Alanna Harman
Assistant Professor, Kinesiology and Physical Education
aharman@wlu.ca
548-889-3653
Waterloo, Ontario
Faculty of Science
Alanna Harman is an expert in media representations of athletes and organizational behaviour in sports.
Areas of Expertise
- Media and Communication Theory
- Sports Psychology and Performance
Biography
I received my PhD in Sport Management from Western University in 2013 and my Master of Arts in Applied Health Sciences, with a specialization in Sport Management (2008), and my Bachelor of Sport Management (2005) both from Brock University. Prior to joining Laurier, I held a faculty position at Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, and St. John's University in Queens, New York.
The main focus of my research is on organizational behaviour in sport and media representations of athletes. Specifically, I have examined factors that may contribute to volunteer satisfaction and retention, and differences in athlete presentation in the digital realm.