Graeme Connolly
Associate Dean
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Education and Human Development
Department of Kinesiology
Administration
Department of The Graduate School
Other Duties
Program Director, Kinesiology
Bio
Dr. Connolly moved from Scotland to Augusta, GA in 1998. Since 2001, he has been a faculty member in the Department of Kinesiology at Augusta University. Began as Associate Dean for COEHD in June, 2025.
- GCONNOLLY@augusta.edu
- (706) 667-4388
- (706) 667-4706
- UH 340A
Education
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Ph.D., Kinesiology and Exercise Scien
University of Georgia, 2012
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MED, Health and Physical Education/
Augusta State University, 2000
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BS, Exercise Physiology
University of Glasgow, 1997
Certifications
Awards & Honors
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Online Teaching Excellence Award
Augusta University: Center for Instructional Innovation, 2019
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Excellence in Teaching Award
National Society of Leadership and Success, 2018
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Outstanding Faculty Award
Augusta University: College of Education, 2018
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Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award
College of Education, 2017
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Jag20 Award
Georgia Regents University, 2015
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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KNHS 6354
Foundations and Ethics of SC
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KNHS 6442
Applied Research Project
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KNHS 3420
Instructional Strat. in HS
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KNHS 6400
Internship in Kines & HS
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KNHS 3500
Sports Ethics
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KNHS 6353
Taking Athlete to Next Level
Teaching Interests
Primarily Kinesiology/Sport Pedagogy and Coaching. Taught courses in Instructional Strategies, Foundations and Ethics of Coaching/Sports, Sports Injuries, and Taking the Athlete to the Next Level.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- In Pursuit of Excellence: Utilizing Deliberate Practice and Other Types of Practice to Positively Impact Performance in Sport, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Predicting Injury in Collegiate Baseball and Softball Athletes Using Functional Testing: A Pilot Study., 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- “Basic Fundamentals of Soccer” Lesson for Elementary-Aged Students, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Elevating Athletic Performance with Flow Theory: “Being in the Zone”, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- From Play to Practice: Athlete Development for Coaches, 2021
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Primarily sport pedagogy and coaching- expertise/effectiveness in team sport and high school contexts; Sport psychology theories and coaching practices; Qualitative research methodologies.
Department Service
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Pre-Tenure
2019 - 2020
Role: Committee Chair
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Kinesiology Search Committee
2019 - 2019
Role: Committee Member
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KHS Search Committee
2016 - 2016
Role: Committee Chair
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Health and Physical Education M.A.T. Supervisor
2015 - 2015
Role: Other
College Service
University Service
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COE Dean Search Committee
2019 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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CURS Advisory Committee
2017 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Athletics
2013 - 2017
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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International Sport Coaching Journal
2014 - Present
Role: Reviewer
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Human Kinetics Publishers
2017 - 2017
Role: Reviewer, Book
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GAHPERD - Executive Board Member
2009 - 2015
Role: Committee Member
