Kurt Andrew Stahura, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

University of Nevada – Las Vegas

William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration

Department of Recreation and Sport Management

4505 Maryland Parkway – Box 453035

Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-3035

 

Education:

Ph.D.   Sport Sociology

Sport Management                  University of Minnesota         2000

Dissertation: Occupational employment patterns in womenÕs intercollegiate athletics: Sex of head coach as a function of sport type, institutional prestige and program prestige

            Minor: Educational Administration (Higher Education)

Graduated Phi Kappa Phi - 3.97 GPA

 

M.A.   Sport Sociology                                 

                        Sport Management                  University of Minnesota         1995

Thesis: The gender of head coaches overseeing womenÕs intercollegiate athletic programs and the structure of the respective institutions: The introduction of an occupational coup dÕetat

 

B.A.    History/Sociology                   University of Wisconsin         1990                                        History of Culture      
           

Experience:

Fall 2004 – Present                 University of Nevada-Las Vegas        Las Vegas, NV

Associate Professor - College of Hotel Administration - Fall 2007 - Present

Assistant Professor - College of Hotel Administration - Fall 2004 – Spring 2007

 

Fall 1999 – Spring 2004         Arkansas State University                   Jonesboro, AR

Associate Professor - Director, Sport Management Program - Fall 2003 – Spring 2004

Assistant Professor - Director, Sport Management Program - Fall 1999 – Spring 2003

 

Teaching Interests:

Sociology of Sport (Race, Gender and Diversity Issues), History of Sport, Intercollegiate Athletics, Ethics in Sport, Legal Issues in Sport, Philosophy of Sport, Sport Management (Organization and Administration of Sport), Issues Surrounding Youth in Sport, Coaching Theory, Research Methods, Sport Psychology

 

Research Interests:

Race Issues in Sport, Gender Issues in Sport, Youth in Sport, Organizational Theory,  Intercollegiate Athletics, Title IX, History of Sport, Nutritional (Sport) Supplements, Coaching Dynamics, Philosophy of Sport

 

Faculty and Administrative Responsibilities:

 

UNLV

 

Fall Semester

RLS 310 Program Evaluation in Recreation and Leisure Services

SLS 702 Management of Sport and Leisure Studies (Graduate)

RLS 360 Sport Club Management

 

Spring Semester

RLS 200 Leadership in Recreation

RLS 350 Supervision in Recreation

 

Summer Semester

RLS 270 Children and Youth in Sport

PED 732 Interscholastic and Intercollegiate Athletic Programs

HOA 777 Current Topics

Internship Supervisor

 

Arkansas State University

 

Fall Semester:

PE 4863 Internship in Sport Management

PE 4893 Internship in Sport Management

HNRS 3503 Race, Gender and Diversity in Sport (Honors Seminar)

PE 3893 Sport in America (Undergraduate - Sport Sociology)

PE 6673 Research Methods in PE (Graduate)

 

Spring Semester:

PE 4863 Internship in Sport Management

PE 4893 Internship in Sport Management

ES 4773 Org/Mgmt of Sport Programs

PE 4813 Ethics/Legal Issues in Sport

PE 6603 Sport in Society (Graduate - Sport Sociology)

 

Interim:

PE 4803 Coaching Young Athletes

 

Summer Session:

PE 3893 Sport in America

PE 3424 Evaluation in PE

PE 4863/6813 Internship in Sport Management

PE 6593 Sport Psychology (Graduate)

 

 

 

Refereed Publications:

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

 

1. Dobbs, M., Stahura, K., and Greenwood, M. (2007). The Birth of Leagues: Legitimization and Competition in Nine Professional Sports ICHPERD – The Journal, 2(2) 56-60

 

2.  Stahura, K., Dobbs, M., Greenwood, M., Apache, RR (2006). Succession in division I intercollegiate football: The affects of changing head coaches. Applied Research in Coaching and Athletics Annual 1(21), 184-210.

 

3. Apache, RR, and Stahura, K. (2006). An empirical analysis of an educational program on the role of youth sport: Teaching adults and coaches about positive reinforcement Journal of Contemporary Athletics 2(1) 11-34.

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4.  Apache, RR, Stahura, K. and Evans, C. (2005). Introducing youth sport standards to the community. The Journal of Youth Sports 1(2) 13-17.

 

5.  Stahura, K. and Apache, RR, (2005). The benefits of youth sport: Laying the foundation for future research. The Journal of Youth Sports 1(2) 25-30.

                    

6. Stahura, K., Tyrell, B. Apache, RR, and Hardigree, C. (2005). An Introductory Investigation into Sport as a Vehicle for Moral, Ethical and Social Development: The Differences in ParentsÕ and AthletesÕ Motivation in Elite versus Recreational Environments. Journal of Recreation and Leisure 1(4) 6-22.

 

7. Stahura, K. and Apache, RR (2005). Classic western understandings on the nature and origin of sport: From ancient Greece to virtual reality. The Journal of Youth Sports 1(1) 4-7.

 

8. Stahura, K. and Apache, RR (2005). A call for investigation into male versus female leadership patterns in sport: As the future of sport is being shaped by those in power are womenÕs views being considered. Nevada Journal 16(1) 11-16.

 

9. Dobbs, M., Stahura, K., and Greenwood, M. (2005). Founding professional sports leagues: A statistical analysis. International Journal of Sport Management 6(1) 15-29.

 

10. Stahura, K., Greenwood, M. and Dobbs, M. (2004). Hiring patterns in intercollegiate athletics: An introductory investigation into the relationship between athletic director and head coaches. International Journal of Sport Management. 5(3) 197-214.

