J.E. Clark &J. Humphrey (Eds.), Advances in motor development research (Vol. 3, pp. 29-44).New York: AMS Press.
• Williams, K.(1989). What is motor development?An introduction.Quest, 41,179-182.
• Williams, K., & Spray, J. (1987).Absolute and relative consistency in the use of preferred movement speed by children and adults.In J.E. Clark & J. Humphrey (Eds.), Advances in motor development research (Vol. 1, pp. 121-132).New York:AMS Press.
• Williams, K.(1987).Development of object interception.In J. Clark & J. Humphrey (Eds.).Advances in motor development research (Vol. 2, pp. 201-217).New York:AMS Press.
• Williams, K.(1983).Characteristics of young children's movements:Influence of stereotypic movement speeds.OAHPERD Journal, 16.
• Williams, K.(1982).Consistency in curriculum building:An interactive model of the teaching/learning process. Motor Skills:Theory into Practice, 6, 47-56.

ABSTRACTS(refereed)

• Gill, D.L., Williams, K., Williams, L., & Kim, B.J.(1997). Age differences among older women on psychological, activity and mobility measures. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 29 (Supplement), S276.
• Gill, D.L., Williams, K., & Williams, L.(1996).Psychological and motor predictors of fall status in older women .Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 67 (Supplement), 68.
• Williams, K., Gill, D.L., & Williams, L.(1996).Interlimb coordination in older adult women during stair climbing and descent. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 67 (Supplement), 72.
• Williams, K., Haywood, K., & VanSant, A.(1995).Force and accuracy throws in older adults:A follow-up investigation. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 17 (Supplement), S107.
• Williams, K.(1995).Intralimb coordination in older adults:Stair descent.Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 17 (Supplement), S108.
• Haywood, K., & Williams, K.(1994).Developmental change in overarm tennis serving by older adult tennis players. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 16 (Supplement), S64.
• Williams, K.(1994).Intralimb coordination in adult stair climbers:Age, speed and context. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 16 (Supplement), S124.
• Cox, R.H., & Williams, K.(1992).The emergence of the concept of middleness in children:Response timing and complexity. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 63 (Supplement), A-56.
• VanSant, A., & Williams, K.(1987).Incidence of associated reactions in young boys:Objectivity of observations.In A. Szumski (Ed.)Yearbook of rehabilitation.1987 Edition.Chicago, IL: Yearbook Medical Publishers.
• Williams, K., & Turpin, B.A.M.(1982).Age differences in short term memory:Retention of location and distance cues.Madison, WI:University of Wisconsin (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No: SP 020253).

GRANTS FUNDED(principal investigator in bold)

• 2001: NC Institute on Aging.(with V. A. Hinton).Walking and talking.Shared task performance in older women ($7,309).
• 1999: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.A home-based intervention to improve gait, balance, and self-confidence in older adults.($14,784).
• 1996: Summer Excellence Research Grant.Pilot intervention study to improve balance, gait, and self-confidence in older women.($4000).
• 1996: Research Council Regular Faculty Grant (with D. Gill).Pilot intervention study to improve balance, gait, and self-confidence in older women.($4000) .
• 1996: School of Education.Cases for Teaching Undergraduate Motor Development.A proposal for case development. ($500).
• 1995: Automation of digitizing equipment (with L. Gilchrist & D. Morgan).Advancement of Curriculum and Teaching.($3000) .
• 1994: AARP, Andrus Foundation (co-Principal Investigator with D. Gill).Psychological and biomechanical correlates of physical activity and falls.($73,339) .
• 1992: United States Tennis Association (with K. Haywood).Serving technique and effectiveness in older adult tennis players.($300) .
• 1992: Motor coordination and balance in older women:Stair climbing.Summer Excellence Research Grant. ($4000) 1991University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Advancement of Curriculum and Teaching.Acquisition of instructional material for course with motor development content.($370) .
• 1990: University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Research Council Grant.Regulation of balance and application of force:Biomechanical risk factors for falling.(with J. Hudson) ($4000) .
• 1989: A cross-sectional investigation of age differences in stair climbing.(internally--Summer Excellence Research Grant). ($4000) 1989ACT Grant (with K. Barrett and T. Martinek).Development of visual instruction materials. ($3128) .
• 1988: University of North Carolina at Greensboro, New Faculty Research Council Grant. Longitudinal investigation of the characteristics of older throwers.($2000).
• 1987: Kansas State University, Bureau of General Research.Ontogenesis of timing in the forward roll. 1985KAHPERD, (with R. Cox).Emergence of the concept of middleness in children.
• 1985: Kansas State University, Bureau of General Research.Segmental contributions for a simple timing task.
• 1984: Kansas State University, Bureau of General Research.Limitations of adult’s accuracy on an anticipatory timing task for "fast" moving stimuli.
• 1984: Oklahoma University, Research Funds.Age differences in kinematic characteristics and accuracy for an anticipatory timing task.
• 1982: Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society Grant-in-Aid.Age differences in performance on a coincident anticipation task:Application of a "mixed" processing model.($300).

