Sarah J Stevenson, PhD
Manhattan, KS 66502 Email [email protected]Revised: March 2015 EDUCATION
Texas Tech University
2007 – 2011. PhD. in Educational Psychology.
Dissertation: Elliot’s (1999) 2 x 2 model of achievement motivation: A meta-analysis of the empirical literature in physical activity and education.
GPA: 4.0/4.0
2005 – 2006. Masters of Science in Health, Exercise, & Sport Sciences.
Thesis: Understanding strenuous and moderate intensity exercise participation and motivation: A social-cognitive perspective.
GPA: 3.98/4.0 Arizona State University
2001 – 2005. Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology. GPA: N/A
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Kansas State University
2013 – present. Evaluation Projects Coordinator, College of Education. 2012 – present. Academic Support, Department of Athletics.
2011 – 2012. Instructor, Department of Kinesiology.
Texas Tech University
2013. Instructor. College of Education.
2010 – 2011. Research Associate. Rural Children’s Initiative Grant. 2010 – 2011. Academic Coach. Department of Athletics.
2008 – 2010. Graduate Instructor. Department of Health, Exercise, & Sport Sciences. 2008. Academic Support. Department of Athletics.
2007. Graduate Assistant. College of Education.
2006. Research Assistant. Department of Health, Exercise, & Sport Sciences. 2006. Teaching Assistant. Department of Health, Exercise, & Sport Sciences.
Kaplan University
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Organized courses taught in Educational Psychology (EPSY); Exercise and Fitness (EF); Health, Exercise, and Sport Sciences (ESS); Kinesiology (KIN); and Personal Fitness and Wellness (PF & W). Experience teaching face-to-face, online, and blended courses, including:
EF 310: Current Trends in Exercise and Fitness: Aging Well Across the Lifespan ESPY 5331: Human Development in Education
EPSY 5379: Introduction to Educational Psychology ESS 2222: Resistance Training and Conditioning ESS 3318: Exercise and Sport Psychology ESS 3318 Lab: Exercise and Sport Psychology ESS 3356: Principles of Sport Coaching
ESS 4363: Principles and Theories in Exercise Behavior KIN 600: Psychology of Physical Activity
KIN 606: Topics in Physical Activity: Motivation KIN 655: Fitness Promotion
KIN 815: Research Methods PF & W 1114: Jogging PF & W 1117: Walking
PF & W 1118: Weight Training PF & W 1112: Diet and Exercise PF & W 1132: Volleyball
RESEARCH AND OTHER CREATIVE ACTIVITY
My primary research interests include the study of physical activity and exercise using Elliot’s (1999) model of achievement motivation. Works in progress include the examination of quantitative and qualitative data examining participation in physical activity and the relationship to social cognitive variables, as well as understanding CrossFit training and participation. My doctoral dissertation examines meta-analytic results of the antecedent/consequence relationship to achievement goal orientation in physical activity and educational domains. My research focuses on the adoption of goal orientations and physical activity patterns in various populations.
REFEREED PUBLICATIONS (includes Research In-Press, and/or Accepted for Publication) Lochbaum, M. R., & Stevenson, S. J. (2014). Effects of achievement goals on perceptions of success and achievement emotions in minority children. Kinesiology, 46(2), 202-209.
Cochran, D. B., Wang, E., Stevenson, S. J., Johnson, L. E., & Crews, C. (2011). Adolescent occupational aspirations: Test of Gottfredson’s Theory of Circumscription and Compromise. The
Career Development Quarterly, 59(5), 412-427.
Lochbaum, M. R., Rhodes, R. E., Stevenson, S. J., Surles, J., Stevens, T., Wang, C. K. J. (2010). Does sex moderate the exercising personality? An examination of continuous and stage-based exercise. Psychology, Health, & Medicine, 15, 50-60.
Wang, C. K. J., Liu, W. C., Lochbaum, M. R., & Stevenson, S. J. (2009). Sport Ability Beliefs, 2 X 2 Achievement Goals, and Autonomy: The Moderating Role of Perceived Competence in the Exercise Domain. Research Quarterly for Exercise & Sport, 80(2), 303-312.
Lochbaum, M. R., Stevenson, S. J., & Hilario, D. (2009). Achievement goals, thoughts about intense physical activity, and exerted effort: A mediational analysis. Journal of Sport Behavior,
32, 53-68.
Stevenson, S. J., & Lochbaum, M. R. (2008). Understanding exercise motivation: Examining the revised social-cognitive model of achievement motivation. Journal of Sport Behavior, 31, 389-412.
Lochbaum, M. R., Stevenson, S., Hilario, D., Surles, J., & Havenar, J. (2008). Achievement goal profiles for female exercise participants. International Journal of Fitness, 4, 39-48.
Stevens, T., To, Y., Stevenson, S., & Lochbaum, M. R. (2008). The importance of physical activity and physical education in the prediction of academic achievement. Journal of Sport
Behavior, 31, 368-388.
