Department of
Health,
Physical Education, and
Sport Science		  
1000 Chastain Road
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Kennesaw, GA, 30144-5591
Photo of Dr. Beck Dr. Jennifer Beck
Associate Professor
CC 3017
(770) 423-6486
jbeck@kennesaw.edu
FAX (770) 423-6561
       

Academic Degrees

Ph.D.

Human Performance and Recreation

University of Southern Mississippi

2002

M.S.

Exercise Science

University of Southern Mississippi

1999

B.S.

Exercise Science

Towson University

1998

Professional Experience

2002-Present

Associate Professor, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Sport Science, Kennesaw State University.

Recent Professional Activities

Publications:

Beck, J., Collins, M., Goldfine, B., Barros, M., Nahas, M., and Lanier, A.  (2007).  Effect of a required health-related fitness course on physical activity. International Journal of Fitness, 3, #1.

Grants:

Beck, J., Goldfine, B., & Wang, J. (2005). Do Outlaws Exist Outside the
South? Prayer and Interscholastic Athletic Events. Kennesaw State
University Internal CETL grant. Status: Grant funded ($5,802)

Presentations:

Goldfine, B., & Beck, J.  (2008).  Undergraduate Sport Management Major’s Club:  Opportunities and challenges.  American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD).  Forth Worth, Texas.

Miller, J., Judd, M., Beck, J., Goldfine, B., & Gillentine, A.  (2007).  Combining Problem-Based Learning and Collaborative Learning with Sport Management Online Classes:  Does It Work?  North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM).  Miami, FL. 

Beck, J.  (Feb. 2007).  Doping in the U.S.A.  Invited lecturer.  Hogeschool van Amsterdam.

Beck, J., Hartness, L., & Lowry, D.  (2007).  The impact of service learning:  Teaching options throughout the curriculum.  Southern District American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (SDAHPERD). Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Kluka, D. & Beck, J.  (2007).  Creating study abroad programs.  Georgia Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (GAHPERD).  Atlanta, Georgia.

Beck, J. & Johnson, J.  (2006).  The Benefits of Utilizing the Documentary “Super Size Me” in a Health Related Fitness Course.  American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD).  Salt Lake City, Utah.

Bobo, L. & Beck, J. (2006). Faculty perceptions of single female faculty
members in a health, recreation, and physical education department.
Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu, Hawaii.

Judd, M., Goldfine, B., Beck, J., Gillentine, A., & Miller, J. (2006). Sport
Management Pedagogy: The role of the NASSM annual conference for
continuing professional preparation. North American Society for Sport
Management (NASSM). Kansas City, Missouri.

Collins, M.A., M.V.G. Barros, B. Goldfine, M.V. Nahas, J. Beck, and A.B. Lanier
(2006). Effectiveness of a health-related fitness course to alter
physical activity behavior patterns. International Congress on Physical
Activity and Public Health, Atlanta, Georgia.

Beck, J. & Johnson, J. (2006). The Benefits of Utilizing the Documentary
"Super Size Me" in a Health Related Fitness Course. American Alliance of
Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD). Salt
Lake City, Utah.

Professional Interests

Sport Management Intercollegiate Athletics
Psychology and Sociology of Sport

Teaching Responsibilities

HPS 1390 Tennis
HPS 2200 Introduction to Sport Management
HPS 2220 Legal Aspects of Sport
HPS 3100 Sociological and Psychological Aspects of HPS
HPS 3500 Foundations of Recreation and Leisure

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