Dissertations Directed

Dissertation Committees

1. Hunka, N.  (2011).  Pedometer Use as a Motivational Tool for Increased Physical Activity in Bariatric Surgery Patients. 
2. Bebie, K.  (2010).  A Description Study on the Relationship Between an Initial Physical Education Teacher Education Program and Employment Longevity. 
3. Kulich, L.  (2009).  The English Reading Development of Karen Children Using the Fluency Development  Lesson in an Intensive English Language Program:  Three Descriptive Case Studies. 
4. Kaltenbaugh, L.  (2008).  A Study of Job Satisfaction Among Campus Recreation Administrators at Four-Year Public and Private Institutions. 
5. Mallin, J.  (2007).  Social Pressure and Body Image as Contributors to Eating Habits Among Collegiate Women Athletes.
6. Kulics, J.  (2006).  An Analysis of the Academic Behaviors and Beliefs of Division I Student Athletes and Academic Administrators:  The Impact of the Increased Percentage Toward Degree Requirements. 
7. Jackson, C.  (2006).  Measuring the Impact of Title IX for Women of Color:  The case of The University of Akron. 

Thesis Adviser

1. Crabill, T.  (2012).  Teaching Methods of Expert College Soccer Coaches.
2. Everhart, C.  (2007).  An In-depth Analysis of the Use of Football Video Technology:  A Study of College Football Video Coordinators.

Master's Problem Adviser

1. Chinyere, R.  (2010).  Analyzing the Student-Athlete Experience.

Master's Thesis Committees

1. Carpenter, C.  (2009).  Perspective differences of teacher leadership in teacher education undergraduate curriculum:  A comparative analysis of pre-service physical education majors and other content areas. 

Honors Project Adviser

1. Hackley, J.  (2011).  Actual and Preferred Coaching Feedback of Track and Field Collegiate Athletes. 
2. Newhouse, N.  (2011).  Distinguishing a Correlation Between Athletic Department Structures and Football Revenue Among NCAA Division I FBS Schools. 
3. Robinson, M.  (2010).  Division I Collegiate Athletes’ Mental Coping Ability in Relation to Parental Pressures. 
4. Elmore, S.  (2008).  An Investigation of Team Cohesion in Women's Collegiate Sport Teams.

Honors Project Reader

1. Cline, B.  (2011).  Athletic Facilities and Recruiting on a College Campus: A study of a large Midwestern NCAA Division I university. 
2. Baisch, B.  (2010).  The Educational Philosophies of Preservice and Inservice Physical Education Teachers.