Sean Fullerton, Ph.D., CSCS

Biography

Sean joins Towson University after earning a Ph.D. from the University of New Mexico in physical education, sports and exercise science, during which he taught a wide range of undergraduate courses, earning the “Outstanding Teaching Assistant of the Year” award in 2022. With a background in strength and conditioning and athletics, Sean earned a master’s degree in education from Portland State University in 2015 and taught secondary physical education for five years. Sean's research areas include technology use for teaching and learning in physical education, secondary curriculum design and instruction and fitness education. Sean is also a volunteer and mentor working with incarcerated youth for Janus Youth Programs for over 10 years.

Select Publications

• Fullerton, S. A., Ramsey, R.  (2026). Youth coaching strategies to foster enjoyment and intrinsic motivation: a theory-driven approach. Strategies, 39(4), 3–13. https://doi.org/10.1080/08924562.2026.2660628  

• Fullerton, S. A., Gaudreault, K. L., & Simonton, K. L. (2026). Integrating a Fitness-Based Software App within a College Resistance Training Class to Foster Learning and Motivation. International Journal of Kinesiology in Higher Education, 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1080/24711616.2026.2649733

• Fullerton, S. A., Chapman, I. (2025) Integrating STEM education within strength & conditioning-based physical education classes. Strength & Conditioning Journal. https://doi.org/10.1519/ssc.0000000000000947

• Fullerton, S. A. (2025). Reframing resistance training curricula in schools: a call for theory-based teaching and learning. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. DOI: 10.1080/07303084.2025.2550240

• Fullerton, S. A., Gaudreault, K. L., Simonton, K. L., Shiver, V. N., Kravitz, L. (2025). Physical education teachers’ acceptance and use of a supplemental software application. Journal of Teaching Physical Education. Published online July 15th. https://doi.org/10.1123/jtpe.2024-0330

• Fullerton, S.A., Gaudreault, K. L., Royce, I. (2023). Implementing Long-Term Athletic Development Through K-12 Physical Education. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 94(6), 7-12.
• Fullerton, S. (2023). Differentiated Instruction in PE through Eccentric-Focused Resistance Training. Strategies, 36(1), 3–13. https://doi.org/10.1080/08924562.2022.2146617
• Fullerton, S. A., & Gaudreault, K. L. (2023). Resistance Training in Secondary Physical Education: Recommendations to improve teacher content knowledge. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 94(1), 18–23. https://doi.org/10.1080/07303084.2022.2136311
• Simonton, K. L., Washburn, N., Fullerton, S., & Garn, A. C. (2022). Physical education content alignment with physical literacy outcomes into early adulthood. Journal of Health and Physical Literacy, 1(1), 20-34
• Simonton, K. L., Washburn, N. S., Prior, L., Shiver, V. N., Fullerton, S., & Gaudreault, K. L. (2022). A retrospective study on students’ perceived experiences in physical education: Exploring beliefs, emotions, and physical activity outcomes. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 42(2), 274-282
• Phelps, A., Fullerton, S. (2022). Technology preparation for preservice physical education teachers: A credit hour analysis. The Physical Educator, 79(1), 259-279

Awards

• Susan Deese-Roberts Outstanding Teaching Assistant of the Year, University of New Mexico 2021-2022
• Elva Coombs Award Scholarship Recipient, Portland State University 2014-2015