Education: |
| Graduate |
- University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
Currently enrolled in MS program in the Department of Human Movement Sciences:
- Primary focus in Sport and Exercise Psychology.
- Secondary focus in Exercise Physiology
- Tertiary emphasis in Motor Control.
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| Undergraduate Degree |
- University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
B.S. in Human Movement Science, Majors in Kinesiology and Psychology.
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Publications |
- Meyer B.B., Fletcher T.B. & Parker S.J. (2004). Emotional Intelligence in the small business environment: The efficacy of an adventure-based intervention. The Health Care Manager, 23,225-234.
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Presentations at Academic/Professional conferences |
- Parker, S.J., Strath, S.J., Swartz, A.S., & Parmenter, M.P. (2004)The measurement of physical activity and its impact on affect in older adults. Midwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine: Annual Conference, West Lafayette , IN , November 6.
- SJ Strath, AM Swartz, SJ Parker, & MA Parmenter (2004). Comparison of Methods to Estimate Physical Activity in Older Adults. Midwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine: Annual Conference, West Lafayette , IN , November 6.
- AM Swartz, SJ Strath , MA Parmenter and SJ Parker (2004). Ambulatory Activity, BMI and Waist Circumference in Older Urban Adults. Midwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine: Annual Conference, West Lafayette , IN , November 6.
- Parker, S.J. & Meyer, B.B. (2004) The effect of long-term exercise on psychiatric outpatients: Consequences of adherence and discontinuation . Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology: Annual Conference, Minneapolis , MN , October 2.
- Parker, S.J. & Meyer, B.B. (2004). The biopsychosocial effect of exercise on an outpatient psychiatric population. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, College of Health Sciences Student Research Symposium (poster), Milwaukee , WI , May 7.
- Parker, S.J. , Reddy, D., & Meyer, B.B. (2004). The biopsychosocial impact of exercise on an outpatient psychiatric population. Midwest Psychological Association: Annual regional conference of the American Psychological Association. PSI CHI regional award lecture, Chicago , IL , April 30.
- Meyer B.B., Tice, A., Hanna, J., & Parker, S . (2000). Expanding Our Horizons: The effect of an adventure-based curriculum on the self-esteem and coping strategies of at-risk urban youth. Association fo the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology annual conference, Nashville , TN , October 19.
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Awards |
- Chancellors Fellowship for Human Movement Science Research, 2003-2004, 2004-2005 academic year
- Psi Chi Regional Award Winner - MPA conference PSI CHI Student Research Submission, April 2004
- 2nd Place Poster Submission - UWM College of Health Sciences Student Research Symposium
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Research Interests
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- Biopsychosocial influences of exercise on various populations. Specifically, integrating physiological, environmental, and cognitive factors which influence motivation for, adherence to, and the impact of exercise on physical and psychological health.
- Exploring emotional intelligence among athletes. Does the competitive sport experience influence the development of emotional intelligence, and/or how does EI influence athletic performance?
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Memberships |
- Student Member - Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology
- Member - Psi Chi National Honors Society in Psychology
- President - UWM Human Movement Sciences Graduate Association
2004/2005 Student Representative:
- UWM College of Health Sciences Research and Graduate Program Committee.
- UWM College of Health Sciences Dean 's Advisory Board.
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Professional Experience: |
| Spring 2004 - Present |
Graduate Assistant Researcher, UWM-Dept. of Human Movement Sciences,
Exercise Physiology Laboratory |
- Assist in the implementation of research investigating physiological and psychological aspects of physical activity participation.
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| Fall 2002-January 2004 |
| Wellness Coordinator, Our Space Inc. |
- Implemented a comprehensive Wellness Program including fitness, health education, alcohol and drug abuse education, and complementary therapies to a population of individuals diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness.
- Performed research on the effect of prolonged and acute exercise on psychological variables (i.e. depression, anxiety, self-esteem…) among psychiatric outpatients.
- Designed and implemented a multi-level computer instruction program as a pre-vocational tool for individuals with mental illness.
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| Spring 2001-Fall 2002 |
| Research Assistant, UWM-Dept. of Psychology Laboratory of Dr. Fred Helmstetter |
- Performed duties in the design, implementation, statistical analysis, and informal reporting of experiments on learning and memory.
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| Summer 2000-Fall 2002 |
| Project Assistant, UWM-Psychsoc Laboratory, Assistant to Dr. Barbara Meyer |
- Assisted with collection, coding and statistical analyses of data for research investigating the effect of adventure education on emotional intelligence among corporate employees.
- Assisted with coding and statistical analyses of data from research investigating the effect of adventure-based curriculum on the self-esteem and coping strategies of at-risk urban youth.
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Additional Experience |
| Spring 2003-Present |
| Assistant Girls Track and Field Coach, Grafton High School. |
- Design and implement workout program for sprint and hurdle athletes
- Integrate knowledge of sport psychology theory and personal experience to enhance the athletic experience of female high school athletes.
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