Amanda Curtis

Amanda Curtis is the Dean of the School of Business and Professional Studies and an Associate Professor of Sports Management at Lake Erie College. She holds a Ph.D. in Health and Sport Studies from the University of Iowa, an M.S.Ed. in Sport Science & Wellness Education from the University of Akron, and a B.A. in Physical Education and English from Albion College.

• Ph.D., Health and Sport Studies, University of Iowa
• M.S. Ed., Sport Science and Coaching, University of Akron
• B.A., Physical Education, English, Albion College

Her research centers on gender, physicality, and representation in sport, with a strong emphasis on sport history and sociology. Key themes include the integration of women in military academies, media portrayals of female athletes, and the cultural narratives surrounding sport, nationalism, and identity. She teaches courses such as Gender, Sexuality and Sport; History of Sport in America; Sport Sociology; and Sport Communication.

The majority of her scholarly contributions are peer-reviewed conference presentations delivered at prominent venues like the North American Society for Sport History (NASSH) and the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport (NASSS). Her work spans topics including gender dynamics in military training, Disney’s portrayal of sport heroines, and the role of sport in wartime efforts, reflecting a cohesive focus on gender, power, and cultural representation in athletic contexts.

She has been recognized for her teaching excellence with the Ohio Magazine Excellence in Education award and the LEC Tibby for Faculty Member of the Year.

• Ohio Magazine Excellence in Education award
• LEC Tibby for Faculty Member of the Year

Dr. Curtis is actively involved in academic service and professional organizations, including the North American Society for Sport History (NASSH) and the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport (NASSS). While no formal advising or grant activities are detailed, her leadership as Dean and active conference participation indicate a strong commitment to academic mentorship and scholarly engagement. She contributes to shaping sport studies curriculum and fostering interdisciplinary learning at Lake Erie College.