Kornspan 1 Name: Alan Seth Kornspan Position/Title: Associate Professor Faculty Status: Undergraduate and Graduate Appointment Date: Fall 2002 Academic Degrees VITA 1997 Ed.D. West Virginia University Major: Sport Behavior, Minor: Counseling 1993 M.S. Michigan State University Major: Physical Education and Exercise Science 1991 B.A. Ohio State University Major: Psychology 1997-1999 Completed 21 credits of course work in masters program in community counseling at the University of Akron Professional Experience 2007-present Associate Professor 2002-2007 Assistant Professor 2000-2002 Instructor 1998-2000 Visiting Instructor 1997-1998 Lecturer School of Sport Science and Wellness Education, University of Akron *Courses taught include: Motivational Aspects of Physical Activity Sport Behavior Motor Behavior Applied to Sport Current Issues in Sport and Physical Education Tactics and Strategies in the Science of Coaching Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Kornspan 2 Social Psychology of Sport Exercise Psychology Principles of Coaching Sport Leadership Sports Administration and Supervision Introduction to Sport Studies Concepts of Motor Development and Learning Adapted Physical Education Foundations of Physical Education Measurement and Evaluation for Physical Education Statistics: Quantitative and Qualitative Methods Virtual Reality in Physical Education and Sport Concepts of Games and Play Motor Learning and Development for Early Childhood Games and Rhythms: Elementary Physical Education Physical Education Activities IV: Golf/Badminton Classroom Management Personal Health Environmental Aspects of Health Education Workshop: Careers in Coaching and Recreational Sport Workshop: Careers in Collegiate Sport Administration Workshop: Careers in the Professional Sport Industry Physical Activity Courses:
Kornspan 3 Bowling Weight Training Fitness and Wellness Archery Racquetball Intermediate/Advanced Golf Golf 1997-1998 Lecturer - School of Exercise, Leisure and Sport, Kent State University *Courses taught include: History and Philosophy of Physical Education and Sport Psychology of Coaching Introduction to Physical Education and Sport Volleyball 1996-1997 Lecturer - Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Cleveland State University *Courses taught included: Anxiety Management for Athletes Bowling 1994-1996 Graduate Teaching Assistant - Basic Instruction Program, School of Physical Education, West Virginia University *Courses taught included: Physical Activity Courses: Bowling, Beginning Billiards, Advanced Billiards, Exercise and Conditioning, Flag Football, Volleyball and Weight Training *Additional Responsibilities included: Supervision of PE major s practicum Experience 1996 Invited lecturer of Sport Psychology, Department of Sport Studies, West Virginia University
Kornspan 4 *Course taught: Psychological Perspectives of Sport 1995-1996 Teaching Assistant and Guest lecturer, School of Physical Education, West Virginia University *Courses taught included: Sport Sociology (Teaching practicum) Drug and Alcohol Education For Student-Athletes (Teaching Practicum) Research Methods (Guest lecturer) 1992 Research Assistant, Michigan State University, Department of Physical Education and Exercise Science Faculty and Administrative Load (Most Recent Year) *Responsibilities included library and computer searches, administration and collection of inventories, and aiding professors in data collection. Fall 2013 5550:409 Sport Behavior 3 5550:604 Current Issues in Sport and Physical Education 3 5550:609 Motivational Aspects of Physical Activity 3 Research 3 Spring 2014 5550:480/680 ST: Social Psychology of Sport 3 5550:602 Motor Behavior Applied to Sport 3 5550:609 Motivational Aspects of Physical Activity 3 Research 3 Intercession Summer 2014 5550:409 Sport Behavior 3 Summer I 2014 5550:604 Current Issues in Sport and Physical Education 3
Kornspan 5 Summer II 2014 5550:603 Tactics and Strategies in the Science of Coaching 3 Independent Study/Field Experiences 3 Other Collegiate Assignments and Professional Service Served as a Reviewer for the Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology (2014) Served as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Sport Behavior (2014-present) Served on the Editorial Board for the Applied Research in Coaching and Athletics Annual (2014-present) Served as a reviewer of abstracts for the annual Association for Applied Sport Psychology conference at Las Vegas, NV (2014) Served on the School of Sport Science and Wellness Education Undergraduate Sport Studies Assessment Committee (2014) Served as the Chair of the School of Sport Science and Wellness Education Graduate Sport Science/Coaching Assessment Committee (2014) Served as Secretary for the Jack Graney Local Cleveland Chapter of the American Society of Baseball Research (2013-present) Served as Chair of the Department of Sport Science and Wellness Education RTP Committee Review (2013-2014) Served as a reviewer of abstracts for the annual Association for Applied Sport Psychology conference at New Orleans, LA (2013) Served as member of the Social Psychology of Sport Focus Committee for the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (2013-present) Served as member of Department of Sport Science and Wellness Education RTP Committee Review (2012-Present) Served as a member of the Faculty Senate Athletics Committee (2012-Present) Served as a reviewer of abstracts for the annual Association for Applied Sport Psychology conference at Atlanta, GA (2012) Served as a member of the University of Akron Student Innovation Symposium recruitment of moderators and evaluators subcommittee (2012)
