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Ralph Vernacchia

Professor
Kinesiology and Physical Education Program

Office: Carver Gym 104      (Campus Map, Mailing Address)

Email

Ralph.Vernacchia

Phone:

360-650-3514

Web Site:

None

 

Education 

Ph.D. University of Utah, 1973
M.S.  Ohio University, 1969
B.A.  Montclair State University, 1967
 

Research Interests  

Psychology of Athletic Performance; Psychology of Coaching; Psychology of Track and Field; Quality of Life; Qualitative Research Methodologies in Sport and Exercise Psychology.

Profile  

I have been a member of the WWU/PEHR faculty since 1973.  I currently direct the undergraduate and graduate sport psychology programs and serve as the director for the WWU Center for Performance Excellence.

Courses Taught  

KIN  301 Survey of Kinesiology, Physical Education and Health
KIN  320 Sport Psychology
KIN  321  Sport Sociology
KIN  323  Olympism and the Modern Olympic Games
KIN  420  Seminar in Sport Psychology
KIN  541  Foundations and Ethics of Sport Psychology
KIN  542  Sport Sociology
KIN  551  Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology.


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