Professor Jody A. Brylinsky, Ph.D.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
Publication List
Books/ Monographs
Brylinsky, J. (Contributing author) (2006, April). Quality Coaches, Quality Sports: National Standards for Sports Coaches, 2nd Edition. National Association for Sport and Physical Education, Reston, Va.
Brylinsky, J. (Contributing author) (2004). Special Olympics North America University Curriculum, Program Guide, Special Olympics Inc. Washington D. C.
Brylinsky, J. (Contributing author) (2003). Unified Sports® Coach Education Handbook, Special Olympics Inc. Washington D. C.
Brylinsky, J. (2002). The CommUniverCity Model: WesternMichiganUniversity Special Olympics Unified Sports . A four part monograph series printed and distributed by Special Olympics Inc. Washington, D.C. Submitted August 2002
Brylinsky, J. (Primary author) (2001). Reader training manual for National Council for the Accreditation of Coaching Education. Reston, VA: National Council for the Accreditation of Coaching Education.
Brylinsky, J. (Primary author) (2001). Coaching education: Designing quality programs. Reston, VA: The National Association for Sport and Physical Education, an Association of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
Brylinsky, J. (Contributing author) (2000). Training manual for the folio preparation of NCACE review. Reston, VA: National Council for the Accreditation of Coaching Education.
Books Chapter or Section in Book
Brylinsky, J. & Frauenknecht, M. (2006). The role of educators, coaches, and athletic trainers in sexual and reproductive health. In M. Rubins & S. Wooley (Eds), Partners in Prevention: CoordiantedSchool health Programs to Prevent Adolescent Pregnancy and STD’s.AmericanSchool Health Association/Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Brylinsky, J. (Contributing author) (2006). Special Olympics University Curriculum, China, Special Olympics Inc. Washington D. C.
Brylinsky, J. (2004). Lesson #9: Organizing a Special Olympics practical experience. Special Olympics University Curriculum China, Special Olympics Inc. WashingtonD.C.
Brylinsky, J. (2003). Abuse of power (in R. Malina, & M. Clark, M., Eds.) Youth sports: Perspectives for a new century, Champaign, IL: Exercise Science, A division of Sagamore Publishing.
Frauenknecht. M., & Brylinsky, J. (2003). Developing a Social Problem Solving (SPS) Intervention for Young Athletes. In M. Frauenknecht & D. R. Black, The Social Problem Solving Inventory for Adolescents (SPSI-A): A Manual for Application, Interpretation, and Psychometric Evaluation. Morgantown, WV:PNG Publishers.
Brylinsky, J. (2001). Sexual harassment and abuse of power. In V. Seefeldt & E. Brown (Eds.), Program for athletic coaches’ education 3rd Edition Cooper Publishing.
National Refereed Journal Articles
Brylinsky, J. & Sullivan, P. (2003). National standards for athletic coaches. ERIC Digest, ERIC Clearinghouse on Teaching and Teacher Education, Washington, D.C.
Frauenknecht, M., Brylinsky, J., & Zimmer, C. (1998). Healthy Athlete 2000: Planning a health education initiative using the PRECEDE Model. Journal of Health Education, 29, 312-318.
Brylinsky, J. (1997). Staff relationships: Potential for sexual harassment exists in coach/athlete relationship. Interscholastic Athletic Administration, 24 (1), 4-7.
Frauenknecht, M., & Brylinsky, J. (1996). The relationship between social problem solving and high-risk health behaviors among collegiate athletes. Journal of Health Education, 27, 217-224.
Moore, J., & Brylinsky, J. (1996). The no home court home court advantage. The Journal of Sport Behavior, 18 (4).
Brylinsky, J., & Moore, J. (1994). The identification of body build stereotypes in young children. Journal of Research in Personality, 28, 170-181.
Brylinsky, J. (1994). Authentic discovery laboratories in motor learning. Kalamazoo, MI: WesternMichiganUniversity (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED387 447).
Brylinsky, J. (1994). The diffusing of gender equity in sport: Using principles of sport as an innovation vs. compliance. Kalamazoo, MI: WesternMichiganUniversity (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED387 452).
