Faculty
DEPARTMENT OF
KINESIOLOGY
 

Deborah J. Rhea

Associate Professor
Texas Christian University
TCU Box 297730
Fort Worth, TX 76129

Office Phone: (817) 257-6861
Fax: (817) 257-7702
E-Mail: d,rhea@tcu.edu

Educational Background

Ed.D. University of Houston 1995 Sport Psychology and Pedagogy
M.Ed. University of Houston 1992 Sport Psychology
B.A. University of Texas-Arlington 1989 Exercise and Sport Studies

Teaching Responsibilities

Undergraduate: Elementary and Secondary Methods of Physical Education, Team and Group Sports, Sport Psychology, Exercise Psychology, Health and Stress Management, Supervise student teachers, Senior Research

Graduate: Research Methods in Kinesiology

Research Interests

Eating disorders in the K-12 setting focusing on ethnic differences; effective pedagogical strategies for use in urban and large group physical education settings; muscle dysmorphia in athletic populations

Selected Publications

 

Greenleaf, C., Chambliss, H., Rhea, D. J., Martin, S. B., & Morrow, J. R. (2006). Weight stereotypes and behavioral intentions toward thin and fat peers among White and Hispanic adolescents.  Journal of Adolescent Health, 39, 546-552.

 

Pease, D. G., Rhea, D. J., & Zhang, J. J. (2006). Coaches and athletes' assessment of leadership behaviors in high school female volleyball players.  International Journal of Sport Management, 7(3), 1-17.

 

Rhea, D. J., Lantz, C.D., & Cornelius, A. (2005). Development of the Muscle Dysmorphia Inventory (MDI).  Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 44, 428-435 .

 

Reeser, J.C., Willick, S., Rhea, D.J., & Berg, R. (2005). Motivation and Satisfaction among Polyclinic Volunteers at the 2002 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 39, 20-33.

 

Rhea, D. J., & Lantz, C. D. (2004).  Violent, delinquent, and aggressive behaviors of rural adolescent athletes and non-athletes. Physical Educator, 61, 170-176.

Lantz, C.D., Rhea, D.J., & Mesnier, K. (2004). Eating attitudes, exercise identity, & body alienation in competitive ultra-marathoners. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 14, 406-419.

Wiginton, K., Rhea, D.J., & Oomen, J. (2004). Using the Anger Response Inventory to evaluate the effect of shame and guilt on interpersonal communication skills. American Journal of Health Education, 35, 152-157.

Thatcher, G., & Rhea, D.J. (2003). Influences on body image and disordered eating among secondary school students. American Journal of Health Education, 34, 343-350.

Lantz, C.D., Rhea, D.J., & Cornelius, A. (2002). A test of a conceptual model of muscle dysmorphia using elite-level body builders and powerlifters. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 16 (4), 649-655.

Rhea, D.J., Lantz, C.D., & Cornelius, A. (2001). A test of a conceptual model of muscle dysmorphia using elite-level body builders and powerlifters. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.

Lantz, C.D., Rhea, D.J., & Mayhew, J. (2001). The drive for size: Characteristics and influences of muscular dysmorphia disorder. International Sports Journal, 5 (1), 71-86.

Selected Presentations

Greenleaf, C., Rhea, D.J., Martin, S.B. (2007, February). Weight Stigmatization among Middle and High School Pysical Educators. Paper presented at the Action on Obesity Summit, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.

Rhea, D. J., & Petta, L. M. (2006). Does a Bodybuilding Competition Influence Characteristics Associated with Muscle Dysmorphia? (Symposium). Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology (AAASP) Conference, Miami, Florida.

Barnes, J., & Rhea, D.J. (2006). The Role of Psychosocial Variables on the Development of Adolescent Disordered Eating Behaviors. Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology (AAASP) Conference, Miami, Florida.

Rhea, D.J., & Prater, C. (2005). Personality trait differences among male bullriders, extreme sport athletes, and traditional sport athletes. Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology (AAASP) Conference, Vancouver, Canada.

Rhea, D.J., Petty, S., & Lantz, C.D. (2005).  Personal trainers and characteristics associated with body image distortion. Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology (AAASP) Conference, Vancouver, Canada.

Greenleaf, C., Chambliss, H., Martin, S., Rhea, D., & Morrow, J. (2005). Project BODY (Beliefs about Obesity among Developing Youth): Reducing Weight Bias and Promoting Physical Activity. Paper presented at Action on Obesity Summit, Rochester, MN.

Chambliss, H. O., Greenleaf, C. A., Rhea, D. J., Martin, S. B., & Morrow, J. R., Jr. (2005). Middle school students’ fat stereotypes, body image attitudes, and behavioral Intentions toward thin and fat peers. Paper presented at the 52th Annual Meeting of American College of Sports Medicine, Nashville, TN.

Rhea, D.J., Buza, R.A., Lantz, C.J., & Russell, W.R. (September, 2004). The Effect of Ethnic Identity among Perceived Exercise Behavior and Various Exercise Associated Psychological Factors. Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

Buza, R.A., Rhea, D.J., Lantz, C.J., & Russell, W.R. (September, 2004). The Relationship of Ethnicity, Gender, and Self-Perceptions Related to Exercise Behavior. Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology (AAASP) Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

Wiginton, K., Rhea, D.J., & Oomen, J. (June, 2004). The Relationship between Shame and Guilt and College Students' Interpersonal Communication Skills. American College Health Association's Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

Buza, R.A., Lantz, C. D., Rhea, D.J., Russell, W.R., Mayhew, J.L. (June, 2004). The Influence of Race on the Relationship among Perceived Exercise Behavior and Various Exercise Associated Psychological Factors.  American College of Science and Medicine Annual Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana.

 

Awards

  • University of Houston Outstanding Alumna Award ( 2007)
  • Michael R. Ferrari Award:  Nomination for Distinguished  University Service and Leadership (2006)
  • Dean's Research Award - TCU 2005
  • Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers (2005 & 2006)
  • Empire Who’s Who of Women in Education: Empowering Executives & Professionals (2005 & 2006).
  • 2005 Preferred Professor – Mortar Board Senior Honor Society
  • Research Consortium Fellow – Awarded by AAHPERD Research Consortium
 

Grants

Fort Worth ISD, & Rhea, D.J. (2006-2007). Shape the Future (Grades 9-12). Carol M. White Physical Education for Progress Federal Grant. Funded – Year 3: $222,911.00. A collaboration effort between FWISD and TCU faculty member (D. Rhea), Georgi Roberts, FWISD - Principal Investigator.

Fort Worth ISD, & Rhea, D.J. (2005-2006). Shape the Future (Grades 9-12). Carol M. White Physical Education for Progress Federal Grant. Funded – Year 2: $274,232.00. A collaboration effort between FWISD and TCU faculty member (D. Rhea), Georgi Roberts, FWISD - Principal Investigator.

Fort Worth ISD, & Rhea, D.J. (2004-2005). Shape the Future (Grades 9-12). Carol M. White Physical Education for Progress Federal Grant. Funded – Year 1: $376,827.00. A collaboration effort between FWISD and TCU faculty member (D. Rhea), Georgi Roberts, FWISD - Principal Investigator.

Fort Worth ISD, & Rhea, D.J. (2003-2004). Project MOVE (Grades 6-8). Carol M. White Physical Education for Progress Federal Grant. Funded - $350,472.00. A collaboration effort between FWISD and TCU faculty member (D. Rhea), Georgi Roberts, FWISD - Principal Investigator.

Fort Worth ISD, & Rhea, D.J. (2002-2003). Project Move Early and For Life (K-6). Carol M. White Physical Education for Progress Federal Grant. Funded - $448,920.00. A collaboration effort between FWISD and TCU faculty member (D. Rhea), Georgi Roberts, FWISD - Principal Investigator.

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Professional Service

  • Physical Education Consultant for Fort Worth ISD
  • Teacher Inservice Training - Physical Education
  • NASPE Sport Psychology Academy, Chair 2001-2004
  • TAHPERD, Measurement & Evaluation Chair - 2000-2002
  • AAASP - Member, Continuing Education Committee, 1998-2001
  • Psychosocial Resource Advisory Team, USA Volleyball Association, Chair, 2000-2002
  • Manuscript Reviewer, Journal of Applied Sport Psychology
  • Manuscript Reviewer, Journal of Exercise and Sport Psychology
  • Manuscript Reviewer, Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
  • Manuscript Reviewer, Journal of Adolescence
  • Manuscript Reviewer, USA Volleyball
  • Manuscript Reviewer, Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal
  • Manuscript Reviewer, Strategies

 

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