Dr. Conrad L. Woolsey
Assistant Professor, OSU - Tulsa

2107 Main Hall
700 North Greenwood Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74106-0700

conrad.woolsey@okstate.edu

Educational Background

University of Missouri - Columbia

Ph.D., in Health Education & Promotion from the Educational and Counseling Psychology department with an emphasis in Sport Psychology. June 2007.

M.Ed., Health Education & Promotion, July 2004.

Dissertation: A Study of NCAA Division I Athletes on the Use and Effects of Combining Alcohol & Energy Drinks.

Northwest Missouri State University - Maryville

B.S., Physical Education and Coaching. December, 2002.

Professional Experience & Activities:

Oklahoma State University - Tulsa:

Assistant Professor: Health & Human Performance. 2008 - Present.

Certified Health Education Specialist

American Red Cross First Aid, Safety, and CPR/AED Instructor.

Professional Member of the Association of Applied Sport Psychology.

Lincoln University - Jefferson City:

Assistant Professor of Psychology & Sport Psychology: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Volunteer Assistant Track & Field Coach. Lincoln University. Aug. 2006 - May 2008.

University of Missouri - Columbia:

Adjunct Professor: Occupational Therapy. Surface Anatomy. Summer, 2006.

Graduate Teaching Assistant for theTeacher Development Program. Taught TDP 4040: Multiculturalism in Education. Spring, 2006.

Graduate Teaching Assistant for the Educational & Counseling Psychology Department for ESCP 8620: ANOVA. Summer, 2006.

Research Interests

Dr. Woolsey's main research focus is on the use of energy drinks and alcohol. In this area, he has specifically examined risk taking behaviors and negative health consequences of the combined use of alcohol and energy drinks (e.g. Red Bull © Vodka). He is also an active researcher in Sport Psychology and has interests in exercise and health psychology.

Current Projects

Dr. Woolsey is currently working on extending his current research to college student populations. He is preparing a grant proposal to measure the amount of use of alcohol and energy drinks in college student populations with Dr. Matthew Martens of the University of Memphis and Dr. Niels Beck of the University of Missouri. He is also preparing a manuscript titled "Differences between men and women on the combined use of alcohol & energy drinks", and a news article on energy drink use.

Courses at OSU: 2008-2009

HHP 3613: Community Health
HHP 3723: Epidemiology
HHP 3913: Alcohol and Drug Education
HHP 4533: Psychosocial Issues in Health Promotion
HHP 5073: Psychological Aspects of Sport

Previous Courses Taught:

First Aid, Safety, & CPR
Introduction to Psychology
Sport Psychology
Multiculturalism in Education
Surface Anatomy

University Involvement and Service

Dr. Woolsey is actively involved providing Sport Psychology services to university athletic teams and members of the community. He is also eligible to serve on advisory committes and is the dissertation advisor for his graduate assistant in Stillwater.

Selected Publications and Presentations:

Kim, S., & Woolsey, C. (2008, August 1). Alcohol and athletics just aren't a good mix. The Excelsior Springs Standard, 12-13.

Woolsey, C. (January, 2008). Choose smart to beat burnout. Long & Strong Throwers Journal, 46-47.

Woolsey, C. (2007). A study of NCAA division I athletes on the use and effects of combining alcohol & energy drinks. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Missouri, Columbia.

Woolsey, C., Waigandt, A., Beck. N. (Under Review). Athlete risk taking behaviors and consequences from the combined use of alcohol and energy drinks. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology. Submission date Dec., 2007.

"The Physiological Effects of Alcohol on Health and Performance"
Presentations to athletic teams at the University of Missouri - Columbia. 2005-2007.
Iowa State University, Des Moines, IA. Track & Field Team. Jan. 2007.
Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO. Football Team. Aug. 2007.

"How to Develop and Use Mental Routines." Presented at Iowa State Throws Coaching Clinic. Des Moines, IA.Jan. 2007

"Are We Psychologically Ready for Independent Online Education: A Comparison of Student Achievement and Satisfaction in an Online Verses a Traditional Face-to-Face Statistics Course." Presented at 2006 APA National Conference, Division 17 Health Psychology: New Orleans, LA. Poster. July 2006.

"Woolsey, C. (April, 2006). Developing mental routines and skills". Long & Strong Throwers Journal. 8(4), 32-33, 51.

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