Brylinsky, J., Moore, J., & Nesland, K. (1993). The effect of gender and coaching success on players’ preference for a coach in high school girl’s basketball. Vermillion, SD: University of South Dakota (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 359 150).
Moore, J., & Brylinsky, J. (1993). Spectator effect on team performance in college basketball. Journal of Sport Behavior, 16 (2, 3). 77-84.
Brylinsky, J., & Hoadley, M. (1992). A comparative analysis of wellness attitudes of suicidal and at-risk college students. Wellness Perspectives: Research, Theory, & Practice, 8 (2), 59-72.
Moore, J., Brylinsky, J., & Frosch, M. (1991). The effect of using a weighted softball on pitching velocity, wrist strength, and hand grip. The Journal of Applied Sport Science Research, Vol B (3), 170-173.
Brylinsky, J., (1991). Concerns and education regarding issues of weight control and female athletes: Body image and female athletes. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 338 578).
Brylinsky, J. (1990). Women’s support and leadership network: Making a difference. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 62 (6), 55-59.
Regional Refereed Journal Articles
Brylinsky, J., & Nesland, K. (1989). The political backlash of Title IX: Declining involvement of women in women’s sports. In S. Wolfe, J. Bromert, & C. Flum (Eds.), Selected Proceedings of the Women’s Research Conference: Women and Equality, University of South Dakota, 24-42.
Platt, L., & Brylinsky, J. (1989). Understanding fitness behavior and adherence problems. Journal of South DakotaParks and Recreation Association, 8 (4), 19-20.
Brylinsky, J. (1988). Starting the new year right: Strategies for fitness.South Dakota Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 15 (1), 11-12.
Brylinsky, J. (1987). Reflections on the development of body image. South Dakota Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 14 (3), 8-9.
Public Information Documents
Brylinsky, J. (2004, February 1). Think Like an Athlete: Play Fair, Reading presented for National Girls and Women In Sport Day, Dept. of HPER, WesternMichiganUniversity, Kalamazoo, MI
Brylinsky, J., & Martin, C. B. ( September 2000). A Plan For Fair Play in the MHSAA, Unpublished Document, Michigan High School Athletic Association, East Lansing , MI.
Brylinsky, J. & Sullivan, P. (2000, June). Accreditation of coaching education: Welcome to the future. Invited Position Paper, National Association for Sport and Physical Education an Association of the AmericaAlliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. Reston, VA.
Brylinsky, J. (Spring, 2000). Ask the Expert: Coaching Female Athletes, Youth Sports Journal, 1 (2), 7-8. A publication of the National Alliance for Youth Sports.
Brylinsky, J. (January 1999). A More Meaningful Future. American Association of Health Education [Public Information Document]. Reston, VA: AAHPERD.
Brylinsky, J. (October 1998). First days of school. National Association of Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) News. Reston, VA: AAHPERD.
Smith, B. J., Cahill, A., Bonaguro, E., Bonaguro, J., Brylinsky, J. (1998). Summary of the National Forum for Skin Cancer Prevention in Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Youth Sports. Conducted by the American Association for health Education, Reston, VA.
Brylinsky, J. (June 1998). Where is your gear? American Association of Health Education Newsletter. Reston, VA: AAHPERD.
Brylinsky, J. (April 1998). Perhaps we can draw strength. National Association of Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) News. Reston, VA: AAHPERD.
Brylinsky, J. (June 1997). Focus: Title IX Turns 25. Office of Marketing, Public Relations and Communications, WesternMichiganUniversity, Kalamazoo, MI.
Brylinsky, J. (March 1996). Ponder this! Time Out for the Lady Broncos!, 1 (6), 4.
Brylinsky, J. (October 1995). Focus: Coaching standards. Office of Public Information, WesternMichiganUniversity, Kalamazoo, MI.
Technical and Research Reports
Sundberg, C., Robarge, D. & Brylinsky, J. (2007). Improving healthy behaviors for individuals with developmental disabilities: Healthy Lifestyle Classes, year 2 update. Developmental Disabilities Council, Kalamazoo, MI.
Brylinsky, J. (July 2001). WesternMichiganUniversity Special Olympics Unified Sports Final Report. Submitted to Special Olympics Inc. Washington, D.C, and Special Olympics of Michigan. Christmas Record Grant.
