Sean Brown
sbrow159@vols.utk.edu
HPER 136
Research Interests
Lower Extremity Biomechanics, Biomechanics of Gait, Biomechanics of Pathologic Gait, Biomechanics of Athletic Footwear, Cycling Biomechanics, Biomechanical factors influencing Sport Performance
Faculty Advisor
Songning Zhang, Ph.D.
Courses Taught
| KNS 332 Lab | Applied Anatomy Laboratory |
| KNS 422 Lab | Biomechanics of Human Movement |
| KNS 531 Lab | Graduate Biomechanics Laboratory |
Education
| MA | California State University, Chico | Kinesiology |
| BS | California State University, Chico | Exercise Physiology |
Jake Melaro
jmelaro@vols.utk.edu
HPER 136
Research Interests
Lower Extremity Biomechanics, influencing Sport Performance and Injury Prevention, ACL Injury Biomechanics, Gait Biomechanics, Baseball Hitting & Pitching Biomechanics
Faculty Advisor
Joshua T. Weinhandl, PhD
Courses Taught
| KNS 332 Lab | Applied Anatomy Laboratory |
| KNS 422 Lab | Biomechanics of Human Movement |
Education
| MS | University of Memphis | Biomechanics |
| BS | University of Tennessee, Martin | Exercise Science & Wellness |
Walter Menke
wmenke@vols.utk.edu
HPER 136
Research Interests
Joint and cartilage health analysis in osteoarthritic groups, primarily in the older population. Therapy interventions and gait alteration to prevent cartilage degradation.
Faculty Advisor
Songning Zhang, Ph.D.
Courses Taught
| KNS 332 Lab | Applied Anatomy Laboratory |
Education
| MS | University of Kentucky | Biomechanics |
| BS | University of Kentucky | Kinesiology and Health Promotion |
Kaileigh Estler
kestler1@vols.utk.edu
HPER
Research Interests
Faculty Advisor
Courses Taught
| KNS |
Education
| MS | ||
| BS |
Joshua Lardie
jlardie@vols.utk.edu
HPER
Research Interests
Faculty Advisor
Courses Taught
| KNS |
Education
| MS | ||
| BS |
Douglas Gregory
dgrego13@vols.utk.edu
HPER
Research Interests
How the built environment impacts physical activity and overall health and well-being
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Eugene Fitzhugh
Courses Taught
| Currently an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science at Tennessee Wesleyan University in Athens, TN |
Education
| MS | University of Tennessee, Knoxville | Exercise Physiology |
| BS | University of South Carolina | Exercise and Sport Science |
Adam Ibrahim
aibrah11@vols.utk.edu
HPER 303
Research Interests
Application and utilization of autoregulation in resistance training, performance and physique optimization, psycho-behavioral aspects of exercise, and dieting adherence.
Faculty Advisor
Kelley Strohacker, Ph.D.
Courses Taught
| KNS 480 Lab | Physiology of Exercise |
Education
| MS | University of South Florida | Exercise Science and Strength & Conditioning |
| BS | University of South Florida | Exercise Science |
Aaron Wood
awood46@vols.utk.edu
HPER 305
Research Interests
The relationships among physical activity, motor skill development, and self-regulation in preschool children
Faculty Advisor
Dawn P. Coe, PhD
Courses Taught
| KNS 350 GTA | Physical Activity Epidemiology |
Education
| MS | East Carolina University | Physical Activity Promotion |
| BS | East Carolina University | Health & Fitness Specialist |
Ilina Arsova
iarsova@vols.utk.edu
HPER 233
Research Interests
- Sport diplomacy
- Gender equality in sport / Gender issues in extreme sports / Phenomenology of fear in climbing sports
- Outdoor Sports for well-being & mental health / Adventure tourism
Faculty Advisors
Dr. Lars Dzikus
Courses Taught
| RSM 337 | Women in Sport: An International Perspective |
| RSM 440 | Sport Marketing |
Education
| MA | University of Orleans, France and Philological faculty, Skopje | Languages, Business and Int. Trade |
| BA | University Ss Cyril and Methodius, Skopje | Fine Arts, Painting and Art Pedagogy |
Patrick Crowe
pcrowe@vols.utk.edu
Research Interests
Power dynamics in sport, sport media representations, portrayals of minoritized communities, sport for social change.
Faculty Advisors
Lars Dzikus, PhD and Adam Love, PhD
Courses Taught
| RSM 330 | Sport Communication |
| RSM 335 | Sociocultural Foundations of Sport and Recreation |
Education
| MS | University of Rhode Island | Cultural Studies of Sport |
| BS | University of Kentucky | Kinesiology |
Jessica Hamdan
jhamdan@vols.utk.edu
HPER 22
Research Interests
Experiences of transgender athletes in sport; gender equality in sport; physiology of transgender athletes
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Adam Love
Courses Taught
| PYED 231 | Walking & Flexibility |
| PYED 232 | Racquetball I |
Education
| MS | Temple University | Kinesiology |
| BS | Eastern University | Exercise Science |
Ashley Hamilton
apinkert@vols.utk.edu
HPER 326
Research Interests
Faculty Advisor
Dr.
