Tom George, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice, Physical Education and Sport Management
2146 Observatory Lodge
1402 Washington Heights
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2013
Phone: (734) 647-2711
Fax: (734) 647-2808
trgeorge@umich.edu
Office Hours (Spring Summer 2008):
Please contact for an appointment
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Areas of Interest
Short Description: Sport psychology; self-efficacy theory; coaching education
Dr. George studies the psychology of sport. His research interests include the effects of psychological factors on sport performance, gender issues in sport, and the impact of coaching education on youth sports. George is especially interested in the role self-efficacy plays in sport performance and physical activity. Self-efficacy is a situation-specific form of self-confidence, and has been shown to consistently mediate human performance.
George's research has primarily focused on examining factors that impacts self-efficacy, as ways in which self-efficacy influences performance. More recently, Dr. George has investigated gender differences in psychological variables associated with sport performance.
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Educational Background
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Ph.D., Physical Education (Specialization: Sport Psychology), 1993
Dissertation: Self-confidence and Baseball Performance: A Causal Examination of Self-Efficacy Theory.
Miami University, Oxford, OH
M.S., Physical Education (Specialization: Sport Psychology/Sport Sociology), 1988
Thesis: Mental Preparation Strategies and Peak Performance among Intercollegiate Baseball Players.
Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK
B.A., Psychology, cum laude, 1984
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Teaching
PHYSED 332. Principles of Motor Behavior
SM 111. Historical and Sociological Bases of Human Movement
SM 202. Principles and Practices in Athletic Coaching
SM 203. Introduction to Sport Management
SM 332 .
Organizational Behavior in Sport Organizations
SM 437. Psychological Aspects of Sport and Exercise
KINESLGY 615. Philosophy of Science and Research in Kinesiology
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Honors and Awards
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1999, 2000
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Teaching Excellence Award for superior classroom performance, innovative instruction, high educational standards and concern for students in and out of the classroom; the Division of Kinesiology, the University of Michigan.
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1992
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Doctoral Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence, Department of Physical Education and Exercise Science, Michigan State University.
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1990
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Alumni Scholarship for academic excellence, College of Education, Michigan State University.
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1989
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University Graduate Fellowship Award for academic excellence, College of Education, Michigan State University
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Professional Affiliations and Service
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Affiliations
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Michigan Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD)
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Vice president for Professional Development: November 1999 — present
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North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA)
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Ad Hoc Reviewer
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Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly
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Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology
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The Sport Psychologist
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Sport Psychology Consultant
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The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
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Women's basketball
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Women's and Men's gymnastics
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Men's baseball
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Women's swimming
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Women's tennis
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Women's track and field.
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Men's wrestling
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Great Lakes Gymnastics Club, Lansing, MI
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Selected Publications
Books and Book Chapters
Clark, M., Smith, T., George, T., & Elliot, J. (Eds.) (1993). Youth baseball: A complete handbook. Carmel, IN: Cooper Publishing.
Elliot, J., Ewing, M., & George, T. (1992). Introduction. In J. Elliot and M. Ewing (Eds.), Youth softball: A complete handbook. Dubuque, IA: Brown and Benchmark.
Refereed Publications
Garcia, A.W., George, T.R., Coviak, C., Antonakos, C., & Pender, N.J. (1997). "Development of the Child/Adolescent Activity Log: A comprehensive and feasible measure of leisuretime physical activity." International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 4, 324-339.
Lirgg, C.L., George, T.R., & Chase, M.A., & Ferguson, R. H. (1996). "Impact of Conception of Ability and Task- type on Physical Self-efficacy." Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 18, 426-434.
George, T.R., & Feltz, D.L. (1995). "Motivation in sport from a collective efficacy perspective." International Journal of Sport Psychology, 26, 98-116.
Chase, M.A., Ewing, M., Lirgg, C. & George, T.R. (1994). "The effects of basketball size and basket height on the shooting performance and self-efficacy of children." Research Quarterly for Sport and Exercise, 65, 159-168.
George, T.R. (1994). "Self-confidence and baseball performance: A causal examination of self-efficacy theory." Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 16, 381-399.
George, T.R., Feltz, D.L., & Chase, M. (1992). "Effects of model similarity on muscular endurance and self-efficacy: A second look." Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 14, 237-248.
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