Alexander George Bianco

Dr. Alexander George Bianco is an Assistant Professor of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport within the College of Health and Human Services at Indiana State University. His work focuses on Sport Psychology and Motor Behavior, with specific expertise in psychosocial strategies for athletic populations.

• Education: Ph.D. (2022) and M.S. (2019) in Kinesiology from University of Tennessee and Miami University, respectively
• Additional credentials: B.A. in Psychology with emphasis on Statistical Methods (Miami University, 2013)

Research interests center on mental health in sports, psychosocial interventions for athletes, and interprofessional collaboration. Recent publications analyze:

• Mental health integration in sports medicine
• Behavior change theories in exercise adherence
• Psychological techniques for injury rehabilitation
• Professional identity in sport psychology

Dr. Bianco has received multiple research grants totaling over $31,000, including:

• 2024-2025: $18,000 from Indiana State University for Olympic City, USA research
• 2021-2023: $2,000 from Association for Applied Sport Psychology for athletic trainer mental health study

As faculty advisor (2022-2023) and practicing mental performance consultant (2019-present), he bridges academic research with applied sports psychology in both collegiate athletics and professional settings.