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Kinesiology, Recreation & Sport: Full-time Faculty & Staff

Ms. Rachel Green
Ms. Rachel Green
- Instructor - Recreation, Park & Nonprofit Administration, Sport Management
Education

MS: Western Kentucky University

BA: Georgetown College

 

Teaching

REC 200 - Recreation in Society

REC 220 - Understanding the Nonprofit Sector

REC 302 - Recreation Leadership

REC 306 - Experience Planning and Evaluation

REC 328 - Inclusive Recreation

REC 330 - Foundations of Outdoor Recreation

REC 406 - Recreation Administration

SPM 200 - Introduction to Sport Management

SPM 290 - Sport Management Seminar

SPM 335 - Global Perspectives in Sport

Scholarship

Selected Publications (maiden name)

  • Forsythe, S. A., Upright, P. A., Mergenthal, R., & Sullivan, D. J. (2021). Utilizing a Personality Assessment and Programming in Division 1 Football: An Exploratory Study. Journal of Student-Athlete Educational Development and Success, 3, 61-87.
  • Forsythe, S. A., Upright, P. A., Mergenthal, R., & Jordan, T. A. (2019). The Impacts of a Head Coaching Change on Intercollegiate Student-Athletes. KAHPERD Journal, 56(2), 73-85.
  • McCoy L., & Mergenthal, R. (2018).  Considering the Legality of NCAA Show-Cause Orders. Journal of NCAA Compliance. 3-4. 

Selected Presentations (maiden name)

  • Forsythe, S. A., Upright, P.A., & Mergenthal, R., (2019). Managing Stress Behaviors: Utilizing the Birkman Method to Develop a Pilot Program for a Division I College Football Program.  Applied Sport Management Association Annual Conference, Nashville, Tennessee.
  • Forsythe, S. A., Mergenthal, R., & Upright, P.A. (2019). Sport Leadership and Management: Utilizing the Birkman Method in the Classroom to Enhance Student Development. North American Society for Sport Management Teaching and Learning Fair, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Adams, S., Warning, C., Wade, T., Furgal, K., Norris, E., Mergenthal, R. Adults with Down Syndrome: Impact of Yoga on Functional Mobility.  APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Annual Conference (APPTAC)
Service

Kappa Delta Sorority Chapter Advisory Board

Member Retention and Wellness (December 2022- present) Vice Chair (August 2021- August 20220 Chair (July 2019-August 2021), Operations (July 2017-July 2019)

• Presented at the 1st annual Confident Leaders workshop
• Nominated for the “2020 Outstanding Advisor” award
• Mentor and advise 140 members of the local Kappa Delta chapter
• Work alongside nine other advisors to ensure chapter efficiency
• Advise the chapter on best practices in accordance with national and local regulations
• Enforce and educate members on national, chapter, and campus policies
• Assist with all chapter recruitment and retention activities
• Organize and implement trainings for advisory board

 

Down Syndrome Association of South-Central Kentucky

Volunteer (July 2017-present)

• Developed and taught an inclusive yoga class twice a week
o Facilitated a yoga research study with WKU’s Physical Therapy department
• Selected as the 2019, “Volunteer of the Year” at the annual volunteer banquet
• Delegate tasks to adults during the Life Skills portion of their day
• Assist with marketing and the planning for the annual Buddy Walk
• Planned fundraising initiatives for annual “Derby Gala”
• Served as the Team Check-In and Volunteer Coordinator at the Step Up for Down Syndrome walk
• Collaborate with staff members to organize a volunteer date for Rec 220 students

 Special Olympics Kentucky

Head Cheerleading Coach (September 2017-present)

• Choreograph a halftime performance for regional and state tournaments
• Mentor and coach 15 cheerleaders with physical and intellectual disabilities throughout the season
• Participate and volunteer at other local Special Olympic events

 Bowling Green Parks and Recreation

Volunteer (July 2017-present)

• Developed and taught a weekly inclusive yoga class for the Special Populations Community
• Completed a qualitative research study with adolescent participation in a wheelchair basketball program
• Serve as a volunteer for Regional and State Special Olympic Tournaments
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