Alumni

Ph.D. advisees who have completed degrees

Espinoza, SarahSociodemographic and Psychological Differences in Global Self Worth Among Adolescent Ultimate PlayersPh.D. in Kinesiology2020
Hamilton, MayaCoaches who care: The ethical professional identity of moral exemplar college coaches.Ph.D. in Kinesiology2015
Valentini, Thomas P.A qualitative case study of a collegiate tennis program’s sport moral atmosphere.Ph.D. in Kinesiology2014
Russell, Hayley C.Psychological responses and rehabilitation outcomes following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery.Ph.D. in Kinesiology2014
Kenow, LauraMaking return-to-play decisions in competitive sport: Challenges, coping, and preparation among athletic trainers.Ph.D. in Kinesiology2014
Thul, Chelsey RoddUnderstanding the intersection of gender, race, ethnicity, class, religion, and culture within perceived, conceived, and lived physical activity space among Somali, Muslim immigrant adolescent girls and young women: Implications for future G.I.R.L.S. programming.Ph.D. in Kinesiology2012
Winges, James B.Athlete perceptions and consequences of parental background anger in youth ice hockey.Ph.D. in Kinesiology2012
Navarre, Michael J.Male college soccer coaches perceptions of gender similarities and differences in coach-athlete and teammate relationships: Introducing the construct of relationship-performance orientation.Ph.D. in Kinesiology2011
LaRue, MaryThe role of certified athletic trainers in the recognition and referral of mental health issues in intercollegiate student-athletes.Ph.D. in Kinesiology2010
Omli, JensKids Speak: Child preferences for coach and parent behavior during youth sport events.Ph.D. in Kinesiology2008
Mork Armentrout, SuzannahA grounded theory of Ironman triathlete training.Ph.D. in Kinesiology2007
Ruiz, MatthewEffects of positive and negative emotion elicitation on physical activity performances.Ph.D. in Kinesiology2008
Colgan, DeborahPsychological, physiological and situational factors affecting performance in adolescent figure skaters.Ph.D. in Kinesiology2005
Hartman Nippert, Angela“I have four months to compete, eight months to heal”. The sport ethic and girls’ interscholastic gymnastics participation: What does it mean to play through pain?Ph.D. in Kinesiology2005
LaVoi, Nicole M.Examining relationships in sport contexts.Ph.D. in Kinesiology2002
Schwenz, SusanAthletes’ perceptions of rehabilitation and the use of biofeedback to enhance psychological recovery following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.Ph.D. in Kinesiology2002
Henert, ShaineExploring injured athletes’ perceptions of social support and use of coping strategies as a function of injury type, gender, and time.Ph.D. in Kinesiology2000
Barrett, BetsyAn application of the transtheoretical model to physical activity.Ph.D. in Kinesiology1997
Rattigan, PeterThe effect of cooperative, competitive and individualistic goal structures on physical and psychosocial outcomes in elementary school physical education.Ph.D. in Kinesiology1997
Shaffer, ShellyGrappling with injury: What motivates young athletes to wrestle with pain?Ph.D. in Kinesiology1996
Morrey, MichaelPredicting injury recovery as a function of affect and cognitive coping mechanisms in athletes who have undergone anterior cruciate ligament reconstructive surgery: An exploratory study.Ph.D. in Kinesiology1996
Smith, AynsleyPhysical and psychosocial predictors of injury in ice hockey.Ph.D. in Kinesiology1995
LaMott, EricThe anterior cruciate ligament injured athlete: The psychological process.Ph.D. in Kinesiology1994
Yi, LuoThe relationship of daily hassles, major life events, and social support to athletic injury in football.Ph.D. in Kinesiology1994
Wang, JinYouth sport motivation in the People’s Republic of China. (* 1993 AAASP Outstanding Dissertation Award Winner)Ph.D. in Kinesiology1992

 

