Laura J. Burton
Assistant Professor

Laura Burton is an assistant professor of sport management in the department of kinesiology. Her current research interests include (i) how to increase women’s representation in leadership positions in sport management; (ii) how the experience of sport participation influences women’s career progression in business management and sport management; and (ii) how to provide children at risk for obesity with physical activity opportunities, and how to best lead those children into sporting opportunities throughout their lives. Dr. Burton works in collaboration with Dr. Jaci VanHeest in the implementation and evaluation of Dr. VanHeest’s Paw PALS program. This unique program provides before school physical activity opportunities for elementary school children at risk for obesity. Dr. Burton teaches courses in sport management, issues in sport, sport facility and event management, and sport psychology.

•Ph.D. Social Science of Sport, Sport Management, University of Connecticut, 2002

•M.S. Physical Education, Athletic Training Concentration, Illinois State University, 1995

•B.S. Biology, Fairfield University, 1992

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Contact Information: 

Gampel - 218

Phone: (860) 486-3095
Fax: (860) 486-1123

Email: laura.burton@uconn.edu

Office Hours:
Monday 3:00 - 4:00pm and Wed. 1:00 - 2:00pm and by appointment

Mailing Address:
2095 Hillside Rd.
U-1110

Current Courses Taught:

EKIN 284 Introduction to Sport Management

EKIN 286 Issues in Sport

EKIN 308 Management of Sport Services

EKIN 240 Introduction to Sport & Exercise Psychology

EKIN 388 Sport Facilities and Event Management

Honors/Awards:

Outstanding Doctoral Student Researcher, University of Connecticut, 2002

Areas of Expertise:

Gender Role Conflict Research

Sport Management

Funded Research:

Burton, L.J. and VanHeest, J.L. “Assessing the Impacts of a School Based Physical Activity Intervention Program (Paw PALS) on Physiological and Psychosocial Measures in Obese Children”

Burton, L.J. “Examining Hiring Preferences and Evaluation of Managerial Subroles by Managers in Sport Organizations”

Burton, L.J. "Coaching high school athletes in Connecticut: Evaluation of a psychosocial coach training program"

Selected Publications/Presentations:

Burton, L.J., & VanHeest, J.V. (2007) The Importance of Physical Activity in Closing the Achievement Gap, Quest, 59(2), 212-218.

Burton, L.J., Grappendorf, H., Henderson, A., Field, G.B., & Dennis, J.A.. (2008). “The relevance of athletic participation for women: Examining hiring preferences to entry-level management positions using role congruity theory.” International Journal of Sport Management, 9, 1-18.

Burton, L.J., VanHeest, J.V., Rallis, S.F. & Reis, S.M. (2006) “Going for Gold: Understanding Talent Development Through the Lived Experiences of US Female Olympians.” Journal of Adult Development, 13, 124-136. Published online January 3, 2008.

Grappendorf, H., Burton, L.J., & Henderson, A. (2008). “Does Athletic Participation Provide an Advantage with Initial Salary Recommendations? Utilizing a Role Congruity Theory Approach.” Applied Research in Coaching and Athletics Annual, 23, 147-174.

Fink, J.S., Burton, L.J., & Bruening, J.E. (2008). “Diversity Training in a Sport Management Class: The Effects of Different Frames on Students’ Attitudes- Toward Organizational Diversity.” International Journal of Sport Management and Marketing, 4, 185-203.

Gianetti, G., Burton, L.J., Donovan, R., Allen, G. & Pescatello, L.S. (2008) “Physiologic and Psychological Responses of an Athlete Cycling 100+ Miles Daily for 50 Consecutive Days.” Current Sports Medicine Reports, 7(6) 343-347.

Grappendorf, H., Pent, A., Burton, L.J., & Henderson, A. (2008). Gender Role Stereotyping? A Qualitative Analysis of Senior Woman Administrators’ Perceptions Regarding Financial Decision Making. Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics, 1, 26-45.

Mazerolle, S., Bruening, J., Casa, D. & Burton, L.J. “Work-Family Conflict Part II: The Impact on Job and Life Satisfaction in Division I-A Athletic Trainers.” Journal of Athletic Training,43(5), 513-522

Burton, L.J., & Hagan, E.M. (2009). “Examination of Job Description in Intercollegiate Athletic Administration:Application of Gender Typing of Managerial Subroles.” The Sport Management and Related Topics Journal, 5(1) 84-95.

Henderson, A.C., Grappendorf, H. & Burton, L.J. (2009) Investigating Attractiveness in the Hiring Process of Female Athletes. Gender in Management: An International Journal, 24.