REFEREED RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS

• Williams, K., Gill, D.L., Kovacs, C., & Williams L. (2000).Intralimb Coordination of Fallers and Nonfallers during Stair Climbing and Descent.Submitted.
• Williams, K. & Kovacs, C. (2000).In home balance and mobility interventions for older adults.Motor Development Academy of AAHPERD.Orlando, FL.April.
• Kovacs, C. & Williams, K.(2000). Balance and Mobility Training for Older Adults:An Undergraduate Service Learning Experience.Southern Gerontological Society.Raleigh, April.
• Hogue, C., Williams, K., et al.(1998).Maintenance of physical activity after the study ends:Issues and prospects for success.Symposium presented to the Gerontological Society of America, Philadelphia, PA, November.
• Williams, K., Gill, D.L., Williams, L., & Kim, B.J.(1998).Intralimb coordination during stair ascent:Fallers and non fallers.Gerontological Society of America, Philadelphia, PA, November.
• Gill, D.L., Williams, K., Williams, L., & Kim, B.J. (1997).Age differences among older women on psychological activity and mobility measures.American College of Sports Medicine, Denver, CO, May.
• Williams, K., Gill, D.L., Williams, L., & Kim, B.J. (1996).Changes in balance and mobility in older women with a history of falls.North Carolina Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.Greensboro, November.
• Gill, D., Williams, K., & Williams, L.(1996).Age differences in psychological well-being and mobility. North Carolina Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.Greensboro, November.
• Williams, K., Gill, D.L., Williams, L., & Kim, B.J. (1996).Changes in balance and mobility in older women with a history of falls.Gerontological Society of America.Washington, D.C., November.
• Williams, K., Gill, D., & Williams, L.(1996).Age differences in psychological well-being and mobility. Fourth International Conference: Physical Activity, Aging, Heidelberg, Germany, August.
• Williams, K., Gill, D., & Williams, L.(1996).Interlimb coordination in older adult women during stair climbing and descent.American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, Atlanta, GA, April.Gill, D., Williams, K., & Williams, L.(1996).Psychological and motor predictors of fall status in older women.American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, Atlanta, GA, April.
• Hale, W., Delaney, M., Gill, D., & Williams, K.(1995).Relationship of clinical and laboratory measures of mobility with activity and falls in elderly women.Paper presented at the North American Primary Care Research Group Meeting, Houston, TX, Nov.
• Haywood, K., Williams, K. & VanSant, A. (1995).Force and accuracy throws in older adults:A follow-up investigation.Paper presented to the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, Asilomar, CA, June.
• Williams, K. (1995).Intralimb coordination in older adults:Stair descent.Paper presented to the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, Asilomar, CA, June.
• Williams., K., Gill, D., & Williams, L. (1995).Psychological and motor coordination correlates of physical activity and falls in older women.Presented at the Annual Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Portland, OR, March.
• Haywood, K.& Williams, K. (1994).Developmental changes in overarm tennis serves by older adult tennis players.Presented to the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, Clearwater Beach, FL, June.
• Williams, K. (1994).Intralimb coordination in older adult stair climbers:Age, speed and context. Presented to the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, Clearwater Beach, FL, June.Williams, K. (1994).Intralimb coordination of adult stair climbers:Are pattern differences related to movement speed or age?Presented to the Southern Gerontological Society, Charlotte, NC, April.
• Veal, M.L., Martinek, T.J., Barrett, K., & Williams, K.(1994).Assessing fundamental motor skills in middle school children.Symposium presented at the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Annual Convention, Denver, CO, April.
• Painter , M., Haywood, K., & Williams, K. (1992).Gender differences in overarm throwing:Ball velocities produced by the dominant and the non-dominant arm.Presented to the North American society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, Pittsburgh, PA, June.
