Diplomas/DegreesPh.D., Michigan State University (2012)
Ed.M., Boston University (2008)
B.A., New York University (2005)
Recent CoursesS/T: Sport Based Youth Development
Social Foundations Of Physical Education
Social Issues In Physical Education And Sports
Teaching Specializations/InterestsSport-based youth development
Sport for development and peace
Global sports and development
Social issues/foundations in sport, physical activity, and physical education
Sport and physical activity programs for underserved youth
Research InterestsSport-based youth development
Sport for development and peace
Global sports and development
Physical activity-based service-learning programs
Sport and physical activity programs for underserved youth
Refereed ArticlesShowing first 5 of 6.
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Whitley, M. A., Hayden, L. A., & Gould, D. (2012), Growing up in the Kayamandi Township: I. The role of sport in helping youth overcome challenges within their community. Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health.
Whitley, M. A. (2012), The Ikhaya sport programs in the Kayamandi Township. Agora for Physical Education and Sport, 14, 115-136.
Wright, E. M., Whitley, M. A., & Sabolboro, G. (2012), Conducting a TPSR program for an underserved girls’ summer camp. Agora for Physical Education and Sport, 14, 5-24.
Whitley, M. A., Bean, E. A., & Gould, D. (2011), On the fields of the Motor City: Underserved athletes’ perceptions of their coaches. Journal of Coaching Education, 4, 97-121.
Whitley, M. A., & Gould, D. (2010), Psychosocial development in refugee children and youth through the personal-social responsibility model. Journal of Sport Psychology in Action, 11, 118-138.
Gould, D., & Whitley, M. A. (2009), Sources and consequences of athletic burnout among college athletes. Journal of Intercollegiate Sport, 25, 16-30.
Conference Presentations/PapersShowing first 5 of 13.
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Whitley, M. A., Gould, D., Hayden, L., Lauer, L., & Buckle, M. (2011). Challenges in conducting research and outreach in underserved communities: Lessons from the field. In Association for Applied Sport Psychology. Honolulu, HI.
Griffes, K., Whitley, M. A., & Gould, D. (2011). The role of sport and physical activity in leadership development of Army ROTC cadets. In Association for Applied Sport Psychology. Honolulu, HI.
Whitley, M. A., Hayden, L. A., & Gould, D. (2011). Sport-based positive youth development: A study in the Kayamandi Township in South Africa. In 13th FEPSAC European Congress of Sport Psychology. Madeira, Portugal.
Hayden, L. A., & Whitley, M. A. (2011). An ethnographic study of life skills development in Malaysian youth. In 13th FEPSAC European Congress of Sport Psychology. Madeira, Portugal.
Clocksin, B. D., Watson, D. L., Walsh, D., Dunn, R. J., Doolittle, S., Beale, A., McCarthy, J., & Whitley, M. A. (2011). Teaching personal and social responsibility. In American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. San Diego, CA.
Gould, D., Whitley, M. A., & Wright, E. (2010). Sport and underserved youth in South Africa. In International Congress on Coaching Education. Papendhol Olympic Training Center, Papendhol, Netherlands.
Whitley, M.A., Wright, E., & Gould, D. (2010). Coaches’ perspectives on positive youth development for underserved South African youth. In Association for Applied Sport Psychology. Providence, RI.
Whitley, M. A. (2010). Introducing TPSR in South Africa. In Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility Conference. Chicago, IL.
Whitley, M. A. (2010). Program development with refugee kids. In Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility Conference. Chicago, IL.
Whitley, M. A. (2010). Positive youth development through sport. College of Education, Southwest University, Chongqing, China.
Whitley, M. A. (2010). The role of sport in the lives of refugee youth. In 19th Midwest Sport & Exercise Psychology Symposium. Muncie, IN.
Bean, E. A., Whitley, M. A., & Gould, D. (2009). TDPal evaluation: Experiences of underserved youth. In Association for Applied Sport Psychology. Salt Lake City, UT.
Gould, D., & Whitley, M. A (2009). Sport psychology and the underserved: Lessons from the field. In International Society of Sport Psychology 12th World Congress of Sport Psychology. Marrakesh, Morocco.
Other Scholarly/Artistic WorkVoelker, D. K.*, & Whitley, M. A. * (Eds.) (2010). Performance Excellence Movement Newsletter: 2010 Publication. Association for Applied Sport Psychology. [First authorship shared]
Honors and AccomplishmentsUniversity Distinguished Fellowship, Michigan State University
Licenses & CertificationsCertification in College Teaching, Michigan State University
Graduate Certification in Community Engagement, Michigan State University
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