Department of Applied Health

Specialization:Education:
Ph.D. in Psychology University of North Dakota

Sport and Exercise Psychology

Phone:
618-650-2410

Office:

VC, Room 2606

(e-mail)

About Dr. Ross-Stewart

 Dr. Ross-Stewart is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Health . Dr. Ross-Stewart obtained her PhD in Psychology from the University of North Dakota, her M.S in Kinesiology from the University of North Dakota, and her B.A. in Psychology from Mount Allison University.  

Dr. Ross-Stewart’s research is grounded in Albert Bandura’s Self Efficacy Concept and its role in behavior change. Of particular interest to Dr. Ross-Stewart is how imagery impacts efficacy and sport performance. Dr. Ross-Stewart and her colleagues are the creators of Imagery Assisted Virtual Reality Protocols for athletes. Dr. Ross-Stewart’s research has been published in numerous journals including, The Journal of Sports Science, The Sports Journal, The Journal of Physical Fitness, Medicine and Treatment in Sports, The Sport Psychologist, Journal of Imagery Research in Sport and Physical Activity, International Journal of Coaching Science, and the Journal of Applied Sport Psychology.

Dr. Ross-Stewart is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant^(R) and an Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) registered mentor. She is also a professional member of the Canadian Sport Psychology Association. Dr. Ross-Stewart was the 2024 recipient of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology Teaching Excellence Award  and a recipient of the 2024 Ohio Valley Conference’s Outstanding Faculty Commitment to Student Success Award. 

Ross-Stewart teaches graduate level courses in Sport Psychology, Professional Standards and Ethics in Sport Psychology, Diversity and Culture in Sport, Psychology of Coaching and the final seminar for all Exercise and Sport Psychology Graduate Students. 

 Representative Publications:

1. Ross-Stewart, L., Braun, L., & Hardcastle, V. (2024). Effective use of imagery assisted Virtual Reality in pitch recognition and sport imagery ability development. The Sports Journal. 24.
2. Pryor, C., & Ross-Stewart, L. (2024). Perceptions of Former Collegiate Athletes on Career Transition Programs in the NCAA. The Sports Journal.24
3. Ross-Stewart, L. & Miles, L. (2024). Imagery, self-efficacy and chronic pain. Journal of Imagery Research in Sport and Physical Activity, 19. https://doi.org/10.1515/jirspa-2024-0014
4. Braun, L., & Ross-Stewart, L., Meyer, B. (2024). The Relationship between Coaching Style and Athlete Grit: Athlete and Coach Perceptions. International Journal of Exercise Science, 7.
5. Ferner, K., Ross-Stewart, L., & Dueck, D. (2023). The role of coach education in coaching philosophy development and implementation: A dual case study. The Sports Journal, 24.
6. Ross-Stewart, L. & Lee, R. (2023). VR training and imagery training in esports. Journal of Imagery Research in Sport and Physical Activity, 18.
7. Meckfessel, M3., & Ross-Stewart, L. (2022). Investigation into differences in psychological skills in ultra-endurance athletes and endurance athletes. The Sports Journal, 23.
8. Knuth, A., Ross-Stewart, L., Brent, C., & Salerno, R. (2018). Psychological aspects of rehabilitation as perceived by physical therapists. Journal of Physical Fitness, Medicine & Treatment in Sports, 
9. Ross-Stewart, L. Price, J., Jackson, D., & Hawkins, C. (2018). The development of an imagery assisted virtual reality intervention. Journal of Sports Science 6, 20-30.
10. Cox, C.E., Ross-Stewart, L., & Foltz, B.D. (2017). Investigating the prevalence and risk factors of depression symptoms among NCAA Division I collegiate athletes. Journal of Sports Science, 5, 14-28.
11. J., Madeira, J., Dias, C., Ross-Stewart, L., Corte-Real, N., & Fonseca, A.M. (2015) The use of imagery by Portuguese soccer goalkeepers." Journal of Imagery Research in Sport and Physical Activity, 10
12. Ross-Stewart, L., Short, S.E., & Kelling, M. (2014). Characteristics affecting how college basketball coaches advise their athletes to use imagery. International Journal of Coaching Science, 8, 31-51.
13. Ross-Stewart, L., Short, S.E., Terrance, C.A (2010). A narrative review of the relationships among imagery, exercise, and self-efficacy. Journal of Imagery Research in Sport and Physical Activity, 5,
14. Ross-Stewart, L., & Short, S.E. (2009). The frequency and perceived effectiveness of imagery used to build, maintain, and regain confidence. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 21, S34-S47
15. Short, S.E., & Ross-Stewart, L. (2008). A review of self-efficacy based interventions. In S. Mellalieu & S. Hanton (Eds.) Applied Sport Psychology Advances: A Review. London, UK: Routledge.