Dr. Tina Pulley

Assistant Professor

Education

• Ed.D. Doctor of Education for Health Professions; A.T. Still University
• M.S. Kinesiology; A.T. Still University
• B.S. Recreation; Northwest Missouri State University

Courses Taught

Undergraduate:

• 22-336 Basic Biomechanics
• 08-325 Sport Psychology
• 22-470 Profession Based Experience in Applied Health

Undergraduate and Graduate:

• 22-532 Exercise Testing, Prescription and Cardiac Analysis
• 22-536 Mechanical Analysis of Sport Skills
• 22-555 Health Behavior Change

Graduate:

• 22-637 Sports Exercise Nutrition
• 22-665 Data Analytics

Academic Interests

• Health Behavior Theory
• Kinesiology Online Educator Motivation
• Stress Reactive Physiology
• Exercise Adherence and Motivation
• Biomechanics and Corrective Exercise

Scholarly Activity

• Gaa-Pulley, T. (2024). Next Level Possibilities in Health, Sport, & Kinesiology ~ a powerful trio. International Organization Health Sports Kinesiology Conference (IOHSK), University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines Invited Keynote Speaker.
• Pulley, T., Cabarkapa, D., Cabarkapa, D., Adanin, N., Philipp, N., Fry, A. (2024) Abstract.  Vertical jump force-time metric differences between 3x3 and 5x5 professional male basketball players.
• Adanin, N., Symonds, M., Cross Beemer, R., Pulley, T. (2024). Let the music play: An investigation of the relationship between music and well-being while exercising among college students. Applied Sport Management Association Conference, University of Tennessee.

• Gaa-Pulley, T (2022). Online Kinesiology Educator Transitional Motivating Factors. Invited presentation at National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education. 

• Pulley, T. (2021). Fitness and Wellness, Strength and Conditioning Session Panelist. Invited presentation at American College of Sports Medicine, Central States.
• Pulley, T (2010). Off the Sidelines: Cheer Athlete Practice Devotional.
• Pulley, T (2008). Kansas City Weight Loss Challenge: Personal Coaching & Training Program. Kansas City Fitness Magazine.

Other Professional Experience

• Exercise is Medicine On Campus Committee Chair, American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Central States Chapter 2024-2027
• Applied Health Science Search Committee, NWMSU 2024
• Applied Health Science Club Advisor 2024 to present
• Public Health Search Committee, NWMSU 2023-2024
• Exercise is Medicine On Campus NWMSU Advisor 2023 to present
• National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education (NAKHE) Department Head Certification Training (DHCT) Graduate, 2022-2024
• Bylaws Committee, National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education (NAKHE) 2023-2026
• Institutional Research Board Committee, NWMSU 2023-2024
• Abstract Reviewer, American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Central States 2022-2024
• Poster Session Judge, American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Central States 2022-2023
• Public Health New Degree Program Committee, NWMSU 2022-2024
• Publication Committee, National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education (NAKHE) 2022-2023
• Member, International Organization Kinesiology, Health, Sport (IOHSK)
• Member, National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education (NAKHE)
• Certified Member, American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and ACSM Central States Chapter – Exercise is Medicine (EIM)
• Certified Member and Wellness Coach, WellCoaches
• Certified Member and Referral Partner, American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) Lifestyle Medicine Coach
• Certified National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) – Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCS)
• Certified National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) – Personal Trainer (CPT), Performance Expert Specialist (PES), Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), Behavior Change Specialist (BCS)
• Certified Member, Presenter and Evaluator, Aerobics & Fitness Association of America (AFAA) – Personal Trainer, Group Fitness, Zumba, Tai Chi, Yoga, Resistance Training, Kickboxing, Pilates