> A Fifer

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, 2002

            B.S., Kinesiology, specialization: Movement Science

            B.S., Psychology, specialization: Biological Science

California State University, Fullerton, California, 2005

            M.S., Kinesiology, specialization: Sport Psychology

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, expected May 2009

            Ph.D., Kinesiology, specialization: Sport Psychology and Youth Development

 

Wiersma, L. & Fifer, A.M. (2008). It’s our turn to speak: The joys, challenges, and recommendations of youth sport parents. Journal of Leisure Research, 4.

Kaye, M.P., Conroy, D.E., & Fifer, A.M. (2008). Individual differences in incompetence avoidance: A comparison of multiple dimensions of perfectionism and fear of failure. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 30 (1), 110-132.

Conroy, D.E., Kaye, M.P., & Fifer, A.M. (2007). Cognitive links between fear of failure and perfectionism. Journal of Rational-Emotive and Cognitive Behavior Therapy, 25 (4), 237-253.

Conroy, D. E., Coatsworth, J. D., & Fifer, A. M. (2004). Testing dynamic relations between perceived competence and fear of failure in young athletes. European Review of Applied Psychology, 55, 99-110.

 

Fifer, A.M. (2007, October). Self-esteem and weight status in college students. Lecture session presented at the 22^nd annual meeting of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Louisville, KY.

Wiersma, L. & Fifer, A. (2007, June). It’s Our Turn to Speak: The Joys, Challenges, and Recommendations of Youth Sport Parents. Lecture session presented at North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, San Diego, CA.

Henschen, K., Ravizza, K., Gould, D., & Fifer, A. (2006, September). What Works When Working with Athletes. Workshop presented at the 21^st annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology, Miami, FL.

Carrington, T., & Fifer, A. (2006, September). Collaborative Consulting: A Students’ Model. Lecture session presented at the 21^st annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology, Miami, FL.

Fifer, A.M. (2006, June). Who am I Now?: Rediscovering your Identity Following Sport Career Termination. Lecture session presented at the 1^st meeting of the Institute for Athletes in Retirement and Transition, San Diego, CA.

Poczwardowski, A., Statler, T., Gould, D., Botterill, C., Lauer, L., Fifer, A., Davis, P. (2005,       September). Advancing Sport Psychology Knowledge: Think Tank as Learning  Strategy. Workshop presented at 20^th annual meeting of the Association for the     Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology, Vancouver, B.C.

 

Fifer, A.M. (2007). Effective Communication; Teambuilding. Captain’s Clinic Presentation with MHSAA, November 2, 2007, Detroit, MI.

Fifer, A.M. (2007). Sports Do Not Build Character, Coaches Do: Coaching for Impact. Level 1 Coaching IMPACT Program Presentation with Think Detroit/PAL, July 14, 2007, Detroit, MI.

Fifer, A.M. (2006). I’m Freaking Out: Key’s to Managing Stress Effectively. Captain’s Clinic Presentation with MHSAA, February 14, 2006 Calvin College; February 23, Okemos High School.

 

My research interests are primarily in youth sport/youth development with an emphasis on the role of parents. I am also interested in childhood obesity and self-perception research. I am also pursuing AASP-CC following the completion of my PhD. I currently work with gymnastics, softball, and baseball teams and individual athletes. 

 

PPUMP (2007-present) co-chair

Ad-Hoc Student Development Committee (2007-present)

AASP Expo - Financial Committee (2007-present)

Outreach Committee (2006-present)

 

Running, reading, shopping, and playing with my dog Nacho