Kornspan 6 Served as a member of the search committee for an Assistant Professor of Sport Management (2012) Served as a member of the College of Education Diversity Committee (2011-2012) Served as a member of the College of Education Graduate Studies Committee (2011-2013) Served as Chair of the Department of Sport Science and Wellness Education RTP Committee Review (2011-2012) Served as a member of the search committee for the Chair of the Department of Educational Foundations and Leadership (2011) Served as member of the Community Outreach Grant Review Committee for the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (2011) Served as member, Sport Science Division of the Ohio Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (2010-present) Served as a member, Ad Hoc Doctoral Programming Committee for the College of Education (2010-2011) Served as a member, Ad Hoc Doctoral Programming Marketing Sub-Committee for the College of Education (2010-2011) Served as a Volunteer, Ohio Parks and Recreation Association State Conference (2010) Served as Chair of the Department of Sport Science and Wellness Education Department Chair Review Committee (2010) Served as a member, Ad Hoc Committee for the College Tenure and Promotion Committee (2009) Served as a member of the College of Education RTP Appeals Committee (2009-2010) Served as a member, Ad Hoc Committee for the College Tenure and Promotion Committee (2008) Served as Member, Ad Hoc Committee for Review of College of Ed. Curriculum Proposals Committee (2009) Served as a member of the Organizational Outreach Committee for the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology (2009-present)
Kornspan 7 Served as a member, Executive Council, College of Education, 2008-2009 Co-Chair of Graduate Studies Committee, College of Education 2008-2009 Served as member of the steering committee for the JCC Macabbi Games held in Akron in the Summer of 2008 (2007-2008) Served as member of the Department of Sport Science and Wellness Education Department Chair Evaluation Committee (2008) Served as Chair of the Department of Sport Science and Wellness Education RTP Committee Review (2008-2009) Served as member of Department of Sport Science and Wellness Education RTP Committee Review (2007-2008) Served as a member of the search committee for an Assistant Professor of Sport Management (2007-2008) Served as a member of the College of Education Diversity Committee (2007-2008) Served as a member of the College of Education Undergraduate Studies Committee (2006-2010) Served as a member of the College Community Committee (2005-2007) Served as a special reviewer for Perceptual and Motor Skills (2006) Served as Chair of the Search Committee for the Chair of the Department of Sport Science and Wellness Education Position (2006). Served on the Department of Sport Science and Wellness Education Merit Pay Committee (2006) Served as a reviewer for the textbook Motivating People to Be Physically Active by B. H. Marcus and L. H. Forsyth, 1st Edition for Human Kinetics Publishers (October, 2005). Served as a reviewer for the special issue on Coaching Education for The Sport Psychologist (2005-2006) Served as a reviewer for the Journal of Sport Behavior (2005-present) Served as a member of the Editorial Board for the Academic Athletic Journal (2005-2007)
Kornspan 8 Served as Associate Editor for the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology Newsletter (2005-2010) Served as a Harrington Research Fellow for the College of Education (January-May, 2005) Served as Chair of the College of Education Personnel Committee (2004-2006). Served on the College of Education s Technology Committee (2004-2005). Served as a reviewer for the 7th edition of the textbook Baumgartner, Jackson, Mahar, & Rowe, Measurement for Evaluation in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 7th edition textbook for McGraw Hill Publishing Company (January, 2005). Served as a reviewer for the annual Cheiron: International Society for the History of Behavioral and Social Sciences conference at Berkeley, CA (January, 2005) Served as Chair of the Search Committee for Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology Position (2004). Served on the College of Education s Dean Search Committee (2004). Served on Department of Sport Science and Wellness Education Graduate Studies Committee (2004-2010). Served on the University of Akron s NCAA Institutional Self Study - Subcommittee on Academic Integrity (2004). Served on the Review Board as a Senior Peer-Reviewer for Athletic Insight: The Online Journal of Sport Psychology (2004-present). Served on the Review Board for the International Sports Journal (2003-2004). Served on the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology web oversight committee (2003-2007). Served on the University of Akron s University Faculty Senate Athletics Committee (2002-2005). Served on the College of Education s Graduate Studies Committee (2002-2004). Served on the College of Education s Undergraduate Studies Committee (2001-2005, 2006). Served on the College of Education s Technology Committee (2001-2002).