• Williams, K. (1992).Intralimb coordination of older adults during locomotion:Stair climbing.Presented to the XIth International Symposium of the Society for Postural and Gait Research, Portland, OR, May.
• Cox, R. & Williams, K.(1992).The emergence of the concept of middleness in children:Response timing and complexity.Presented at the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Indianapolis, IN, April.
• Williams, K. & Strohmeyer, H.S.(1991).Stair climbing in young boys:A longitudinal study.Presented at the Annual Meeting of the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport & Physical Activity, Asilomar, CA.
• Williams, K. (1991).The aging mover:A preliminary report on task constraints.Presented to the Motor Development Academy of AAHPERD, San Francisco, CA, April.
• Williams, K.,Hudson, J., & Bird, M. (1990).The aging mover:Interlimb coordination of walking & stair climbing.Presented to the Research Section of the North Carolina Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, Greensboro, NC, November.
• Haywood, K., Williams, K. & VanSant, A. (1990).Qualitative assessment of the overarm throw in older adults.Paper presented to the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, Houston, TX, May.
• Strohmeyer, H.S., Williams, K., & Schaub-George, D.(1990).Validating a developmental sequence for catching:A prelongitudinal screening. Presented to the Research Consortium of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, New Orleans, LA.March.
• Williams, K., Phillips, S.J., & Clark, J.E. (1989).Changes in muscular stiffness in a simple movement sequence as a function of age and task complexity.Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, Kent, OH, June.
• Williams, K., Phillips, S.J., & Clark, J.E. (1988).Coupling movements to form a simple sequence.Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, Knoxville, TN.
• Williams, K. (1987).What motor development research means to the practitioner:Interception skills. Paper presented to the Research Section, Kansas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Hays, KS.
• Williams, K. (1987). Perceiving and acting:Coordination of a simple movement sequence.Paper presented to the Motor Development Research Consortium, Bloomington, IN.
• Williams, K. (1987).Interlimb coordination in the forward roll.Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the North American Society of the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, Vancouver, B.C.
• Williams, K. (1986).Limb segment invariants in the forward roll: Intralimb coordination.Paper presented to the Annual Meeting of the Motor Development Research Consortium, Kent, OH.
• Williams, K. (1986).Relative timing invariances in forward rolling.Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, Phoenix, AZ.
• Williams, K. (1986).The development of interception skills.Paper presented to the Motor Development Academy of NASPE at the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention, Cincinnati, OH.
• Williams, K. (1985).Contribution of selected kinematic parameters to age differences in accuracy of a simple timing movement.Presented at the AnnualConference of North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, Gulfport, MS.
• Williams, K. (1985).Age differences in kinematic characteristics of simple timing movements.Presented to the Research Consortium of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Atlanta, GA.Williams, K. (1984).Age differences in visual discrimination of linear velocities.Presentation to the Research Consortium of American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Anaheim, CA.
• Williams, K. (1983).Age differences on a coincident anticipation task:"Preferred" movement speed and response strategy use.Presentation to the Research Consortium of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Minneapolis, MN.
• Williams, K. & Turpin, B.A. (1982).Age differences in the retention of location and distance information for a simple arm movement.Presentation to the Research Consortium of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Houston, TX.
• Roberton, M.A., Williams, K., & Langendorfer, S. (1980).Motor development sequences: Methodological concerns.North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, Boulder, CO.

