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Biography

Daniel Landers arrived at Arizona State University in 1981 and is now a Emeritus Regents Professor. His research in the Exercise and Health Psychology Laboratory is directed toward an analysis of exercise effects on selected mental health variables. Recent research emphases include examination of the effects of exercise on (a) relaxation/mood alteration, including anxiety and depression; (b) ability to cope with psychosocial stressors, (c) quality and quantity of sleep, and (d) cognitive functioning. In approaching research in these areas, a variety of research methodologies are employed, including meta-analytic (quantitative) reviews of the research literature, and questionnaire, behavioral, and psychophysiological measures. Psychophysiology, which examines the interrelations among psychological and physiological variables so that underlying behavioral mechanisms can be better understood, is often used as an unobtrusive measure to enhance interpretation of behavioral and questionnaire findings. Landers research, now consisting of more than 100 publications in peer-reviewed journals, has been recognized by the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (Alliance Scholar Award, 2005-06), and the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (Distinguished Scholar Award, 1995). He's taught graduate and undergraduate courses in sport and exercise psychology, such as KIN 448, 452, 520 and 522.

Prior to ASU, Professor Landers was a professor at Pennsylvania State University for seven years, an associate professor with the University of Washington for two years, and with the State University of New York at Brockport and the University of Illinois-Champaign-Urbana, each for two years. 

 

Education
  • Ph.D. University of Illinois
  • M.S. University of Illinois 
  • B.A. San Jose State College
Research Interests

Landers' research is currently directed toward a psychological analysis of sport and exercise. In approaching research in this area, a variety of research methodologies are often employed, including questionnaire, behavioral, and psychophysiological measures.  Psychophysiology, which examines the interrelations among psychological and physiological variables so that underlying behavioral mechanisms can be better understood, is sometimes used as an unobtrusive measure to enhance interpretation of behavioral and questionnaire findings.  Recent research emphases include examination of the effects of exercise on (a) relaxation/mood alteration, including anxiety and depression; (b) ability to cope with psychosocial stressors, (c) quality and quantity of sleep, and (d) cognitive functioning.  Another current research thrust has been the use of psychophysiological measures in actual performance settings. The intent here has been to use various measures of brain, muscle, and cardiac activity as markers to infer "preparatory states" or "arousal/attentional sets" conducive to high-level sport or exercise performance.  Much of this work has been with archers, golfers, marksmen, weight lifters, and sprinters, but this analysis can also be extended to other sports. Biofeedback applications for performance enhancement have also been researched. 

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Publications
  • Landers, Daniel M (Author) ,Arent, S M (Author) . Physical Activity and mental health. The Handbook of Sport Psychology (2007).
  • J Etnier, P Nowell, Daniel Landers, B Sibley. A mega-regression to examine the relationship between aerobic fitness and cognitive performance. Brain Research Reviews  52, 119 (2006).
  • Landers, Daniel M (Author) ,Arent, S M (Author) . Arousal-Performance Relationships. Applied Sport Psychology: Personal Growth to Peak Performance (2006).
  • Landers, Daniel M. Social facilitation and evaluation. Enclyclopedia of International Sports Studies (2005).
  • S Arent, Daniel Landers, Kathleen Matt, J Etnier. Dose-response and mechanistic issues in the resistance training and affect relationship. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology 27, 271-288 (2005).
  • T Rogers, Daniel Landers. Mediating effects of peripheral vision in the life event stress/athletic injury relationship. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology (2005).
  • Landers, Daniel. Exercise Relative to Other Treatments for Reduction of Anxiety/Depression: Overcoming the Principle of Least Effort. (2005).
  • Sklan, E.H., Lowenthal, A., Korner, M., Ritov, Y., Landers, D.M., Rankinen, T., Bouchard, C., Leon, A.S., Rice, T., Rao, D.C., Skinner, J.S., & Soreq, H. (2004). Acetylcholinestese/ paraoxonase genotype and expression predict anxiety scores in Health, Risk Factors, Exercise Training, and Genetics Study. Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, 101 (15), 5512-5517.
  • B Alderman, Daniel Landers, J Carlson, k Scott. Factors related to rapid weight loss practices among international wrestlers. Medicine and Science in Sport & Exercise (2004).
  • D Crews, M Lochbaum, Daniel Landers. Exercise effects on psychological well-being and academic achievement in low-income Hispamic children. Perceptual and Motor Skills (2004).