Kornspan 9 Served on Department of Sport Science and Wellness Education NCATE/NASPE accreditation committee (2000-2001). Served on the College of Education s College Community Committee (2000-2001). Served as a member of the Graduate Training Committee for the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology (1999-2001). Served on the Department of Physical and Health Education Renovation and Space Committee (1999) Served on Department of Physical Education NCATE/NASPE accreditation committee (1998-1999). Served on Department of Physical and Health Education curriculum subcommittee which developed new departmental concentrations (Fall 1997). Received West Virginia School of Physical Education Outstanding Graduate Student Award (1995-1996) for outstanding scholarship, community and professional service. Regional student representative for the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology (AAASP) (1994-1995). Co-advisor to the West Virginia Fencing Club (1995): (provided supervisory experience; responsible for equipment and gymnasium service). Participated in Huckleberry House Crises Intervention program for runaway adolescents. Facilitated group and individual discussions. Conducted initial interviews and assessments (1991). Current Professional and Academic Association Memberships Association for Applied Sport Psychology Cheiron: The International Society for the History of Behavioral and Social Sciences Ohio Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Society of American Baseball Research Refereed Peer-Reviewed Published Articles Kornspan, A. S. (in press). An historical analysis of the Chicago Cubs use of statistics to analyze baseball performance. NINE: A Journal of Baseball History and Culture, 23.
Kornspan 10 Kulics, J., Kornspan, A. S., & Kretovics, M. (in press). An analysis of the academic behaviors and beliefs of division I student-athletes: The impact of the increased percentage toward degree requirements. College Student Journal. Kornspan, A. S. (2014). Contributions to sport psychology: Walter R. Miles and the early studies on the motor skill abilities of athletes. Comprehensive Psychology, 3 (article 17), 1-12. Kornspan, A. S. (2014). Career maturity and college student-athletes: A comprehensive review of literature. Annals of Psychotherapy & Integrative Health, 17 (3). Kornspan, A. S. (2014). The psychology of football during the early years of sport psychology. Applied Research in Coaching and Athletics Annual, 29, 120-146. Baisch, B., Cai, S. X., & Kornspan, A. S. (2014). The educational philosophies of pre-service and in-service physical education teachers. Future Focus, 35 (1), 8-14. Hayden, E., Kornspan, A. S., Bruback. Z., Parent, M. C., & Rodgers, M. (2013). Sport psychology service provision: A content analysis of NCAA Division IA athletic department and counseling center websites. The Sport Psychologist, 27, 296-304. Kornspan, A. S. (2013). Alfred W. Hubbard and the Sport Psychology Laboratory at the University of Illinois, 1950-1970.. The Sport Psychologist, 27, 244-257. Kornspan, A. S., & Duve, M. A. (2013). Networking in sport management: Ideas and activities to enhance student engagement and career development. Choregia: Sport Management International Journal, 9 (1), 5-23. Everhart, C., Kornspan, A. S., Cai, S. & Pinheiro, V. E. (2013). Qualitative analysis of the use of football video technology: A study of college football video coordinators. Applied Research in Coaching and Athletics Annual, 28, 201-226. Kornspan, A. S., Cai, S., Duve, M. A., & Pinheiro, V. (2012). The development of a distance learning program: Sport management education. Journal of the Ohio Association of Two-Year Colleges, 35, 19-31.
Kornspan 11 Kornspan, A. S. (2012). The development of academic preparation in sport management: An historical description. International Journal of Sport Management, 13 (3), 263-284. Cai, S. X. & Kornspan, A. S. (2012). The use of exergaming with developmentally disabled students. Strategies, 25 (3), 15-18. Kulics, J., Kornspan, A. S., & Kretovics, M. (2011). An analysis of beliefs of NCAA Division I academic advisors on the impact of the increased percentage toward degree requirements. Academic Athletic Journal, 22, 56-80. Kornspan, A. S. (2007). E.W. Scripture and the Yale Psychology Laboratory: Studies on athletes and the influence of physical training. The Sport Psychologist, 21, 152-169. Kornspan, A. S. (2007). The Early years of sport psychology: The work and influence of Pierre De Coubertin. Journal of Sport Behavior, 30, 77-93. Kornspan, A. S. (2006). Applying psychology to football in the 1930s and 1940s. Applied Research in Coaching and Athletics Annual, 21, 83-99. Kornspan, A. S., Duve, M. A. (2006). A niche and a need: The need for sport psychology consultants in collegiate sport. Annals of the American Psychotherapy Association, 9 (1), 19-25. Kornspan, A. S., & Duve, M. A. (2006). Professionalization in sport and exercise: Certification, accreditation, and licensure. International Journal of Sport Management, 7, 65-79. Kornspan, A. S., & Lerner, B. S. (2005). Graduate education in applied sport psychology: Suggestions for the training of sport psychology consultants. Annals of the American Psychotherapy Association, 8 (3), 18-24. Buser, S. L. & Kornspan, A. S. (2004). An analysis of job opportunities for exercise physiologists in cardiac rehabilitation. Professionalization of Exercise Physiology online, 7. Kornspan, A. S., Overby, L., & Lerner, B. S. (2004). Analysis and performance of pre-performance imagery and other strategies on a golf putting task. Journal of Mental Imagery, 28, 59-74.