NON-REFEREED PRESENTATIONS

• Williams, K., Kovacs, C., & Mustian, K.(2001).A home-based intervention to improve gait, balance, and self-confidence in older adults.Presented to the Research Consortium of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Cincinnati, OH, March.
• Williams, K. & Kovacs, C.(2001). Balance and Mobility Training for Older Adults: An Undergraduate Service Learning Experience. Presented to the Motor Development Academy (preconference symposium)of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Cincinnati, OH, March.
• Williams, K. & Kovacs, C. (2000). In home balance and mobility interventions for older adults.Paper presented to the Motor Development Academy of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.Orlando, April.
• Williams, K. & Kovacs, C. (1999).In home balance and mobility interventions for older adults.Motor Development Research Consortium.Madison, WI.October.
• Williams, K., Kovacs, C., & Justice, M. (1999).The success of exercise interventions with older adults.North Carolina Summer Symposium on Aging, Fayetteville, NC.July.
• Williams, K.,Gill, D.L., Butki, B., & Kim, B.J.(1997).A pilot intervention study to improve balance, gait and self-confidence in older women.Motor Development Research Consortium, East Lansing, MI., October.
• Williams, K., Barrett, K., Langendorfer, S., & Roberton, M.A.(1997).Developmental sequences meet dynamical systems: Is it time for a change?Symposium presented to the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, Denver, CO, May.
• Williams, K., Gill, D., & Williams, L.(1995).Coordination in older adults.Motor Development Research Consortium, DeKalb, IL, October.
• Haywood, K., & Williams, K. (1994).Problems of analyzing longitudinal data:When subjects drop out and drop back in.Presented to the Motor Development Research Consortium, Baltimore, MD, October.
• Williams, K. (1994).Older women and mobility.Presented to the Motor Development Research Consortium, Baltimore, MD, October.
• Williams, K. (1993).Intralimb coordination of adult stair climbers:Are pattern differences related to movement speed or age.Presented to the Motor Development Research Consortium, Bowling Green, OH, October.
• Williams, K. (1993). Critical components of a quality physical education program -- motor development.Presented at the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Annual Convention, Washington, D.C., March.
• Williams, K. (1992).Older adults:Stair climbing and descent.Presented to the Motor Development Research Consortium, North Myrtle Beach, SC, October.
• Williams, K. (1991).Age differences in task constraints to locomotion.Colloquium speech to the School of HPER, Bowling Green State University, February.
• Williams, K. (1991). Fetal & infant development.Invited presentation to undergraduate exercise science majors, Guilford College, February.
• Williams, K. (1990).The aging mover.Graduate Seminar, Department of Kinesiology, University of Maryland.
• Williams, K., Weiss, M., et al. (1990). I.M. Tenured & U.R. Promoted:Issues related to professional development and survival in academe.Symposium participant at North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, Houston, TX, May.
• Williams, K. (1990).Task constraints on the aging stair climber.Paper presented to the Motor Development Research Consortium, Madison, WI, September.
• Williams, K. (1990).Coordination and control of a short movement sequence.Presentation to the Department of Kinesiology, University of South Carolina, November.
• Williams, K. (1989).Knowledge of learners and their characteristics.Presented at the Annual Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Boston, MA, April.
• Williams, K., Haywood, K.M., & VanSant, A.F. (1989).Characteristics of older adult throwers:A second year of data collection.Paper presented to the Motor Development Research Consortium, Greensboro, NC, October.
• Williams, K. (1988).What is motor development?Paper presented to the Motor Development Academy of NASPE at the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Annual Convention, Kansas City, MO.
• Williams, K. (1988).Motor ability assessment instruments: Test of motor ability.Paper presented to a Pre-convention Symposium of the Motor Development Academy of NASPE at the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Annual Convention, Kansas City, MO.
• Williams, K., Haywood, K.M., & VanSant, A.F. (1988).Movement characteristics of older adult throwers. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Motor Development Research Consortium, Champaign, IL.
• Clark, J.E., Williams, K., et al., (1986).Laboratory experiences in teaching concepts about interception skills.Paper presented to a Pre-convention Meeting of the Motor Development Academy of NASPE at the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Convention, Cincinnati, OH.
• Williams, K. (1986).Assessment of the motor domain.Paper presented to a Pre-convention Meeting of NASPE and COPEC at the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Convention, Cincinnati, OH.
• Williams, K. (1985).Age-related invariances for simple timing movements.Paper presented to the Motor Development Research Consortium, St. Louis, MO.
• Williams, K. (1984).Kinematic characteristics of simple timing movements.Presented to the Mid-East Motor Development Conference, Madison, WI.
• Halverson, L.E. & Williams, K. (1983).Research on development sequences:Methodological considerations.Presented to the Mid-East Motor Development Conference, Bloomington, IN.
• Halverson, L.E., Roberton, M.A., Williams, K (1979). Motor development for childrenWAHPER, Madison, WI.
• Halverson, L.E., Roberton, M.A., Harper, C., & Williams, K. (1979).Motor development for children. American Association for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, New Orleans, LA.

