Shannon Mulhearn

Shannon Mulhearn is an Assistant Professor in the Kinesiology and Sport Sciences Department at the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK). Her work focuses on wellness promotion, resiliency in education, and strategies to integrate physical activity in K-12 settings. She actively contributes to campus life through committees and community engagement.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Learning, Literacies, & Technology (2020), Arizona State University (Tempe)
  • M.S. in Exercise & Wellness (2008), Arizona State University (Mesa)
  • B.S. in Physical Education (1999), Appalachian State University (Boone)

Her research explores effective practices in physical education teacher training, curriculum design, and overcoming barriers to school-based physical activity. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in physical education pedagogy, motor development, and curriculum assessment. Dr. Mulhearn is affiliated with the Physical Activity and Wellness Lab at UNK.

Her scholarly work includes presentations at regional/national conferences and publications in peer-reviewed journals, though specific articles are not listed here. No grants or awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.