Kornspan 12 Kornspan, A. S. & Etzel. E. F. (2003). What do we know about the career maturity of college student-athletes? A brief review and suggestions for career development work with student-athletes. Academic Athletic Journal, 17, 15-33. Kornspan, A. S., & MacCracken, M. J. (2003). The use of psychology in professional baseball: The pioneering work of David F. Tracy. Nine: A Journal of Baseball History and Culture, 11, 36-43. Kornspan, A. S., Duve, M. A., MacCracken, M. J., & Buckenmeyer, P.J. (2002). Career opportunities in sport and exercise among college students. The College Student Journal, 36, 367-372. Kornspan, A. S., & MacCracken, M. J. (2001). Psychology applied to sports in the 1940s: The work of Dorothy Hazeltine Yates. The Sport Psychologist, 15, 342-345. Kornspan, A. S., & Etzel, E. F. (2001). The relationship of demographic and psychological variables to the career maturity of junior college studentathletes. Journal of College Student Development, 42, 122-132. Lesyk, J. J., & Kornspan, A. S. (2000). The benefits of youth sport participation: Coaches beliefs and expectations. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 90, 399-402. Kornspan, A. S., Lantz, C. D., Lerner, B. S., & Johnson, S. R. (1998). A reference list of mental training /sport psychology videos. Annual of Applied Research in Coaching and Athletics, 13, 23-31, Also reprinted in Directory of graduate programs in applied sport psychology, pp. 275-279 (6th ed.) Morgantown, WV: Fitness Information Technology, Inc. Jones, D. F., Housner, L. D., & Kornspan, A. S. (1997). Interactive decision making and behavior of experienced and inexperienced basketball coaches during practice. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 16, 454-468. Kornspan, A. S., Lerner, B. S., Ronayne, J., Etzel, E. F., & Johnson, S. (1995). The home disadvantage in the national football league s conference championship games. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 80, 800-802. Jones, D. F., Housner, L. D., & Kornspan, A. S. (1995). A comparative analysis of expert and novice basketball coaches practice planning. Annual of Applied Research in Coaching and Athletics, 10, 201-227.
Kornspan 13 Peer Reviewed Articles Under Review Kornspan, A. S. (2014). John D. Lawther: Contributions to the psychology of sport The Sport Psychologist. (In Process of Revising and Resubmitting for a third review) Lukach, J., & Kornspan, A. S., Lee, S., & Duve, M. A. (2014). Relationship between level of fan identification and use of social media in NCAA Division I universities. Journal of Applied Sport Management. (In Process of Revising and Resubmitting) Knapp, A. & Kornspan, A. S. (2014). The work of Harvey Dorfman: A baseball mental training consultant. Baseball Research Journal. Published Book Kornspan, A. S. (2009). Fundamentals of sport and exercise psychology. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics Publishers. Book Sections (Chapters, Encyclopedia Entries, and Appendixes) Kornspan, A. S. (in press). Audiovisual aids in applied sport psychology. In J. Williams & V. Krane (Eds.). Instructor s manual in applied sport psychology 3rd Edition. Boston: McGraw Hill. Kornspan, A. S., Lantz, C. L., Lerner, B. S., Johnson, S. R., & Smisson, C. P. (in press). Appendix K: Reference list of mental training/sport psychology videos. In M. L. Sachs, K. L. Burke, and S. L. Schweighardt (Eds.), Directory of graduate programs in applied sport psychology (11th ed.). Madison, WI: Association of Applied Sport Psychology. Kornspan, A. S., Lantz, C. L., Lerner, B. S., Johnson, S. R., & Smisson, C. P. (in press). Appendix K: Reference list of mental training/sport psychology videos. In M. L. Sachs, K. L. Burke, and S. L. Schweighardt (Eds.), Directory of graduate programs in applied sport psychology (11th ed.). Madison, WI: Association of Applied Sport Psychology. Kornspan, A. S. (2012). History of sport and performance psychology. In S. M. Murphy (Ed.). The Oxford handbook of sport and performance psychology (pp. 3-23). New York: Oxford Press. Kornspan, A. S. (2011). Psychology, Sports. In S. A. Reiss (Ed.). Sports in America: from Colonial Times to the Twenty-First Century: An Encyclopedia (pp. 732-736). Armonk, NY: M. E. Sharpe.