INVITED PRESENTATIONS: PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC

• Williams, K. & Kovacs, C. (2000). Balance and Mobility Training for Older Adults:An Undergraduate Service Learning Experience.School of HES Seminar Series, March.
• Williams, K.(1999).In home balance and mobility interventions for older adults.UNCG School of Nursing Colloquium Series, November.
• Williams, K., Gill, D.L., Butki, B., & Kim, B.J. (1997).A pilot intervention study to improve balance, gait and self-confidence in older women.UNCG Department of Human Development and Family Studies Colloquium Series, October.
• Pate, R., Williams, K., et al.(1996).Motor skillfulness: Crucial component in achieving a nation of physically active people.Paper presented as part of“The Great Debate: Activity Promotion: From theory to practice and physical education emphasis: Skillfulness vs. Physical Activity.” American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, Atlanta, GA, April.
• Williams, K. (1995). Intralimb coordination in older adults: Application to physical educators.Presented to the Department of Physical Education, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC, April.
• Williams, K. (1995).Balance and coordination in older adults: Research findings and applications for physical therapy.Presented to the Department of Physical Therapy, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, March.
• Williams, K. (1994).Motor development: What is it and what can you do with it?Presented to the Department of Sports Medicine, Guilford College, Greensboro, NC, October.
• Williams, K. (1994).Motor coordination in older adults.Presented to the Human Development Research Institute, UNCG, Greensboro, NC, June.
• Williams, K. (1992).Evaluation of fundamental motor skills.Presented to the Middle Schools Workshop, UNCG, April.
• Williams, K. (1984).Age differences on coincident timing tasks: Product and process measures.Graduate seminar, Department of Physical Education, University of Maryland.

INVITED PRESENTATIONS: COMMUNITY AND OTHER GROUPS

• Williams, K.(2000).(Pit)Falls and danger:Assessing balance and falls risk in older adults.UNCG Open House for New Students.March and April.
• Williams, K. (2000).Activity for Healthy Aging.Parkinson's Disease Support Group. Abbotswood Retirement Community.February.
• Williams, K. (2000).Healthy Aging.New Garden Friends Meeting, Adult Education Group.January.
• Williams, K. (1999).Help, I’ve Fallen and I CAN Get UP!SHEPHERD’s Center of Greensboro, October.
• Williams, K. (1999).Help, I've Fallen and I CAN Get up!Robinwood Retirement Community, October.Williams, K.(1999).Introducing the UNCG Graduate Program in Gerontology.Triad Retirement Living Association.September.
• Williams, K. (1999).Light Activities for Better Balance.Friends Homes at Guilford.August.Williams, K. (1999).Light Activities for Better Balance.Friends Homes West.August.
• Williams, K.(1998).Graduate Program in Gerontology at UNCG. Department of Human Development and Family Studies Colloquium Series, October.
• Williams, K. (1997). Help, I’ve Fallen and I Can Get Up!Presentation of information on how to decrease the risk of falls for older adults presented to Joy Fellowship of Gethsemane United Methodist Church, September.
• Williams, K. (1997). Help, I’ve Fallen and I Can Get Up!Presentation of information on how to decrease the risk of falls for older adults presented to O. Henry Golden Kiwanis, October.
• Williams, K. & Gill, D.L. (1996).Fuller life through fitness.National Science Center Fitness Fiesta, February.
• Williams, K. (1994).Falling women.Presented to the Shepherd Center, Greensboro, NC, September.Williams, K. (1992).Development of motor skills in children.Presented to the Wesley Long Parents' Exchange, May.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

