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Terrence A. Jordan IIIntern 203 Cooke Hall |
Personal statement
Terrence A. Jordan II is an undergraduate student in the School of Kinesiology at the University of Minnesota. As a student he has devoted himself to effecting positive change in persons of all ages. His drive is not only to become a researcher and scholar in the area of sport and exercise psychology, but to be effective in applying the tools and strategies he studies to help people. Coaching girls basketball has drawn him into the desire to study girls and women in sport. Currently, his research interests are the barriers to participation in women’s sports, coaching education, and deviance in the African American male athlete. As a part of the Tucker Research Team, Terrence plans to make lucid and insightful contributions by being engaged in research practices. During his apprenticeship, Dr. Nicole LaVoi will act as a mentor as he plans to gain a better understanding of research methods and conundrums within the field.
Upon receiving a B.S. in Kinesiology, Jordan plans to further his education by attending graduate school and studying in the area of sport psychology. During his spare time he loves playing basketball, traveling, reading, and drawing.