Sam Biver, M.P.H.
Non-Tenure Track Instructor
Behavioral Science and Health Equity
Courses Taught
PUBH 5070 Translating Evidence and Theory into Community Practice, PUBH 2100 Introduction to Global Health, PUBH 4960 Capstone in Public Health, PUBH 5010 Mission and Practice of Global Health, BSHE 5450 Introduction to Qualitative Methods
Education
M.P.H., Behavioral Science and Health Education, Saint Louis University
Post-Master’s Certificate Data Visualization and Communication, Brown School Washington University-St. Louis
Research Interests
K-12 physical education, workplace health promotion, opioid abuse in the construction industry
Publications and Media Placements
- Biver, S., Kern, B. D., van der Mars, H., & Shacham, E., 2026. The association between school physical education practices and school-level socioeconomic status. Journal of School Health, 96(9), e70217. https://doi.org/10.1111/josh.70217
- Biver, S., Loux, T., & Shacham, E., 2025. Association between high school physical education and physical activity in Missouri students. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1080/17408989.2025.2607506
- Biver, S., Shacham, E., 2024. Physical Education: Policies and Practices in Missouri K–12 Schools. PRiME Center. Saint Louis University. https://www.primecenter.org/education-reports-database/physical-education
- Dale, A.M,. Biver, S., Kurtz, S., Chang, D., 2022. Workplace Guidelines to Prevent Opioid and Substance Abuse for the Construction Trades. Healthier Workforce Center of the Midwest. https://hwc.public-health.uiowa.edu/opioid-management-guidelines-for-the-construction-trades/
Community Work and Service
- Brickline Greenway Community Advisory Committee 2017-2018