Staci Drewson, Ph.D., began her teaching and coaching career in her home state of California after earning her B.A. and initial teacher certification from Gonzaga University while competing as a NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball student-athlete. Her passion for teaching through physical activity intensified throughout her nine-year career as an elementary school teacher and high school coach in California. She relocated to Springfield, Massachusetts, to develop expertise in sport and exercise psychology while specializing in physical education pedagogy throughout her graduate studies at Springfield College.

Drewson became a faculty member at Monmouth University in the Department of Health and Physical Education in Fall 2014. Her research interests include promoting positive experiences for student-athletes, enhancing health and physical education teacher education, and increasing physical activity engagement for children. She is the director of the All Stars Moving Together (ASMT) program which is a school-university partnership centered upon providing physical activity and nutrition education opportunities for children in an underserved community that are planned and facilitated by future health and physical education teachers. The partnership supports multiple research projects, diverse teacher training experiences, and health-based community programming for children.

Drewson has supported student success in various roles as a first year advisor and athletics professor-in-residence. She continually collaborates with faculty and administrators in the School of Education to review coursework related to New Jersey teaching certification requirements for future health and physical educators. She is an active member of SHAPE America and served on the Executive Board of the New Jersey Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (NJAHPERD) from 2015-2024. Drewson is currently serving as the chair of the Department of Health and Physical Education.

In her free time, Drewson enjoys adventures with her son.

Education

Ph.D., Physical Education – Teaching and Administration, Springfield College

M.S. Sport & Exercise Psychology, Springfield College

B.A., History, Gonzaga University

Research Interests

• Promoting positive experiences for student-athletes
• Enhancing health and physical education teacher education (HPETE)
• Increasing physical activity opportunities and nutrition knowledge for children

Books

Book Chapters

• Sun, H., AUTHORS, Drewson, S., R. (Under Review). Chapter Title in Problem-Based Learning in Kinesiology. Information Age Publishing Inc.

Scholarly Articles

Published Manuscripts

• Boolani, A., Martin, J., Jansen, E., Cortes, N., Caswell, S., Lackman, J., Drewson, S. R., & Smith, M. L. (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, (6) 9. doi:10.4148/2572-1836.1201.
• Moosbrugger, M., Losee, T., Gonzalez-Toro, C. M., Drewson, S. R., Stapleton, P. J., Ladda, S., & Cucina, I. (2022). Pre-service teachers’ perceptions and experiences implementing CATCH My Breath. American Journal of Health Education, 54(1), 20-28. doi: 10.1080/19325037.2022.2142336
• Baghurst, T., Lackman, J., Drewson, S. R., 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 Kinanthropolgica, 57(1), 11-25.
• Drewson, S. R., & Lackman, J. (2020). Leveraging service learning in PETE programs: Training preservice teachers on the afterschool component of the CSPAP. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 91(3), 17-25. doi: 10.1080/07303084.2019.1705209
• Mcgovern, J., Drewson, S. R., Hope, A., & Konopack, J. F. (2020). Gender differences in a youth physical activity intervention: Movement levels and children’s perceptions. American Journal of Health Education, 51(2), 109-119. doi: 10.1080/19325037.2020.1712667
• Van Raalte, J. L., Andrews, S. R., Petitpas, A. J., & Brewer, B. W. (2017). Student-athlete career self-efficacy: Workshop development and evaluation. Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology, 11, 1-13. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jcsp.2016-0015
• Van Raalte, J. L., & Andrews, S., Cornelius, A. E., Diehl, N. S., & Brewer, B. M. (2015). Mental health referral for student-athletes: Web-based education and training. Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology, 9, 197-212. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jcsp.2015-0011 
• Andrews, S. R.  (2015). Emotional control and instructional effectiveness: Maximizing a timeout. Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 28(2), 33-37. doi: 10.1080/08924562.2014.1001104