 

11. Bouldin, C., Stahura, K. and Greenwood, M. (2004). Recruiting analysis of college baseball players in the south. Applied Research in Coaching and Athletics. 18 (1) 137-165.

 

Arkansas State University

 

12. Stahura, K. (2004). A social commentary on annika sorenstam at colonial: Playing with the boys. Arkansas Journal. 39 (1) 10-11.

 

13. Stahura, K., Greenwood, M. and Steele, K. (2003). A content analysis of the coverage of girls and womenÕs sport in a Memphis daily (The Commercial Appeal). Arkansas Journal. 38(1) 34-40.

 

14. Stahura, K., Greenwood, M. and Dobbs, M. (2003). Additional insights into occupational employment trends within women's intercollegiate athletics: The introduction of sport program prestige. Applied Research in Coaching and Athletics. 17(1) 122-149.

 

15. Stahura, K. and Greenwood, M. (2002). A Philosophical inquiry into play, and sport. Arkansas Journal. 37(1) 50-53.

 

16. Stahura K. and Greenwood, M. (2002). An examination of sport in its socio-cultural context: Influences on the young athlete. Arkansas Journal. 37(1) 46-49.

 

17. Stahura, K. and Greenwood, M. (2002). Coaching in the new millennium. Applied Research in Coaching and Athletics. 17(1) 110-122.

 

18. Stahura, K. and Greenwood, M. (2002). Sex of head coach as a function of sport prestige and institutional structure. Applied Research in Coaching and Athletics. 17(1) 1-25.

 

19. Stahura, K., Stillwell, J., and Greenwood, M. (2001). Sport management: the future in a rewarding field. Arkansas Journal. 36(1) 29-34.

 

20. Stahura, K. and Greenwood, M.(2001). The effects of the "black mystique" and stereotyping on African-american representation within the hierarchy of the nba and nfl. International Sports Journal. 1(1) 17-45.

 

21. Stahura, K. and Greenwood, M. (2000). Gender inequity in sport: The adaptation of the male sport model. Arkansas Journal. 35(1) 51-57.

 

22. Stahura, K. and Greenwood, M. (2000). An empirical examination of coaching representation in women's intercollegiate basketball and volleyball. Applied Research in Coaching and Athletics.15 (1) 55-77.

 

 

 

 

Non-refereed Publications:

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

 

Spring (2007) The Journal of Youth Sports (Forward) – Special Graduate Student Edition

 

Stahura, K. The evolution of research in sport related disciplines: gaining credibility from parent disciplines

 

The Southern Nevada Consortium for Youth Sports and Fitness Newsletter (Volume 2, Issue 2, Winter 2005):

 

1.     Stahura, K. and Apache, RR The Consortium: The Early Stages

2.     Stahura, K. and Apache, RR Investing in our young athletes.

 

Submitted as part of a NAHPERD (May 2005) to Las Vegas Newspaper:

 

       1. Stahura, K. The health of the next generation: Should schools be proactive in

       addressing health related behaviors?

 

Arkansas State University

 

Greek Sport Publication (Social Dynamics of Sport):

 

1. Stahura, K and Stillwell, J. Male versus female leadership patterns in sport: Do international sport organizations mirror those of trends established in the united states? Pan hellenic (Greek) Sport Journal (2003)

 

2. Stahura, K and Stillwell, J. The study of the parent-athlete-coach dynamic: A sociological study across different cultures. Pan hellenic (Greek) Sport Journal (2003)

 

North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM, June 2002) articles for the popular press:

 

  1. Generation Y: Retailers are listening – 1 Page – Article

submitted to a newspaper in Vancouver, British Columbia regarding a lecture given by Dr. Cheri Bradish, Brock University

 

  1. A controversial hire pays off – literally- The story of Bobby Knight and Texas Tech – 2 pages – Article submitted to a newspaper in Lubbock, Texas regarding a lecture given by Dr. Michael Smucker, Texas Tech University

 

  1. The marketing of a Canadian hero – 2 pages – Article submitted to a newspaper in Vancouver, British Columbia regarding a lecture given by Simon Darnell, a graduate student at the University of British Columbia

 

North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM, June 2001) articles for the popular press:

 

  1. The NFL looks to Europe - 2 pages - Article submitted to a newspaper in Clemson, South Carolina regarding a lecture given by Dr. Richard Campell, St. Bonaventure and Dr. Aubrey Kent, Florida State University.

 

  1. Marketing a sport management program on your own campus - 2 pages - Article submitted to a newspaper in Jacksonville, Florida, regarding a lecture given by Dr. Jennifer Jackson and Dr. Allan Sander, University of North Florida.

 

North American Society For Sport Management (NASSM, June 2000) articles for the popular press:

 

  1. Sport facility construction boom to continue, but fans corporations and visitors will pay the tab - 2 pages - Article submitted to a newspaper in Portland, Oregon regarding a lecture given by Dr. Dennis Howard, University of Oregon.

 

  1. Experts say new legal issues confronting sport managers - 3 pages - Article submitted to newspapers in Denver, Colorado, Louisville, Kentucky, and Charleston, South Carolina regarding a lecture given by Dr. Linda Sharp, University of Northern Colorado, Dr. Anita Moorman, University of Louisville and Dr. Cathryn Claussen, Clemson University.

 

International Abstract Publications:

UNLV

 

1.     Stahura, K., Rehm, T. Pace, D., Decision of Coaches Relative to Playing Injured Athletes. NASSM Abstracts 2005, June, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.

 

2.     Stahura, K., Apache, RR., Schneider, D. Adams, T. Parental versus athletes reasons for competing in elite youth sport club competition: An empirical analysis of differing viewpoints. International Conference on Sport and Entertainment Business. ICSEB Abstracts. 2004, November, Columbia, SC.