• 2000: President-Elect, North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity.
• 2000: Section Editor, Growth and Motor Development, Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport 1999Review Panel, Center for Scientific Review Special Emphasis Panel, NIH.
• 1998: Planner/organizer, Motor Development Research Consortium Annual Meeting, Greensboro, NC, October.
• 1995: Delegate Assembly, NASPE representative, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance Annual Convention, Portland, OR, March.
• 1994 - 96: Secretary/Treasurer, North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity. 1993Review panel, teacher education, Research Consortium of AAHPERD.
• 1993: Ad hoc reviewer for Minority Biomechanical Research Support Subcommittee NIGMS, NIH.
• 1993 - 1994: Task Force Chair, Motor Development Academy, Developmentally Appropriate Physical Education Position Paper.
• 1992: Review Panel, Motor Behavior, Research Consortium of AAHPERD.
• 1991: Motor Development Program Committee Chair, North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity.
• 1990: Review Panel Chair, Motor Behavior, Research Consortium of AAHPERD.
• 1990: Past-chair, Motor Development Academy -Elections Committee. 1989Chair, Motor Development Academy of AAHPERD. 1989Editor, Special Feature of Quest, entitled What is motor development?
• 1989: Planner/organizer, Motor Development Research Consortium Annual Meeting, Greensboro, NC, October. 1989Presider, Research Consortium Session:Motor Development, Learning, and Control, 1989 AAHPERD, Boston, MA.
• 1987 - 88: Research Section Chairperson-elect, Kansas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.
• 1987: Program Committee for the 1987 Annual Conference of the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, Vancouver, B.C.
• 1986 - 88: Editor, Motor Development Academy Newsletter (National Association for Sport and Physical Education and the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance).
• 1986-91: Executive Committee, Motor Development Academy of National Association for Sport and Physical Education and the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
• 1985: Central District Representative, Nominating Committee of the Motor Development Academy of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.
• 1985: KSU Representative to Big 8 Chairpersons' Meeting, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Spring. 1983Coordinator/Supervisor of Physical Activity Program, Little Axe Head Start, Little Axe, OK.
• 1983: Southern District Representative, Nominating Committee of the Motor Development Academy of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.

ADVISORY COMMITTEES

• 1998: Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Advisory Committee
• 1998 : Friends Homes Advisory Committee
• 1998 : Kate B. Reynolds Grant Advisory Committee
• 1998 : Institute on Aging Statewide Aging Advisory Committee

JOURNAL REVIEWS

• 2000 - present: Experimental Aging Research.
• 1999 - present: Research Quarterly for Exercise and SportSection Editor, Growth and Development .
• 1998 -present: Journals of Gerontology:Medical Sciences.
• 1996 - present: Choice.
• 1995: Pediatric Physical Therapy.
• 1994: Gerontology Review.
• 1992 - present: Journal of Aging and Physical Activity.
• 1991: Journal of Teaching in Physical Education.
• 1991: Abstracts, Research Consortium of AAHPERD.
• 1990 - present: International Journal of Aging & Human Development.
• 1987: Advances in motor development research Vol. 3, J.E. Clark & J. Humphrey (Eds.).New York:AMS Press.
• 1986 - present: Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.

INVITED REVIEWS OF SELECTED BOOKS AND BOOK CHAPTERS

• 2000: Review of Active Start: Physical activity for children Birth to 5 years(a monograph of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance).
• 1997: Review of prospectus for: Early childhood development through kinesensory play for McGraw-Hill Higher Education Publishers.
• 1997: Review of K. Haywood’s Lifepan Motor Development, Human Kinetics, in preparation for revisions for third edition.
• 1994: Ad hoc member Minority Biomedical Research Support Review Subcommittee of NIH.
• 1994: C. Gabbard, Lifelong motor development (2nd ed.), Brown & Benchmark.
• 1993: K. Haywood, Lifespan motor development (2nd ed.), Human Kinetics.
• 1991: Laboratory manual prospectus, Wm. C. Brown.
• 1990 Review of Woollacott & Shumway-Cook (Eds.). Development of posture and gait throughout the lifespan for Research Quarterly in Exercise and Sport.
• 1985: S.A. Leme, Heartland gross motor evaluation (University of Iowa).
• 1985: J.E. Clark, The development of voluntary motor skill.In M. Gazzaniga (Ed.)., The handbook of biologic development.
• 1983: Textbook reviewer for the Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.
• 1980: Special reviewer:Perceptual and Motor Skills, Psychological Reports.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• The Gerontological Society of America
• North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity
• American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
• North Carolina Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
• Southern Gerontological Society