Garrett Beatty, Ph.D.

Instructional Associate Professor; Assistant Dean for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Department of Applied Physiology & Kinesiology, Dean's Office

  • Ph.D. in Health and Human Performance, University of Florida (2015)
  • M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction, University of Missouri (2007)
  • B.S. in Psychology, University of Florida (2005)

Contact Info

FLG 140
PO Box 118205
Gainesville, FL 32611-8205
(352) 294-1721 | gbeatty@hhp.ufl.edu


Biography

Garrett Beatty joined the College of Health & Human Performance as a Lecturer in August 2015. Garrett studied Biobehavioral Science under the mentorship of Dr. Christopher Janelle. Garrett’s research interests include studying the strategies individuals employ to regulate emotional experiences in order to improve human performance within emotionally charged environments. Garrett is also interested in investigating how social, psychological, pedagogical, coaching, and management principles can be leveraged to enhance the career and life development of athletes. As a lecturer, Garrett aims to disseminate knowledge garnered from cutting edge research to undergraduate and graduate students studying sport psychology, exercise psychology, and athlete development. Garrett is constantly seeking ways to incorporate technology into teaching strategies for on-campus, blended, and fully online courses.