 

3.     Stahura, K. and Greenwood, M. Youth Sport: Parents expectations of coaches relative to moral development. North American Society for sport Management. NASSM Abstracts 2004, June, New Orleans, LA.

 

 

 

 

Arkansas State University

 

4.     Stahura, K. and Stillwell, J. Contemporary issues in youth sport: The role of parents and coaches in developing athletes. Pan Hellenic Association of Sports Economists and Managers. (PASEM) Abstracts (2003).

 

5.     Stillwell, J. and Stahura, K. The emergence of the female athlete in western culture. Pan Hellenic Association of Sports Economists and Managers. Pan Hellenic Association of Sports Economists and Managers. (PASEM) Abstracts (2003).

 

  1. Stahura, K. and Greenwood, M. Sex of head coach as a function of sport type prestige and institutional structure. NASSM Abstracts 2000, June, Colorado Springs CO.

 

7.     Stahura, K., Stillwell, J., and Greenwood, M., An examination of sports in its Socio-cultural context: A new paradigm for contemporary sport. First China-US Sport Symposium Abstracts. 2000.

 

  1. Kane, M. J., and Stahura, K. An empirical test of marginalization theory in womenÕs athletics: The influence of level of sport prestige and institutional structure. NASSM Abstracts 1995, June, Athens, GA

 

National Abstract Publications:

UNLV

 

1.     Yamamoto M, Rubley MD, Holcolm WR, Mangus BC, Stahura, K University of Nevada, Las Vegas: Gender equality in athletic training: An analysis of athletic training positions in NCAA Division I football Association of Athletic Training Abstracts (2007)

 

2.     Stathua, K. LetÕs talk about traveling club programs, Western Society Review 2006, Reno, October 2006

 

3.     Stahura, K. and Apache, RR  Developing community standards in youth

      sports: A case study. AAHPERD Abstracts, Salt Lake City, Utah May 2006

 

       4.  Apache, RR and Stahura, K. Adapted Physical Education: From

Kinesiology to Practical Application. NAKPEHE Abstracts, 2006, January San Diego, CA

 

5.     Daud, R. Stahura, K. and Apache, RR Patterns of Self-Identification and Social Distinction among African American Male Youth in Sport. NAKPEHE  Abstracts, 2006, January San Diego, CA

 

6.     Stahura, K. and Apache,RR, Nelson, K. Parental Influence on Sport Specialization: Examining the Culture of Junior Golf. NAKPEHE Abstracts,

San Diego, California, January 2006

 

7.     Stahura, K. and Apache, RR Title of Presentation: Building Bridges as a Consortium: Academics Working with Practitioners for the Betterment of Community Sport and Recreation Programs. NAKPEHE Abstracts, San Diego, California, January 2006

 

8.     Stahura, K. and Parks, K. African-american student-athletesÕ perceptions of athletic, academic and community social climate. AAHPERD Abstracts, 2005, April, Chicago, IL

 

9.     Stahura, K., Adams, T. Maland, J. and Stillwell, J. The relationship between high school students and their parentsÕ attitudes relative to PE programs: As obesity increases in our nation interest in high school PE programs comes into question.  NAKPEHE Abstracts, 2005, January, Tuscon, AZ

 

10.  Stahura, K, Greenwood, M. and Jordan, J. Youth Sport Parents Expectations of Coaches Relative to Moral Development. AAHPERD Abstracts, 2004, June

 New Orleans, LA

 

Arkansas State University

 

      11.   Riley C, Greenwood M, Comeau M, Brown LE, Stahura K, Kreider R, Almada
            A, Byars, A. Effect of beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) on upper
            and lower body strength alterations of untrained college students.
            Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport Supplemental Issue. AAHPERD
            April 10-13 2002.

 

    12.     Greenwood, L., Greenwood, M., Kreider, R., Byars, A., Brown, L., and Stahura,   

       K. No fatigue perceived with creatine supplementation of division IA football    

       players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 15(3): 2002. 

 

    13.    Greenwood, M., Kreider, R., Greenwood, L., Byars, A., Brown, L., and Stahura,  

       K. No fatigue perceived with creatine supplementation during the collegiate   

       baseball season of division I players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning

      Research. 15(3): 2002. 

 

    14.   Greenwood, L., Greenwood, M., Kreider, R., Byars, A., and Stahura, K. No  

      fatigue perceived with creatine supplementation of division IA football players    

     during 3-a-day training. Journal of Athletic Training. 36(2): 2002.

 

15.   Kreider, R., Greenwood, M., Byars, A., Greenwood, L., and Stahura, K. No    

      fatigue perceived with creatine supplementation during the fall collegiate   

     baseball season of division I players. Journal of Athletic Training. 36(2): 2002.

 

      16.   Greenwood, L., Greenwood, M., Kreider, R., Byars, A., Stahura, K., Brown, L.,   

      and Comeau, M. Perceived health status and side-effects associated with creatine  

      supplementation during the college baseball season. Medicine and Science in   

     Sport and Exercise. 33(5): 2002.    

    

17.  Greenwood, M., Kreider, R., Greenwood, L., Comeau, M., Brown, L., Stahura, K.,  and Byars, A.    Perceived health status and side-effects associated with creatine   

     supplementation during the college football season. Medicine and Science in

     Sport and Exercise. 33(5): 2002.

 

18. Stahura, K. and Greenwood, M.(2001). Ranked Athletic Programs: Prestige as a Function of Winning.

 Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) 72 (1): A-111

 

19.   Greenwood, M., Greenwood, L., Stahura, K., Brown, L., Kreider, R., Byars, A.

      Perceived Health Status and side-effects associated with creatine supplementation

      during collegiate fall baseball of division I players. Research Quarterly for

     Exercise and Sport Supplemental Issue. 72(1): A-29, 2001. 

