Dr. Melissa Cox
Name: Melissa Cox
Title/Position: Professor of Kinesiology and Health Studies
Discipline: Exercise Science
Year Hired: 2014
Education:
BS in Recreation Management (2005), University of Central Oklahoma
MS in Exercise Science (2007), University of Central Oklahoma
Ed. D. in Administration and Leadership (2023), Southern Nazarene University
Professional Organizations and Affiliations:
American Red Cross
Oklahoma Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
Shape American
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Fitness Pro Travel
Athletics and Fitness Association of America
Kappa Delta Pi
American College of Sports Medicine
Area/s of Specialty:
Personal Training
Outdoor Adventure
Effects of Wearable Technology
Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription
Group Exercise Instruction
Courses Taught:
HPSM 1041 Weight Training and Conditioning
HPSM 2413 Foundations of Sport Management
HPSM 2422 First Aid/CPR and Safety and Lab
HPSM 2441 Practicum of Exercise Science
HPSM 2442 Introduction to Exercise Science
HPSM 2503 Church and Community Recreational Leadership
HPSM 3133 Legal Aspects in Sports and Fitness
HPSM 3213 Techniques of Teaching Lifetime Sports
HPSM 3223 Sports Officiating
HPSM 3133 Techniques of Teaching Team Sports
HPSM 3403 Exercise Programming for Special Populations
HPSM 3433 Group Excercise Instruction
HPSM 3453 Nutrition for Sport and Fitness
HPSM 3841 Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription I
HPSM 3851 Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription II
HPSM 4313 Sociology of Sport
HPSM 4323 Christianity, Culture, and Sport – Sr. Capstone
HPSM 4413 Research, Measurement, and Evaluation
HPSM 4423 Organization of Sports Management
HPSM 4543 Strength and Conditioning
Office Location: Pickens-Springer Gym (behind viewing room)
Campus Phone Number: 405-789-7661 Ext 2303
Email Address: melissa.cox@swcu.edu
Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday 1pm-3pm, Tuesday and Thursday 10am-1pm
Research Interests:
Behavior Modification
Ergogenic Aids and Sports Performance
Wearable Technology and Fitness
Publications and Professional Presentations:
Cox, M. (2023). The Effects of Wearable Technology on Health-Related Behavior Change Among Undergraduate College Students (Publication No. 30524874) [Doctoral dissertation, Southern Nazarene University].
Wood, M.A. & University of Central Oklahoma. (2007). The effects of caffeine on ratings of perceived exertion and completion times in a 1.5-mile run test in college-aged males.
Contributing writer to Edmond Active (2007-2009)
Contributing writer to Oklahoma Sports and Fitness (2008-2009)
Mission/Passion: To create and provide opportunities for growth and change.
Favorite Bible Verse: 1 Peter 5:7
Personal Interests:
Family
Owner / Lead Coach - Sweat Expectations
Owner / Lead Coach - SUPfit
Traveling and surfing
Hometown: Mustang, Oklahoma