Brylinsky, J. (June 2000). WesternMichiganUniversity Special Olympics Unified Sports Continuation Funding Request. Submitted to Special Olympics Inc. Washington, D.C, and Special Olympics of Michigan, Mount Pleasant, MI.
Brylinsky, J. (June 1999). WesternMichiganUniversity Special Olympics Unified Sports Continuation Funding Request. Submitted to Special Olympics Inc. Washington, D.C, and Special Olympics of Michigan, Mount Pleasant, MI.
Brylinsky, J. (June 1998). WesternMichiganUniversity Special Olympics Unified Sports Continuation Funding Request Submitted to Special Olympics Inc. Washington, D.C, and Special Olympics of Michigan, Mount Pleasant, MI.
Research Grants and Contracts
External Grants
Brylinsky, J. (2004, May). Healthy Buddies: CommUniverCity Partners for Healthy Athletes, General Mills Champion Youth Nutrition and Fitness Grant, General Mills Foundation Minneapolis, MN $10,000 Not funded.
Brylinsky, J. (2003, October). Social Problem Solving Intervention: Gaining the POWER to Serve, The Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement, College ParkMaryland, $22,000 Not Funded
Brylinsky, J. (2002). Coach education and athlete development centers: CommUniverCity partnership model.ECA/PE/C-02-55. United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Washington, D.C. $169,000 (not funded)
Brylinsky, J., & Hammond, A. (2000 November). Unified Sports® Center of Excellence: The CommUniverCity partnership. Special Olympics International, Christmas Record Grants $270,850 (not funded)
Berger, S., Sullivan, P., Frauenknecht, M. & Brylinsky, J. (September 7, 2000). Social Problem Solving Skills: Methods of Violence Prevention and Health Promotion for Youth Living in the District of Columbia, Grant proposal made to the Robert Woods Johnson Foundation, $50,000. – withdrawn.
Brylinsky, J. (September 1997- June 2001). Project Director, Special Olympics Unified Sports Leagues, 4-year funding by Special Olympics Inc., $119,999.
Brylinsky, J., & Berkey, D. (1996-2000). Primary investigator. Fairplay in KVA: Sportsmanship Project, American Sport Education Program, Human Kinetics Publishers ($3000).
Brylinsky, J., & Frauenknecht, M. (November 1995- June 1997). The problem with adolescent tennis players: Social problem solving for effectively managing chronic stress. United State Tennis Association, $20,062.
Internal Grants
Brylinsky, J. (2005-2006). Assessing Cultural Competence in HPER: What do we say we do? WMU Assessment Grants Program, Office of Institutional Effectiveness, $3750
Brylinsky, J. (October, 2000). Laptop Initiative to Enhance Teaching and Learning, Department of HPER, WesternMichiganUniversity, Kalamazoo, MI.(funded)
Brylinsky, J. (October 1995). Investigator, AIDS Talk: A phenomenological study of the Southwest Michigan AIDS Memorial Quilt Project Signature Square, Office of Research, $500.
Brylinsky, J., & Frauenknecht, M. (1993-1994). Co-investigator. Social problem solving and high-risk health behavior in WMU athletes, College of Education Mini-Grant, $750.
Brylinsky, J. (1992-1993). Primary Investigator, Further identification of body build stereotypes in ethnic minority children, New Faculty Research Support Program, $3300.
Brylinsky, J. (1991-1992). Primary Investigator, Identification of body build stereotypes in ethnic minority children, Faculty Research and Creative Activities Support Fund, FRACASF #92-023, $4690.
Professional Presentations
International Invited
Brylinsky, J. (2002, August 24). Inclusion Opportunities: Unified Sports. Special Olympics North America Conference 2002 One Team One Vision, Toronto, ONCanada.
Brylinsky, J. (2002, August 19-21). Train the Trainer Workshop: Unified Sports. Toronto, ONCanada.
Brylinsky, J. & Frauenknecht, M. (2002, May). A Coordinated School Approach to Sexuality Education: The Role of the Physical Educators, Coaches, and Athletic Trainers. Paper presented at the meeting of the Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Banff, Alberta, Canada.
