"Biography F. Stephen Bridges, Ed.D. Education Ed.D. in Community Health Education University of Alabama, 1982 Master of Arts in Secondary Education (Biology) University of North Alabama, 1979 Bachelor of Science in Biology University of North Alabama, 1977 "

"Research Interests • Investigating the psychological profiles of former professional athletes. • Examining the roles of sociological theories in the lives of professional athletes and their families. • Social deviance and interpersonal violence (homicide/suicide) among physically active and inactive persons. • Public perceptions of physical education and physical activity. • Homicide, suicide, and ""homicide followed by suicide"" among exercising and sedentary persons. • The effects of physical activity and/or dietary behaviors including alcohol consumption on various causes of mortality. • Can social or psychological theories in combination with research on athletic enhancement be used to explain hypothesized changes in violent behavior among athletes? • Does athletic enhancement contribute to violent behavior among athletes ""both on and off the field""? "