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Joe Kennedy serves as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology within the Department of Exercise Science at Springfield College's School of Physical Education, Performance and Sport Leadership. He teaches graduate-level courses including AEXS 689 Internship in Sport Psychology and AEXS 678 Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology, and supervises Applied Sport Psychology internships for master's students.
His academic credentials include:
- Bachelor of Science, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, Penn. (2012)
- Master of Science, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio (2015)
Currently, Kennedy is a doctoral candidate pursuing a PsyD in Counseling Psychology while maintaining his faculty role.
Research Focus:
Kennedy's primary research centers on Mental Health Service Use for College Athletes, examining barriers and facilitators to psychological support in athletic populations. His work integrates sport psychology with clinical counseling frameworks, informed by extensive consulting experience at IMG Academy and with the U.S. Army's Ready and Resilient Training Program. This dual focus bridges performance psychology and mental healthcare delivery in high-pressure athletic environments.
Professional Contributions:
With documented experience supervising graduate students in adjunct capacities, Kennedy provides mentorship through Applied Sport Psychology internships. His clinical background includes direct mental health services for college athletes and students, leveraging his PsyD training to address sport-specific psychological challenges. Consulting engagements span youth development programs, collegiate athletics, and elite professional settings, emphasizing resilience training and performance optimization.