Kornspan 14 Kornspan, A. S., Lantz, C. L., Lerner, B. S., Johnson, S. R., & Smisson, C. P. (2010). Appendix K: Reference list of mental training/sport psychology videos. In M. L. Sachs, K. L. Burke, and S. L. Schweighardt (Eds.), Directory of graduate programs in applied sport psychology (pp. 315-326) (10th ed.). Madison, WI: Association of Applied Sport Psychology. Kornspan, A. S., & Sachs, M. L. & (2010). Appendix J: Reading list in applied sport psychology: Psychological skills training. In M. L. Sachs, K. L. Burke, and S. L. Schweighardt (Eds.), Directory of graduate programs in applied sport psychology pp. 297-313 (10th ed.). Madison, WI: Association of Applied Sport Psychology. Kornspan, A. S. (2009). Enhancing performance in sport: The use of hypnosis and other psychological techniques in the 1950s and 1960s. In C.D. Green and L. T. Benjamin jr. (Eds.). Psychology gets in the game: Sport, mind and behavior (pp. 230-252). Lincoln, Nebraska: University of Nebraska Press. Graef, S., Kornspan, A. S., & Baker, S. (2009). Bringing psychological testing to football. In C.D. Green and L. T. Benjamin jr. (Eds.). Psychology gets in the game: Sport, Mind and Behavior (pp. 253-282). Lincoln, Nebraska: University of Nebraska Press. Kornspan, A. S. (2009). Audiovisual aids in applied sport psychology. In J. Williams (Ed.). Instructor s Manual in Applied Sport Psychology 2 nd edition. Boston: McGraw Hill. Kornspan, A. S., Lantz, C. L., Lerner, B. S., Johnson, S. R., & Smisson, C. P. (2008). Appendix J: Reference list of mental training/sport psychology videos. In M. L. Sachs, K. L. Burke, and E. Loughren (eds.), Directory of graduate programs in applied sport psychology pp. 335-347 (9th ed.). Morgantown, WV: Fitness Information Technology, Inc. Sachs, M. L. & Kornspan, A. S. (2008). Appendix I: Reading list in applied sport psychology: Psychological skills training. In K. L. Burke, M. L. Sachs, S. J. Fry and S. L. Schweighardt (eds.), Directory of graduate programs in applied sport psychology pp. 317-334 (9th ed.). Morgantown, WV: Fitness Information Technology. Kornspan, A. S., Lantz, C. L., Lerner, B. S., Johnson, S. R., & Smisson, C. P. (2006). Appendix J: Reference list of mental training/sport psychology videos. In M. L. Sachs, K. L. Burke, and E. Loug hren (eds.), Directory of graduate programs in applied sport psychology pp. 307-317 (8th ed.). Morgantown, WV: Fitness Information Technology, Inc.
Kornspan 15 Sachs, M. L. & Kornspan, A. S. (2006). Appendix I: Reading list in applied sport psychology: Psychological skills training. In M. L. Sachs, K. L. Burke, and E. Loughren (eds.), Directory of graduate programs in applied sport psychology, pp. 289-305 (8th ed.). Morgantown, WV: Fitness Information Technology, Inc. Kornspan, A. S. (2006). Audiovisual aids in applied sport psychology. In J. Williams (Ed.). Instructor s Manual in Applied Sport Psychology. Sachs, M. L. & Kornspan, A. S. (2004). Appendix H: Reading list in applied sport psychology: Psychological skills training. In K. L. Burke, M. L. Sachs, and C. P. Smisson, Directory of graduate programs in applied sport psychology, pp. 273-284 (7th ed.). Morgantown, WV: Fitness Information Technology, Inc. Previous versions appeared in the Directory of graduate programs in applied sport psychology, 4th, 5th and 6th edition. Kornspan, A. S., Lantz, C. L., Lerner, B. S., Johnson, S. R., & Smisson, C. P. (2004). Appendix I: Reference list of mental training/sport psychology videos. In K. L. Burke, M. L. Sachs, and C. P. Smisson, Directory of graduate programs in applied sport psychology pp. (7 th ed.). Morgantown, WV: Fitness Information Technology, Inc. Also reprinted in Directory of graduate programs in applied sport psychology, pp. 285-292 (7th ed.) Morgantown, WV: Fitness Information Technology, Inc. List first appeared as Kornspan, A. S., Lantz, C. D., Lerner, B. S., & Johnson, S. R. (1998). A reference list of mental training /sport psychology videos. Annual of Applied Research in Coaching and Athletics, 13, 23-31. List was substantially updated for the 7th edition of the Directory of graduate programs in applied sport psychology. Articles in Newsletters (non-refereed) Kornspan, A. S. (2011). AASP-HATA joint community outreach workshop. AASP Newsletter, 26(3), 8. Kornspan, A. S. (2010). DVD Review: Mental skills for competitive athletes! AASP Newsletter, 24(1), 8. Kornspan, A. S. (2009). DVD Review: Coaching for greatness: Developing a solution focused approach. AASP Newsletter, 23(3), 32. Kornspan, A. S. (2008). DVD Review: The way of the champion: Having the right stuff. AASP Newsletter, 22(3), 17, 20. Kornspan, A. S. (2006). New books, DVDs and videos. AAASP Newsletter, 21(1), 25. Kornspan, A. S. (2006). Videotape Review: Becoming a champion athlete: Goal setting for success. AAASP Newsletter, 21(1), 23.