 

20.   Greenwood, M., Stahura, K., Brown, L., Greenwood, L., Kreider, R., and Byars, A. Perceived health status and side-effects associated with creatine supplementation of division I-A football players during 3-a-day training. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport Supplemental Issue. 72(1): A-29, 2001.  

 

21.  Stahura, K., and Greenwood, M. Occupational employment patterns within womenÕs intercollegiate athletics: Revisiting homologous reproduction. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport Supplemental Issue. 72(1): A-110, 2001. 

 

22.   Stahura, K., and Greenwood, M. Ranked athletic programs: Prestige as a function of winning. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport Supplemental Issue. 72(1):A-111, 2001.

 

23.   Stahura, K., and Greenwood, M. Sex of head coach as a function of sport type prestige and institutional structure. NASSM 15th Conference Abstracts.

 

 

State Abstract Publications

Arkansas State University

  1. Stahura, K. Greenwood, M. and Steele, K. A content analysis of the coverage of male vs. female sports in a Memphis daily (The Commercial Appeal). Arkansas Journal Abstracts: March (2003).

 

  1. Stahura, K and Greenwood, M. Are athletes treated differently? Arkansas Journal Abstracts: March (2003)

 

  1. Owens, J., Stahura, K and Greenwood, M. Data on youth interests within park and rec sport programs: Arkansas Journal Abstracts: March (2003)

 

  1. Owens, J. and Stahura, K. Title of Presentation: Changing climate of park and rec programs and affects on offerings: Arkansas Journal Abstracts: March (2003)

 

  1. Stahura, K. and Greenwood, M. A Philosophical inquiry into play, and sport. Arkansas Journal Abstracts: March (2002)

 

   6. Stahura K. and Greenwood, M. An examination of sport in its socio-cultural 

       context: Influences on the young athlete. Arkansas Journal Abstracts: March  

       (2002)

 

   7. Stahura, K., Stillwell, J., and Greenwood, M. Sport management: the future in

      a rewarding field. Arkansas Journal Abstracts: March (2001)

 

 8. Stahura, K. and Greenwood, M. Gender inequity in sport: The adaptation of the

       male sport model. Arkansas Journal Abstracts: March (2000)

 

Scholarly Presentations:

International

UNLV

 

    1.  Stahura, K., Rehm, T., Pace, D.

Title of Presentation: Decision of Coaches Relative to Playing Injured Athletes

Learned Forum: NASSM

Date and Place of Meeting: 2005, June, Regina, Sask. Canada

 

2.   Stahura, K. and Apache, RR

Title of Presentation: Parental versus athletesÕ reasons for competing in elite youth sport club competition

Learned Forum: International Conference on Sport and Entertainment Business

Date and Place of Meeting: 2004, October, Columbia, South Carolina

 

  1. Stahura, K, Greenwood, M. and Jordan, J.

Title of Presentation: Youth Sport Parents Expectations of Coaches Relative to Moral Development

Learned forum: AAHPERD (International)

Date and Place of meeting: 2004, June, New Orleans, Louisiana

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arkansas State University

 

  1. Stahura, K

Title of Presentation: The changing climate of youth sport competition within our american culture

Learned forum: Hawaii International Conference on Education

Date and Place of meeting: 2004, January, Hawaii, USA

 

  1. Stahura, K. and Stillwell, J.

Title of Presentation: Contemporary issues in youth sport: The role of parents and coaches on developing athletes

Learned forum: International Conference on Sport (PASEM)

Date and Place of meeting: 2003, February, Athens, Greece

 

  1. Stillwell, J. and Stahura, K.

Title of Presentation: The emergence of the female athlete in western culture

Learned forum: International Conference on Sport (PASEM)

Date and Place of meeting: 2003, February, Athens, Greece.

 

      7.  Stahura, K., Stillwell, J., and Greenwood, M.

Title of Presentation: An examination of sport in its socio-cultural context: A new paradigm for contemporary sport

Learned forum: 1st China – US Sport Symposium

Date and Place of meeting: 2000, October, Beijing, China

 

8.   Stahura, K. and Stillwell, J.

Title of Presentation: The economic significance of intercollegiate sport programs in the western world

Learned forum: Beijing University of Physical Education

Date and Place of meeting: 2000, October, Beijing, China

 

 9.   Stahura, K. and Greenwood, M.

Title of Presentation: Sex of head coach as a function of sport type prestige and institutional structure

Learned forum: NASSM Conference (International)

Date and Place of meeting: 2000, June, Colorado Springs, CO

 

     10.   Kane, M. J., and Stahura, K.

Title of Presentation: An empirical test of marginalization theory in womenÕs athletics

Learned forum: NASSM Conference (International)

Date and Place of meeting: 1995, June, Athens, GA

 

 

 

 

National

UNLV

11.  Campbell, M., Pace, D., Stahura, K. and Clayton, A.

Title of Presentation: Flappers of the 1920Õs

             Learned forum: Women in sport

 Date and Place: Cleveland, Ohio May 2007

 

12.  Apache, RR., Stahura, K. and Hackenheimer, C.

Title of Presentation: Pros and Cons of player rating systems in youth sport

             Learned forum: AAHPERD - NASPE

 Date and Place: Baltimore, Maryland May 2007

 

13.  Stahura, K. and Apache, RR

Title of Presentation: Developing community standards in youth sports: A case  study

                 Learned forum: AAHPERD

     Date and Place: Salt Lake City, Utah May 2006

 

14. Apache, RR and Stahura, K.

Title of Presentation: Adapted Physical Education: From Kinesiology to Practical   Application

                 Learned forum: NAKPEHE

     Date and Place: San Diego, California, January 2006

 

