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About Laura Jones Petranek

Dr. Laura Jones Petranek is an Associate Professor with the Department of Kinesiology and Director for the Center for Physical Activity and Sport (CPAS). Areas of interest revolve around the broader field of motor behavior. Specifically within motor learning and development Dr. Petranek has explored: attentional focused instruction & feedback among young learners, youth sport specialization, coaching education (specifically examining concussion education and awareness among youth sport coaches). Dr. Petranek is committed to areas of research that encourage lifelong learners and movers through the promotion of developmentally appropriate movement programs.

Positions

2015 - Present Director, Boise State University ‐ Center for Physical Activity and Sport
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2010 - Present Associate Professor, Boise State University ‐ Department of Kinesiology
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2013 - 2015 Co-Director, Boise State University ‐ Center for Physical Activity and Sport
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2005 - 2010 Assistant Professor, Boise State University ‐ Department of Kinesiology
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Assistant Director Summer Youth Sports Program, Boise State University ‐ Department of Kinesiology
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Curriculum Vitae

Disciplines

Research Interests

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Courses

  • KINES 105 Instructional Pilates & Yoga
  • KINES 251 Introduction to Teaching Physical Education
  • KINES 375 Human Growth and Motor Learning
  • KINES 376 Lab for Human Growth and Motor Learning
  • KINES 438 Qualitative Movement Analysis
  • KINES 560 Motor Learning
  • KINES 581 Youth Sports: Developmental Issues

Education

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2005 Ph.D. - Physical Education, University of South Carolina - Columbia
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2002 M.A. - Physical Education, California State University, Chico
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2000 B.S./B.A. - Exercise Physiology/Physical Education: Option Teacher Education, Cum Laude, Honors in General Education, and Honors in the Major, California State University, Chico
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Contact Information

1910 University Dr.
Boise, ID 83725-1710
Office Phone: 208-426-4366
Fax: 208-426-1894

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Publications (6)

Presentations (7)