Beth A. Lanning, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Baylor University
School of Education, HHPR
One Bear Place #97313
Waco, Texas 76798-7313
Office: Rena Marrs McLean Gymnasium 212
Phone: 254-710-4027
Fax: 254-710-3527
Email: Beth_Lanning@baylor.edu

Degrees:
Ph.D. Health Education
CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist
MSEd. Heatlh Education/Exercise Physiology
B.S. Health Education/Wellness

Principal Publications:
Lanning, B.A., & Massey-Stokes, M. Child abuse prevention programs in Texas accredited non-public schools. The American Journal of Health Studies. (in press, 2006).

Bowden, R. G., Lanning, B.A., Doyle, E. I., Johnston, H. M., Slonaker, B., Scanes, G. Lipid levels in a cohort of sedentary university students. Internet Journal of Cardiovascular Research. (in press, 2005).

Bowden, R.G, Lanning, B.A., Doyle, E.I., Johnston, H. M., Slonaker, B., Scanes, G., Casey, P. Effects of a higher protein diet and a high carbohydrate diet on lipid levels. American Journal of Health Studies. (in press)

Bowden, R. G., Lanning, B. A.,. Doyle, E. I., Johnston, H. M., Nassar, E., Slonaker, B., Scanes, G. (2005). Comparison of body composition measures to dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry. Journal of Exercise Physiology (online), 8(2), 1-9.

Massey-Stokes, M. & Lanning, B. A. (2005). School health and family and community involvement: Making a difference in the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Adolescent & Family Health, 3(4), 154.

Doyle, E. I., Coggin, C., & Lanning, B. (2004). Writing for publication in health education. American Journal of Health Studies 19(2), 100-109.

Lanning, B. A., Bowden, R.G., Owens, R. & Massey-Stokes, M. (2004). The influences of gender, age, perceived fitness, and aerobice activity on social physique anxiety and self-esteem in adults sixty and older. Psychological Reports, 95, 761-766.

Massey-Stokes, M. & Lanning, B. (2004). The role of CSHPs in preventing child abuse and neglect. Journal of School Health, 74(6), 193-194.

Bowden, R., Lanning, B., Pippin, G., Tanner, J. (2003) The effects of teachers’ attitudes on the presentation of abstinence-only sex education curricula. Education; 123(4): 780-790

Funded Research:
Doyl, E. & Lanning, B. Faith in Action grant for Potter's Vessel Ministries, Inc. $35,000, Robert Woods Foundations. Funded December, 2002.

Lanning, B. & Doyle, E. CHRISTUS grant for Potter's Vessel Ministries, Inc. $39,000, CHRISTUS Fund. Funded December, 2002.

Kreider, R, (PI)., Lanning, B. (Coinvestigator: Body Image Analysis). Effects of the Curves for Women Fitness and Weight Loss Program on Body Composition, Metabolism, and Exercise Capacity in Sedentary Overweight Females. Curves International. Funded November, 2002 $373,510.00

Kreider, R, (PI)., Lanning, B. (Coinvestigator: Body Image Analysis). Effects of a Non-Ephedra Thermogenic Supplement on Body Composition and Markers of Health. Muscletech Research and Development Funded October, 2002 $ 55,625.00

Lanning, B, (PI), Irons, L, Bowden, R.G. The Influences of Social Physique Anxiety. University Research Council grant, Baylor University. Funded April, 2002. $1,210.00

Affiliations, Boards, and Committees:
C.H.E.S. (Certified Health Education Specialist). 1998-present.
SOPHE (Society of Public Health Education) May 2000-present.
AAPHERD (American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance).(June 1997-present).
TAHPERD (Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance)(December 1990-present).
Chair of Health Education Professional section 1994 (3-year term).
ACE formerly IDEA (International Dance-Exercise Association) certified instructor. (1988-present).
Delta Kappa Gamma. Member. Society for women educators. (1997-present)
Member of the Board of Directors for the American Heart Association. (1992-1994)
AAHPERD (American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance) (Feb.1991-1992).

Areas of Expertise:
Childhood and Adolescence Health Issues
Child Sexual Abuse

Research Areas:
Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy