Seth Jenny

Seth E. Jenny, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Exercise Science at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (SRU). He has been involved in higher education since 2010 and has previously taught at the University of New Mexico and Winthrop University. Dr. Jenny has a diverse professional background, including roles as a U.S. Air Force Exercise Physiologist and a K-12 Health and Physical Education teacher.13

Education

Dr. Jenny holds the following degrees:

• Ph.D. in Physical Education, Sport & Exercise Science from the University of New Mexico.
• M.Sc. in Physical Education, Sport & Leisure Studies from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.
• B.S. in Education, focusing on Health & Physical Education, from Slippery Rock University.1

Research and Contributions

Dr. Jenny is a prominent figure in the field of esports and exercise science. He is a founding member and current board member of the Esports Research Network, as well as serving as deputy editor for the International Journal of Esports and associate editor for the Journal of Electronic Gaming & Esports. His research primarily focuses on:

• Performance and health implications of esports
• Motion-based video gaming
• Instructional technology
• Distance running

He has published over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles and has presented more than 100 times at professional conferences. Notably, he co-authored the Routledge Handbook of Esports and a textbook titled Technology for Physical Educators, Health Educators, and Coaches.123

Awards and Recognition

Dr. Jenny has received several accolades, including:

• 2022 SRU “Outstanding Student Organization Advisor of the Year”
• Recognition for his role in leading the SRU Esports Club, which won multiple awards for excellence in student organization activities.13

Teaching

He teaches various courses related to esports and health education at SRU, including:

• Introduction to Esports
• Current Issues in Esports Health & Society
• Health & Behavior Change

Dr. Jenny also played a key role in developing an interdisciplinary Esports Minor at SRU.13

Personal Background

In addition to his academic achievements, Dr. Jenny has lived in multiple countries and states, enriching his perspective on education and health. He is also known for his engaging YouTube channel, which has garnered over 4.4 million views.13