Professor, Hart School
westst@jmu.edu
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Education
- Ph.D in Recreation, park and Tourism Sciences - Texas A&M University
- Master of Recreation Administration - Georgia Southern University
- Bachelor of Science in Education (Recreation Administration) - Auburn Unversity
Positions Held
- Professor, Recreation Management Program - Appalachian State University, 2012 - 2020
- Director, Recreation Management Program - Appalachian State University, 2008 and 2012
- Professor, Recreation Management, Appalachian State University, 2002-2020
- Assistant Director, Recreational Sports, Texas A&M University, 1995-2001
- Assistant Director, Recreation and Intramural Sports, 1993-1995
- Disney College Program, 1988
Select Publications
- Promoting Team Sport Participation among Older Women. S West, JJ Naar, JS Son, T Liechty. Journal of Park & Recreation Administration 37 (4), 33-50, 2019.
- Does building a greenway promote physical activity among proximate residents? ST West, KA Shores. Journal of physical activity & health 12 (1), 52-57, 2015.
- Association of available parkland, physical activity, and overweight in America's largest cities. ST West, KA Shores, LM Mudd. Journal of Public Health Management and Practice 18 (5), 423-430, 2012.
- Physical activity outcomes associated with African American park visitation in four community parks. KA Shores, ST West. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration 26 (3), 75-92, 2008.
- The relationship between built park environments and physical activity in four park locations. KA Shores, ST West. Journal of Public Health Management and Practice 14 (3), e9-e16, 2008.
Awards and Recognitions
- The Academy of Leisure Sciences Fellow - 2021
- Appalachian State University Emeritus Faculty - 2020
- Outstanding Research Award, ASU College of Health Sciences - 2015
- Community Engagement Award, ASU -2015
- Appalachian State’s Campus Excellence in Teaching Award - 2014
- Recognition as an Up & Coming Researcher, NRPA - 2011
- New Investigator Award, 2nd Place, The Cooper Institute - 2006
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