Published Research Abstracts

• Drewson, S. R., McGovern, J., Hope, A., & Clifford, S. (2024). Evaluation of a CSPAP partnership: All Stars Moving Together. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 95(sup1), S20–S113. https://doi.org/10.1080/02701367.2024.2313964
• Losee, T., Gonzalez, C. M., Moosbrugger, M. E., Batkins, C., Beale, L., Bardy, M., Cucina, I. M., Drewson, S. R., Ladda, S., Lackman, J. S., Sears, T., & Stapleton, P. (2021). PETE/HETE student teachers’ experiences implementing an e-cigarette prevention curriculum. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 92(sup1), A-115-A-116. doi: 10.1080/02701367.2021.1898195
• Drewson, S. R, Myers, J., Hodges, M., Haines, P., & Green, S. (2019). Impacts of heart rate monitors on university physical activity courses. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 90(sup1), A-70. doi: 10.1080/02701367.2019.1603010.
• Andrews, S. R. (2017). Perceptions of mastery-oriented physical activity in afterschool programs. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 88(sup1),A-47. doi: 10.1080/02701367.2017.1301746 
• 1. Andrews, S. R. (2014). The relationship of emotional intelligence and coaching behaviors. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 85(sup1), A-105-A-106. doi: 10.1080/02701367.2014.94874

Presentations/Invited Talks

International Presentations

• Hodges, M., & Drewson, S. R. (June 2019). 21^st century HPETE curriculum considerations. Oral paper presentation. Presented at the 2019 AIESEP International Conference, New York, United States of America.
• Hodges, M., & Drewson, S. R. (June 2019). Together we can do so much: Forging PETE & K-12 Partnerships. Oral paper presentation. Presented at the 2019 AIESEP International Conference, New York, United States of America.

National Presentations

* Indicates Monmouth University student

• Drewson, S. R., & Clifford, S. N. (IN PROGRESS). Changes in teaching efficacy for HPETE students in a CSPAP Partnership called All Stars Moving Together. Podium presentation at the 2025 SHAPE America National Convention and Exposition, Baltimore, MD.
• Drewson, S. R., McGovern, J., Hope, A., & Clifford, S. (March 2024). Evaluation of a CSPAP partnership: All Stars Moving Together. Research poster presented at the 2024 SHAPE America National Convention and Exposition, Cleveland, OH.
• Hope, A., Drewson, S., & McGovern, J. (March 2023). Increasing physical activity in an under-  resourced community: All Stars Moving Together. Research poster presented at the 2023 Art and Science of Health Promotion Practice, Colorado Springs, CO.
• Gonzalez-Toro, C., Losee, T., Moosbrugger, M., Drewson, S. R., Lackman, J., Ladda, S., Cucina, I., & Stapleton, P. (April 2021).  PETE/HETE student teachers’ experiences implementing an e-cigarette prevention curriculum. Research session. Presented at the 2021 SHAPE America Virtual National Convention and Exposition, Baltimore, MD.
• Drewson, S. R, & Myers, J., Hodges, M., *Haines, P.,* & *Green, S.* (April 2019).  Impacts of heart rate monitors on university physical activity courses. Poster presentation. Presented at the 2019 SHAPE America National Convention and Exposition, Tampa, FL.
• Drewson, S. R., & Lackman, J.(October 2018). Service Learning, PETE Preparation, and Physical Activity Promotion in CSPAP. Presented at the 2018 SHAPE America HETE & PETE Convention, Salt Lake City, UT.
• Lackman, J.,Chepyator-Thomson, J. R., Drewson, S. R. (October 2018). Student reflections on urban PE and involvement in college. Presented at the 2018 SHAPE America HETE & PETE Convention, Salt Lake City, UT.
• Andrews, S. R., & *Huff, S.* (March 2017). Perceptions of mastery-oriented physical activity in afterschool programs. Poster presentation. Presented at the SHAPE America National Convention and Exposition, Boston, MA.
• Andrews, S. R., Hope, A., *Faunce, S.*, McGovern, J., & Konopack, J. F. (October 2016). School Health Guideline #4: Increasing physical activity in afterschool programs. Presented at the 2016 American School Health Association Conference, Baltimore, MD.
• Van Raalte, J. L., Cornelius, A. E., Brewer, B. W., Petitpas, A. J., & Andrews, S. R. (July 2016). Student-athlete career development. Paper presented at the meeting of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Accelerating Academic Success Program, New Orleans, LA.
• Van Raalte, J. L., Cornelius, A. E., Brewer, B. W., Petitpas, A. J., & Andrews, S. R. (January 2016). Student-athlete career development. Paper presented at the annual convention of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, San Antonio, TX.
• Andrews, S. R., Bean, L., & Toohey, H. (February 2015). Promoting physical activities in after-school programs. SHAPE America Eastern District Convention, Springfield, MA.
• Van Raalte, J. L., & Andrews, S. R. (January 2015). Mental health referral for student-athletes: Web-based education and training. Paper presented at the 2014 NCAA Innovations Grant General Session. 2015 NCAA National Convention, Washington, DC.
• Andrews, S. R. (April 2014). The relationship of emotional intelligence and coaching behaviors. Poster presentation. AAHPERD National Convention and Exposition, St. Louis, MO.

