Dr. Mack is a professor in the Physical Education Division at UNI. Dr. Mack's teaching and research interests are in the areas of sport psychology and coaching. He teaches sociology and sport psychology courses as well as courses in communication and leadership skills. Current research topics include the effects of mental toughness on performance, the relationship between psychological momentum and sport performance, and concentration in sport performance. He has had over 20 years experience teaching and coaching a variety of sports both in public school systems and at the collegiate level.
Mickey Mack, Ph.D.
Professor - Physical Education
Email:
mickey.mack@uni.edu
Phone:
(319) 273-6129
Fax:
(319) 273-5958
Office Location:
WRC 125
Mailing Address:
University of Northern Iowa
203 Wellness & Recreation Center
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0241
Education
Ph.D. University of Iowa (1996 )
M.A. University of Northern Iowa (1991)
Areas of Expertise
Publications:
Araki, K., Mintah, J. K., Mack, M. G., Huddleston, S., Larson, L., & Jacobs, K. (2006). Belief in self-talk and dynamic balance performance. Athletic Insight - The Online Journal of Sport Psychology, 8 (4). Retrieved December 18, 2006, from http://www.athleticinsight.com/Vol8Iss4/ SelfTalkandPerformance.html. Refereed.
Blome, J., Waldron, J. J., & Mack, M. G. (2005). Relationship of personalized jerseys and aggression in women's ice hockey. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 101, 499-504. Refereed.
Mack, M. G., & Edginton, C. R. (2004). Promoting youth sport participation. Journal of the International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport, and Dance, 40 (4), 7-10. Refereed.
Mack, M. G., & Shaddox, L. A. (2004). Changes in short-term attitudes toward physical activity and exercise of university personal wellness students. College Student Journal, 38, 587-593. Refereed.
Mack, M. G. (2002). Mental readiness: Minding your p's and cues. Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 16 (1), 13-15. Refereed.
Mack, M. G. (2001). Effects of time and movements of the preshot routine on free throw shooting. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 93, 567-573.
Mack, M. G., & Stephens, D. E. (2000). An empirical test of Taylor and Demick's multidimensional model of momentum in sport. Journal of Sport Behavior , 23, 349-363. Refereed.