Background
Dr. Courtney Beck is an adjunct professor in the Department of Sport Management at Florida State University. She earned her doctoral degree in Sport Management at Florida State University. While pursuing her doctoral degree, Courtney founded Women In Sports Association at Florida State University (WISA) where her passion to help young women would be brought to reality. Courtney is a women’s sport advocate.
Courtney possesses an extensive background in sports. She has participated in gymnastics, track and field, cross country, and tennis. It was the sport of gymnastics where she would find her true passion. Courtney was a former elite-level gymnast and would go on to become an All-American at the University of Florida. During her time at the University of Florida, she was a member of two SEC Championship Team Titles, as well as a member of the Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll during each of her collegiate years.
Courtney has also coached the sport of gymnastics at the club level, as well as for the Florida State University Club Team. In addition to her experience in sport, Courtney also has corporate experience in sales. She worked for two different companies in their pharmaceutical divisions. She gained recognition by achieving the Circle of Excellence at her first pharmaceutical company.
Courtney earned her bachelor’s degree in Advertising from the University of Florida, a master’s degree in Communication from the University of Central Florida, and an MBA from Florida State University. She also earned a certificate in Athletic Coaching from Florida State University. Throughout her continued education, she acknowledged the benefits derived from reading and a continuation of learning that she hopes to share with youth and adolescence in the future.
In addition to her educational background, Courtney received the Honorable Mention for the 2023 North American Society for the Sociology of Sport Barbara Brown Student Paper Award. She has also presented at the North American Society For Sport Management conference and the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport conference.
In 2024, Courtney directed her attention to positively uplifting humanity. Courtney started her business, Plenty of Positivity, LLC. Plenty of Positivity is dedicated to building a positive community for a better tomorrow. Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck is a podcast that includes discussions pertaining to life, sport, and career. In addition, Courtney created Courtney’s Corner, a book club, encouraging members to continue learning throughout their life, while contributing positive perspectives to the community. As part of the Plenty of Positivity Community, Courtney shares positive messaging, blogs, and motivational speaking to help others achieve their greatest dreams and possess a more healthier and optimistic outlook on life.
Background
Dr. Courtney Beck is an adjunct professor in the Department of Sport Management at Florida State University. She earned her doctoral degree in Sport Management at Florida State University. While pursuing her doctoral degree, Courtney founded Women In Sports Association at Florida State University (WISA) where her passion to help young women would be brought to reality. Courtney is a women’s sport advocate.
Courtney possesses an extensive background in sports. She has participated in gymnastics, track and field, cross country, and tennis. It was the sport of gymnastics where she would find her true passion. Courtney was a former elite-level gymnast and would go on to become an All-American at the University of Florida. During her time at the University of Florida, she was a member of two SEC Championship Team Titles, as well as a member of the Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll during each of her collegiate years.
Courtney has also coached the sport of gymnastics at the club level, as well as for the Florida State University Club Team. In addition to her experience in sport, Courtney also has corporate experience in sales. She worked for two different companies in their pharmaceutical divisions. She gained recognition by achieving the Circle of Excellence at her first pharmaceutical company.
Courtney earned her bachelor’s degree in Advertising from the University of Florida, a master’s degree in Communication from the University of Central Florida, and an MBA from Florida State University. She also earned a certificate in Athletic Coaching from Florida State University. Throughout her continued education, she acknowledged the benefits derived from reading and a continuation of learning that she hopes to share with youth and adolescence in the future.
In addition to her educational background, Courtney received the Honorable Mention for the 2023 North American Society for the Sociology of Sport Barbara Brown Student Paper Award. She has also presented at the North American Society For Sport Management conference and the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport conference.
In 2024, Courtney directed her attention to positively uplifting humanity. Courtney started her business, Plenty of Positivity, LLC. Plenty of Positivity is dedicated to building a positive community for a better tomorrow. Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck is a podcast that includes discussions pertaining to life, sport, and career. In addition, Courtney created Courtney’s Corner, a book club, encouraging members to continue learning throughout their life, while contributing positive perspectives to the community. As part of the Plenty of Positivity Community, Courtney shares positive messaging, blogs, and motivational speaking to help others achieve their greatest dreams and possess a more healthier and optimistic outlook on life.