State Presentations

Note: * Indicates Monmouth University student

Note: + Indicates invited presentation

• Drewson, S. R. & Lackman, J. (February 2020). Unpacking the CVS CATCH My Breath E-cigarette curriculum. Presented at the NJAHPERD State Convention, Long Branch, NJ.
• Drewson, S. R. & Lackman, J. (December 2019). CVS CATCH My Breath E-cigarette curriculum. Presentation at NJAHPERD Health Education Conference, Edison, NJ.
• Drewson, S. R. & Lackman, J. (November 2019). Risks of e-cigarettes: Pre-packaged curriculum to protect your future students. Presented at the NJAHPERD Future Professionals Workshop, Long Branch, NJ.
• Drewson, S. R. & Lackman, J. (February 2019). Recess: Strategies to enhance Physical Activity. Presented at the NJAHPERD Convention, Long Branch, NJ.
• Hodges, M., & Drewson, S. R. (March 2018). The future of physical education: What to do to survive. Discussion panelist. Presented at the Directors of Athletics Association of New Jersey State Conference, Atlantic City, NJ.
• Drewson, S. R., & Faunce, S. (February 2018). Integrating Polar GoFit Technology into Higher Education Skills Courses. Presented at the NJAHPERD Convention, Long Branch, NJ.
  MU Student Research Assistants: Steven Green & Paul Haines
  MU Student Volunteers: Brad Comer, Rebecca Simpson, Mike Brambilla, Alyson Morris, Jack Grace, Mike Valencia, Madison Conroy, Jack Olszewksi, Jack Fay, Justin Irwin
• Lackman, J., & Drewson, S. R. (February 2018). HPETE Club: Best Practices. Presented at the NJAHPERD Convention, Long Branch, NJ.
• Drewson, S. R. (May 2017). Health and physical education teacher education: 50 million strong by 2029. The New Jersey Future Educators Association Conference, West Long Branch, NJ.
• Zimmerman, R., & Andrews, S. R. (May 2016). Workshop workout of the day (WOW): Developing in-school activity programs. SHAPE America Eastern District Convention, Atlantic City, NJ.
• Andrews, S. R. (May 2016). Peer leaders as facilitators of physical activity in afterschool programs. Poster presentation. SHAPE America Eastern District Convention, Atlantic City, NJ.
• Andrews, S. R., & Wehrle, S. (November 2016). Energize your students through CSPAP! Presented at the New Jersey Education Association Convention, Atlantic City, NJ.
• Romagnoli, A., Arnold, L., Henning, J., & Andrews, S. R. (June 2016). Practice-based education: Linking methods courses with clinical experiences. New Jersey Professional Development Schools Conference, Wayne, NJ.
• Andrews, S. R. (February 2016). Early fieldwork experiences for PETE students: Everybody wins! NJAHPERD Convention, Long Branch, NJ.
• Andrews, S. R., Skolka, C., & Fersini, S. (February 2015). Best practices to promote physical activities in after-school programs. NJAHPERD Convention, Long Branch, NJ.
• Andrews, S. R., Bean, L., & Toohey, H. (February 2015). Promoting physical activities in after-school programs. SHAPE America Eastern District Convention, Springfield, MA.
• Andrews, S. R., Kinsella, M., & Kinghorn, R. (February 2015). Writing an effective physical education philosophy statement. NJAHPERD Convention, Long Branch, NJ.
• Andrews, S. R. & Zimmerman, R. (March 2014). Mutually beneficial school university PETE partnerships. MAHPERD Spring Convention, Westfield, MA.
• Andrews, S. R. & Zimmerman, R. (March 2014). School-university partnerships. Break-out Session. MAHPERD Spring Convention, Westfield, MA.
• Andrews, S. R., Sotir, S., & Trachsler, T. A. (November 2013). Team building for sport education units. MAHPERD Fall Convention, Worcester, MA.
• Andrews, S. R., Groccia, S., Elwell, M., & Walker, R. (Fall 2011). Mentoring through physical activity. Physical Education Institute conducted for a Chinese Delegation from Guangzhou Sports Training and Technological College, Guangdong, China. Springfield, MA.