Kornspan 16 Kornspan, A. S. (2006). Videotape Review: Becoming a champion athlete: Making every practice count! AAASP Newsletter, 21(2), 26. Kornspan, A. S. (2006). New books, DVDs and videos. AAASP Newsletter, 21(2), 24. Kornspan, A. S. (2005). Videotape Review: Team training for the mental game. AAASP Newsletter, 20(1), 23. Kornspan, A. S. (2005). New books, DVDs and videos. AAASP Newsletter, 20(3), 33. Grants Funded Received funding from the Pennsylvania State University Helen F. Faust Women Writer s Research Travel Award for, An Historical Analysis of The Work and Influence of Dorothy Harris on the Field of Sport Psychology, $1,500 for summer 2014. Received Friends of the University Library Grant from the Friends of the University Library to support research on the development of the sport and exercise science discipline, University of Akron Libraries, $520 dollars for fiscal year 2013-2014. Received Friends of the University Library Grant from the Friends of the University Library to support research in sport history and the discipline of sport science, University of Akron Libraries, $500 dollars for fiscal year 2012-2013. Received funding from University of Akron College of Education for, The Work and Influence of John Lawther on the Field of Sport Psychology: An Historical Analysis, $400 for fiscal year 2010-2011. Received funding from the University of Akron Institute for Teaching and Learning, $138.90 for fiscal year 2009. Received funding from the College of Education Dean s Office for College of Education Faculty Research Mentoring Program, $1,000 for September 2003 August 2004. Received funding from University of Akron Faculty Research Grant Committee for, The development of the field of sport psychology: An in-depth comprehensive historical analysis, $8,000 for Summer 2003. Received Friends of the University Library Grant from the Friends of the University Library to update video collection for sport/science coaching for the University of Akron Libraries, $500 dollars for fiscal year 2003-2004. Received funding from University of Akron College of Education for, Enhancing selfesteem and motivation of obese children through the M-Power seminar, $1,540 for fiscal year 2001-2002.
Kornspan 17 Received funding from University of Akron College of Education for, An Analysis of Job Opportunities in Cardiac Rehabilitation, $900 for fiscal year 2000-2001. Received funding from University of Akron College of Education for, Career Awareness and Interest of University Students in the Field of Sport, Leisure and Exercise Studies, $150 for fiscal year 2000-2001. Received funding from University of Akron College of Education for, An Analysis of Job Market Opportunities in Sport Psychology, $600 for fiscal year 1999-2000. Received Friends of the University Library Grant from the Friends of the University Library to update the fitness and wellness video collection for the University of Akron Libraries, $500 dollars for fiscal year 1999-2000. Received doctoral dissertation research funding from the Office of Academic Affairs and Research at West Virginia University (1996-1997), $650. Presentations Kornspan, A. S. (2014, October). Coubertin s Corner: teaching sport psychology using interactive learning to enhance the student experience. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Las Vegas, NV. Knapp, A., & Kornspan, A. S. (2013, October). A professional baseball mental training consultant: The work of Harvey Dorfman. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, New Orleans, LA. Palmer, L., Klonsky, B., & Kornspan, A. S. (2013, October). An analysis of the utilization of sport psychology in the NBA and WNBA. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, New Orleans, LA. Baisch, B., Cai, S., & Kornspan, A. S. (2013, June). The educational philosophies of pre-service and in-service physical education teachers. Paper presented at European College of Sport Science 18th ECSS Congress, Barcelona, Spain. Kornspan, A. S. (2013, June). John Lawther: Contributions to the psychology of sport. Poster presented to Cheiron: International Society for the History of Behavioral and Social Sciences Meeting, Irving, TX.