15. Daud, R. Stahura, K. and Apache, RR

              Title of Presentation: Patterns of Self-Identification and

Social Distinction among African American Male Youth in Sport

                    Learned forum: NAKPEHE

        Date and Place: San Diego, California, January 2006

 

16. Stahura, K., Apache RR, and Nelson, K.

          Title of Presentation: Parental Influence on Sport Specialization: Examining the

          Culture of Junior Golf

                 Learned forum: NAKPEHE

     Date and Place: San Diego, California, January 2006

 

17.  Stahura, K. and Apache, RR

             Title of Presentation: Building Bridges as a Consortium: Academics Working

                with Practitioners for the Betterment of Community Sport and Recreation 

                Programs

                 Learned forum: NAKPEHE

     Date and Place: San Diego, California, January 2006

 

   

 

 

 18.  Stahura, K., Adams, T. Maland, J. and Stillwell, J.

Title of Presentation: The relationship between high school students and their   parentsÕ attitudes relative to PE programs: As obesity increases in our nation interest in high school PE programs comes into question

Learned Forum: NAKPEHE

Date and Place of Meeting: 2005, January, Tuscon, AZ

 

19.  Stahura, K. and Parks, D.

      Title of Presentation: Race issues within intercollegiate athletics: African-

     American versus Caucasian American athletes perceptions of athletic, academic

     and community social climate

     Learned forum: AAHPERD

     Date and Place: Chicago, April, 2005

 

Arkansas State University

20.  Lori Greenwood, Mike Greenwood, Rick Kreider, Allyn Byars, Lee E. Brown, Kurt Stahura

       Title of Presentation: Creatine supplementation does not adversely affect 

       health status of Division I baseball players

       Learned forum: NSCA

       Date and Place: Las Vegas, June, 2002

 

21.  Rick Kreider, Mike Greenwood, Lori Greenwood, Lee E. Brown, Kurt Stahura, Allyn Byars

      Title of Presentation: Creatine supplementation does not adversely affect 

       health  status of Division I football players

       Learned forum: NSCA

       Date and Place: Las Vegas, June, 2002

 

22.  Greenwood, M., Greenwood, L. Kreider, R., Byars, A., Stahura, Kurt

      Title of Presentation: Creatine supplementation does not increase perceptions

      of fatigue or adversely affect health during three a day training

       Learned forum: NATA

       Date and Place: Dallas TX, June, 2002

 

23.  Riley C, Greenwood M, Comeau M, Brown LE, Stahura K, Kreider R, Almada
A, Byars, A.

Title of Presentation: Effect of beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) on                upper and lower body strength alterations of untrained college students.
Learned forum:  AAHPERD
Date and Place: San Diego, April, 2002

 

24.  Brown, L., Sjostrom, T., Comeau, M., Greenwood, M., Stahura, K. and Findley, B. W.

Title of Presentation: Velocity is not generic across asymmetric limbs

Learned forum: ACSM - 2002, May, St. Louis, MO

 

  1. Greenwood, L., Greenwood, M., Kreider, R., Byars, A., Brown, L., and Stahura, K.

Title of presentation: No fatigue perceived with creatine supplementation of                          division 1a football players

Learned forum: NSCA National Conference

Date and Place: 2001, July, Spokane, WA

 

  1. Greenwood, L., Greenwood, M., Kreider, R., Byars, A., Brown, L. and Stahura,K.

Title of presentation: No fatigue perceived with creatine supplementation during the collegiate baseball season of division 1 players

Learned forum: NSCA National Conference

Date and Place: 2001, July, Spokane, WA

 

  1. Greenwood, L., Greenwood, M., Kreider, R., Byars, A., and Stahura, K.

Title of presentation: No fatigue perceived with creatine supplementation of division 1a football players during 3-a-day training

Learned forum: NATA Annual Meeting

Date and Place: 2001, July - Los Angeles, CA

 

       27.  Kreider, M., Greenwood, M., Byars, A., Greenwood, L., and Stahura, K.

Title of presentation: No fatigue perceived with creatine supplementation during the fall collegiate baseball season of division 1 players

Learned forum: NATA Annual Meeting

Date and Place: 2001, July - Los Angeles, CA

 

28. Greenwood, L., Greenwood, M., Kreider, R., Byars, A., Stahura, K., Brown, L.,    

       and Comeau, M.

Title of presentation: Perceived health status and side-effects associated with creatine supplementation during the college baseball season

Learned forum: ACSM Annual Conference

Date and Place: 2001, June - Baltimore, MD

 

29. Greenwood, M., Greenwood, L., Kreider, R., Byars, A., Stahura, K., Brown, L., and Comeau, M.

Title of presentation: Perceived health status and side-effects associated with creatine supplementation during the college football season

Learned forum: ACSM Annual Conference

Date and Place: 2001, June - Baltimore, MD

 

30.  Greenwood, M., Greenwood, L., Stahura, K., Brown, L., Kreider, R., and Byars,A     Title of presentation: Perceived health status and side-effects associated with creatine supplementation of division1-a football players during 3-a-day training

Learned forum: AAHPERD

Date and Place: 2001, March - Cincinnati, OH

 

31.  Greenwood, M., Stahura, K., Brown, L., Greenwood, L., Kreider, R.and Byars, A.

Title of presentation: Perceived health status and side-effects associated with creatine supplementation during collegiate fall baseball of division 1 players

Learned forum: AAHPERD

Date and Place: 2001, March - Cincinnati, OH

 

     32. Stahura, K. and Greenwood, M.

Title of presentation: Ranked athletic programs: Prestige as a function of winning

Learned forum: AAHPERD

Date and Place: 2001, March - Cincinnati, OH

 

