Assistant Professor of Practice
HPER 351
865-974-1285
hgriffi2@vols.utk.edu
COURSES TAUGHT
| RSM 310 | Developing and Evaluating Therapeutic Recreation Programs |
| RSM 326 | Therapeutic Rec Program |
| RSM 426 | Advanced Therapeutic Rec Program |
| RSM 320 | Therapeutic Recreation and Special Populations |
| RSM 430 | Admin Therapeutic Recreation Services |
RESEARCH INTERESTS
My research focus is on examining program implementation and outcomes of participation in therapeutic recreation and related areas, specifically in an outdoor setting. While many outcomes of recreation participation have been identified, she hopes to provide connections between program curriculum and outcomes. Additionally, she has research interests in the military community, investigating resiliency in military youth and identifying factors impacting female veteran community reintegration. Griffiths hopes her work on program implementation can be used to assist recreation organizations in understanding the relationship between program design and delivery and achieving desired participant outcomes.
EDUCATION
| PhD | Clemson University | Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management |
| MS | University of Tennessee, Knoxville | Recreation and Leisure Studies |
| BA | University of Tennessee, Knoxville | Recreation and Leisure Studies |