Janelle K. O’Connell
Department Head and Professor of Physical Therapy
325-670-5860
Holland School of Sciences and Mathematics
Physical Therapy
joconnel@hsutx.edu
Hardin-Simmons is a great place to attend school or to work because of its exceptional people. Students can succeed at HSU and find a home here because of the personal attention, love and concern found on this campus. As a graduate and undergraduate student, you are encouraged to befriend professors and staff, who serve as role-models, continually watching out for your best interests and helping in any way possible. I enjoy working at HSU because of the tremendous friendships I have made over the years, because I believe that what I do is important and meaningful, because I feel the love of the Lord on campus, and because of the support I feel from my colleagues. I am energized by the inquisitiveness of the students and their yearning to learn. Opportunities to get involved in the community and share individual talents abound on campus, opening doors for the future and allowing me to give back for the many blessings I have received.
Degrees Earned:
- Bachelor's ~ Education and Physical Education ~ Central Michigan University ~ 1977
- Master's ~ Exercise Physiology ~ Kent State University ~ 1979
- Doctorate ~ Health Education ~ University of Toledo ~ 1985
- Master's ~ Physical Therapy ~ Hardin-Simmons University ~ 1997
- Doctorate ~ Trasitional Doctorate - Physical Therapy ~ Hardin-Simmons University ~ 2008
Resume:
Publications:
- Hypertension screening and follow-up in the workplace.
- Development of a short obesity knowledge scale using four different response formats.
- Isometric strength and dynamic back extensor endurance are unrelated in children ages 6-10 years: a pilot study.
- Family practice physicians' beliefs, attitudes, and practices regarding obesity.
- Utilizing the health belief model to predict dieting and exercising behavior of obese and nonobese adolescents.