W. Leroy Fanning , Ed.D
Contact Information:
Phone: 423-425-4196E-mail: Leroy-Fanning@UTC.edu
Background and Training:
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- M.S. Major - Physical Education—The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- B.A. Major - Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Minor Science—Southeastern Louisiana University
Position and Teaching Areas:
- Position: UC Foundation Professor
- Classes Taught: Sport Management, Sport Law and Ethics, Sociology/Psychology of Sport
Research Areas:
- Sport Administration and Management
- Directed and managed over 100 sporting events with total funding over $25 Million
- Author/co-author of 5 textbooks in Fitness and Physical Activity
- Over 25 published articles in professional journals
- 100+ Invited presentations at professional conferences and workshops
Service Areas:
- American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance—Selected as the R. Tait McKenzie recipient for outstanding contributions to the welfare of man through service to the education profession
- NCAA —Clinical Director of Officials for A-Sun & Ohio Valley Conference
- Southern District, AAHPERD—Immediate Past President
Professional Organizations:
- American Alliance for health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
- National Association for Sport and Physical Education
- North American Society for Sport Management
- Sport and Recreation Law Association
Honors and Interests:
- Elected to the Greater Chattanooga Sports Hall of Fame
- Finished 11th in Ironman Triathlon World Championships in Master Division
- Competed and completed 10 Boston Marathons—Best Time 2:35.50
- Named 2002 Distinguished alumni by Southeastern Louisiana University
