Dr. Paul Keiper

Associate Professor

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Biography

Paul Keiper is a Clinical Associate Professor with extensive experience in Sport Management and Physical Education. He received his Ed.D. from Texas A&M University in 2002, and has held academic positions emphasizing both teaching and research. His research interests focus on online distance education programs within Health Kinesiology, as well as various aspects of sport management such as employee development, organizational structure, and the psychological dimensions of sport and exercise. Keiper's contributions include notable publications in the fields of sociology of sport and psychological assessments related to coaching. He is actively involved in student mentoring and program assessment, including serving as the faculty advisor for the Sport Management Society Club. His academic roles highlight his commitment to enhancing sport management education and developing students' professional skills.

Research Interests

Sport Management Distance Education Health Kinesiology Employee Development Psychological Aspects of Sport

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

Teaching courses in Sport Management and overseeing graduate students in research and practical experiences.

Courses

KINE612 Personnel Management Sport KINE682 Seminar SPMT220 Olympic Studies SPMT333 Sport Management SPMT481 Seminar SPMT482 Seminar SPMT483 Practicum Sport Management SPMT485 Directed Studies SPMT601 Research Methods Sport Organization SPMT612 Personnel Management Sport SPMT682 Seminar SPMT683 Practicum Sport Management SPMT684 Internship Sport Management SPMT685 Directed Studies

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
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  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
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  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.