Jeremy Lackman, Ph.D., earned a doctorate in kinesiology with an emphasis in physical education and sports pedagogy from the University of Georgia. His dissertation is titled, “Understanding Students’ Experiences of Curricular Activities in Urban High School Physical Education and Their Impact on Choices of Physical Activity in College”. Lackman completed a M.S. in education (physical education) from Brooklyn College, City University of New York (CUNY), and a B.S. in psychology with a minor in child health and development from the University of Central Missouri.

After earning a Ph.D., Lackman worked as a health teacher in public schools in Moldova, teaching in Romanian, as part of Peace Corps. He then worked as a professor of health at EARTH University in Costa Rica for two years.

Born and raised on a small farm in Missouri, Lackman went on to study abroad in six different places: Argentina, China, Hawaii, Antartica, Australia/Fiji/New Zealand, and England. He has traveled throughout Europe and Central America. In addition, he has traveled to over 70 countries. He has appeared in music videos, movies, and TV shows including an appearance on “Who Wants to be a Millionaire”. While at the University of Georgia, Jeremy enjoyed being a college mascot.

Education

Ph.D., Kinesiology, University of Georgia

M.S., Education (Physical Education), Brooklyn College, City University of New York (CUNY)

B.A., Psychology, University of Central Missouri

Research Interests

• Gender and PE
• Visual Media and PE Teachers
• Physical Education Teacher Image
• Urban Physical Education

Books

Lackman, J. (2018). Graduate Assistants: The New Sharecroppers. Scholars Press. ISBN 978-620-2-31698-9.

Scholarly Articles

Boolani, Ali; Martin, Joel; Jansen, Erica; Cortes, Nelson; Caswell, Shane; Lackman, Jeremy; Drewson, Staci; and Smith, Matthew Lee (2023). Associations of essential worker status, sex, lifestyle behaviors, and moods: Findings from a sample of working adults in the United States during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, Health Behavior Research: Vol. 6: No. 4. https://doi.org/10.4148/2572-1836.1201

Hsu, S. H., Chepyator-Thomson, J. R., Lackman, J., & Byron, K. (2022, June). Gendered Preferences in Selecting Physical Education Activity Skills Courses: A Study of a Taiwanese and a United States University. International Research in Higher Education, Volume 7, Issue 1, pp. 1-15.

Boolani, A., Yager, C., Reid, J., Lackman, J., & Smith, M. (2021, August). Correlates of Depressive Mood Among Graduate-level Allied Health Students: An Exploratory Study Examining Trait Energy and Fatigue. Journal of American College Health, DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2021.1960843.

Baghurst, T., Lackman, J., Drewson, S., Spittler, P., Turcott, R., Smith, M., Illescas-Marquez, G., Boolani, A. (2021). A Hot Mess: Basketball Coaches’ Perceptions of Ability Versus Actual Performances of their Athletes. AUC Kinanthropologica, Volume 57, Number 1, pp. 11-25. DOI 10.14712/23366052.2021.3

Drewson, S. R., and Lackman, J. (2020, March). Leveraging Service Learning in PETE Programs: Training Preservice Teachers on the Afterschool Component of CSPAP. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 91:3, pp. 17-25. ISSN: 0730-3084.

Lackman, J., and Chepyator-Thomson, J. R. (2019, June). Student Reflections on Urban Physical Education and Involvement in College Physical Activity. International Research in Higher Education, Volume 4, Issue 2, pp. 1-9.

Boolani, A., Lackman, J., Baghurst, T., LaRue, J. L., Smith, M. L. (2019, January). Impact of Positive and Negative Motivation and Music on Jump Shot Efficiency among NAIA Division I College Basketball Players. International Journal of Exercise Science, Volume 12, Issue 5, pp. 100-110.

Lackman, J., and Chepyator-Thomson, J. R. (2017, Winter). Reflective Voices: Understanding University Students’ Experiences of Urban High School Physical Education. Physical Educator, Volume 74, Number 4, pp. 672-700.

Lackman, J., McNeill, E. B., & Smith, M. L. (2015, June). Freshman college students’ reasons for enrolling in and anticipated benefits from a basic college physical education activity class. Frontiers in Public Health – Public Health Education and Promotion, doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2015.00162.

Lackman, J., & Chepyator-Thomson, J. R. (2014). Urban high school physical education: A synthesis of the literature in academic journals (2003-2013). Educational Research Journal, Volume 29, Numbers 1 and 2, p. 69-90.