33.  Stahura, K. and Greenwood, M.

Title of presentation: Occupational employment patterns within women's intercollegiate athletics: Revisiting homologous reproduction

Learned forum: AAHPERD

Date and Place: 2001, March - Cincinnati, OH

 

State/District/Regional

     UNLV

34. Apache, RR and Stahura, K.

Title of Presentation: Sportsmanship in youth sport: The role of parents

Learned forum: SWD/NWD AAHPERD

Date and Place: 2007, January, Reno, Nevada

 

35. Apache, RR and Stahura, K.

Title of Presentation: Sportsmanship in youth sport: The negative impact of adversarial behavior

Learned forum: SWD/NWD AAHPERD

Date and Place: 2007, January, Reno, Nevada

 

  1. Stahura, K.

Title of Presentation: Organizing a youth sport team

Learned forum: SWD/NWD AAHPERD

Date and Place: 2007, January, Reno, Nevada

 

  1. Stahura, K.

Title of Presentation: Talking about club sports: Are they a good thing?

Learned forum: Western Society for kinesiology and wellness

Date and Place: 2006, October, Reno, Nevada

 

  1.  Henderson, T. and Stahura, K.

Title of Presentation: Female athletes in the mass media

Learned forum: Popular and American Culture Conference

Date and Place: 2006, January, Las Vegas, Nevada

 

  1.  Simon, T. and Stahura, K.

Title of Presentation: Sport as mythology

Learned forum: Popular and American Culture Conference

Date and Place: 2006, January, Las Vegas, Nevada

 

  1. Daud, R. Pace, D. Stahura, K.

Title of Presentation: Sports and self-esteem in youth

Learned forum: PDE Course Presentation (After-School All-Stars)

Date and Place: 2005, April, Las Vegas, Nevada

 

  1. Baine, B. Farris, J. Dean, B., Graves, M., Stahura, K., Adams, T. and Stillwell, J.

Title of Presentation: Body mass index and fitness of elementary and middle

            school age children

            Learned forum: SDAHPERD

            Date and Place of Meeting: 2005, March, Little Rock, AR

 

  1. Apache, RR, Stahura, K. Simpson, C.

Title of Presentation: Ranking youth athletes

Learned forum: Southwest District Association AHPERD

Date and Place: 2005, February, Phoenix, Arizona

 

  1. Stahura, K., Apache, RR

Title of Presentation: The role of video games in childhood obesity

Learned forum: Southwest District Association AHPERD

Date and Place: 2005, February, Phoenix, Arizona

 

  1. Stahura, K., Dobbs, M., Greenwood, M., Apache, RR

Title of Presentation:  To fire or not to fire? Coaching College Division 1-A Football

Learned forum: Southwest District Association AHPERD

Date and Place: 2005, February, Phoenix, Arizona

 

  1. Stahura, K.

Title of Presentation: The role of parents in youth sport

Learned forum: The Southern Nevada Consortium for youth sports and fitness

Date and Place 2004, Las Vegas, UNLV

 

  1. Stahura, K.

Title of Presentation: The changing dynamics of youth sport

Learned forum: The Southern Nevada Consortium for youth sports and fitness

Date and Place 2004, Las Vegas, UNLV

 

           

 

 

Arkansas State University

  1. Stahura, K.

      Title of Presentation: Evaluating youth sport programs

      Learned forum: Arkansas AHPERD (District IV)

      Date and Place of Meeting: 2004, April, ASU, Jonesboro, AR

 

  1. Stahura, K.

      Title of Presentation: Youth Sports: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

      Learned forum: Arkansas AHPERD

      Date and Place of Meeting: 2003, November, Eureka Springs, AR

  1. Stahura, K.

Title of Presentation: ResumeÕ writing and interviewing

Learned forum: Arkansas AHPERD (District IV)

Date and Place of Meeting: 2003, April, ASU – Jonesboro

 

  1. Stahura, K and Greenwood, M.

      Title of Presentation: Are athletes treated differently?

      Learned forum: Arkansas AHPERD

      Date and Place: 2002 November, Russellville

 

  1. Owens, J. and Stahura, K

Title of Presentation: Data on youth interests within park and rec sport programs

      Learned forum: Arkansas AHPERD

      Date and Place: 2002 November, Russellville

 

  1. Owens, J. and Stahura, K

Title of Presentation: Changing climate of park and rec programs and affects

on offerings

      Learned forum: Arkansas AHPERD

      Date and Place: 2002 November, Russellville

 

  1. Brown, L. Finnicum, P., Gaines, W., Stahura, K., Greenwood, L.

      Title of Presentation: Careers in HPESS

      Learned forum: District IV

      Date and Place: 2002 April, Jonesboro

 

  1. Stahura, K., Brown, L. and Greenwood, M.

Title of Presentation: The role of youth sport in a child's social development

Learned forum: Arkansas AHPERD

Date and Place: 2001, November, Eureka Springs, AR

 

  1. Stahura, K.

Title of Presentation: Building a program: Lessons for an aspiring coach

Learned forum: Arkansas AHPERD

Date and Place: 2001, November, Eureka Springs, AR

 

  1. Stahura, K.

Title of Presentation: The dynamic between the coach and the athlete: Yesterday and today

Learned forum: Arkansas AHPERD (District IV)

Date and Place of Meeting: 2001, April, ASU – Jonesboro

 

      57.    Stahura, K.

Title of Presentation: A new coaching paradigm

Learned forum: Arkansas AHPERD

Date and Place of Meeting: 2000, November, ASU - Jonesboro, AR

 

     58.   Stahura, K.

Title of presentation: How sport mirrors society

Learned forum: Arkansas AHPERD (District IV)

Date and Place of Meeting: 2000, April, ASU - Jonesboro AR

 

