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BARBARA S. MCCLANAHAN

Assoc Professor

Health Sport Sciences

Office Location: 113 Fieldhouse

Phone: (901) 678-4523

Email: bmcclnhn@memphis.edu

  • McClanahan, B.S., Stockton, M.B., Clark, S.E., & McClanahan, W.R. (2012). Partnership for Active Community Environments: Translating Research into Action. American College of Sports Medicine 59th Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.
  • Stockton, M.B., McClanahan, B.S., Overacker, T. (2012). Girls Learning Interrelated Techniques Targeting Environmental Risks: Feasibility of a Pilot Obesity Intervention. American College of Sports Medicine 59th Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.  
  • McClanahan, B.S., Stockton, M.B., McClanahan, W.R., Clark, S. E., (2012).  Participatory Methods Promote Active Living Policy Review and Action. 22nd Annual Art and Science of Health Promotion Conference. San Diego, CA.
  •  Stockton, M.B., McClanahan, B.S., Clark, S., & McClanahan, W.R. (2012). Active Community Environments: Translating Research into Practice. 22nd Annual Art and Science of Health Promotion Conference. San Diego, CA.
  • McClanahan, B.S., Stockton, M.B., McClanahan, W.R., & S. E. Clark. (2011). Interdisciplinary Stakeholders Identify Supports and Barriers to Building Activity Friendly Neighborhoods. 29th Annual Scientific Meeting of The Obesity Society, Orlando, FL. Obesity: A Research Journal. 19(1), S125. 
  • Stockton, M.B., McClanahan, B.S., Clark, S. & W.R. McClanahan. (2011). Activity Friendly Neighborhoods: Participatory Approach for Maximizing Partnerships, 29th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Obesity Society, Orlando, FL.  Obesity: A Research Journal. 19(1), S146. 
  • McClanahan, B.S., Stockton, M.B., Schilling, L.P., & Beech, B.M. (2011).  Influence of Self-Administered Dance Video vs Teacher Led Class on Physical Activity Participation. American College of Sports Medicine 58th Annual Meeting, Denver, CO. 
  • Stockton, M.B., Algea, C., McClanahan, B., & Narowetz, L. (2011). Process and Outcome Evaluation of a Faith-Based Program to Increase Lifestyle Physical Activity. American College of Sports Medicine 58th Annual Meeting, Denver, CO. 
  • McClanahan, B.S., & Stockton, M.B., (2011).  Engaged Scholarship: Participatory Practices Enhance Outcomes. 21st Annual Art and Science of Health Promotion Conference, Colorado Springs, CO. 
  • Stockton, M.B., McClanahan, B.S., & Clark, S. (2011). Enhancement of Health Counseling Skills through Applied Experiential Learning. 21st Annual Art and Science of Health Promotion Conference. Colorado Springs, CO. 
  •  McClanahan, B. Parks, N., Frazier, R., & Stockton, M.B., (2010).  Process Evaluation of Community-Engagement: Healthy Memphis Common Table.  American Academy of Health Behaviors Annual Meeting.  Clearwater, FL. 
  • Stockton, M.B., Heegel, M., & McClanahan, B. (2010).  Individual, Familial and Environmental Associations of BMI in Girls.  American Academy of Health Behaviors Annual Meeting.  Clearwater, FL. 