Courses Taught
| RSM | |
| RSM |
Education
| MS | ||
| BS | ||
Hunter Porter
hporter8@vols.utk.edu
HPER
Research Interests
Faculty Advisor
Robin Hardin, PhD
Courses Taught
| RSM | |
| RSM | |
| RSM | |
| RSM |
Education
| MS | ||
| BA |
Chermaine Cole
ccole35@vols.utk.edu
Research Interests
Career experiences of African American women in sports and recreation; racial diversity in sport organizations; organizational behavior; public administration
Faculty Advisor
Steven Waller, PhD
Courses Taught
| RSM 310 | Developing and Evaluating Therapeutic Recreation Programs |
| RSM 335 | Sociocultural Foundations of Sport and Recreation |
| RSM 430 | Administration of Therapeutic Recreation Services (Teaching Assistant) |
Education
| MS | Georgia State University | Sport Administration |
| BS | Louisiana State University | Kinesiology |
Emily Johnson
ejohn112@vols.utk.edu
HPER 22
Research Interests
Employee rights in sport workplaces; psychology of employee performance; religion and sport
Faculty Advisor
Steven Waller, PhD
Courses Taught
| PYED 202 | Badminton |
| PYED 230 | Fitness Swimming |
| PYED 239 | Beginner Swimming |
| PYED 252 | Weight Training |
| PYED 254 | Yoga and Relaxation |
Education
| MS | University of Tennessee | Sport Psychology and Motor Behavior |
| BS | Baylor University | Health Science Studies |
Kelsie Saxe
ksaxe@vols.utk.edu
HPER 22
Research Interests
High-performance cultures, leadership, the interface between wellness and performance within teams
Faculty Advisor
Rob Hardin, PhD
Courses Taught
| RSM 250 | Foundations of Sport Management |
| RSM 335 | Socio-Cultural Foundations of Sport and Recreation |
Education
| MS | University of Tennessee | Kinesiology and Sport Studies |
| BS | University of Idaho | Public Relations and Communication |
Shane Thomson
sthomso2@vols.utk.edu
HPER 144
Research Interests
Resilience and thriving for individuals and teams. The importance of an inter-professional team in athlete performance. How mental skill training in sport can apply to other high performing domains. Bridging the gap between mental skill training and physical practice: from classroom to field.
Faculty Advisor
Rebecca A. Zakrajsek, PhD
Courses Taught
| KNS 231 | Intro to Sport Psychology |
| PYED 200 | Applying Sport Psyc Techniques |
| PYED 211 | Golf |
| PYED 226 | Exercise & Nutrition |
| PYED 229 | Jogging |
| PYED 252 | Weight Training |
Education
| MS | Portsmouth University (England) | Sport and Exercise Psychology |
| BS | Loughborough University (England) | Psychology |
Shelby Miller
smill134@vols.utk.edu
HPER 144
Research Interests
Coach-athlete relationship, coach education/ athlete development, unconditional positive regard / unconditional positive self-regard in athletics
Faculty Advisor
Rebecca A. Zakrajsek, PhD
Courses Taught
| KNS 231 | Introduction to Sport Psychology |
| PYED 240 | Intermediate Swimmning |
| PYED 244 | Beginning Tennis |
Education
| MS | University of Tennessee, Knoxville | Kinesiology |
| BES | Thomas More University | Exercise Science |
Andy Shaw
ashaw39@vols.utk.edu
HPER 129
Research Interests
The use of Augmented and Virtual Reality technologies in learning motor skills especially in procedural tasks seen in fields such as manufacturing, maintenance, aviation, emergency response, and medicine.
Faculty Advisor
Jared M. Porter, PhD
Additional Information
I’m not teaching, but am a GA for the SERVE program. Administering the Shaping Experiential Research for Veteran Education (SERVE) program, which aims to engage veterans in research experiences that address US Navy research priorities and boost the number of veterans with graduate degrees in STEM-related fields.
Education
| MS | Systems Engineering | Naval Postgraduate School |
| BS | Naval Architecture | US Naval Academy |
Andrew Strick
astrick@vols.utk.edu
HPER 144
Research Interests
Faculty Advisor
Courses Taught
| PYED | |
| PYED | |
| PYED |
Education
| MS | ||
| BA |
Rachel Williams
rwill175@vols.utk.edu
Research Interests
Psychosocial outcomes of youth sport, education-based athletics, the development of leadership and other life skills, literature crossovers between motor behavior and sport psychology
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Jedediah Blanton
Courses Taught
| KNS 290 | Principles of Movement Control and Skill Learning |
| PYED 200 | Mind & Body Training |
| PYED 237 | Stress Management |
| PYED 239 | Beginning Swimming |
| PYED 240 | Intermediate Swimming |
| PYED 252 | Weight Training |
Education
| MS | East Carolina University | Sport and Exercise Psychology |
| BS | University of North Carolina, Wilmington | Exercise Science |
Recent Publications
Williams, Rachel E.; Habeeb, Christine M.; Raedeke, Thomas D.; Dlugonski, Dee; and DuBose, Katrina D. (In-Press) “Parent Motivational Climate, Sport Enrollment Motives, and Young Athlete Commitment and Enjoyment,” International Journal of Exercise Science.
Williams, R. E., Barreria, T. V., & Tseh, W. (2019). Fitness-related benefits: land-based versus aqua-base. The Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness, 60(1), 26–31. https://doi.org/10.23736/S0022-4707.19.09675-0
Joei Velten
jvelten@vols.utk.edu
HPER 144
Research Interests
Attentional focus, motor skill learning, optimal performance strategies
Faculty Advisor
Jared M. Porter, PhD
Courses Taught
| PYED 237 | Stress Management |
| PYED 252 | Weight Training |
Education
| MS | Florida State University | Sport Psychology |
| BS | Texas Christian University | Kinesiology |