Jeff Simons, Ph.D.
Professor of Kinesiology
Kinesiology
E-mail: jeff.simons@csueastbay.edu
Phone: 510-885-4247
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Expertise
Psycho-motor aspects of physical activity, learning, and performance
Unique Experience
Learning and Performance Consultant to elite sportspeople over 30 years; Athletes/coaches in past 7 Olympic Game; Credentialed Sport Psychologist to Australian Olympic Teams 1996 and 2000; Currently Learning/Performance Consultant to 2016 Australian Olympic Rowing Team; Considerable experience with principles of youth sport and physical activity participation.
In The News
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The Science of Rivalry Driving Better Results in Sport (Cosmos Magazine)
Kinesiology professor Jeff Simons explains competition in sports.
November 8, 2023
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How I’ve Beaten Rivals Faster Than Me — And How You Can Too (Podium Runner)
Simons discusses the art of playing with competitors' minds to outsmart them to the finish.
October 18, 2021
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Should You Maintain Contact or Run Your Pace? (Triathlete)
Simons discusses the myth that you are broken if you don't maintain contact with your competitors in a race.
September 13, 2021