Sports Psychology And Sociology Experts Available For Olympic Games Commentary
Arnold LeUnes, professor in the Department of Psychology: can provide insight into how the environmental and facilities issues surrounding the 2016 Olympics will affect the psyche of the competitors. He is an expert in sport psychology and has conducted research internationally. Sport psychology delves into how psychological factors affect performance and how participation in sport and physical exercise affects a person’s psychological well-being.
Reuben May, distinguished professor in the Department of Sociology: teaches classes and conducts research based on the sociology of sport, race and ethnicity, and urban sociology. His areas of focus allow him to provide insight into the social functionality of sport, the significance of sports in society, and race and ethnicity in a sports-oriented context.