Lackman, J., & Imperiale-Hagerman, S. (2014, May). A southern university’s basic physical education program: Gendered student choices of physical activity. GAHPERD Journal, Issue 46, Volume 1, May 15, 2014, p. 10-14.

Presentations/Invited Talks

International

Lackman, J. (2022, March). Invited Panelist for 2022 Virtual Global Education Forum. Topic: Student Understanding of Global South Through Study Abroad Programs. University of Georgia College of Education, Athens, GA.

Lackman, J. (2014, April). Female Perspectives and Experiences in Urban High School Physical Education. Poster presented at The Global Educational Forum, Athens, GA.

Turcott, R. J., Lackman, J., & Smith, M. L.. (2013). The internationalization of NCAA Men’s Division 1 “mid-major” basketball teams. Presented at the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport Annual Conference, November 6-9, 2013, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

Imperiale-Hagerman, S., & Lackman, J. (2013, April). Determinants of healthy behavior. Poster presented at The Global Educational Forum on Culture, Research and Teaching, Athens, GA.

Lackman, J. (2012, May). Male-dominated, female-dominated, and gender-neutral physical education courses at the University of Georgia. Invited lecturer for International Center for Sport Management (ICSM) joint symposium with Hanyang University (South Korea), Athens, GA.

Lackman, J. (2012, April). Gender make-up of physical education activity classes at the University of Georgia. Poster presented at The Global Educational Forum on Culture, Research and Teaching, Athens, GA.

Lackman, J. (2011, March). Gender equity in physical education. Poster presented at The Global Forum on Health and Human Societies, Athens, GA.

National

Gonzalez-Toro, C., Losee, T., Moosbrugger, M., Drewson, S. R., Lackman, J., Ladda, S., Cucina, I., & Stapleton, P. (2021, April). PETE/HETE student teachers’ experiences implementing an e-cigarette prevention curriculum. Research session. Virtual oral presentation at the SHAPE America Virtual National Convention and Exposition, Virtual.

Drewson, S. & Lackman, J. (2018, October). Service Learning, PETE Preparation, and Physical Activity Promotion in CSPAP. Oral presentation at HETE/PETE Conference with SHAPE America, Salt Lake City, UT.

Lackman, J., Drewson, S., and Chepyator-Thomson, J. R. (2018, October). Student Reflections on Urban PE and Involvement in College. Poster presentation at HETE/PETE Conference with SHAPE America, Salt Lake City, UT.

Hsu, S. H., Lackman, J., Chepyator-Thomson, R. J., & Byron, K. (2015). Gender and Structure Format in Basic Instruction in Physical Education: A Cross-Cultural Study. Paper presented at The 2015 American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.

Lackman, J. (2011, October). Gender equity in physical education: Implications for change. Poster presented at the National Conference on Girls and Women in Sport and Physical Activity, Greensboro, NC.

Regional & State

Lackman, J. & Drewson, S. (2024, February). HPETE Prep: We all got Skills and Fitness. Oral presentation at NJAHPERD Annual Convention, Princeton, NJ.

Lackman, J. (2023, June). Incorporating Sustainability into a University Study Abroad Course. Oral presentation at STAR Symposium, Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ.

Lackman, J. (2023, May).  Icebreakers and Mini Activities.  Oral Presentation at Aim to Engage: Critical Thinking, Curiosity, Collaboration and Conversation!, Monmouth University, West long Branch, NJ.

Lackman, J. & Drewson, S. (2023, February). EdTPA Gone: Now What? Oral presentation at NJAHPERD Annual Convention, Princeton, NJ.

Drewson, S. R. & Lackman, J. (2022, February). Tips for Integrating Outdoor Pursuits Courses into University/College HPETE Programs. Oral presentation at SHAPE NJ Annual Convention, Long Branch, NJ.

Drewson, S. R. & Lackman, J. (2021, February). New normal: Tips for teaching college activity courses in a virtual environment. Virtual oral presentation at NJAHPERD Annual Convention, Virtual.

Drewson, S. & Lackman, J. (2020, February). Unpacking the CVS CATCH My Breath E-cigarette Curriculum. Oral presentation session presented at NJAHPERD Annual Convention, Long Branch, NJ.

