Arianna Shimits
Arianna Shimits
Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology
- Master of Arts in Sport and Performance Psychology, University of Denver, Denver, Colo.
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Arizona, Tempe, Ariz.
Research Interests
- Sport and Performance Psychology
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Eating Disorders
Courses Taught
- PSYC 302.41 Research Methods Lab
- PSYC 220-41: Current Issues in Sport and Performance Psychology in the Performing Arts
- PSYC 657-41: Professional Studies in Athletic Counseling
- PSYC 686.44 Fieldwork for Athletic Counselors
Certifications and Memberships
- Certified Mental Performance Consultant Credential from the Association for Applied Sport Psychology
- Member of the American Psychological Association
- Performing Arts Medicine Association
- International Association for Dance Medicine and Science
Selected Works
Publications
- Shimits, A., Reid, W., Petrie, T.A., Trujillo, N.P., & Pryor, T.L. (2022). Eating Disorder Behaviors and Psychological Characteristics: A Comparison Between Athletes and Nonathletes in a Partial Hospitalization Program. Sport Social Work Journal.
Presentations
- Shimits, A., Bomber, A., DeSimone, M., Donohue, B., Shafer, J. (2024). 5 in 5 Lecture presentation on sport psychology in the performing arts [Conference Presentation]. Association for Applied Sport Psychology Conference, Las Vegas, NV, United States
- Chatterton, H., Shimits, A., Weichart, A., Turkeri, H., Salitsky, P., Selby, C., Van Dyke, E. (2024). Eating disorder symptomatology, contextual body image, and cultural body ideals in the rock-climbing community [Poster Presentation]. Association for Applied Sport Psychology Conference, Las Vegas, NV, United States.
- Shimits, A. (2024). Sport and performance psychology for performing artists [Virtual Presentation]. University of Wyoming, Online.
- Shimits, A. (2024). Sport and performance psychology for performing artists [Lecture Presentation]. Emerson College, Boston, MA, United States.
- Shimits, A., Ayala, E., Reid, W. (2023). Artistic Athlete Wellness and Performance Assessment [Poster Presentation]. Association for Applied Sport Psychology Conference, Orlando, FL, United States.
- Shimits, A., Ayala, E., Reid, W. (2023). Artistic Athlete Wellness and Performance Assessment [Poster Presentation]. Association for Applied Sport Psychology Northeast Regional Conference, Springfield, MA, United States.
- Shimits, A. (2023). Sport and performance psychology for dancers [Lecture Presentation].
- Denver Ballet Guild, Denver, CO, United States.
- Shimits, A., Reid, W. (2022) Performance psychology and the performing arts: A summary of provider experiences [Lecture Presentation]. International Association of Dance Science and Medicine Conference, Limerick, Ireland.
