Shelley M. Lucas, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Kinesiology

Shelley Lucas earned a PhD in cultural studies of sport and leisure at the University of Iowa in 2001. Her research interests include women‘s sport history, gender issues in sport, and socio-cultural aspects of sport-related concussions. Her current research focuses on women’s cycling history, including mountain biking and Idaho’s own Women’s Challenge–the international cycling stage race for women that ran from 1984-2002, socio-historical aspects of women’s cycling groups, and the role of parents in supporting concussed youth sport athletes. Dr. Lucas teaches courses in sport history and the sociology of sport. Â
Contact Information:
Office: K-101
Phone: (208) 426-2446
Email:Â smlucas@boisestate.edu
Research Spotlight
Curriculum Vitae upon request
Courses:
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KINES 201 Cultural, Historical and Philosophical Dimensions of Physical Activity
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KINES 535 Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity
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KINES 582 Selected Topics in Sport History
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KINES 598 Seminar
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KIN-AL 505 Sociology of Sport and Athletic Leadership