  •  McClanahan, B., Stockton, M. B., Ward, K. D., Coday, M., & Read, M. (2009). Physical and Health Characteristics Related to Maximum Time on Exercise Electrocariogram for Smokers. The Obesity Society 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting, Washington D.C.    
  • Stockton, M. B., McClanahan, B., Ward, K. D., Coday, M., & Read, M. (2009). Influence of Smoking Behaviors, Attitudes, and Beliefs on Body Mass Index.  The Obesity Society 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting, Washington D.C.    
  • McClanahan, B., Overacker, T., Stockton, M., Trammel, R., & Irwin, C. (2009).  Increasing physical activity in children enrolled in afterschool programs:  Activate Memphis.  American Academy of Health Behaviors. 9th Annual Scientific Meeting, Hilton Head, SC.      
  • Overacker, T., McClanahan, B., Stockton, M., Trammel, R., & Irwin, C. (2009).  Process evaluation of a community-wide interdisciplinary.  American Academy of Health Behaviors. 9th Annual Scientific Meeting, Hilton Head, SC.     
  • Klesges, L.; Lanctot, J.; Relyea, G.; Sherrill-Mittleman, D.; Stockton, M.; McClanahan, B.; Klesges, R.; Kumanyika, S. (2009).  Behavioral Mediators Of A Weight Gain Prevention Intervention For African American Girls: The Memphis Girls Health Enrichment Multisite Studies (GEMS).  Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting.  Montreal, Quebec, Canada 
  • McClanahan, B., Stockton, M., & Narowetz, L. (2008). Influence of Religious Practices on Body Mass Index in College Students. North American Society for the Study of Obesity 2008 Annual Scientific Meeting, Phoenix, AZ.   
  • Stockton, M.B, McClanahan, B., & Saffer, N. (2008). Influence of Activity Preferences on Body Mass Index: A Comparison between Preadolescent and Adolescent African American Children. North American Society for the Study of Obesity 2008 Annual Scientific Meeting, Phoenix, AZ.   
  • Klesges, L.K., Klesges, R.C., Obarzanek E., Kumanyika, S., Beech, B., McClanahan, B.,  Stockton, M.B., Lanctot, J.Q., Relyea, G., Murray, D., Slawson, D., Sherrill-Mittleman, D.  (2008)Outcomes and Behavioral Mediators of An Obesity Prevention Intervention For African American Girls: The Memphis GEMS.  7th Annual Conference of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity.  Banff, Alberta, Canada.
  • Kumanyika, S., Beech, B.M., McClanahan, B., Stockton, M.B., Lanctot, J.Q., Slawson, D., Klesges, L.M., Klesges, R.C.  Development of the Family-Based Obesity Prevention Program for Pre-Adolescent African-American Girls in the Memphis Girls Health Enrichment Multisite Studies (GEMS), (2008).  7th Annual Conference of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity.  Banff, Alberta, Canada. 
  • Stockton, M.B., Klesges, R.C., Lanctot, J.Q., Beech, B.M., McClanahan, B., Klesges, L.M., Kumanyika, S., Slawson, D.  Recruitment and Retention Methods for African-American Girls Participating In The Memphis Girls Health Enrichment Multisite Studies (GEMS), (2008).  7th Annual Conference of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity.  Banff, Alberta, Canada. 

