Julie Partridge | SIU

Exercise Science, Sport Administration, Human Sciences

Dr. Partridge is an Professor of Human Sciences and Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) for the university. Her primary focus of training and study is in the sub disciplinary area of sport and exercise psychology. She also serves as Director of the Social Psychology of Sport Laboratory.

Dr. Partridge’s research interests include the impact of social influence (i.e., peers, parents, coaches, siblings) on psychosocial outcomes in sport and physical activity, as well as the effects of shame and embarrassment on physical activity performance. She also works as a sport psychology/performance enhancement consultant with athletes from a variety of sports/competitive levels. 

Her teaching duties at the undergraduate level include Behavioral Aspects of Exercise (KIN 318) and Psychosocial Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity (KIN 345). At the graduate level, Dr. Partridge teaches coursework required for both Exercise Science and Sport Studies students including Applied Sport Psychology (KIN 412), Psychological Aspects of Sport (KIN 504), and Exercise Psychology (KIN 530). 

Dr. Partridge has served her profession as an editorial board member of the Journal of Applied Sport Psychology (AASP), and has also reviewed for multiple journals in the field. She is a member of both AASP and the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), and is on the Board of Directors of the National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS).