Barbara B. Meyer, PhD, CMPC
- Professor, Physical Therapy
- Program Coordinator, Certified Mental Performance Consultant Graduate Certificate
Education
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Speaker Topics
- Applied Sport Psychology
- Integrated Human Performance
- Rest & Recovery
- Tactical Athletes
- Talent Identification and Talent Development
- Grit in Sport
Interests & Expertise
Dr. Meyer’s research projects are borne out of the need to identify solutions to the real life concerns of elite performers. Ongoing research examines: (a) rest and recovery in sport athletes and coaches, as well as tactical athletes; (b) grit in sport and tactical athletes; (c) the symbiotic relationship between talent identification and talent development in elite sport, and; (d) integrated human performance.
In her sport psychology practice, Dr. Meyer uses a systems approach to: (a) enhance the performance of athletes, teams, and sport organizations, and; (b) facilitate rehabilitation and return to sport following injury. She has worked with professional and world-class athletes, teams, and sport organizations in freestyle skiing, ice hockey, speed skating, football, basketball, soccer, tennis, golf, equestrian, and many other sports.
Selected Publications
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Courses Taught
- KIN 350: Psychological Aspects of Sport & Exercise
- KIN 550: Psychological Aspects of Human Movement
- KIN 552: Psychology of Personal Excellence
- KIN 850A: Seminar in Psychology of Physical Activity: Applications in Sport & Exercise Psychology
- KIN 850B: Seminar in Psychology of Physical Activity: Social Psychology
- KIN 850C: Seminar in Psychology of Physical Activity: Emotional Intelligence
- HMS 891: Research Seminar
- HMS 990: Research & Thesis
- HMS 991: Doctoral Dissertation