Professor

Education:
Ph.D. University of Mississippi
MSE   Baylor University
BA      Ouachita Baprist University

Mailing Address:
Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Missouri State University
901 South National Avenue
Springfield, MO 65897

Communication Links:
Office Phone: (417) 836-5251
Fax: (417) 836-5371
E-mail: JerryMasterson@missouristate.edu

Office Location:
McDonald 202

Teaching :
    PED 633--- Current Problems in Sports Management    
    PED 639--- Sports Management  
    HLH 650--- Health and Wellness Management   
    PED 680--- Law for Recreation and Sports Managers
    PED 698--- Field Experience
    PED 695--  Research Project
    PED 699--  Thesis
    PED 350--  Health and Wellness Management
    PED 358-- Health Education
    PED 303-- Track and Field Theory
Professional Activities:Director of Sports Management Certificate ProgramUnited States Track and Field  Research Consortium Member
United States Track and Field Alumni Associate Board Member
President of Southern Missouri Athletic Club
Head Track & CC Coach Greenwood Lab School
     Director District 2 Cross Country and Track Championships
     Reviewer Women's Sports Foundation Grants

       Current Research Interests:

Menstrual Cycle and Power performance, 
Effects increased heart rate on Memory and Motor sequencing
Epidemiological study Knee Injury rates in female athletes 
Participation rationale in endurance sports
Female Triad Screening techniques
Reducing the Incidence of ACL Injuries
Characteristics of Coach Talk
 Handball training and the development of non-preferred hand use and basketball performance skills