59.   Stahura, K.

Title of presentation: The emergence of sport management programs

Learned forum: Arkansas AHPERD

Date and Place of Meeting: 1999, November, Eureka Springs, AR

 

Local (Invited)

UNLV

 

  1. Stahura, K. (UNLV)

     Title of Presentation: The Evolution of Elite Youth Sport Programs

     Learned forum: RMI Property management brown bag lunch

     Date and Place: June 2007, Las Vegas, Nevada

 

  1. Stahura, K. (UNLV)

     Title of Presentation: Parents and Youth Sports

     Learned forum: RMI Property management brown bag lunch

     Date and Place: June 2007, Las Vegas, Nevada

 

  1. Stahura, K. (UNLV)

     Title of Presentation: Goals and Aspirations

     At-Risk youth 13-18

     Learned forum: Valley View Rec. Center

     Date and Place: February 2007, Las Vegas, Nevada

 

  1. Stahura, K. (UNLV)

     Title of Presentation: Sport in eduacational settings

     Learned forum: Imperial Palace

     Date and Place: February 2007, Las Vegas, Nevada

 

  1. Stahura, K. (UNLV)

     Title of Presentation: High School vs. Club Sports

     Learned forum: Green Valley High School

     Date and Place: February 2007, Las Vegas, Nevada

 

  1. Stahura, K. (UNLV)

     Title of Presentation: Setting goals

     Learned forum: Valley View Recreation Center

     Date and Place: February 2007, Las Vegas, Nevada

 

  1. Stahura, K. (UNLV)

     Title of Presentation: Parent workshop on youth sport

     Learned forum: Henderson Multigenerational Center

     Date and Place: March, 2006, Henderson, Nevada

 

  1. Stahura, K. (UNLV)

     Title of Presentation: Parent workshop on youth sport

     Learned forum: Whitney Ranch Recreation Center

     Date and Place: December, 2005, Henderson, Nevada

 

  1. Stahura, K. and Daud, R. (UNLV)

     Title of Presentation: How young athletes are impacted by sport

     Learned forum: (In-service) Durango High School

     Date and Place: October, 2005, Las Vegas, Nevada

 

  1. Stahura, K. (UNLV)

     Title of Presentation: Parent workshop on youth sport

     Learned forum: Multigenerational Center

     Date and Place: October, 2005, Henderson, Nevada

 

  1. Apache, RR and Stahura, K. (UNLV)

     Title of Presentation: Educating Parents about the role of youth sport

     Learned forum: Valley View Recreation Center

     Date and Place: September, 2005, Henderson, Nevada

 

  1. Stahura, K. and Daud, R. (UNLV)

     Title of Presentation: An introduction to youthfirst

     Learned forum: Del Sol High School (In-service)

     Date and Place: February, 2005, Las Vegas, Nevada

 

  1. Stahura, K. (UNLV)

     Title of Presentation: Parents, Coaches and Youth Sports

     Learned forum: Black Mountain Recreation Center

     Date and Place: December, 2004, Henderson, Nevada

 

 

Arkansas State University

 

  1. Stahura, K.

     Title of Presentation: Planning and Organizing in Intercollegiate athletics

     Learned forum: Sheridan High School

     Date and Place: March, 2004, Sheridan, Arkansas

 

  1. Stahura, K.

     Title of Presentation: The changing face of sport in todayÕs world

     Learned forum: Little Rock School District

     Date and Place: October, 2003, Little Rock, Arkansas

 

  1. Stahura, K.

Title of Presentation: Your responsibilities as a youth coach

Learned forum: Jonesboro Youth Soccer Association

Date and Place of Meeting: August 2002 Earl Bell Center, Jonesboro, AR

 

  1. Stahura, K.

Title of Presentation: Coaching with kids in mind

Learned forum: Jonesboro Youth Soccer Association

Date and Place of Meeting: August 2001 Earl Bell Center, Jonesboro, AR

 

      77.   Stahura, K.

Title of Presentation: Opportunities for women in sport management

Learned forum: Business and Professional WomenÕs Organization

Date and Place of Meeting: February 2001, Jonesboro Country Club, AR

 

78.    Stahura, K.

Title of Presentation: Sport in society: More than just a game

Learned forum: The Exchange Club

Date and Place: February 2001, Jonesboro, AR

 

79.    Stahura, K.

Title of Presentation: John Loy's centrality theory: Stacking in the NBA, NFL, and MLB

Learned forum: Honors Program - Junior Day

Date and Place: September 2000, Convocation Center, Jonesboro, AR

 

Editorial Boards:

International

Editorial Board: ICHPER-SD International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance – (December 2004 – Present) Sport Sociology Commission

 

National

Editor: The Journal of Youth Sports (August 2005 – Present)

 

Committee Involvement:

UNLV

University

-Academic Standards Committee (University Committee - Fall 2004 – Present)

 

College

-Graduate Faculty Status Committee (Spring 2006 – Present)

-Graduate Curriculum Committee (Spring 2006 – Present)

 

Department

-Graduate Admissions committee (Fall 2004 – Present)

-Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Representative (Hotel College - Sport,  

  Recreation and Leisure Studies Program) (Fall 2004 – Present)

- Professional Paper Standards Committee (Fall 2005 – Present)

 

Additional Involvement:

-Undergraduate/Graduate Course Development

 

Arkansas State University

College committees:

- COE Research Committee (Fall 1999 – Spring 2004)

 

Departmental committees:

- District IV (Fall 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002)

- Graduate Curriculum Committee (Fall 1999 – Spring 2004)

- Library Committee (Chair - Fall 2000 – Spring 2004)

- Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (Fall 1999 – Spring 2004)

