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Marc Lochbaum is a Professor of Sports and Exercise Psychology at Texas Tech University's Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management, and Chief Researcher at Vytautas Magnus University's Education Academy. He holds an M.S. (1993) from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a Ph.D. (1998) from Arizona State University, both in Exercise Science. His academic roles include teaching sports psychology courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.
Research focuses on achievement motivation, meta-analyses, and physical activity participation. Key interests include approach-avoidance achievement goals, competitive sports performance, and youth physical activity monitoring. Since 2015, he has emphasized quantitative reviews and meta-analytic approaches in sports psychology.
Recent work explores pedagogical strategies for physical activity promotion and rehabilitation applications of physical culture. Collaborations extend internationally with institutions like Vytautas Magnus University and Vilnius University. No academic awards are explicitly listed, though his prolific publication record (74 works) and collaborative networks highlight his scholarly impact.
Advising and grants sections remain unspecified in provided data. Active collaborations include co-authors such as Andy Lane, Asta Sarkauskiene, and Cassandra Sisneros. Research teams focus on interdisciplinary topics like healthy coach-athlete relationships and international sport policy frameworks.
