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Melissa Jensen

Melissa Jensen

Assistant Professor of Professional Practice

817-257-5001 Rickel

Program Affiliations

Harris CollegeKinesiology

Education

Ph.D. in Health and Human Performance (emphasis in exercise science). Oklahoma State University
M.S. in Kinesiology (emphasis in exercise science). California State University, Sacramento
B.S. in Physical Education. Utah State University

Courses Taught

Individual and Dual Activities
Theory of Coaching
Motor Development

  • Jensen, M., Dawes, J., & Jacobson, B. (2022. accepted). Prevalence of Sport Specialization of Collegiate Athletes. International Journal of Kinesiology in Higher Education.

  • Griffo, J., Jensen, M., Anthony, C. C., Baghurst, T., & Kulinna, P. H. (2019). A decade of research literature in sports coaching (2005-2015). International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 14(2), 205-215.

  • Jensen, M. (2019). Pedagogy of coaching. In Baghurst, T. (Ed.), Coaching for sports performance (pp. 38-74). Routledge.
  • Jensen, M. (2017). Eight tips for a great health lesson. Strategies, 30(4), 48-50.
  • Jensen, M. (2020, January). Building community recognition through a homeschool physical education program. Presentation made at National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education (NAKHE), Palm Springs, CA.
  • Jensen, M. (2019, January). Mastery vs. grades. Presentation made at the National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education (NAKHE), Savannah, GA.
  • Jensen, M. (2018, February). Periodization for all. Presentation made at the Oklahoma National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) State Clinic, Stillwater, OK.
  • Jensen, M., & Baghurst, T. (2018, January). Survival of the fittest or smartest? How PE and coaching can thrive together. Presentation made at the National Association of Kinesiology in Higher Education (NAKHE) annual convention, Tempe, AZ.
  • National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education (NAKHE) – Aug. 2018 – present
  • Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America) – Aug. 2019 – present
  • Oklahoma Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (OAHPERD) – Aug. 2019 – May 2022

Last Updated: November 19, 2024

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