Dr. Barry P. Hunt, Ed D

Professor

Office: 108 Herzer
E-mail: bhunt@fsnhp.msstate.edu
Phone: 662-325-7230

Teaching and Research Interests
Coordinated School Health Programs, Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Programs, Worksite Health Promotion.

Recent Publications
Thompson, A., Smith, C., Hunt, B.P. and Sharp*, C. (2006). Health teacher perceptions and teaching practices regarding disordered eating behaviors in high school students. American Journal of Health Studies, (in press)

Hunt, B.P., Gilmer*, T. and Jordan, J.S. (2005). The influence of social networks and organizations on binge drinking and related alcohol problems of college students. Journal of the International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance, 39(1), 29-33

BOOKS/MANUALS
Hunt, B.P. and Thompson, A.J. (2004). A Guide for Worksite Health Promotion Program Development. Produced for MSU Division of Business Services and the Mississippi Manufacturing Association.

REFEREED PRESENTATIONS
Hunt, B.P., Usdan, S., Thompson, A.J., Cremeens, J. and Martin, R. (2006). Gender Differences and the effectiveness of a social norms campaign to reduce college drinking. American Public Health Association National Conference, Boston, MA (accepted for presentation)

GRANTS
Leightley, L., Hunt, B.P., and Garrard, A. (2006). Increasing the competitiveness of the furniture industry through workforce training. A worksite health promotion grant submitted to the Department of Labor – Employment and Training Administration in the amount of $496,000. (funded)