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Becky Beal, Ed.D.

Professor of Kinesiology

Expertise

Social justice issues in sport and physical activity, The culture of skateboarding (researching for over 25 years), Former coach of soccer and track & field at youth, high school, and collegiate levels

Biography

Dr Beal's research interests are centered on issues of social justice in sport and physical activity.  Beal has researched the cultural and political dynamics of skateboarding for over 20 years and, currently, her work explores the relationship of the cultural industries with "action sports" such as skateboarding and surfing. She teaches courses in the sociology and philosophy of sport.

In The News

Understanding sport off the field: Two 51 Professors contribute to “Sociology of Sport”

Matthew Atencio, Co-Director of the Center for Sport and Social Justice, and Becky Beal contributed to the newly released 12th edition of Sociology of Sport.

February 15, 2023

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Professor Becky Beal to Publish Book on Lifestyle Sports and Identity

“Lifestyle Sports and Identities: Subcultural careers through the Life Course” is a new book edited by 51 professor Becky Beal and Tyler Dupont.

May 11, 2021

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