National Invited (Since 2000)
Brylinsky, J. (2007, June 9). Creating Differently-abled Coaches: Building Inclusion Into Coaching Education, 7th Annual Coaching Educators’ Conference, USA Coaching Coalition, Indianapolis, IN.
Brylinsky, J. (2007, March 16). SpecialOlympicsUniversity Curriculum: WMU Program, Annual Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, BaltimoreMaryland.
Brylinsky, J. (2006, April 27). Update on the Revised National Standards For Sport Coaches, NASPE Town Hall Meeting, Annual Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Salt Lake City UT.
Brylinsky, J. & Panel (2005, April 13). University Curriculum: Special Olympics Unified Sports Update, Annual Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Chicago, IL.
Brylinsky, J. (2004, June 19). Going Beyond What Coaches Should Know and Do: Authentic Assessment in Becoming a Coach, Lunch Keynote Speaker at the NCACE National Coaching Education Conference, La Mansion del Reo, San Antonio, TX.
Brylinsky, J. (2003, June 19). Folio Reader Training workshop Taking Coaching Education to Another Level: Giving Athletes the Edge, National Council for Accreditation of Coaching Education , PennStateUniversity
Brylinsky, J. (2003 April 2) Fairness, Fairplay, and Coaching to Win, Annual Convention of The American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Philadelphia, PA.
Brylinsky, J. (2003 April 4) National Standards for Athletic Coaches: The Next Generation,Annual Convention of The American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Philadelphia, PA.
Brylinsky, J. (2003 April 4) Folio Reader Training workshop Annual Convention of The American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Philadelphia, PA.
Brylinsky, J. (2002, Oct. 16-18). National Standards for Coaching Education, 2002 Congress and Exposition, National Recreation and Park Association, Tampa, FL.
Brylinsky, J. (2002, June13). Folio Reader Training workshop Presented at the National Coaching Congress National Council for Accreditation of Coaching Education, Colorado Springs, CO.
Brylinsky, J. (2002, June 15). National Standards for Coaching Education: Update of Current Standards. Presented at the National Coaching Congress National Council for Accreditation of Coaching Education, Colorado Springs, CO.
Brylinsky, J. (2002, June 3) National Standards for Coach Education: University Needs, Quality Sports, Quality Coaches, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Indianapolis, IN.
Brylinsky, J. (2002, April). Folio Reader Training workshop presented at the Annual Meeting of The American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. San Diego, CA.
Brylinsky, J.(panel participant) (2002, April 11). Quality Coaches: What the National Standards Can Do. Presentation at the Annual Meeting of The American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. San Diego, CA.
Brylinsky, J. (2001, August 8-9). Coaching Education: SOI and NCACE leading the way. Paper presented at the North American Sports Business Meeting, Special Olympics, Inc. Copper Mountain, CO.
Brylinsky, J. (2001, June). Folio Reader Training workshop presented at the National Coaching Congress National Council for Accreditation of Coaching Education, Indianapolis, IN.
Brylinsky, J. (March 2001). Folio Reader Training Workshop: National Council for Accreditation of Coaching Education. Presentation made at the Annual Meeting of The American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Cincinnati, OH.
Brylinsky, J. (November 30, 2000). The Growth of Girls Participation in Youth Sports, Invited presentation Youth Sports Track, 2000 Athletic Business Conference, Orlando, FL
Brylinsky, J. (October 7, 2000). The Growth of Girls Participation in Youth Sports, Invited Presentation Academy for Youth Sports Administrators, National Alliance for Youth Sports, Phoenix, AZ.
Brylinsky, J. (July 2000). The future of coaching education accreditation. Presentation at the Annual NASPE National Coaching Congress, GulfportMS.
Brylinsky, J. (April, 2000). Preparing our coaches for the 21st century: An investment in the future of our youth. Presentation made at the annual meeting of The American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Orlando, FL
National Refereed (Since 1995)
Brylinsky, J., Frauenknecht, M., & Adjuroja, A. (2007, July 13). A Healthy Lifestyle Program Individuals with Disabilities: One Community-University Model. Poster Presentation at AmericanSchool Health Association 81stAnnualSchool Health Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Brylinsky, J., & Frauenknecht, M. (April 1998). Planning, implementing, and evaluating a problem-solving curriculum for young tennis players: Phase two. Paper presented at the national conference of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHE Research Coordinating Board), Reno, NV.
