Education:
Ph.D.: Kinesiology, Concentration: Psychosocial
Aspects of Sport, Michigan State University,
1999-2003
M.Ed.: Developmental Kinesiology, Concentration:
Sport Psychology, Bowling Green State University,
1997-1999
B.A.: Exercise Science, University of St. Thomas,
1992-1996
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Areas of Expertise:
Psychosocial aspects of sport and physical
activity.
Gender and sport.
Youth sport.
Motor development. |
Research Interests:
I am interested in examining the developmental
trends in the body image, self-esteem, and perceived
competence of adolescent girls. Specifcally
examining the influence of sport and physical
activity on these self-perceptions and in to
investigating the effectiveness of prevention
programs that incorporate physical activity.
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| Courses Taught:
420: 056 - Introduction to Motor Behavior.
420:122 - Psychosocial Aspects of Competitive
Sport.
250: 180 - Introduction to Statistics.
Sport Sociology.
Philosophical and Professional Issues in Kinesiology.
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Recent Publications:
- Waldron, J.J. (2001). Sportsmanship. In
V. Seefeldt & M.A. Clark (Eds.), Program
for athletic coaches’ education (3rd
edition) (pp. 6-11). Traverse City, MI: Cooper
Publishing Group.
- Waldron, J.J., Ewing, M.E., & Gano-Overway,
L.A. (2001). Effective communication. In V.
Seefeldt & M.A. Clark (Eds.), Program
for athletic coaches’ education (3rd
edition) (pp. 195-202). Traverse City, MI:
Cooper Publishing Group.
- Krane, V., Waldron, J.J., Michalenok, J.,
& Stiles-Shipley, J. (2001). Body image
concerns in female exercisers and athletes:
A feminist cultural studies perspective. Women
in Sport and Physical Activity Journal, 10,
17-54.
- Krane, V., Waldron J.J., Stiles-Shipley,
J., & Michalenok, J. (2001). Relationships
among body satisfaction, social physique anxiety,
and eating behaviors in female athletes and
exercisers. Journal of Sport Behavior, 24,
247-265.
- Semerjian, T.Z., & Waldron, J.J. (2001).
The journey through feminism: Theory, research,
and dilemmas from the field. The Sport Psychologist,
15, 438-444.
- JoKrane, V., & Waldron, J.J. (2000).
The Gay Games: Creating our sport culture.
In K. Schaffer & S. Smith (Eds.), The
Olympics at the millennium: Power, politics,
and the Olympic Games. New Brunswick, NJ:
Rutgers University Press.
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Professional
Affiliations:
- Association for the Advancement of Applied
Sport Psychology.
- American Alliance for Health, Physical Education,
Recreation, and Dance.
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Honors/Awards:
- 2001-2002: Excellence in Teaching Citation,
Michigan State University.
- 1999-2000: Distinguished Thesis Award, Bowling
Green State University.
- 1999-2000: Recipient of the Wohlgamuth Research
Fellowship, Institute for the Study of Youth
Sport, Michigan State University.
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