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Robyn Trocchio

Robyn Trocchio

Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director

817-257-5623 Rickel 172M

Program Affiliations

Harris CollegeKinesiology

Education

Ph.D. in Educational Psychology (Sport and Exercise Psychology Emphasis), Florida State University (2013)
M.S. in Movement Science (Sport and Exercise Psychology Emphasis), Barry University (2009)
B.S. in Psychology, University of Florida (2007)

Courses Taught

Undergraduate Courses Taught

  • KINE 30003 Junior Honors Research
  • KINE 30713 Sport Psychology
  • KINE 30723 Sociology of Sport
  • KINE 30733 Exercise Psychology
  • KINE 40004 Senior Honors Research
  • KINE 40793 Senior Research
  • KINE 51423 Psychology of Injury in Physical Activity
  • KINE 51413 Psychology of Aging in Physical Activity

Graduate Courses Taught

  • KINE 51423 Psychology of Injury in Physical Activity
  • KINE 51413 Psychology of Aging in Physical Activity
  • KINE 60103 Research Methods
  • KINE 60713 Sport Psychology
  • KINE 60753 Exercise Psychology
  • KINE 60733 Applied Sport Psychology
  • KINE 70970 Special Problems in Kinesiology
  • HCHS 60783 Teaching Practicum
  • HCHS 60260 Research Seminar: Skills and Techniques

Areas of Focus

• Sport, exercise, and performance psychology
• Enhancing human performance from a psychophysiological prescriptive
• Impacts of technology
• Attention allocation and perception of effort during physical activity
• Applied sport psychology research

  • Braun-Trocchio, R., Rosenblatt, K., Frates, A., & Jackson, H. (2024). Preparation and attitudes of sport psychology consultants toward working with athletes with hidden disabilities. Journal of Sports and Games, 6(1), 43-51. https://doi.org/10.22259/2642-8466.0601005

  • Braun-Trocchio, R., Ray, A., Graham, R., Brandner, C., Warfield, E., Renteria, J., & Graybeal, A. J. (2024). Validation of a novel perceptual body image assessment method using mobile digital imaging analysis: A cross-sectional multi-center evaluation in a multiethnic sample. Behavior Therapy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.beth.2023.08.009

  • Braun-Trocchio, R. (2024). Effects of coaching behaviors and differences in sport injury anxiety among cheerleaders. Journal of Emerging Sport Studies, 10, 1-22.

  • Warfield, E., Esposito, P., & Braun-Trocchio, R. (2023). Differences in relaxation and imagery among division I sport types. Sports, 11(11), 224. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports11110224

  • Braun-Trocchio, R., Graybeal, A.*, Kreutzer, A.*, Warfield, E.*, Renteria, J.*, Harrison, K.*, Williams, A.*, Moss, K.*, & Shah, M. (2022). Recovery practices in endurance athletes. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 7(22). https://doi.org/10.3390/jfmk7010022

  • Braun-Trocchio, R., Williams, A.*, Harrison, K.*, Renteria, J.* & Warfield, E.* (2022). The effects of heart rate on ratings of perceived exertion and attention allocation in individuals of varying fitness levels. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living. https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2021.798941

  • Harrison, K.*, Potts, E.*, King, A., & Braun-Trocchio, R. (2021). The effectiveness of virtual reality on penalty kicks in female soccer players. Sports, 9(12), 167. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports9120167
  • Braun-Trocchio, R., Rosenblatt, K., Frates, A., & Jackson, H. (October, 2023). Perceptions of sport psychology consultants on working with athletes with hidden disabilities. Poster presentation at the Association for Applied Sport Psychology Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida.
  • Renteria, J.*, Rhea, D., Shah, M., & Braun-Trocchio, R. (October, 2023). The effects of wearable fitness devices on a female collegiate athlete's psychological rest. Poster presentation at the Association for Applied Sport Psychology Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida.
  • Braun-Trocchio, R. (April 2023). It’s Not Just Physical: Psychological Rehab for Injured Athletes. Invited Keynote at the North Texas Athletic Trainers’ Society Conference. Arlington, TX
  • Braun-Trocchio, R., Ray, A.*, Graham, R.*, Renteria, J.*, Warfield, E.*, Brandner, C.*, Willis, J. L., & Graybeal, A. J. (October, 2022). Quantifying body image through smartphone-based artificial intelligence. Poster presentation at the Association for Applied Sport Psychology Annual Conference.
  • Warfield, E.*, Esposito, P., & Braun-Trocchio, R. (October, 2022). Differences among relaxation and imagery strategies in NCAA Division I athletes. Poster presentation at the Association for Applied Sport Psychology Annual Conference.
  • Braun-Trocchio, R., Kreutzer, A.*, Graybeal, A.*, Rack, P.*, Harrison, K.*, Williams, A.*, Renteria, J.*, Warfield, E.*, Augsburger, G.*, Moss, K.*, Willis, J. L, & Shah, M. (June, 2021). The effect of diet composition on mood in highly trained cyclists: A pilot study. Poster presentation at the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity Annual Conference, Virtual Conference.

Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC)

  • Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP)
  • American Psychological Association, Division 47
  • North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA)
  • Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) America
  • Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Co-Chair of the Student Development Committee
  • Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Annual Conference Abstract Reviewer

Reviewer

  • American Journal of Health Promotion
  • International Sport Coaching Journal
  • International Journal of Sports Medicine
  • Journal of Adolescent Research
  • Journal of Sports Sciences
  • Journal of Sport Psychology in Action
  • Pediatric Exercise Science

Last Updated: November 19, 2024

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