Deborah J. Rhea
Associate Professor
Texas Christian University
TCU Box 297730
Fort Worth, TX 76129

Office Phone: (817) 257-6861
Fax: (817) 257-7702
E-Mail: D.Rhea@tcu.edu

Educational Background
Ed.D. University of Houston 1995 Sport Psychology and Pedagogy
M.Ed. University of Houston 1992 Sport Psychology
B.A. University of Texas-Arlington 1989 Exercise and Sport Studies

Teaching Responsibilities
Undergraduate: Elementary and Secondary Methods of Physical Education, Team & Group Sports, Sport Psychology, Exercise Psychology, Supervise student teachers

Graduate: Research Methods in Kinesiology

Research Interests
Eating disorders in the K-12 setting focusing on ethnic differences; effective pedagogical strategies for use in urban and large group physical education settings; muscle dysmorphia in athletic populations

Selected Publications
Rhea, D.J., Lantz, C.D., & Cornelius, A. (2001). A test of a conceptual model of muscle dysmorphia using elite-level body builders and powerlifters. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.

Lantz, C.D., Rhea, D.J., & Mayhew, J. (2001). The drive for size: Characteristics and influences of muscular dysmorphia disorder. International Sports Journal, 5 (1), 71-86.

Rhea, D. J. (2001). Congruence of coach perceptions and athlete self-evaluation of leadership behaviors. USA Volleyball Journal.

Rhea, D.J. (2001). Frameworks for sport psychologists: Enhancing sport performance. Book Review. The Sport Psychologist.

Rhea, D. J., & Solomon, G. B. (2000). Goal setting in Volleyball. Sidelines, 5-6.

Rhea, D. J. ( 1999). Eating disorder behaviors of ethnically diverse urban female adolescent athletes and non-athletes. Journal of Adolescence, 22, 379-388.

Wiginton, K. L. & Rhea, D. J. (1999). Cognitive mapping: Its use as an assessment tool for disordered eating. Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal, 8 (2), 63-72.

Rhea, D. J. (1999). Proactive seminars for student teachers. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 70 (8), 46-49.

Rhea, D.J. (1998). Physical activity and body image of female adolescents: Moving toward the 21st century. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 69 (5), 27-31.

Selected Presentations
Rhea, D.J. (2001). Comparison of the multi-activity model and sport education model in determining fitness of 8th grade students. American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Conference (AAHPERD).

Rhea, D. J., & Lantz, C. D. (2001). Concepualization and measurement of muscle dysmorphia. Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology (AAASP) Conference.

Lantz, C.D., Koch, A., & Rhea, D.J. (2001). Muscle dysmorphia indices among competitive body builders, Olympic lifters, and powerlifters. National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Conference.

Lantz, C.D., Rhea, D.J., & Cornelius, A. (2000). A test of a conceptual model of muscle dysmorphia using elite-level body builders and powerlifters. Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology (AAASP) Conference.

Rhea, D.J., & Pope, C. (December, 2000). Inclusive games and activities for middle and high school students. Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance Conference.

Rhea, D.J., & Lantz, C.D. (October, 2000). Development of the Muscle Dysmorphia Inventory. Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology (AAASP) Conference.

Solomon, G.B., & Rhea, D.J. (October, 2000). Sources of expectancy information among college coaches: A qualitative test of expectancy theory. Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology (AAASP) Conference.

Rhea, D.J. & Lantz, C.D. (March, 2000). Muscle Dysmorphia: A confirmatory test of a new model. American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Conference (AAHPERD).

Rhea, D.J., & Lantz, C.D. (December, 1999). Muscle dysmorphia: A new subtype of body dysmorphia disorder. Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (TAHPERD) Conference.

Rhea, D.J., Lantz, C.D., & Trail, G.T. (1999). Conceptualization and measurement of muscle dysmorphia. Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology (AAASP) Conference.

Rhea, D.J. (1999). Ethnic identity and self-esteem as predictors of eating disorders among urban adolescent female athletes and non-athletes. Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology (AAASP) Conference.

Lantz, C. D., & Rhea, D. J. (October, 1998). Muscle dysmorphia: A conceptual view of a new body image disorder. American College of Science and Medicine (ACSM) Central States Conference.

Lantz, C.D. & Rhea, D.J. (September, 1998). The drive for size: Characteristics and influences of muscular dysmorphia disorder. Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology (AAASP) Conference.

Rhea, D. J. (September, 1997). Comparisons of at-risk eating disorder behaviors of suburban and urban adolescent female athletes. Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology (AAASP) Conference.

Rhea, D. J. (October, 1996). Prevalence of eating disorders in an ethnically diverse urban high school female population. Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology (AAASP).

Awards
1995 Outstanding Graduate Student

Grants
Fort Worth ISD, & Rhea, D.J. (2001). Project MOVE. Physical Education for Progress Grant, Federal Funds. A collaboration effort between FWISD and TCU, Polly Stringfield, FWISD - Principal Investigator. Pending- $301,084.00.

Rhea, D.J. (2000). Validating the use of heart rate monitors in the middle school setting. James H. Davis Foundation Grant. Awarded - $3,400.00.

Rhea, D.J. (2000). Learning how to assess fitness in middle school and high school physical education students. TCU Instructional Development Fund Grant. Awarded - $2,000.00.

Professional Service

• Physical Education Consultant for Fort Worth Independent School District
• NASPE Sport Psychology Academy, Chair 2001-2004
• TAHPERD, Measurement & Evaluation Chair - 2000-2002
• AAASP - Member, Continuing Education Committee, 1998-2001
• Psychosocial Resource Advisory Team, USA Volleyball Association, Chair, 2000-2002
• Manuscript Reviewer, Journal of Applied Sport Psychology
• Manuscript Reviewer, Journal of Exercise and Sport Psychology
• Manuscript Reviewer, Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
• Manuscript Reviewer, Journal of Adolescence
• Manuscript Reviewer, USA Volleyball
• Manuscript Reviewer, Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal
• Manuscript Reviewer, Strategies

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