Frauenknecht, M., Brylinsky, J., & Beach, G. (October 1997). Developing and evaluating problem-solving skills for making healthy choices among 6th graders. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American School Health Association, Daytona Beach, FL.
Frauenknecht, M., & Brylinsky, J. (April 1996). The utility of social problem solving: Applications of a model to enhance coaching and athletic administration. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Atlanta, GA.
Brylinsky, J., & Frauenknecht, M. (May 1995). Healthy Athlete 2000: Preceding the 21st century. Poster presented at the National Meeting of the American College Health Association, Chicago, IL.
Frauenknecht, M., & Brylinsky, J. (May 1995). The relationship between social problem solving and high-risk health behaviors of collegiate athletes. Paper presented at the National Meeting of the American College Health Association, Chicago, IL.
Regional (Since 2000)
Brylinsky, J. & Robarge, D. (2007 April 24). Healthy Lifestyles for Everyone, 23rd Annual Developmental Disabilities Conference, East Lansing, MI.
Brylinsky, J. (2007, March 29). Assessing Your Cultural Competence, 12th Annual Conference Michigan Association for Evaluation, Lansing, MI.
Brylinsky, J. (2006, April 25). Making Healthy Choices: Putting Physical Activity at the Center of a Special health Plan, Developmental Disability Conference. Lansing, MI.
Brylinsky, J. (2006, Feb 12). Stronger Together: Building Team Cohesion – Athletes, Women in Sport Leadership Conference, Michigan High School Athletic Association, East Lansing, MI.
Brylinsky, J. (2006, Feb 12). Stronger Together: Building Team Cohesion – Coaches, Women in Sport Leadership Conference, Michigan High School Athletic Association, East Lansing, MI.
Brylinsky, J. (2004, Feb 1& 2). Think Like an Athlete: Winning on and Off the Court. Women in Sport Leadership Conference. MichiganHigh School Athletic Association, LansingMI.
Brylinsky, J. (2003, Oct. 9). Character Education: Strategic Plan for Sportsmanship, Michigan Department of Education, Character Education Conference, Battle CreekMI.
Brylinsky, J. (2003, Sept. 25). Sexual Harassment in Sports. Presentation made at GrandValleyStateUniversity.
Brylinsky, J. (Panel Coordinator)(2003, Feb.2). Boyfriends, Coaches Involvement, Team Effects, Women in Sports Leadership Conference, MichiganHigh School Athletic Association, Lansing, MI
Brylinsky, J. (Panel Coordinator)(2003, Feb.2). Student Leadership Workshop, Women in Sports Leadership Conference, MichiganHigh School Athletic Association, Lansing, MI.
Brylinsky, J. (2001, Nov 4). Starting, Promotion or Growing Your Unified Sports Program, Tools For Growth, Leadership Conference Special Olympics Michigan, Lansing, MI
Brylinsky, J. (2001, Nov 4). How coaches Can use the NCACE Certification, Tools For Growth, Leadership Conference Special Olympics Michigan, Lansing, MI
Brylinsky, J. (2001, Sept 9). Sports Psychology Component. Professional Skaters Association and the United States figure Skating Association Fall Seminar, Kalamazoo, MI.
Brylinsky, J. (2001 July 30). Abuse of Power. New Coach Orientation sponsored by the Michigan High School Athletic Association, Okemos, MI.
Brylinsky, J. & Ewing, M. (2001, March 17). PACE Survey Session. MichiganHigh School Athletic Administrators Annual Conference. Traverse City, MI.
Brylinsky, J. (2001, February 5). Women In Sports Leadership Conference: In Sync Healthy Mind; Healthy Body, Banquet emcee. Lansing, MI.
Brylinsky, J. (September 2000). Fair Play in the MHSAA, Invited Speaker, MichiganHigh School Athletic Association Sportsmanship Summit, Lansing, MI.
Brylinsky, J., (September, 13, 2000). Good Sports Are Winner. Invited presentation at the required fall meeting of the Kalamazoo Optimist Hockey Association, Kalamazoo, MI
Local Invited (Since 2000):