  • E Skian, D Rao, J Wilmore, J Skinner, A Lowenthal, M Kormer, Y Ritov, Daniel Landers, T Rankinen, C Bouchard, A Leon, T Rice. Acetylcholinesterase/paraoxonase genotype and expression predict anxiety scores in Health, Risk Factors, Exercise Training, and Genetics study. Proceedings of the National Academy of Science (2004).
  • K Urakawa, Daniel Landers, B Alderman, T Rogers, S Arent. Effects of heading the ball and head injury on the cognitive functioning of soccer players. International Journal of Soccer and Science (2004).
  • M Lochbaum, Daniel Landers. Exercise and mood state: A test of Solomon's opponent-process theory. Journal of Sport Behavior (2004).
  • . . Health and medical cure in a particular way (2004).
  • Daniel Landers. Thanks anyway, but I'm not smoking what your are smoking. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology (2003).
  • Rogers, T., Alderman, B.L., & Landers, D.M. (2003). Effects of life-event stress and hardiness on peripheral vision in a real-life stressor. Behavioral Medicine, 29, 21-26
  • M Rhea, Daniel Landers, B Alvar, S Arent. The effect of competition and presence of an audience on weight-lifting. Journal of Stength and Conditioning (2003).
  • S Arent, Daniel Landers. Arousal, anxiety, and performance: A re-examination of the inverted-U hypothesis. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport 73, 436-444 (2003).
  • Landers, Daniel M. The Academy Papers on Preparing Future Faculty. (2003).
  • . The Academy Papers on Preparing Future Faculty. (2003).
  • J Slade, Daniel Landers, P Martin. Muscular activity during real and imagined movements: A test of inflow explanations. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology (2002).
  • M Lochbaum, P Karoly, Daniel Landers. Evidence for the importance of openness to experience on performance of a fluid intelligence task by physically active and inactive participants. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (2002).
  • Daniel Landers, S Arent, R Lutz. Affect and cognitive performance in high school wrestlers undergoing rapid weight loss. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology (2001).
  • K Dale, Daniel Landers. Do the weight control techniques used by wrestlers constitute an eating disorder. The American Journal of Medicine & Sport (2001).
  • R Lutz, Daniel Landers, D Linder. Procedural variants of mental practice influence performance. Journal of Mental Imagery (2001).
  • S Arent, T Rogers, Daniel Landers. The effects of physical activity on selected mental health variables: determining causation. Sportwissenschaft (2001).
  • . . The handbook of sport psychology (2001).
  • Landers, Daniel M,Arent, S M. Arousal-performance relationships. Applied sport psychology: Personal growth to peak performance (2001).
  • Landers, Daniel M,Maxwell, W,Butler, J,Fagen, L. Developing children's thinking skills in physical education. Developing minds: A resource book for teaching thinking (2001).
Research Activity
  • Landers,Daniel M. National Youth Sports Program 2005. NAT'L. YOUTH SPORTS(6/1/2005 - 5/31/2006).
  • Landers,Daniel M. NYSP Summer Food Service Program. AZ DEPT OF EDUCATION(6/1/2005 - 10/1/2005).
  • Landers,Daniel M. National Youth Sports Program 2004. NAT'L. YOUTH SPORTS(6/1/2004 - 5/31/2005).
  • Landers,Daniel M. NYSP Summer Food Service Program. AZ DEPT OF EDUCATION(6/1/2004 - 7/2/2004).
  • Landers,Daniel M. NYSP ASU, Youth and Amateur Sports Grant Program. AZ TOURISM & SPORTS AUTH(6/1/2004 - 12/31/2004).
  • Landers,Daniel M. FY 2003 SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM--NYSP PROGRAM. AZ DEPT OF EDUCATION(6/2/2003 - 7/3/2003).
  • Landers,Daniel M. NATIONAL YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM 2003. NAT'L. YOUTH SPORTS(6/1/2003 - 5/31/2004).
  • Landers,Daniel M. ARE THERE PHYSIOLOGICAL DIFFERENCES IN THE WAYS PEOPLE RESPOND TO STIMULI AS A FUNCTION OF PHYSICAL FITNESS. LIFT FITNESS ACADEMY(1/1/1996 - 6/30/2002).
  • Landers,Daniel M. RESEARCH & TRAINING TO INCREASE ARCHER'S PROFICIENCY IN COMPET. (1/1/1995 - 6/30/1996).
  • Landers,Daniel M. RESEARCH & TRAINING TO INCREASE ARCHER'S PROFICIENCY. NATL ARCHERY ASSOCIATION OF US(1/1/1995 - 6/30/1996).
