Steven M. Howell, Ph.D.

KNPE Department Chair
Professor, Sport Management

Department

Kinesiology and Physical Education

Research Interests

Broadly speaking, my research centers on examining the extent to which policy and policy changes inform and impact practice within the context of sport, recreation, and physical activity. More specifically, my interests focus on investigating:

• the alcohol-related behaviors of and issues surrounding college-aged students and individuals within the context of sport-specific events, activities, and services
• workplace practices and decision-making in professional sports, college athletics, and higher education
• outreach initiatives utilizing sport for social change and development

Education

• Ph.D. Purdue University, Sport Management
• M.S. Purdue University, Chemistry
• B.S. Purdue University, Biology

Selected Recent Publications

• Zvosec, C.C., Baer, N., Huges, M., Oja, B., Kim, M., Dahlin, S., and Howell, S.M.(2023). The career transitions of high-profile student-athletes: Identity, role engulfment, and psychological well-being. Journal of Athlete Development and Experience, 5(1), 62-75.
• Belbis, M.D., Chomentowski, P.J., Camic, C.L., Howell, S.M., and Zhang, S. (2022). The effects of acute caffeine supplementation on repeated-sprint ability in healthy young non-athletes. International Journal of Exercise Science, 15(2), 846-860.
• Chomentowski III, P.J., Yates, C.J., Flury, M., Wojan, F., Roper, J., Howell, S., Deldin, A., and Armstrong, J. (2022). The effects of post-activation potentiation on subsequent 40-yard sprint performance in high school football athletes in North America. International Journal of Sports Sciences and Fitness, 12(1).
• Hamil, J.A., Howell, S.M., and Deldin, A.R. (2021). Functional movement screen differences between male and female collegiate soccer players. Journal of Physical Education and Sports Management, 8(2), 34-39.
• Taylor, P.H., Smith, T.J., Henry, B.W., and Howell, S.M. (2021). Changes in alcohol-risk level after exposure to a computer-delivered intervention by generational status, race, and gender. Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 65(1), 40-67.
• Howell, S.M., Gilson, T.A., Zvosec, C.C., and Wahl-Alexander, Z. (2021). Zebras in the Basketball Serengeti: Perceptions of high school basketball officiating. Journal of Physical Education and Sports Management, 8(1), 16-23.

Recently Funded Projects

• Jacobs, J.M. (P.I.), Howell, S.M. (co-P.I.), & Kuipers, K. (faculty expert). (August 2022-December 2023). Vijana Umoja Pamoja: Youth United Together. United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (federal). $110,380.00 awarded.

Courses Taught

• LESM 341 - Administration of Intercollegiate Athletics
• LESM 360 - Sport Event and Facility Management
• LESM 365 - Communication Strategies in Sport
• LESM 438 - Sport Management Strategies
• LESM 436 - Professional Development and Careers in Sport Management
• LESM 442 - Promotion and Marketing of Sport Programs
• LESM 451/551 - Sport Ticket Sales
• LESM 536 - Sport Industry and Organizations
• LESM 538 - Management of the Sport Enterprise
• LESM 542 - Sport Marketing and Promotions
• LESM 544 - Sport Finance
• LESM 545 - Analytic Techniques and Trends in Sport
• LESM 550 - Sport Sponsorship and Retention
• LESM 560 - Sport Facility and Event Management
• LESM 565 - Sport Communications
• KNPE 552 - Research Methods in Kinesiology and Physical Education