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Graeme Connolly

Associate Dean

Graeme Connolly

Associate Dean

Associate Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

College of Education and Human Development
Department of Kinesiology

Administration
Department of The ƹ϶Ƶ School

Other Duties

Program Director, Kinesiology

Bio

Dr. Connolly moved from Scotland to Augusta, GA in 1998. Since 2001, he has been a faculty member in the Department of Kinesiology at ƹ϶Ƶ. Began as Associate Dean for COEHD in June, 2025.

  • GCONNOLLY@augusta.edu
  • (706) 667-4388
  • (706) 667-4706
  • UH 340A

Education

  • Ph.D., Kinesiology and Exercise Scien University of Georgia, 2012

  • MED, Health and Physical Education/ Augusta State University, 2000

  • BS, Exercise Physiology University of Glasgow, 1997

Certifications

  • USSF- Nationally Licensed Coach United States Soccer Federation (USSF), 2001

Awards & Honors

  • Online Teaching Excellence Award ƹ϶Ƶ: Center for Instructional Innovation, 2019

  • Excellence in Teaching Award National Society of Leadership and Success, 2018

  • Outstanding Faculty Award ƹ϶Ƶ: College of Education, 2018

  • Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award College of Education, 2017

  • Jag20 Award Georgia Regents University, 2015

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • KNHS 6354

    Foundations and Ethics of SC
  • KNHS 6442

    Applied Research Project
  • KNHS 3420

    Instructional Strat. in HS
  • KNHS 6400

    Internship in Kines & HS
  • KNHS 3500

    Sports Ethics
  • KNHS 6353

    Taking Athlete to Next Level

Teaching Interests

Primarily Kinesiology/Sport Pedagogy and Coaching. Taught courses in Instructional Strategies, Foundations and Ethics of Coaching/Sports, Sports Injuries, and Taking the Athlete to the Next Level.

Scholarship

Selected Recent Publications

  • In Pursuit of Excellence: Utilizing Deliberate Practice and Other Types of Practice to Positively Impact Performance in Sport, 2025
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Predicting Injury in Collegiate Baseball and Softball Athletes Using Functional Testing: A Pilot Study., 2025
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • “Basic Fundamentals of Soccer” Lesson for Elementary-Aged Students, 2025
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Elevating Athletic Performance with Flow Theory: “Being in the Zone”, 2024
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • From Play to Practice: Athlete Development for Coaches, 2021
    Journal Article, Academic Journal

Research Interests

Primarily sport pedagogy and coaching- expertise/effectiveness in team sport and high school contexts; Sport psychology theories and coaching practices; Qualitative research methodologies.

Department Service

  • Pre-Tenure 2019 - 2020

    Role: Committee Chair
  • Kinesiology Search Committee 2019 - 2019

    Role: Committee Member
  • KHS Search Committee 2016 - 2016

    Role: Committee Chair
  • Health and Physical Education M.A.T. Supervisor 2015 - 2015

    Role: Other

College Service

  • Promotion and Tenure 2013 - Present

    Role: Committee Member
  • Educational Research Faculty Search 2020 - 2020

    Role: Committee Member

University Service

  • COE Dean Search Committee 2019 - Present

    Role: Committee Member
  • CURS Advisory Committee 2017 - Present

    Role: Committee Member
  • Athletics 2013 - 2017

    Role: Committee Member

Professional Service

  • International Sport Coaching Journal 2014 - Present

    Role: Reviewer
  • Human Kinetics Publishers 2017 - 2017

    Role: Reviewer, Book
  • GAHPERD - Executive Board Member 2009 - 2015

    Role: Committee Member