  • Klesges, R.C., Oberzanek, E., Klesges, L.M., Beech, B., Kumanyika, S., McClanahan, B., Stockton, M., Lanctot, J.Q., Relyea, G., Murray, D., Slawson, D., Mitleman, D. (2007). The Memphis Girls health Enrichment Multisite Studies (GEMS):  An evaluation of the long term efficacy of a weight gain prevention intervention in African American girls. American Heart Association, 2007 Scientific Sessions, Orlando, FL. 

  • McClanahan, B.S., Stockton, M.B., Lanctot, J.Q., Relyea, G., Klesges, R.C., Slawson, D.L., & Schilling, L.P. (2007). Relationship between foot-to-foot BIA and DEXA in African American girls. North American Society for the Study of Obesity 2007 Annual Scientific Meeting, New Orleans, LA. Obesity Research, 15 (9), A127.
  • Stockton, M.B., Klesges, L.M., McClanahan, B.S., Sherrill-Mittleman, D., Lanctot, J.Q., & Klesges, R. (2007). Validity of psychosocial activity measures with objectively measured physical activity in African American girls. North American Society for the Study of Obesity 2007 Annual Scientific Meeting, New Orleans, LA. Obesity Research, 15 (9), A68.   
  • Klesges, L.M., Stockton, M.B., Lanctot, J.Q., Sherrill-Mittleman, D., McClanahan, B.M., & Klesges, R.C. (2007). Social desirability response bias in self-reported physical activity and dietary behaviors in 8- 10-year-old African American girls. North American Society for the Study of Obesity 2007 Annual Scientific Meeting, New Orleans, LA. Obesity Research, 15 (9), A66. 
  • Slawson,D.L., Lanctot,J.Q., Klesges, R.C. Klesges, L.M., McClanahan, B.S., Relyea, G. (2007). Girls’ Dietary Quality and the Influences of Child Eating Patterns, Attitudes, and Parent Support for Healthful Eating. Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo 2007, Philadelphia, PA. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 107 (8), A89.   
  • Sherrill, S.M., McClanahan, B., & Hall, S. (2007).  PROJECT CONNECT: Enhancing Patient and Family Centered Communication. National Association of Children’s Hospitals and Related Institutions (NCHRI) Annual Meeting:  San Diego, TX.    
  • McClanahan, B.S., Stockton, M.B., Lanctot, J.Q., Slawson, D.L., Klesges, R.C., & Relya, G.  (2007). The Relationship Between Objectively Measured Physical Activity and Body Composition in African American Girls. American College of Sports Medicine 54th Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA.     
  • Stockton, M., McClanahan, B., Lanctot, J., Klesges, R. C., & Klesges, L. M. (2007). The predictors of body dissatisfaction in 8- to10- year old African American girls.  American College of Sports Medicine 54th Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. 
  • McClanahan, B.S., Lanctot, J.Q., Stockton, M.B., Klesges, R.C., Slawson, D.L., & Klesges, L.  (2006).  Calcium intake and body composition in African American girls.  North American Association for the Study of Obesity 2006 Annual Scientific Meeting. Boston, MA.   
  • McClanahan, B.S., Lucchesi, M.S., Henley, W., Wride, T., McDaniel, M., McClain, A., & Irwin, C. (2006). Walking In Memphis:  Leveraging local initiatives to expand outreach and impact.  16th Annual  Art and Science of Health Promotion Conference.  Las Vegas, NV. 
  • Klesges, L. M., Stockton, M., Lanctot, J., McClanahan, B., Slawson, D.,& Klesges, R. C. (2006).  Response bias in self-reported physicalactivity and dietary behaviours related to social desirability and weight status in African-American girls.  6th International Conference on Dietary Assessment Methods; Copenhagen, Denmark.  
  • McClanahan, B., Lanctot, J., Stockton, M., Slawson, D., Klesges, R., Klesges, L. & G. Relyea.  (2006) Physical activity and cardiovascular risk factors in African American girls.  American College of Sports Medicine 53rd annual meeting Denver, Colorado. 
  • Sherrill, S.S., Hall, S., & McClanahan, B.,  (2006).  Project ADMIT:  Procedures to enhance treatment and satisfaction. National Association of Children's Hospitals and Related Institutions Annual Meeting:  "Revolutionize."  Boston, MA.  
  • McClanahan, B.S., Lanctot, M.S., Stockton, M., Slawson, D.L., Reylea, G., Klesges, L., & Klesges, R.C. (2005). Predictors of physical activity in African American girls. North American Association for the Study of Obesity 2005 Annual Scientific Meeting. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
