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Robin Ammon
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I was born and raised in Colorado and have spent the past 40 years as a coach, consultant and academic.
Sport Law
Sport Facility & Event Management
Seminar
Legal liability in sport, risk and crowd management in sport/athletics, and premises liability.
- EDD, Sport Administration, University of Northern Colorado, 1993
- MS, Exercise Science, Louisiana State University, 1984
- BS, Physical Education, University of Colorado, 1980
- ALICE- (Alert-Lockdown-Inform-Counter-Evaluate), University of South Dakota
- Certified Sport Security Professional , National Center for Spectator Sports, Safety and Security
- Human Subjects Research, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program)
Citations listed below are presented in a standardized, modified format for display purposes only. They do not necessarily reflect the preferred style and conventions of the faculty member or discipline.
- Ammon, Robin. Risk management. In Administration & Governance in Global Sport Business, editors B.R. Ruihley & B. Li. . Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt Publishing Co, 2021.
- Ammon, Robin. Appeals Court Affirms Ruling Against School District in Case Involving Errant Shot Put., Editors Holt Hackney, 4-7. Vol. 18, Iss. 7 Austin, TX: Sport Litigation Alert, 2021.
- Ammon, Robin. Risk Management. In Law for Recreation and Sport Managers, editors Doyice Cotten & John Wolohan, 282-300. Iss. 7th Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt, 2020.
- Ammon, Robin. Just Get Out of the Way- A Lesson in Crwod Control., Editors Holt Hackney. Vol. 16, Iss. 5 Austin, TX: Sport Litigation Alert, 2019.
- Ammon, Robin, and Unruh, Nita. Crowd Management. In Law for Recreation and Sport Managers, editors Doyice Cotten & John Wolohan, 327-339. Iss. 7th Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co., 2017.
- Ammon, Robin. Risk Management Process. In Law for Recreation and Sport Managers, editors Doyice Cotten & John Wolohan, 374-385. Iss. 7th Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co., 2017.
- Ammon, Robin, Southall, Richard, and Nagel, Mark . Sport Facility Management: Organizing Events and Mitigating Risks, 254. Iss. 3rd Morgantown, WV: Fitness Information Technology Inc, 2016.
- Sekandiz, Betul, Ammon, Robin, and Connaughton, Daniel. An examination of waiver usage and injury-related liability claims in health/fitness facilities in Australia. , 144-161. Vol. 26, Iss. 2 Journal of Legal Aspects of Sport, 2016. (DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jlas.2014-0025)
- Ammon, Robin, Yong-gun, L, Byon, Kevin, and Sung-Bae, R. Structural relationship among advertising value, attitude towards, brand and purchase intention in the context of golf product advertising., 785-800. Vol. 44, Iss. 6 Social Behavior and Personality, 2016.
- Southall, Richard, Nagel, Mark, Southall, Deb, Ammon, Robin, and Reese, James . A "practical" theoretical model for teaching sport-event management.. Journal of Kinesiology and Wellness, 2015.
- Finn, Dale, Ammon, Robin, Mahoney, Kim , Fried, Gil, and Al Arkoubi, K. Killer Jobs: The dark side of being a physical education teacher.., Editors Thomas F Lawson, 34-39. Vol. 28, Iss. 3 Philadelphia: Strategies, 2015.
- Ammon, Robin , Mahoney, Kim, Al Arkoubi, K., Fried, Gil , and Finn, Dale . Roar of the crowd. ., Editors J. O. Spengler. Vol. 25, Iss. 1 Champaign, IL: Journal of Legal Aspects of Sport, 2015.
- Castle, Josh, Ammon, Robin , and Barnes, John . An assessment of NCAA Division I directors of football operations perceptions of changes in recruiting and retention strategies due to APR legislation.., Editors Dan Drane. Vol. 9, Iss. 1 Hauppauge, NY: Journal of Contemporary Athletics, 2015.
- Castle, Josh, Ammon, Robin , and Meyers, Les . The 9 Credit Rule: A look at its impact on academic advising for intercollegiate football athletes. ., Editors Chung Pak-Kwong & Nader Rahnama, 59-65. Vol. 5, Iss. 5 Journal of Physical Education and Sport Management , 2014.
