Melissa Ann Chase, Ph.D.
 
Position :

Assistant Professor

Scholarly Focus:
My scholarly focus has been in the area of self-efficacy beliefs and motivation. My primary research interests are in the area of self-efficacy theory as it applies to teacher effectiveness, motivation, teacher efficacy, and determinants of efficacy beliefs. I am particularly interested in how teacher education programs can prepare more efficacious and motivated teachers and what influence these teachers will have on student outcomes. My main focus in student outcomes is on children’s development of self-efficacy and motivation to participate in physical education, sport, and exercise.

My secondary research interest has been in the relationship between self-efficacy and athletic performance in physical activities and sport. I am interested in how the reciprocal cycle of self-efficacy and performance can be enhanced with athletes of all ages and coaches. My research has focused on how feedback, modeling, coaching techniques, and gender impact self-efficacy beliefs. In all my research, I have concentrated on improving the measurement of self-efficacy and providing a better developmental perspective for measuring children's beliefs.


Selected Publications:
Chase, M. A., Feltz, D. L., & Lirgg, C. D. (in press). Sources of collective and individual efficacy of collegiate athletes. International Journal of Sport Psychology,
Chase, M. A. (2001). Children's accuracy of self-appraisal of ability and motivational beliefs in physical education. The Physical Educator,
Chase, M. A. (2001). Children’s self-efficacy, motivational intentions, and attributions in physical education and sport. Research Quarterly for Sport and Exercise, 72, 47-54.
Feltz, D. L., Chase, M. A., Moritz, S. E., & Sullivan, P. J. (1999). The development and validation of the coaching efficacy scale. Journal of Educational Psychology, 91 (4), 765-776.
Chase, M. A. (1998). Sources of self-efficacy in physical education and sport. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 18, 76-89.

 

Courses Taught:

PHS 419 - Student Teaching Interns (Supervision)
PHS 348.F - Field Experience in Physical Education
PHS 348 - Curriculum and Instruction in Physical Education
PHS 281 - Physical Education for the Elementary Teacher
PHS 247 - Pedagogy Foundations in Health & Physical Education
PHS 392 - Lifetime and Adventure Activities

 

Certifications:
1. State of Ohio Physical Education Teaching Certificate, Grades K - 12
2. State of Ohio Health Education Teaching Certificate, Grades 7 - 12
3.Certified Sport Psychology Consultant - Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology

 

Memberships in Professional Associations
1. American Educational Research Association
2. Ohio Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
3. American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
4. International Society for Sport Psychology
5. Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology
6. National Association for Physical Education in Higher Education
To Contact:
Phone: 513-529-1951
Email: Chasema@muohio.edu
Address: 120 Phillips Hall, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056
Office Hours: Contact main office at 529-2700 for available times, no appointment needed.

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