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Dr. John Wesley Magness – Academic Biography
Dr. John Wesley Magness is a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Sport Management at Coppin State University in Baltimore, Maryland. With over 40 years of experience in coaching, mentoring, and sports leadership, he is dedicated to preparing students for successful careers in sport management, health and wellness coaching, and athletic performance.
Dr. Magness earned his PhD in Sports Leadership & Administration from Concordia University of Chicago and holds advanced degrees in Exercise Science and Health and Wellness Coaching. As a Navy veteran, he brings a disciplined, leadership-focused approach to academic instruction and athletic training, emphasizing the practical application of theory across sports, fitness, and health sciences.
In addition to his teaching roles, Dr. Magness is a certified professional with credentials from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) – where he is certified as a Youth Exercise Specialist (YES) and Senior Fitness Specialist (SFS) – the American Council on Exercise (ACE), were he is recognized as a health coach and personal trainer and the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA), where he is recognized as a Strength & Conditioning Coach. He is also a candidate for the National Board Certification in Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC).
His research interests include holistic student-athlete development, sports coaching, strength and conditioning, sports organizational development and operations, senior physical activity, sports, and health and wellness topics.
Through his teaching, research, and mentorship, Dr. Magness inspires the next generation of sports and health professionals, fostering sustainable wellness and leadership both on and off the field.
Journal of Athletic Development and Experience (JADE)-Publisher: ScholarWorks@BGSU
Title: The Post-High School Career Experiences of African American Males in Maryland- Spring 2025 (Manuscript ID: MS-1254)
Case Studies Sport Management (CSSM)-Fall 2025- Publisher: Human Kinetics
Title: Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL), Rights, Social Media Influence, and Team Chemistry in K -12 Sports- Fall 2025. (Manuscript ID: CSSM2024-0009)
Journal of Sports and Social Issues (JSSI)-Spring/Summer 2025- Publisher: Sage Journals
Title: TikTok and YouTube Clicks and Perceptions of Talent and Success in Sports- Spring 2025 (Manuscript ID: JSSI-23-0170)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Sports Leadership & Administration, 2017 – Concordia University of Chicago
Master of Science in Exercise Science, (M.S.), 2010 – California University of Pennsylvania
Master of Arts in Health & Wellness Coaching (M.A.), 2024 – Maryland University of Integrative Health
Bachelor of Science in Sports Management (B.S.), 2009 – Coppin State University
Associate of Applied Science in Professional Cooking (A.A.S.), 1996 – Baltimore International College
Health & Wellness Coaching (PBC), 2023 – Maryland University of Integrative Health
Individual and group coaching and consulting in health & wellness, human performance, physical activity, sports, physical activity participation, Actively involved in the Maryland Senior Games, National Veterans Wheel Chair Games (volunteer strength & conditioning coach),
His research interests and expertise include holistic student-athlete development, sports coaching, strength and conditioning, organizational development and operations, senior physical activity, sports, and health and wellness topics related to human performance.
Dontae P. Young Leadership Award Coppin State University School of Education: 2009.
Eagle Award Highest GPA Coppin State University School of Education: 2009.
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