  • Lucchesi, M., McClanahan, B., Ward, K., Lanctot, J., & Clemens, L. (2005). Calcium intake and body composition in children. North American Association for the Study of Obesity 2005 Annual Scientific Meeting. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. 
  • Lanctot, J., Stockton, M., McClanahan, B., Klesges, L. M., & Klesges, R. C. (2006).  The Effects of Parental Encouragement on Physical Activity Levels of Preadolescent African American Females.  American College of Sports Medicine 53rd Annual Meeting; Denver, Colorado.
  • Stockton, M., Lanctot, J., McClanahan, B., Klesges, R. C., & Klesges, L. M. (2006).  Self-perception profiles among preadolescent African American girls as related to body mass index.  American College of Sports Medicine 53rd Annual Meeting; Denver, Colorado 
  • Klesges, L. M., Stockton, M., Lanctot, J., McClanahan, B., Slawson, D., & Klesges, R. C. (2006).  Response bias in self-reported physical activity and dietary behaviours related to social desirability and weight status in African-American girls.  6th International Conference on Dietary Assessment Methods; Copenhagen, Denmark.
  • Clemens LH, Corcoran AM, Ward KD, McClanahan B.  (2005)The effect of calcium and vitamin D intake on the bone mineral density of youth and adolescents. Poster submitted for presentation at the Anual Conference of the American Dietetic Association, St. Louis MO, October 2005.
  • Beech,B.M., Kumanyika, S.K., Klesges,R.C., McClanahan, B.S., Slawson, D. & Nunnally, C. (2002). Developing parent-focused and girl-focused obesity prevention programs for 8 to 10 year old African American girls: Formative assessment results from the University of Memphis Field Center" Paper to be presented at the 130th Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Philadelphia, PA, November 2002.
  • Ward, K.D., Klesges, R.C., McClanahan, B., Harmon-Clayton, K., Fallone, G., Cantler, E., Palmeri, G.M. & Applegate, W.B. (1997). Are extremely active people at risk for decreases in bone mineral density?: A large-scale prospective investigation. Paper presented at the Eighteenth Annual Session of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, San Francisco, CA.
  • McClanahan, B.S., Harmon-Clayton, K.M., Klesges, R.C., & Relya, G. (1996). The effect of sport participation on contralateral bone mineral density. National Strength and Conditioning Association. Poster presentation.
  • McClanahan, B.S. (1991). Building an Effective Exercise Group. Presentation: International Convention of International Dance and Exercise Association. Nashville, TN.
  • McClanahan, B. (June 17, 2005).  Physical Activity.  Delivered at Memphis City School Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) Workshop. Board of Education Auditorium.    
  • McClanahan, B. (August 5, 2004).  Fitness Circuits.  Delivered at the Memphis City School Health, Physical Education and Wellness Secondary In-Service, Craigmont High School, Memphis, TN. 
  • McClanahan, B. (August 5, 2004).  Pedometers and Student Activity  Delivered at the Memphis City School Health, Physical Education and Wellness Secondary In-Service, Craigmont High School, Memphis, TN.  
  • McClanahan, B. (April 23, 2004). Obesity Research Highlights delivered at the meeting of The University of Tennessee College of Nursing Alumni, Memphis, TN.   
  • McClanahan, B. (October 17, 2002). A New Look at Physical Activity. Lecture delivered at the meeting of the Memphis Area Nutrition Council, Memphis, TN  
  • McClanahan, B. (1992). Aerobic Fitness. Memphis City Schools In-service. Memphis, TN  
  • McClanahan, B. (1992). Designing an effective aerobic routine. Shelby County Schools In-service. Memphis, TN  
  • McClanahan, B. (1988). Guidelines for Successful Exercise Fitness Instructor Workshop for American College of Sports Medicine.  
  • McClanahan, B. (1989). Physical Fitness Screening and Appraisal. Fitness Instructor Workshop for American College of Sports Medicine.  
  • McClanahan, B. (1988). The Exercise Leader. Fitness Instructor Workshop for American College of Sports Medicine.  
  • McClanahan, B. (1989). Qualities of Exercise Leadership Fitness Instructor Workshop for American College of Sports Medicine.  
  • McClanahan, B. (1987). Safe and Effective Exercise Techniques. Fitness Instructor Workshop for American College of Sports Medicine.  

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