Institutional Presentations

• Drewson, S. R. & Lackman, J. (November 2019). Unpacking the CVS Catch My Breath E-cigarette curriculum. MU Social Work Society and the School of Social Work 14^th Annual Teach In. Monmouth University.
• Schrama, D., Edgar, B., Drewson, S. R., & Taylor, C. (November 2019). Advising at MU: A consultative approach. CETL. Panel Member. Monmouth University.
• Drewson, S. R. (July 2019). Faculty-student scholarly collaborations. Monmouth University New Student Orientation Academic Session. Monmouth University.
• Lackman, J. & Drewson, S. R. (November 2018). Student reflections on urban PE and involvement in college. CETL Faculty Spotlight Poster Session. Monmouth University.
• Schrama, D., Edgar, B., Drewson, S. R., & Taylor, C. (November 2018). Advising at MU: A consultative approach. CETL. Panel Member. Monmouth University.
• Drewson, S. R. (March 2018). Integrating Polar GoFit Technology into Higher Education Skills Courses. MU Annual Technology & Pedagogy Innovation Showcase. CETL Faculty Spotlight Monmouth University.
• +Drewson, S. R. (November 2017). Physical Activity in Afterschool Programs. Service learning open house: Immersing ourselves in civic engagement as we learn from one another. CETL Faculty Spotlight Monmouth University.
• Drewson, S. R. (July 2017). Faculty-student scholarly collaborations. Monmouth University New Student Orientation Academic Session. Monmouth University.
• Drewson, S. R., Konopack, J., McGovern, J., & Hope, A. (May 2017). Physical activity in afterschool programs initiative. Poster presentation. Presented at the 2017 Monmouth University Faculty Summit.
• Andrews, S. R. (October, 2016). Food for thought Faculty Luncheon: “HIPs” never lie: Integrating student-centered high impact practice exercises into your syllabi. Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Panel Member. Monmouth University.
• Andrews, S. R. (August, 2016). Panel Member. Transformative Learning, Liberal Arts Education, and Teaching at Monmouth. New Faculty Orientation. Monmouth University.
• Andrews, S. R. (November, 2015). Children’s perceptions of physical activity in afterschool programs. School of Nursing and Health Studies Dean’s Lecture. Monmouth University.
• Andrews, S. R. (July, 2015). Healthy bodies/healthy choices. Invited lecture during Educational Opportunity Fund Orientation (EOF). Monmouth University.
• Andrews, S. R. (July, 2015). Learning: What’s your game plan? Presentations to incoming students during First Year Learning Experience. Monmouth University.
• Andrews, S. R. (July 2015). Best practices and active learning workshop. Presentation to SONHS faculty and adjunct. Monmouth University.