Lochbaum, M., Stevens, T., To, Y. & Stevenson, S. (2008). The importance of parent physical activity levels and their expectations for their children’s health: A path analysis. Journal of
PRESENTATIONS & POSTERS
Professional Presentations (published abstracts noted)
Heinrich, K. M., Stevenson, S. J., Carlisle, T., Frye, J., Hauser, J., Johns, B., Sweetwood, A., & Allan, J. (2014). Understanding adherence to high-intensity functional training. Paper presented at the annual meeting for the American College of Sports Medicine. (Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2013; 45(5S):S513-S514).
Heinrich, K., Stevenson, S., Carlisle, T., & Sweetwood, A. (2014). Contextual and behavioral
factors for participation in high-intensity functional training. Poster presented at the annual
meeting for the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, San Diego, CA.
Heinrich, K. M., Carlisle, T., Stevenson, S. J., & Sweetwood, A. (2014). Understanding
initiation of and adherence to high-intensity functional training: An application of the Integrated Theory of Health Behavior Change. Poster presented at the 14th Annual American Academy of
Health Behavior Scientific Meeting, Charleston, SC.
Stevenson, S. J. (2010). Elliot’s (1999) hierarchical model of achievement motivation in physical activity and education: A meta-analysis of antecedents and consequences. Poster
presented at the annual meeting of the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, Tucson, AZ (JSEP, 32, s223-224).
Stevenson, S., & Lochbaum, M. (2009). Effects of achievement goals on perceptions of success and discrete achievement emotions while controlling for performance expectations in minority children. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the North American Society for the
Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, Austin, TX (JSEP, 31, s139).
Stevenson, S., & Lochbaum, M. (2009). The 2x2 achievement goal framework in sport and exercise contexts: A test of Elliot's (1999) hierarchical model of achievement motivation. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, Austin, TX (JSEP, 31, s140).
Stevenson, S., Lowe, G., & Lochbaum, M. (2007). Examining the social-cognitive model of motivation: The importance of understanding leisure time motivation. Poster presented at the
annual meeting of the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, San Diego, CA (JSEP, 29, s204).
Reid, J., Lochbaum, M., Hicks, C., Floran, O., Aguirre, M., & Stevenson, S. (2006). The
disappearing home-choke phenomenon in professional sports: A phenomenon only found in British golfers. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the North American Society for the
Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, Denver, CO (JSEP, 28, s151).
Hilario, D., Stevenson, S., Reid, J., Floran, O., Lutz, R., & Lochbaum, M. (2006). Intentions for
future physical activity in college students: A test of self-determination theory. Poster presented
at the annual meeting of the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, Denver, CO (JSEP, 28, s84).
Stevenson, S., Lochbaum, M., Surles, J.G. & Hilario, D.P. (2006). Looking for consistencies in the variations in the “Big Five” across the stages of change for exercise. Poster presented at the
annual meeting of the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, Denver, CO (JSEP, 28, s175).
Presentations at non-Professional Meetings
Frye, J., Heinrich, K. Stevenson, S., Allan, J., Sanborn, B., Carlisle, T., Hauser, J., Jacquez, J., Johns, B., Loredo, R., Sweetwood, A. (2014). Strength gains in both experienced and
non-experienced individuals: A repeated measures analysis. Poster presented at the K-State Research
Forum, Manhattan, KS.
Stevenson, S. J. (2010). Elliot’s (1999) hierarchical model of achievement motivation in physical activity: A meta-analysis of antecedents. Poster presented at Graduate Research Days at
Texas Tech University.
Stevenson, S. (2009). Effects of achievement goals on perceptions of success and discrete achievement emotions while controlling for performance expectations in minority children.
Poster presented at Graduate Research Days at Texas Tech University.
Stevenson, S. (2009). The 2x2 achievement goal framework in sport and exercise contexts: A test of Elliot's (1999) hierarchical model of achievement motivation. Poster presented at
Graduate Research Days at Texas Tech University.
Stevenson, S. (2009). Examining the learning curve: A service-learning approach to sport coaching. Poster presented at TEACH at Texas Tech University.
Lowe, G., Lochbaum, M., Stevens, T., To, Y., & Stevenson, S. (2008). The importance of parent
Lowe, G., Stevenson, S., & Lochbaum, M. (2007). Motivation for exercise: Testing the revised
social cognitive model of achievement motivation. Poster presented at Great Plains Honor
Conferences, Oklahoma City, OK.
ACTIVITIES
Kansas State University
2012 – present. Functional Intensity Training Lab, Department of Kinesiology.
Assisted in conducting program evaluation of Kansas State CrossFit. Assisted in data collection of social and behavioral factors associated with CrossFit participation, including focus groups, interviews, and qualitative data analysis.
PROFESSIONAL AFFLILIATIONS
North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity
AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Cash Family Endowment Fellowship (SY 2010-11, $1500/semester) Competitive Scholarship (SY 2007-11, $3614/semester)
TTU Gentry Memorial Scholarship (2006-2011 $1000/year)
Morris S & Palmer B Wallace Scholarship (SY 2008-09, $1000/year) Education Scholarship (SY 2007-08, $1000/year)
Doris Horton Scholarship (SY 2006-07, $400/year)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Fluent in SPSS, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access,
