College of Education and Human Development

School of Kinesiology

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Andrea Silva

  • Pronouns: she, her, hers

  • Senior Lecturer, Sport and Exercise Psychology

    DEGREES
    • PhD - University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT. (2009), Exercise and Sport Science - Sport Pedagogy; Psycho-Social Aspects of Sport cognate
    • EdM - Temple University, Philadelphia, PA (2002), Kinesiology - Sport Psychology
    • BA - Millersville University, Millersville, PA (1999), Psychology, minor: Athletic Coaching
      AREAS OF INTEREST
      • Mental skills for enhanced performance
      • Psychological aspects of athletic injury
      • Development and evolution of youth sport
      • Athlete transitions in/out of college and post-career
        PUBLICATIONS

        Silva, A., Hannon, J.C., Shultz, B., & Podlog, L. (2013). Future intent to run and running performance of students exposed to a traditional versus an autonomy supportive motivational running program. Psychiatry Journal. doi: 10.1155/2013/471657

        Williams, S. M., McGladrey, B., Silva, A., & Hannon, J.C. (2013). Comparison of classroom instruction versus use of homework assignments on cognitive knowledge acquisition in physical education. Physical Educator, 70(2), 206-220.

          PRESENTATIONS

          Invited Speaker, 2009 Carroll University Athletic Training Program, Waukesha, WI – Silva, A. Psychology of Sport Injury.

          Invited Speaker, 2009 Carroll University CHAMPS LifeSkills Program, Waukesha, WI – Silva, A. Sport Psychology – 20 Questions.

          Presenter, 2009 American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD) National Convention, Tampa, FL – Silva, A. Motivational Climate as a Determinant of Future Running Participation.

          Co-Presenter, 2009 American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD) National Convention, Tampa, FL – Williams, S., McGladrey, B., & Silva, A. Comparison of Lecture Versus Homework on Student's Content Knowledge Acquisition.

          Presenter, 2009 Celebrate Carroll – University Research Conference, Waukesha, WI – Silva, A. Motivational Climate as a Determinant of Future Running Participation.

          Co-Presenter, 2006 Utah Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (UAHPERD) Regional Convention, Ogden, UT – Silva, A., & Oh, H. Behavioral Management in Physical Education Classes.

          Presenter, 2006 Delaware Valley Health Insurance Trust Annual Retreat, Cambridge, MD – Silva, A. Municipal Employees’ Usage of a Member Wellness Initiative: Current and Future Directions.

          Andrea Silva