Forthcoming

Note: Indicates Monmouth University student: *Student Name*

• Drewson, S. R., McGovern, J., & Hope, A. (In Progress). A dual component CSPAP Partnership: All Stars Moving Together. Strategies.
• Hope, A., Rial-Faigenbaum, T., & Drewson, S. R. (In Progress). Service Spotlight – All Stars Moving Together: A shining innovative partnership. Br J Sports Med.
• Rial-Faigenbaum, T., Hope, A., Drewson, S. R., et al. (In Progress). Effectiveness of a school-university partnership on increasing physical activity levels of elementary school students: A Mixed methods study. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education
• Drewson, S. R., Clifford, S. N., & Mulvaney, T. (In Progress). Impact on teaching efficacy of undergraduate students facilitating physical activity stations in a comprehensive school physical activity partnership.
• Drewson, S. R., Myers, J., *Haines, P.*, & *Green, S.* (In Progress). Impacts of heart rate monitors in university physical activity courses. Aimed Journal: Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance or The Physical Educator.
• Drewson, S. R. (In Progress). Using heart rate feedback to motivate students in university physical activity courses. Aimed Journal: Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators.
• Drewson, S. R. (In Progress). Peer leadership: Establishing physical activity as a social norm in afterschool programs. Aimed Journal: Health Promotion Practice.
• Drewson, S. R. (In Progress). Mastery-oriented physical activity in afterschool programs: We all improved! Aimed journal: Journal of Physical Activity and Health
• Drewson, S. R. (In Progress). Emotional intelligence and effective coaching. Aimed Journal: Journal of Sport Psychology.

Professional Associations

• SHAPE America (Society of Health and Physical Educators)
• NJAHPERD (New Jersey Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance)

Awards

• Recipient of the 2019 NJAHPERD Higher Education Teacher of the Year Award for exemplary contributions to the field of Health and Physical Education Teacher Education in New Jersey.

• 2016 Annual Recognition Event Champions for Change

• 2016-2017 Monmouth University Service Learning Faculty Fellow Cohort #1
  • Selected by Leaders of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) and the Service Learning Program as member of a cohort of faculty tasked with developing academic courses that provide transformative learning experiences via intentional connections between learning objectives, service activities in the local community, and student reflection.                       

Additional Information

External Funding

Be The First/CATCH My Breath Cohort ()

• Role: Principal Investigator
• Year: 2019
• Founder: CVS Health Foundation
• Award: $34,628

Polar GoFit Module: Increasing Professional Preparation and Teaching Efficacy of Health and Physical Education Majors

• Role: Principal Investigator
• Year: 2015
• Funder: NJAHPERD
• Award: $1,000

Student-Athlete Career Development

• Role: Consultant (Van Raalte, PI)
• Year: 2015
• Funder: NCAA Innovations in Research and Practice Grants
• Award: $10,000

Mental Health Referral for Student-Athletes: Web-Based Education and Training

• Role: Graduate Assistant (Van Raalte, PI)
• Year: 2014
• Funder: NCAA Innovations in Research and Practice Grants
• Award: $10,000

Physical Activity Promotion Program in Afterschool Programs for Underserved Youth

• Role: Supervisor (Mangano, PI)
• Year: 2013
• Funder: Health New England, Inc.
• Award: $5,600

Internal Funding

All Stars Moving Together (ASMT) [Formerly PAASP]

• Role: Principal Investigator
• Year: 2023
• Funder: Monmouth University Diversity Innovation Grant (DIG) 2023-2024
• Award: $9,999
• Purpose: Integrate nutrition education and healthy snack to existing community partner program and upgrade physical activity tracker technology

Preparation of Manuscripts for Publication in Scholarly Outlets

• Role: Principal Investigator
• Year: 2022
• Funder: Monmouth University Summer Faculty Fellowship
• Award: $10,000

Preparation of Manuscripts for Publication in Scholarly Outlets

• Role: Principal Investigator
• Year: 2018
• Funder: Monmouth University Summer Faculty Fellowship
• Award: $10,000

Physical Activity Afterschool Program (PAASP) Initiative

• Role: Principal Investigator
• Year: 2016
• Funder: Monmouth University Strategic Plan Initiative
• Award: $8,700

Polar Gofit Heart Rate Module: Increasing Professional Preparation and Teaching Efficacy of Health and Physical Education Majors

• Role: Principal Investigator
• Year: 2016
• Funder: Monmouth University Creativity and Research Grant
• Award: $2,000

Fellowships

Drewson, S. R. (Summer 2018).  Monmouth University Summer Faculty Fellowship, $10,000 for research related publications.

Web-Based Artifacts

The PAASP Project
Documentary co-created with Honors Student Taylor Nason Spring 2020
Compilation of videos, pictures, and participant interviews from school-based physical activity program delivered in Fall 2019 to children in an underserved community using the service learning model

Support for Sport – Website promotes positive experiences and well-being for student-athletes