- Miller, John , and Ammon, Robin . Concussion issues in interscholastic football: A state study., Editors Dan Drane, 141-152. Vol. 8, Iss. 3 Hauppauge, NY: Journal of Contemporary Athletics, 2014.
- Quatman-Yates, Catherine , Hugentobler, Jason, Ammon, Robin , Mwase, Najima, Kurowski, Brad, and Myer, Gregory. The utility of the Balance Error Scoring System as a post-concussion assessment tool for children and adolescents., Editors Robert Guthrie, MD, 32-38. Vol. 24, Iss. 3 West Conshohocken, PA: The Physician & Sportsmedicine , 2014.
- Ammon, Robin, and Unruh, Nita. Crowd Management. In Law for Recreation and Sport Managers, editors Doyice Cotten & John Wolohan, 338-350. Iss. 6th Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt, 2012.
- Ammon, Robin. Risk Management. In Law for Recreation and Sport Managers, editors Doyice Cotten & John Wolohan, 282-300. Iss. 6th Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt, 2012.
- Ammon, Robin. Sport Facilities Management. In International Sport Management, editors M. Li, E. Macintosh, & G. Bravo . Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, 2011.
- Fried, Gil, and Ammon, Robin. Alcohol management: Boon or boondoggle? , 62-80. Vol. 1, Iss. 2 High Wycombe: Journal of Crowd Safety and Security Management , 2009.
- Pickett, Andrew, Ammon, Robin, Brown, K M., Kruger, Laura, and Damon, Z J., Sport management education in a pandemic: Student disparities and faculty strategies for promoting student success during COVID-19. Presented at the North American Society for Sport Management Conference, Virtual. (January 2021)
- Miller, John, and Ammon, Robin, An analysis of evacuation preparedness at international sport and entertainment events.. Presented at the Sport Entertainment and Venues Tomorrow, Columbia, SC. (November 2019)
- Ammon, Robin, and Pickett, Andrew, Obesity discrimination protection in the law: Implication for sport and physical activity facilities as places of employment and public accommodation.. Presented at the North American Society for Sport Management Conference, New Orleans, LA. (June 2019)
- Ammon, Robin, The Distraction Theory v The Baseball Rule: Regardless of Your Belief Foul Balls Still Hurt. Presented at the Sport Entertainment and Venues Tomorrow, Columbia, SC. (November 2018)
- Ammon, Robin, Miller, John, and Kott, Ravan, Duck or Bleed: An Introspective Look at the "Baseball Rule" and its Present Relevance to MLB. Presented at the North American Society for Sport Management, Halifax, Nova Scotia. (June 2018)
- Beeler, Matt, Inglis, Stuart, Ammon, Robin, Kramer, William, and Comstock, Brett, A Kinematic and Kinetic Analysis of the Partial and Conventional Dead lift in Resistance-Trained Males. Presented at the American College of Sport Medicine, Denver, CO. (June 2017)
- Ammon, Robin, and Osborne, Barbara, An Analysis of Concussion Legislation in the US: Is Anyone Paying Attention?. Presented at the North American Society for Sport Management, Denver, CO. (June 2017)
- Miller, John, and Ammon, Robin, State High School Athletic Association Policies: What Are They Doing to Manage the Risk of Concussions?. Presented at the Sport and Recreation Law Association, Las Vegas, NV. (March 2017)
- Miller, John, and Ammon, Robin, State High School Athletic Association Policies: What Are They Doing to Manage the Risk of Concussions?. Presented at the Sport and Recreation Law Association, Las Vegas, NV. (March 2017)
- Miller, John, and Ammon, Robin, Managing the Risks of Sport Event Volunteer Liability: Necessary or Not?. Presented at the Sport Entertainment and Venues Tomorrow, Columbia, SC. (March 2017)
- Ammon, Robin, and Felts, Colby, Education and Management of Concussions in Iowa High School Football. Presented at the North American Society for Sport Management, Orlando, FL. (June 2016)