  • Landers,Daniel M. EXTROVERSION AS A MODERATING FACTOR IN ACCTG FOR PERF DIFF. US TOBACCO CO(10/1/1992 - 9/15/1995).
  • Landers,Daniel M. EFFECTS OF EXERCISE ON INTELLECTUAL FUNCTIONING. NATL ASSN FOR SPORT & PHYS EDU(10/31/1991 - 9/1/1992).
  • Landers,Daniel M. PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF CONCENTRATION IN ARCHERS. (6/1/1990 - 12/31/1991).
  • Landers,Daniel M. PERFORMANCE AND SMOKELESS TOBACCO. US TOBACCO CO(1/1/1990 - 12/31/1990).
  • Landers,Daniel M. PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS INFLUENCING ARCHERY PERFORMANCE. (1/1/1988 - 6/30/1989).
  • Landers,Daniel M. EFFECTS OF SNUFF ON PSYCH/PHYSIO FUNCTIONING OF ATHLETES. US TOBACCO CO(9/1/1983 - 10/31/1988).
Presentations
  • Landers, Daniel. Cognitive learning and physical activity. Faculty from Physical Education Departments in the L.A. Community College District (Dec 2006).
  • Landers, Daniel. Physical inactivity, anxiety, and depression: An evolutionary perspective. North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, Denver (Jun 2006).
  • Rethorst, C, Wipfli, B, Landers, Daniel. The antidepressive effects of exercise: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Joint Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine & NASPSPA, Denver (Jun 2006).
  • Wipfli, B, Rethorst, C, Landers, Daniel. The anxiolytic effects of exercise: A metea-analysis of randomized controlled trialsl. Joint Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine & NASPSPA, Denver (Jun 2006).
  • Landers, Daniel. Physical inactivity, dementia, anxiety and depression: An evolutionary perspective. The 25th Annual Alderson Lecture, Department of Kinesiology, University of Texas, Austin (Apr 2006).
  • Landers, Daniel. Physical inactivity, dementia, anxiety, and depression: An evolutionary perspective. Alliance Scholar Lecture for the AAHPERD, Salt Lake City (Apr 2006).
  • Landers, Daniel. Physical inactivity, dementia, anxiety, and depression: An evolutionary perspective. Department of Kinesiology, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park (Apr 2006).
  • Landers, Daniel. Physical inactivity, dementia, anxiety, and depression: An evolutionary perspective. University of North Carolina--Greensboro (Apr 2006).
  • Landers, Daniel. Physical inactivity, dementia, anxiety, and depression: An evolutionary perspective. Alliance Scholar Address--Department of Kinesiology, University of Minnesota (Mar 2006).
  • Rethorst, C, Wipfli, B, Landers, Daniel. The anti-depressant effects of exercise: A meta-analysis of randomized trials. Heathy Lifestyles Conference, ASU Polytechnique Campus, Mesa (Mar 2006).
  • Wipfli, B, Rethorst, C, Landers, Daniel. The anxiolytic effects of exercise: A meta-analysis of randomized trials. Healthy Lifestyles Conference, ASU Polytechnique Campus, Mesa (Mar 2006).
  • Wipfli, B, Rethorst, C, Landers, Daniel. Exercise and reduction of anxiety: A meta-analysic examination of experimental studies. 2nd ASU/Mayo Clinic Arizona Research Symposium, ASU BioDesign Institute (Feb 2006).
  • Landers, Daniel. Research Methods in Exercise Psychology: Developing Grade A research evidence. Department of Kinesiology, San Jose State Univeristy (Feb 2006).
  • Rethorst, C, Wipfli, B, Landers, Daniel. Exercise and reduction of depression: A meta-analytic examination of experimental studies. ASU/Mayo Clinic Arizona Research Symposium, ASU BioDesign Institute (Feb 2006).
  • Landers, Daniel. Physical inactivity, dementia, anxiety, and depression: An evolutionary perspective. Alliance Scholar Address, Department of Kinesiology, San Francisco State University (Feb 2006).
  • Landers, Daniel. Physical inactivity, dementia, anxiety, and depression: An evolutionary perspective. Alliance Scholar Address--California State University--East Bay (Feb 2006).
  • Landers, Daniel. Exercise Relative to Other Treatments for Reduction of Anxiety/Depression: Overcoming the Principle of Least Effort. International Society of Sport Psychology 11 World Congress of Sport Psychology (Aug 2005).
