Sara Campbell

Teaching Assistant Professor, Kinesiology and Sport Studies

Faculty
Graduate School of Professional Psychology

sara.campbell@du.edu

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Personal

What I do

Learn, teach, coach, connect, inspire, create.

Specialization(s)

Coach education<br>Program evaluation<br>Mixed methods<br>Philosophy

Professional Biography

Dr. Campbell is an assistant professor at University of Denver where she teaches courses in the undergraduate program in Kinesiology and Sport Studies and in the Master of Arts in Sport Coaching. Her research interests are in coach education, program evaluation and philosophy. Before beginning here career at DU, Sara spent six years as a lecturer at Montana State University Billings, where she taught physical education and exercise science courses. Sara is currently a coach developer for US Soccer and has 15 years of experience as a soccer coach. She is also a former professional soccer player.

Degree(s)

Certificate, Interdisciplinary Qualitative Studies, University of Georgia, 2022
Ph.D., Kinesiology, University of Georgia, 2022
MS, Sport, Recreation, and Fitness Management, Montana State University Billings, 2011
BS, Health and Human Performance, University of Montana, 2009

Licensure / Accreditations

C Instructor License
Grassroots Instructor License, Level II
National A Coaching License
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
State of Montana K-12 Educator License
SafeSport Trained

Research

Previously, I've published research that spans sport psychology, scholarship of teaching and learning, coach education. Moving forward, I plan to publish in the areas of program evaluation, sport sociology, and poststructuralism.

Featured Publications

Campbell, S., & McCullick, B. (2024). A principles-focused evaluation of a coach education program. International Sport Coaching Journal. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1123/iscj.2023-0078

Campbell, S., Mills, J. P., Atkinson, O., Gearity, B., Kuklick, C. R., & McCullick, B. (2023). Engaging in paradigmatic dialogue: A bibliometric analysis of coaching scholarship from 1970 to 2020. International Sport Coaching Journal, 10(1), 16-28. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1123/iscj.2021-0045

Campbell, S., Manninen, M., & Yli-Piipari, S. (2022). Connecting theory to practice: How need-supportive coaching improves athlete motivation. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 93(1), 28-35. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1080/07303084.2021.2000531

Mills, J. P., Campbell, S., & Kuklick, C. R. (2024). "It isn't as clear as you think". The post coach: another step closer. Sports Coaching Review, 1-18. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21640629.2024.2309784

Campbell, S., & Waller, S. (2020). A systematic review of the contemporary research on coach development programs. The International Journal of Coaching Science, 14(1), 3-38.

Performances

Campbell, S., & Sussmann, M. (2024). Game Changers: Celebrating Icons of Inclusion in Sport. University Libraries, University of Denver, Denver, CO.

Presentations

Campbell, S., & McCullick, B. (2023). A Principles-Focused Evaluation of a Coach Education Program. 14th International Council for Coaching Excellence Global Coach Conference. Singapore: International Council for Coaching Excellence.

Campbell, S. (2023). Athletics Leadership Institute - Captains Panel. Athletics Leadership Institute - Captains Panel. Denver, Colorado, USA: University of Denver, Athletic Department.

Campbell, S., Atkinson, O., Mills, J. P., Kuklick, C. R., Gearity, B., & McCullick, B. (2021). Engaging in Paradigmatic Dialogue: A Bibliometric Analysis of Coaching Scholarship from 1970-2020. 13th International Council for Coaching Excellence Global Coach Conference. Lisbon, Portugal: International Council for Coaching Excellence.

Hall, J., & Campbell, S. (2021). Mixing technologies to establish community in an online mixed methods research course. 14th International Conference on e-Learning & Innovative Pedagogies. Rhodes, Greece.

Campbell, S. (2019). Most valued experiences in an international coach developer program. 12th International Council for Coaching Excellence Global Coach Conference. Tokyo, Japan: International Council for Coaching Excellence.

Hall, J., & Campbell, S. (2021). Raiders of the lost ark: The adventures of two instructors pursuing community building in an online course during COVID. Innovation in Teaching Technology (ITT) Faculty Academy. Athens, Georgia, USA: University of Georgia .

Awards

Career Champion, Burwell Career and Professional Development
Excellence in Service Award, Graduate School of Professional Psychology