Assistant Professor
Therapeutic Recreation
HPER 350
865-974-0601
jlscott@utk.edu
COURSES TAUGHT
| RSM 325 | Therapeutic Recreation and Lifestyle Planning |
| RSM 326 | Therapeutic Recreation Planning |
| RSM 420 | Principles of Therapeutic Recreation |
| RSM 430 | Organization and Administration of Recreation Services |
| RSM 522 | Clinical Aspects in Therapeutic Recreation |
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Leisure behavior among marginalized populations including at-risk youth and individuals with disabilities
- Adaptive sport participation and inclusion in adapted physical education
- Professional issues in recreational therapy
EDUCATION
| PhD | The Pennsylvania State University | Recreation, Park & Tourism Management |
| MA | University of Tennessee, Knoxville | Recreation & Leisure Studies (Therapeutic Recreation) |
| BA | University of Tennessee, Knoxville | Exercise Science |
RECENT PUBLICATIONS
Xie, H., Scott, J. L., & Caldwell, L. (ACCEPTED). Parental influence on urban adolescents’ physical activity experience. Leisure Sciences.
Scott, J. L., Waller, S. N., & Wozencroft, A. J. (ACCEPTED). Professional identity: Race and gender in recreational therapy. American Journal of Recreation Therapy.
Waller, S. N., Wozencroft, A. J., Scott, J. L., & Picariello, M. (2020). An exploratory study of the occupational mobility patterns of African American women working in public sector parks and recreation organizations in the United States. Managing Sport and Leisure, 25(6), 418-440. https://doi.org/10.1080/23750472.2020.1723433.
Scott, J. L., Wozencroft, A. J., Nocera, V., Webb, K., Anderson, J., Blankenburg, A., Watson, D., & Lowe, S. (2020). Aquatic therapy interventions and disability: A recreational therapy perspective. International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education, 12(3), Article 5.
Waller, S.N., Bemiller, J., Johnson, E., Cole, C., Scott, J.L., & Wozencroft, A.J. (2020). Citizen engagement in aquatics equity: The case of winston waterworks. International Journal of Aquatics Research and Education, 12(3), Article 1.
Scott, J. L., Wozencroft, A. J., & Waller, S. N. (2019). The relationship between personality and compassion fatigue among future recreational therapists. American Journal of Recreation Therapy, 18(4), 11-17.
Wozencroft, A. J., Scott, J. L., & Waller, S. N., & Parsons, M.D. (2019). Positive youth development for youth with disabilities in a therapeutic camp setting. Journal of Youth Development, 14(1), 182-197.
Scott, J. L., Wozencroft, A. J., & Waller, S. N. (2019). Ecological momentary assessment research in therapeutic recreation. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 53(1), 22-36. https://doi.org/10.18666/TRJ-2019-V53-I1-9098.
Wozencroft, A. J., Scott, J. L., & Waller, S. N. (2019). Professional quality of life in recreation therapists. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 53(1), 76-85. https://doi.org/10.18666/TRJ-2019-V53-I1-8797.
Xie, H., Scott, J. L., & Caldwell, L. (2018). Urban adolescents’ physical activity experience, physical activity levels and use of screen-based media during leisure time: a structural model. Frontiers Psychology-Developmental Psychology, 8, 2317. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2017.02317.
Waller, S. N., Wozencroft, A. J., & Scott, J. L. (2017). Compassion fatigue among disability camp staff: an exploratory study. Annals of Leisure Research, 20(2), 206-221. https://doi.10.1080/11745398.2016.1162724.