Matthew Moore
Associate Professor
Areas of Expertise
- SW 124: Introduction to Social Work and Diverse Populations
- SW 180: Introduction to Sport Social Work
- SW 580: Sport Social Work
- SW 770: Doctoral Research I
Highlighted Publications
- Moore, M. A., Loken, L., Kelly, A., Judge, L. W., Nambiro, M., & Bennett, P. (2026). Behind the jersey: Exploring athletic identity and depression in college athletes. Journal of Athlete Development and Experience, 8(1), 1-13.
- Moore, M. A., Judge, L. W., *Rucker, T., Weaver, R., & *Rutsky, I. (2025). Puff, play repeat: E-cigarette use in student-athletes. Sport Social Work Journal, 7(2), 13-19.
- Moore, M. A., Loken, L., Kelly, A., *Nambiro, M., *Bennett, P., & *Narens, M. (2025). Support networks and mental well-being: A study of college athletes and depression. Journal for the Study of Sports and Athletes in Education, 19, 1-14.
Current Projects
- Survivors for Change
- University Affiliation Services, Master of Social Work Degree (Army MSW)
Student & Research Availability
- Accepting Students in Programs: Doctoral | Masters
- Available Student Positions: Internships | Practicum
- Research or Interest Area Key Words: Sport Social Work, Athlete Mental Health, Sport for Development
Get to Know Matthew
Dr. Matt Moore is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs for the University of Kentucky College of Social Work. He earned his BA from Hanover College and his MSW and Ph.D. from Indiana University. Dr. Moore’s primary research interest is addressing the psychosocial risks associated with athletic participation at the college and professional level. Dr. Moore is the Co-Founder of the Alliance of Social Workers in Sports, founder and editor of the Sport Social Work Journal, and Co-Director of the International Institute for Sport and Behavioral Health. Dr. Moore has helped to successfully launch the first DSW Concentration on Sport Social Work and the first graduate Sport Social Work Certificate. He has previous experience as a college athlete and nearly two decades of professional tennis coaching at the high school and collegiate levels.