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Jessie Daw is an Associate Professor at the University of South Dakota, specializing in Sport & Exercise Psychology, Youth Sport, and Coach Education. Her work bridges research and practice in the psychological aspects of movement for practitioners like coaches, PE teachers, and exercise leaders.
- PhD, Department of Kinesiology, Sport Psychology, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1999
- MS, Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance, Sport Psychology, University of Idaho, 1990
- BS, Department of Kinesiology, Social Science of Sport, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1988
Her research focuses on youth experiences in sport, including the American Development Model's adoption in the U.S. Recent work explores mental fatigue's impact on gait performance, aligning with her interests in sport psychology and motor learning. She has received multiple awards for community service, teaching excellence, and contributions to women in sport, including a Chair appointment at USD in 2023. Jessie actively engages in mentoring and ELearning innovation, with presentations on inclusive mentoring and sportsmanship.
- Chair appointment, University of South Dakota, 2023
- Inducted, South Dakota Tennis Hall of Fame, 2018
- Pathfinder Award, National Association for Girls and Women in Sport, 2011
- Community Outreach Award, Northern Section, Intercollegiate Tennis Association/United States Tennis Association, 2009
She teaches courses in kinesiology, sport management, sport psychology, and sport sociology. Her professional certifications include SafePlay and United States Center for SafeSport, with a Level 2 certification in Youth Tennis from the Professional Tennis Registry.
