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Stephen Burks is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Kinesiology at Harding University. He has been affiliated with Harding for most of his professional career, beginning as an assistant coach for the Women's basketball team and transitioning into teaching and administrative roles in Kinesiology. His research focuses on travel ball sports' effects on youth sports and factors influencing college freshmen's intent to persist in religiously affiliated institutions.
Teaching responsibilities include courses such as Wellness, Coaching Sports, Teaching Sports Skills, Sport Administration, and Physical Education pedagogy. He also teaches graduate-level courses in Sport History, Sociology, and Administration.
No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned. His research output includes a 2009 article in Christian Higher Education, analyzing student characteristics and activity choices linked to persistence in religious colleges. Advising and grants are not detailed in the provided text. His work emphasizes preparing future physical education teachers and administrators.