M.A. advisees who have completed degrees

Hemme, TaylorDiet quality and the psychological response to sport injury M.S. (Plan A) in Kinesiology2023
Principe, FrancescaPerceptions of injury risk and field conditions as related to sport behaviors, performance, and injuries among collegiate rugby club athletesM.S. (Plan A) in Kinesiology2019
Hoppis, Shelby A.Competing while injured: What wrestlers do and why.M.A. (Plan A) in Kinesiology2012
Franklin, Ayanna N.The role of personality in athletes’ sport injury responses and adherence to rehabilitation.M.A. (Plan B) in Kinesiology2011
Pacl, BryanAthletes’ perceptions of the disadvantages of away competition: A qualitative analysis.M.S. (Plan B) in Kinesiology2011
Wurst, Katherine M.Sport coaching effectiveness for the millennial generation.M.A. (Plan B) in Kinesiology2011
Robertson Dooley, TaraMilitary non-combat musculoskeletal injuries, psychosocial factors, and the role of athletic trainersM.A. (Plan B) in Kinesiology2011
Alcivar, TomEffects of feedback timing on the learning of a complex skill.M.A. (Plan B) in Kinesiology2010
Lobby, MackenzieMentor evaluation of a sport-based youth development program.M.A. (Plan B) in Kinesiology2009
Cook, SarahAthlete expectations of athletic trainers during rehabilitation from injury.M.A. (Plan B) in Kinesiology2007
Lindstrom Bremer, KarinA content analysis of youth sport parenting books.M.A. (Plan B) in Kinesiology2005
Ochocki, AmyA measure of protective factors derived from school sponsored extra-curricular activities.M.A. (Plan B) in Kinesiology2005
Whitney, CarolanA retrospective look at the gymnastics experience: Retirement and transition from sport of former artistic female gymnasts.M.A. (Plan B) in Kinesiology2005
Uhan, JosephTeam cohesion and individual performance: Beliefs and practices of interscholastic cross country coaches.M.A. (Plan B) in Kinesiology2005
Eibensteiner, JulieCompetitiveness and perceived competence in NCAA Division 1 female soccer players: Comparing starters and non-starters.M.A. (Plan B) in Kinesiology2004
Dulfer, JohanSources and levels of trait sport confidence among female collegiate volleyball players.M.A. (Thesis) in Kinesiology2003
Nicholls, KathrynFitness level and mood state changes in military personnel during a moderate to intense exercise bout.M.A. (Thesis) in Kinesiology2002
Smith, AriannePredisposing factors to overuse injuries: The effects of competitiveness, perfectionism, and compulsivity on male and female collegiate cross country runners.M.A. (Thesis) in Kinesiology2002
Berlin, TrishaThe relationships among pain perception, pain coping, and speed of recovery in male intercollegiate athletes.M.A. (Thesis) in Kinesiology2001
White, StaceyMental imagery and recovery from sport injury.M.A. (Thesis) in Kinesiology2001
Sampson, CarrieAnxiety-performance relationships in collegiate swimmers.M.A. (Plan B) in Kinesiology2000
Potratz, WendyThe relationship of role conflict, role ambiguity, stress, coping skills, and psychology education as relating to burnout in certified athletic trainers.M.A. (Plan B) in Kinesiology2000
Merabella, MichaelThe relationship between sport specific coping skills and burnout among collegiate athletes.M.A. (Thesis) in Kinesiology2000
Colgan, DeborahCoach-athlete relationship terminations: Effects on the coach.M.A. (Plan B) in Kinesiology1999
Roiger, TrevorThe effect of group versus individual instruction on the nutrition and weight loss knowledge of collegiate wrestlers.M.A. (Plan B) in Kinesiology1999
Turveen, HollyPsychosocial development and achievement in soccer.M.A. (Plan B) in Kinesiology1999
Eiben, KatieThe benefits of physical activity: Are adolescents getting the message in the magazines they read?M.A. (Plan B) in Kinesiology1999
Pierson, EricImbalance: A ramp-up model to adjustment disorder in competitive figure skaters.M.A. (Plan B) in Kinesiology1999
Vrieze, GretchenAn analysis of the differences in pre-performance behaviors between expert and average golfers: An observation study.M.A. (Plan B) in Kinesiology1998
Ryan, JenniferEating disorder behavior among aerobic dance-exercise instructors.M.A. (Plan B) in Kinesiology1998
Heniff, CourtneyA comparison of life event stress, weekly hassles, and mood disturbance between injured and uninjured female university athletes.M.A. (Thesis) in Kinesiology1998
Hovett, CindyRecruiting experiences of female Division III college basketball players.M.A. (Plan B) in Kinesiology1998
Brown, MichelleAthlete, athletic trainer, and coach perceptions of athletic injury cause and prevention.M.A. (Thesis) in Kinesiology1995
Morrey, MichaelThe relationship between personality type and position type in football as perceived by football coaches.M.A. (Thesis) in Kinesiology1993
Holland, FionaPsychobiological factors involved in the success of a multidimensional weight loss program.M.A. (Thesis) in Kinesiology1992