Kornspan 18 Kornspan, A. S. (2013, June). The sport psychology laboratory at the University of Illinois: The work of Alfred W. Hubbard, 1950-1970. Poster presented at Cheiron: International Society for the History of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Irving, TX. Kornspan, A. S. (2013, March). An historical analysis of the use of statistics to improve baseball performance: The work of Coleman Griffith, Chester Snyder, Jack Sterrett, Ed Whitlow and Philip Wrigley. Paper presented at The Nine Spring Training Conference, Tempe, Arizona. Duve, M. A., & Kornspan, A. S. (2012, April). Networking in sport management: Ideas and activities to enhance student engagement and career development. Poster presented at the second annual meeting of The Indiana University of Pennsylvania Sport Business Conference, Indiana, PA. Duve, M. A., Kornspan, A. S., & Pinheiro, V. P. (2012, April). Service learning in sport management: An analysis of NASSM conference abstracts and details of A sport management service learning course. Poster presented at the second annual meeting of The Indiana University of Pennsylvania Sport Business Conference, Indiana, PA. Kellner, J., & Kornspan, A. S. (2010, October). Developing intrinsic motivation: Successful NCAA Division III basketball coaches views and beliefs. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Providence, Rhode Island. Kornspan, A. S. (2010, October). The Work of Coleman Griffith: An understanding of his influence on the field of sport Psychology. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Providence, Rhode Island. Kornspan, A. S. (2009, September). Mental training service provision: A content analysis of professional baseball websites. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Salt Lake City Utah. Cai, S., Pinheiro, V. E. & Kornspan, A. S. (2009, June). Tennis practice among children with autism: Effects of the Nintendo Wii on physical activity learning behaviors. The 17 th International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity, Gavle, Sweeden.
Kornspan 19 Cai, S., Pinheiro, V. E. Kornspan, A. S., & Xin, D. (2009, April). Physical activity and lifestyle patterns of children with and without disabilities in North America and China. Poster presented at the Annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Tampa, Florida. Kornspan, A. S., Shimokawa, K., Duve, M. A., & Pinheiro, V. (2007, October). Sport psychology service provision: A content analysis of NCAA Division IA athletic department websites. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Louisville, Kentucky. Kornspan, A. S. (2007, October). An historical example of sport psychology consulting: The collaboration of Walter Miles and Edward Pugsley. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Louisville, Kentucky. Kornspan, A. S. (2006, September). The psychology of football: The work of Walter Miles. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology, Miami, Florida. Kornspan, A. S. (2006, March). Professional training in baseball management: An historical description of the conference for baseball executives and the Florida Southern College Baseball Administration Program. Paper presented at the Nine: The Journal of Baseball History and Culture Annual Spring Training Conference, Tucson, Arizona. Kornspan, A. S. (2005, June). Psychology applied to Sport during World War II. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the International Society for the History of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Berkeley, CA. Kornspan, A. S. & Duve, M.A. (2004, October). Employment in collegiate sport: An analysis of the utilization and need for sport psychology consultants. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology, Minneapolis, MN. Kornspan, A. S. (2004, October). The early years of sport psychology: The work and influence of Pierre de Coubertin. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology, Minneapolis, MN. Kornspan, A. S. (2004, June). E. W. Scripture and the Yale Psychology Laboratory: Studies on athletes and physical training. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Society for the History of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Akron, OH.
Kornspan 20 Kornspan, A. S. (2004, June). Psychology applied to football in the 1930s. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the International Society for the History of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Akron, OH. Kornspan, A. S. (2003, October). Enhancing sport psychology instruction: The use of interactive teaching techniques to improve student learning. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology, Philadelphia, PA. Kornspan, A. S. & Buser, S. (2003, October). Job opportunities in cardiac rehabilitation: Prevalence of mental health practitioners working in cardiac rehabilitation facilities. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology, Philadelphia, PA. Kornspan, A. S., & Duve, M. A. (2003, June). The psychosocial development of college student-athletes: A review of literature. Paper presented at the Conference on Counseling Athletes, Springfield, MA. Kornspan, A. S., & Etzel, E. F (2002, November). What do we know a about the career maturity of college student-athletes?: A brief review. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology, Tucson, AZ. Newman, D. O., Bennett, C. L., Buckenmeyer, P. J., Gibson, A., MacCracken, M. J., Sullivan, B., Workman, G., Kornspan, A., Newman, I., Congeni, J. A., (2001, May). Children and obesity: A six year retrospective analysis of a hospital based wellness program. Poster session presented to Annual meeting of American College of Sports Medicine, Baltimore, MD. Kornspan, A. S., & MacCracken, M. J (2000, October). Psychology applied to sports: The work of Dorothy Hazeltine Yates. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology, Nashville, TN. Kornspan, A. S., & MacCracken, M. J. (1999, September). An historical description of psychology applied to sport: The Case of David F. Tracy. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology, Banff, CA. Kornspan, A.S. & Lerner, B. S. (1999, Septmeber). Multidisciplinary graduate training in sport psychology: A position. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology, Banff, CA.