  • Landers, Daniel. The Senior Perspective Preconference symposium for students: "Preparing for my future: To be or not to be (in academia)?". North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (Jun 2005).
  • Alderman, B, Landers, Daniel, Arent, S. Parasympathetic rebound and time of stressor administration influence cardiovascular responses to stress following acute exercise. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeing (Jun 2005).
  • Karoly, H, Landers, Daniel. Preferences for motivational self-statements: Effects of running distance and gender. American Psychologial Society (May 2005).
  • Alderman, B, Landers, Daniel. The influence of cardiorespiratory fitness and hostility on cardiovascular reactivity to mental stress. Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine (Jun 2004).
  • Landers, Daniel, Rogers, T, Arent, S. Investigations of arousal/stress: Its effects on performance, mood, and athletic injury. Sport and Exercise Psychology Conference, Kwungnam University, Masan, Korea (Jun 2004).
  • Arent, S, Short, E, Landers, Daniel. The impact of arousal on anxiety score reductions following an acute bout of resistance training. Meeting of the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (Jun 2002).
  • Short, E, Landers, Daniel, Arent, S. Affective changes following an acute bout of resistance training. Meeting of the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (Jun 2002).
  • Landers, Daniel, Arent, S, Rogers, T, He, C, Lochbaum, M. The State Inventory: A measure of arousal-activation or anxiety-tension?. American College of Sports Medicine Meeting (May 2002).
  • Alderman, B, Landers, Daniel, Carlson, J, Scott, J. Weight fluctuations at national wrestling tournaments: Effects of age, weight class, state, and success levels. Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine (May 2002).
  • Landers, Daniel. Effects of psyching on peak force production in adolescent athletes. American College of Sports Medicine
Service
  • Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, Ad Hoc Reviewer of Manuscript (2006 - Present)
  • Department of Kinesiology, Graduate Committee (2005 - Present)
  • Department of Kinesiology, As a Member ofthe Promotion and Tenure Committee, I Provided a Written Evaluation for Shannon Ringenbach (2005 - Present)
  • ASU Department of Political Science, Participated in Exernal Review of the Department (2004 - Present)
  • North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, Member, Awards Selection Committee (2005 - 2007)
  • Department of Kinesiology Personnel Committee, Member and Sometimes Chair (2006 - 2006)
  • Department of Kinesiology, Arizona State University, Guest instructor (2006 - 2006)
  • Department of Kinesiology, Arizona State University, Peer Reviewer for Dr. Kristin Heinrich's Teaching Proficiency (2006 - 2006)
  • Dept. of Health & Exercise Science, Colorado State University, Wrote Letter Recommending Shane Arent for a Faculty Position (2006 - 2006)
  • College of Health and Human Development, Pennsylvania State Univ, External Evaluator for Dr. Semyon Slobounov's Promotion to Full Prof (2006 - 2006)
  • University of Florida, Department of Applied Physiology & Kinesiology, External Reviewer for Dr. Peter Giacobbi's Promotion to Associate Prof (2006 - 2006)
  • American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education, Attendee at National Conference in Tucson, AZ (2006 - 2006)
  • Ithaca College Alumni Association, Provided Recommendation of Dr. Robert W. Christina's Lifetime Achievement Award (2006 - 2006)
  • Arizona State University Academic Senate Committee, Chair, Governance and Grievance Committee (2006 - 2006)
  • Department of Kinesiology, The Pennsylvania State University, External Research Consultant for two Assistant Professors in their Department (2006 - 2006)
  • Department of Exercise Science, University of Georgia, External Reviewer for Dr. Phillip Tomporowski's Tenure Decision (2006 - 2006)
  • Department of Kinesiology, Arizona State University, Arranged for Dr. Charles Hillman Visit and Lecture for Department Seminar (2006 - 2006)
  • Perceptual & Motor Skills, Ad Hoc Reviewer of Manuscript (2006 - 2006)
  • Dept. of Nutrition & Exercise Sciences, Oregon State University, External Evaluator for Brad Cardinal's Promotion to Full Professor (2005 - 2005)
  • Quest, Reviewer of a Manuscript Submitted for Publication (2005 - 2005)
  • Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, Reviewer of a Manuscript Submitted for Publication (2005 - 2005)
  • Arizona Heart Institute & St. Joseph's Hospital, Recommended Jennifer Noyes to be an Intern at both of these locations (2005 - 2005)