Drewson, S. & Lackman, J. (2019, December). CVS CATCH My Breath E-cigarette Curriculum. Oral presentation tabling session presented at NJAHPERD Health Education Conference, Edison, NJ.

Drewson, S. & Lackman, J. (2019, November). Risks of E-cigarettes: Pre-packaged Curriculum to Protect your Future Students. Oral presentation session presented at NJAHPERD Future Professional Workshop, Long Branch, NJ.

Drewson, S. & Lackman, J. (2019, November). Unpacking the CVS CATCH My Breath E-cigarette Curriculum. Oral presentation session presented at MU School of Social Work Teach-In: Addiction and the Stigma, West Long Branch, NJ.

Drewson, S. & Lackman, J. (2019, February). Recess: Strategies to Enhance Physical Activity. Oral presentation session presented at NJAHPERD Annual Convention, Long Branch, NJ.

Lackman, J., Drewson, S., and Chepyator-Thomson, J. R. (2018, November). Student Reflections on Urban PE and Involvement in College. Poster presentation at Faculty Club, West Long Branch, NJ.

Lackman, J. (2018, September). Community Health in Costa Rica: Teaching Social Change. Poster presented at Faculty Club, West Long Branch, NJ.

Lackman, J. (2018, March). Wanderlust: Finding yourself while travelling. Session presented at Monmouth Leadership Exploration and Diversity Symposium (LEADS), West Long Branch, NJ.

Lackman, J., & Drewson, S. (2018, February). HPETE Club: Best Practices. Session presented at NJAHPERD Annual Convention, Long Branch, NJ.

Lackman, J. (2017, December). Teaching Health Education in Costa Rica. Poster presented at NJ Society for Public Health Education (NJSOPHE), West Long Branch, NJ.

Lackman, J. (2017, November). Community Health in Costa Rica: Teaching Social Change. Poster presented at 13^th Annual Teach-In, A Call to Action: Community Members as Change Agents, West Long Branch, NJ.

Lackman, J. (2014, April). Perspectives and Experiences in Urban High School Physical Education. Poster presented at the College of Education’s Graduate Student Research Conference, Athens, GA.

Lackman, J (2012, May). Physical education enrollment of undergraduate students since 1998 at the University of Georgia: Team sports/Individual sports. Poster presented at the 4^th Annual Graduate Students and PostDocs in Science Research Day Conference, Athens, GA.

Lackman, J. (2012, April). Historical gender enrollment at the University of Georgia for basic physical education courses. Poster presented at the College of Education’s Graduate Student Research Conference, Athens, GA.

Lackman, J. (2012, March). Male-dominated, female-dominated, and gender-neutral physical education courses at the University of Georgia. Paper presented at the 12th Annual Graduate Student Interdisciplinary Conference, Athens, GA.

Lackman, J. (2011, October). Gender equality in physical education: A review of the relevant literature. Paper presented at Georgia Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (GAHPERD) convention, Atlanta, GA.

Professional Associations

Member, Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) America, formerly AAHPERD, 2011-present

Member, New Jersey Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (NJAHPERD), 2017-present

Member, Georgia Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (GAHPERD), 2011-2014

Member, Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society, Inducted August 1996

Additional Information

Successfully Funded Grants

Lackman, J.  New Jersey Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (NJAHPERD) Jacqueline E. Malaska Mini-grant for $1000.00.  Peer-reviewed external grant.  (Funded October 2023).  Bocce:  An Outdoor Pursuits Lifelong Skills.

Drewson, S. R. and Lackman, J. CVS Health Foundation, affiliated with Springfield College grant for $35,000. Peer-reviewed external grant. (Funded September 2019). “CATCH My Breath Be the First” curriculum implementation related to E-cigarettes/vaping.

Lackman, J. New Jersey Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (NJAHPERD) Jacqueline E. Malaska Mini-grant for $1000.00. Peer-reviewed external grant. (Funded November 2018). Biking: A Lifelong Skill.

Lackman, J. Monmouth University Creativity and Research Grant for $1900.00. Peer-reviewed internal grant. (Funded February 2018). Curricular Improvement for Health and Physical Education: CPR Instructor Certification.

Fellowships

Lackman, J. Monmouth University Summer Faculty Fellowship, $10,000 for research related publications. (Summer 2022)

Lackman, J. Monmouth University Summer Faculty Fellowship, $10,000 for research related publications. (Summer 2019)