- HPESS Goals and Objectives Committee (Spring 2000)

- Honors committee (Fall 2001 – Spring 2004)

 

Sponsorship of student organizations:

   - 1999, 2000 SKEETERS – Student Pep organization

   - Fall 1999, 2000 ASU Football – On-site Game Manager

   - Homecoming Event Judge (September 27, 2000)

 

Community Involvement:

UNLV

National

NASSM (North American Society for Sport Management)

Committee on Promotion and Organization (1999 - Present)

 

AHPERD (Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance)

 Regional Officer (Treasurer - Southwest District February 2005-Present)

 

           

Regional

            Vice-President Elect - Recreation

Southwest District (California, Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii)

September 2004- Present

 

            State of Nevada

            NAHPERD (Nevada Alliance for H,PE,R and D)

                        Secretary/Treasurer (Fall 2004 – Present)

 

            NAHPERD (Nevada Alliance for H,PE,R and D)

                        Southern District Representative

 

Las Vegas - Henderson

YouthFirst – Henderson Youth Sport Programs

            - Advisory Board

            - Parental Education Clinics (November, December, 2004)

 

First Tee

(Fall 2004 – Fall 2006)

Golf Instructor Volunteer for mostly low income families

 

Southern Nevada Consortium on Youth Sports and Fitness

Executive Committee (Fall 2004 – Fall 2006)

            -Mission and Goals for Community Programs (Operations Guide)

 

Committee on Policies and Procedures for Youth Sport in Southern Nevada

            -Ex-officio member

 

Center for Sport Education (UNLV)

Research Coordinator

 

Board of Directors

Credit Card Management Services Inc. (Arizona, Florida)

Little Smiles (Florida)

Superior Satellite (Arizona)

 

Arkansas State University

State of Arkansas

           ArkAHPERD (Arkansas Alliance for H,PE,R and D)

Vice-President General (Fall 1999 – Spring 2004)

AHPERD Regional representative (Southern District 2001, 2002)

 

Jonesboro, Arkansas

           YMCA – Young MenÕs Christian Association

                        Jonesboro, Arkansas

                        Board of Directors Member (January 2000 – July 2004)

 

        YMCA Executive Committees:

       President (Winter 2003 – July 2004)

      Secretary (Fall 2001 – Winter 2003)

   YMCA - Sport Program Committee (2000- 2004)

   YMCA – Long-term Planning Committee (2000-2004)

   YMCA – Grant Committee (2000-2004)

   YMCA – Capital Campaign Committee (2000-2004)

                        YMCA/Jonesboro Rec. Dept. Corporate Games Committee                                                  (2000- 2004)

   YMCA - Radio Interview about Corporate Games (Feb 22, 2001)

   YMCA/ASU MBA Marketing Project (2001)

   YMCA 5th/6th Grade boys basketball coach Winter 2001-02

 

City of Jonesboro Youth Soccer Organization

U-11 Girls Soccer Coach (Fall, Spring Summer 2001, 2002, 2003)

 

City of Jonesboro Park & Recreation

(Consultant - January 2001 - Present)

Soccer Coaching Clinic (April, August, 2001, 2002, 2003)

Soccer Coaching Manual

 

City of Jonesboro Little League (Fall, 2002, Spring 2002, Spring 2003)

                                    Boys 12 year old little league assistant coach

 

City of Jonesboro Parks and Recreation -Administration

Planning and Advisory Committee (Fall 2001-Spring 2004)

                        Sub-committee for Craighead Forest renovation (Fall 2001-Spring 2004)

                        Sub-committee for Craighead County playgrounds (Fall 01 – Spring 2004)

 

ASU Athletic Department

            Consultant - marketing proposal

            ASU WomenÕs Golf Tournament Site Manager        

            Recruiting Advisor - Tours of campus etc.

 

Departmental service:

UNLV

Graduation Marshall (Spring 2005)

           

Arkansas State University

Events and Activities

Professor Pow Wow commercials for ASU football (Summer 2001)

 

Summer Graduation Marshall (2001)

 

Faculty Representative (State of Arkansas)

Representative - National AAHPERD Southern/Eastern Leadership Conference (Baltimore, MD) August 2001

 

Representative – Southern District AAHPERD Leadership Conference   (Savannah, GA) July 2002

 

Media Exposure – Interviews

UNLV

Is boxing making a comeback? Interview with Erin OÕDonnell UNLV Magazine (September, 2006)

 

Arkansas State University

Film interview (Matt McClain Radio/TV Graduate student – report on  

 youth in sport)

 

Film interview (Andy Haskell Radio/TV student – report on girls and women in sport)

 

Radio Interview - Arkansas State University radio station - February 15, 2001 (Women's basketball game)

 

Director, Sport Management Program

Sport Management Brochure

Sport Management Search Committee

Established ASU Sport Management Club (Fall 2000)

 

HPESS Majors fair (2001, 2002, 2003)

 

New Courses Developed:

UNLV

            RLS 270x Youth Sports

 

Arkansas State University

HNRS 3503 - Honors Seminar on Race, Gender and Diversity in Sport

PE 4813 - Ethics and Legal Issues in Sport

PE 4882 - Theory of Coaching Soccer

New Sport Management Curriculum (5 classes)

 

Membership in national, regional and state professional organizations:

UNLV (Fall 2004 – Present)

NASSM

AAHPERD

      NASPE

      AALR

Southwest District AHPERD

Nevada AHPERD

                    

                     Arkansas State University

(Fall 1999- Fall 2004)

- NASSM (North American Society of Sport Management)

- NASSS (North American Society of Sport Sociology)

                      - AAHPERD (National)

     - Ark APHERD (Vice President - General)

     - Arkansas Journal Review Board (2001- 2004)