  • College of Health and Human Performance, Recommended Shawn Arent for a tenure-track position at University of Florida (2005 - 2005)
  • Department of Kinesiology, As Member of the Promotion and Tenure Committee, I provided a written evaluation for Natalia Dounskaia for (2005 - 2005)
  • Department of Kinesiology, Prepared a Special Lab Presentation for KIN 200 Students (2005 - 2005)
  • Groundbreaking Ceremony for the AIRC Hunkapi Program at the Phoenix Zoo, Represented the Department of Kinesiology at this event (2005 - 2005)
  • Self-Study Committe, Member of Self-Study Committee for 7-Year Review of Program (2005 - 2005)
  • National Youth Sport Program, Faculty Sponsor and Director (2005 - 2005)
  • Department of Kinesiology, Guest Lecturer in KIN 200 (Introduction to Kinesiology) Course (2005 - 2005)
  • Department of Kinesiology, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign, External Evaluator for Charles Hillman's Tenure and Promotion to Associate Prof. Decision (2005 - 2005)
  • Several Medical Schools in the United States, Recommended Collette Lessard for Admission to Medical Schools (2005 - 2005)
  • Department of Kinesiology, Seminar Presenter (2005 - 2005)
  • Research Consortium of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, As a past president, I participated in the 8th Annual Research Consortium Past President's Luncheon (2005 - 2005)
  • Research Consortium of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Participated in the Ceremony Announcing My Being Awarded the 2006 Alliance Scholar (2005 - 2005)
  • Department of Kinesiology, Department Evaluator for Teaching Awards (2005 - 2005)
  • Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, Ad Hoc Reviewer of a Manuscript Submitted for Publication (2005 - 2005)
  • Several Medical Schools and Schools of Public Health in the United States, Recommended Joanie Baca for Acceptance into Medical School (2005 - 2005)
  • North American Societey for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, Award Selection Committee (2004 - 2004)
  • ASU Wresting, Director of Fan Club (2004 - 2004)
  • Academic Senator for Department of Kinesiology, Participate in Academic Senate Meetings (2004 - 2004)
  • CLAS Senator from Department of Kinesiology, CLAS Senator (2004 - 2004)
  • Department of Kinesiology, Interim Chair (2004 - 2004)
  • Governance and Grievance Committee of the ASU Main Academic Senate, Chair of Committee (2004 - 2004)
  • Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Ad hoc reviewer (2004 - 2004)
  • Perceptual and Motor Skills, Ad Hoc Reviewer (2004 - 2004)
  • The Pennsylvania State University, Outside Evaluator for the Promotion and Tenure of David Conroy (2004 - 2004)
  • ASU Football Program, Sport Psychology Advisor (2004 - 2004)
  • ASU Department of Bioengineering, Evaluator and Interviewer for Dr. Lebiedowska, Candidate for a Position at ASU (2004 - 2004)
  • Department of Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Outside Evaluator for Promotion and Tenure Case (2004 - 2004)
  • Search Committee for Associate Dean of CLAS, One of four department chairs asked to give input to Dean Young (2004 - 2004)
  • Academic Senate Liaison to Graduate Council, Member (2004 - 2004)
  • Research Consortium of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Past President's Luncheon to Advice the President of the Consortium (2004 - 2004)
  • ASU Department of Bioengineering, Participated in Exernal Evaluation of Department (2004 - 2004)
  • University of Costa Rica, Collaborator on Meta-Analysis Being Conducted in Costa Rica (2004 - 2004)
  • LDS Women's Group, Presenter on Exercise and Mental Health (2004 - 2004)
  • ASU Wresting, Director of Fan Club (2003)
  • Academic Senate Liaison to Graduate Council, Member (2003)
  • Academic Senator for Department of Kinesiology, Participate in Academic Senate Meetings (2003)
  • CLAS Senator from Department of Kinesiology, CLAS Senator (2003)
  • Chair, Programs Committee of the Graduate Council, Chair (2003)
  • Department of Kinesiology, Interim Chair (2003)
  • Governance and Grievance Committee of the ASU Main Academic Senate, Chair of Committee (2003)
  • Graduate Council Representative for External Review of Bioengineering Program, Attended meetings and anwered some questions for external reviewers (2003)
  • Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Ad hoc reviewer (2003)
  • Past Presidents Committee of the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Act, Advise Current President (2003)
  • Perceptual and Motor Skills, Ad Hoc Reviewer (2003)
  • Self-Study Committee for ASU Main and East, Co-Chair for Chapter 3: Mission and Purpose (2003)