Department of
Health,
Physical Education, and
Sport Science		  
1000 Chastain Road
KSU Mtn Logo
 Kennesaw, GA, 30144-5591

Dr. Sean Stickney

Sean Stickney, Ph. D.
Assistant Professor
Convocation Center (CC) 3052
(770) 423-6453 Fax: (770) 423-6561
sstickn1@kennesaw.edu
Academic Degrees

Degree

Major

University

Year Graduated

Ph. D.

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Purdue University

2006

M. S.

Exercise and Health Science

California Polytechnic State University

2002

B. A.

Psychology

University of California at Santa Barbara

1999

Professional Experience

2007-Present
 Assistant Professor
Department of Health, Physical Education, and Sport Science
Kennesaw State University
2003-2006
 Graduate Teaching Assistant; Course instruction; Curriculum development
Department of Health and Kinesiology
Purdue University
2002-2003
 Graduate Teaching Assistant; Administration/Evaluation of Recreational Sports and Fitness Program
Department of Health and Kinesiology
Purdue University
2000-2002
 Graduate Teaching Assistant; Course instruction; Curriculum development
Department of Kinesiology
California Polytechnic State University



Recent Professional Activities

CURRENT PROJECTS

  • Currently writing a book entitled “The Fractured Self”: A Journey Through Changes in Physical Self-Perception among Men.

  • Developing The Somatopathic Model of Negative Health Behavior. A predictive and explanatory model of negative health behaviors and their association with body image disorders. The model is a fusion of personality psychology and behavioral epidemiology.

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

  • Black, D.R., & Stickney, S.R. (2007).Disordered eating among athletes: A comprehensive guide for professionals. NATA News. (In Press)

  • Stickney, S.R. & Black, D.R (2007). Physical Self-Perception, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, and Smoking Behavior. Accepted for publication by the American Journal of Health Behavior. (In Press).

  • Black, D.R. & Stickney, S.R. (Eds.) (2007; in progress). Eating disorders among athletes: Theory, issues, and evaluation. (2nd Ed.)  Reston, VA: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.

RECENT PRESENTATIONS

  • Stickney, S.R. & Black D.R. (2007). “Physical Self-Perception, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, and Smoking Behavior.” Poster session given at the annual American Academy of Health Behavior conference in Savannah, GA.

  • Stickney, S.R. (2006). “Transforming Contemporary Gender Studies: The Development and Implementation of a Men’s Health Course”. Presentation given at the annual National Association for Kinesiology and Physical Education in Higher Education conference in San Diego, CA.
  • Stickney, S.R. (2006). “Mental Health Utilization Patterns among Male and Female College Students: A Dual-Site Comparison”. Poster session given at the annual National Association for Kinesiology and Physical Education in Higher Education conference in San Diego, CA.
Professional Interests
  • Behavioral Epidemiology
  • Mental Health Promotion for Underserved and Marginalized Populations
  • Exercise Gerontology
  • Health Psychology
  • Biobehavioral Health

Teaching Responsibilities

  • HPS 1000: Fitness for Living
  • HPS 2100: Introduction to Exercise and Health Science
  • HPS 3300: Personal Health Behaviors

 

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