- Miller, John, and Ammon, Robin, It Won't Ever Happen to us, Will it? Potential Terrorism at Sport Venues. Presented at the Sport Entertainment and Venues Tomorrow, Columbia, SC. (March 2016)
- Ammon, Robin, Miller, John , Frederick, Ethan, and Seidler, Todd, Extreme Race Waivers: A Thematic Analysis. Presented at the Sport and Recreation Law Association, New Orleans, LA. (February 2016)
- Pittman, Andy , Fried, Gil, and Ammon, Robin, Extreme Sport and Thrill Seeking. Presented at the Sport and Recreation Law Association, New Orleans, LA. (February 2016)
- Mahony, Dan, Ammon, Robin, Dixon, Marlene, and Judd, Michael, Sport Management Programs in the US: Variance in Program Composition and Potential for Future Change. Presented at the North American Society for Sport Management, Ottawa, Ontario. (June 2015)
- Fried, Gil, Pittman, Andy , and Ammon, Robin, Using Humor to Teach Sport Law. Presented at the Sport and Recreation Law Association, Charlotte, NC. (March 2015)
- Ammon, Robin, Seidler, Todd, and Miller, John, Waiver Law and Endurance Obstacle Course Races: A Benefit or Boondoggle?. Presented at the Sport and Recreation Law Association, Charlotte, NC. (March 2015)
- Ammon, Robin, and Fried, Gil, Appropriate Signage in the Sport Industry. Presented at the Sport Entertainment and Venues Tomorrow, Columbia, SC. (November 2014)
- Fried, Gil, Mahoney, Kim , and Ammon, Robin, It's So Loud in Hear. Presented at the Sport Entertainment and Venues Tomorrow, Columbia, SC. (November 2014)
- Ammon, Robin, and Miller, John, Collisions and Concussions: A Serendipitous Symmetry among Sports. Presented at the 22nd European Association for Sport Management Conference, Coventry, UK. (September 2014)
- Ammon, Robin, and Seidler, Todd, Tough Mudder or Sheer Madness: An Analysis of Extreme Legislation in the United States. Presented at the North American Society for Sport Management, Pittsburgh, PA. (May 2014)
- Ammon, Robin, Seidler, Todd , and Fried, Gil , How Much of a Buffer Do You Need?. Presented at the Sport and Recreation Law Association, Orlando, FL. (February 2014)
- Sekendiz, Betul, and Ammon, Robin, An Analysis of the Use of Waivers, Sources of Injuries and Liability Claims in Health and Fitness Facilities . Presented at the 21st European Association for Sport Management Conference, Istanbul, Turkey. (September 2013)
- Ammon, Robin , and Miller, John, An Investigation of Interscholastic Athletic Trainer Documentation Practices of Concussions in a Two State Region. Presented at the North American Society for Sport Management, Austin, TX. (June 2013)
- Pittman, Andy, and Ammon, Robin, Making Your Mark: Is it More Than a Design in the Snow?. Presented at the Sport and Recreation Law Association Conference, Denver, CO. (March 2013)
- Fried, Gil , Ammon, Robin, and Saldanha, Fernando, Managing Crowds at Sporting Events & Concerts: A Global Perspective. Presented at the Sport and Recreation Law Association Conference, Denver, CO. (March 2013)
- Ammon, Robin, Hey Jude: Foreseeability at Stadium Concert Venues. Presented at the Sport Entertainment and Venues Tomorrow, Columbia, SC. (November 2012)
- Miller, John , and Ammon, Robin, Interscholastic Athletic Trainer Documentation Practices of Concussions in Texas: Is there a Trickle up Effect?. Presented at the Sport Entertainment and Venues Tomorrow, Columbia, SC. (November 2012)
- Osborne, Barbara, and Ammon, Robin, Heading Off Traumatic Brain Injury: An Analysis of Concussion Legislation in the United States. Presented at the North American Society for Sport Management, Seattle, WA. (May 2012)
- Pittman, Andy, and Ammon, Robin, Do We Have a Case? . Presented at the Sport and Recreation Law Association Conference, Greensboro, NC. (March 2012)