Kornspan 21 Lesyk, J. J., & Kornspan, A. S. (1999, September). The benefits of youth sport participation: Coaches beliefs and expectations. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology, Banff, CA. Kornspan, A. S., & Etzel, E. F. (1998, September). The relationship of demographic and psychological variables to the career maturity of junior college student-athletes. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology, Cape Cod, MA. Kornspan, A. S. (1997, March). Alternate tracks of training in obtaining a sport psychology doctorate. Paper presented at the Southeast Sport Psychology Symposium, Morgantown, W. V. Johnson, S. R., Ostrow, A. C., Etzel, E. F., Perna, F., & Kornspan, A. S. (1996, October). The effects of group versus individual goal setting on team bowling performance. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology, Williamsburg, VA. Published Abstract: Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 8 (Suppl.), S39. Ronayne, J. J., Kornspan, A. S., & Etzel, E. F. (1995, September). Imagery practices of female collegiate gymnasts: A descriptive survey. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology, New Orleans, LA. Published Abstract: Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 7 (Suppl.), S104. Lerner, B. S., Lantz, C. D., Etzel, E. F., Johnson, S. R., Ferguson, K. J., Ronayne, J. J., Kornspan, A. S., Trittenwein, O., Cook, T., & Ostrow, A. C. (1995, September). Licensing, title, and curriculum: An interdisciplinary approach to doctoral training in sport psychology. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology, New Orleans, LA. Published Abstract: Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 7 (Suppl.), S18. Lerner, B. S., Johnson, S. R., Cook, T. L. & Kornspan, A. S. (1995, September). An interdisciplinary program that allow doctoral students with an interest in sport psychology to become licensable as counselors. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology, New Orleans, LA. Published Abstract: Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 7, (Suppl.), S20.
Kornspan 22 Johnson, S. R., Kornspan, A. S., Lerner, B. S., & Jones, D. F. (1995, February). The home advantage in professional baseball: A retrospective analysis. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Midwest District American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Arlington Heights, IL. Lerner, B. S., Johnson, S. R., Kornspan, A. S., & Jones, D. F. (1995, February). The home disadvantage in women s gymnastics. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Midwest District American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Arlington Heights, IL. Kornspan, A. S., Lerner, B. S., Ronayne, J. J., & Etzel. E. F. (1994, October). The home disadvantage in the national football league conference championship games: Does it exist? Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology, Lake Tahoe, NV. Honors Projects, Master s Thesis, and Dissertation Committee Membership Crabill, T. (2014). Teaching methods of an expert college soccer coach. (Chair of Master s Thesis) Simpson, A. (2014). Athletic strength vs. active strength. (Honors project reader) Rizzo, J. (2013). Mindfulness based constructs: Their relation to daily functioning and self-efficacy of chronic pain patients. (Dissertation Committee Member) Toft, N. (2012). Analyzing the field of sport psychology by its use in popular media (Honor s Project Sponsor) Lukach, J. (2012). The relationship between fan identification and student utilization of social media in an NCAA Division I University. (Chair of Master s Thesis) Knapp, A. (2012). The work of Harvey Dorfman: A professional baseball consultant. (Honor s Project Sponsor) Graef, S. (2012). An investigation of the relationships of individual differences characteristics and motives for exercising. (Dissertation Committee Member)
Kornspan 23 Cline, B. (2011). Athletic facilities and recruiting on a college campus. A study of a large Midwestern NCAA Division I university. (Honor s Project Sponsor) Hackley, J. (2011). Actual and preferred coaching feedback of track and field collegiate athletes. (Honor s Project Sponsor). Hunka, N. (2011). Pedometer use as a motivational tool for increased physical activity in bariatric surgery patients. (Dissertation Committee Member) Newhouse, N. (2011). Distinguishing a correlation between athletic department structures and football revenue among NCAA division I FBS schools. (Honor s Project Sponsor) Bebie, K. (2010). A description study on the relationship between an initial physical education teacher education program and employment longevity. (Dissertation Committee Member) Chinyere, R. (2010). Analyzing the student-athlete experience. (Advisor for Master s Problem) Robinson, M. (2010). Division I college athletes mental coping ability in relation to parental pressures. (Honor s Project Sponsor) Carpenter, C. (2009). Perspective differences of teacher leadership in teacher education undergraduate curriculum: A comparative analysis of preservice physical education majors and other content areas. (Master s Thesis Committee Member) 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. (Dissertation Committee Member) Elmore, S. (2008). An investigation of team cohesion in women s collegiate sports teams. (Honor s Project Sponsor) Kaltenbaugh, L. (2008). A study of job satisfaction among campus recreation administrators at four-year public and private institutions. (Dissertation Committee Member) Everhart, C. (2007). An In-depth analysis of the use of football video technology: A study of college football video coordinators. (Chair of Master s Thesis)
Kornspan 24 Mallin, J. (2007). Social pressure and body image as contributors to eating habits among collegiate women athletes. (Dissertation Committee Member) Jackson. C. (2006). Measuring the impact of Title IX for women of color: The case of the University of Akron. (Dissertation Committee Member). 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. (Dissertation Committee Member)