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About Me

Education

 

Ph.D. (2004), The Pennsylvania State University

M.S. (1997), The Pennsylvania State University
 
B.S. (1992), Bridgewater State University

Work​

experience​
 

2008-Present

 

Associate Professor
Dept. of Recreation Sciences,
East Carolina University, Greenville, NC

 

2004 - 2008

 

Assistant Professor
Dept. of Recreation, Park & Tourism Sciences,
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

 

1999 - 2004

 

Research Associate/Associate Project Director

Health and Human Development Division
Education Development Center, Inc.,

Newton, MA

 

1998-1999


Neurobehavioral Specialist
Mediplex Rehab-Bristol
New Bedford, MA

 

1996-1998

 

Instructor and Research Assistant
Dept of Recreation, Parks and Tourism Management
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA

 

1995

 

Recreation Staff/Cabin Leader
Massachusetts Hospital School
Canton, MA

 

1992 - 1994
 

Therapeutic Recreation Assistant
Mediplex Rehab-Bristol
New Bedford, MA

 

1991 - 1992
 

Clinical Group Leader
Children’s Physical Developmental Clinic
Bridgewater, MA

Classes Taught

RCSC 2000: Foundations of Recreation, Parks & Tourism
RCSC 2601: Leisure in Society

RCSC 2901: Professional Seminar in RPM I

RCSC 3003: Recreation Programming

RCSC 3131: Recreation for Diverse Populations

RCSC 3901: Professional Seminar in RPM II
RCSC 4000: Research and Evaluation in Recreation Svcs
RCSC 4004: Philosophical and Theoretical Issues

RCSC 4111: Recreation & Park Planning
RCSC 4123: Study Abroad in International Sustainability
RCSC 4124: Study Abroad in Sustainable Tourism
RCSC 4170: Youth Dev. Services & Organizations
RCSC 4901: Pre-internship Seminar
RCSC 4990: Internship in RPM
RCSC 6110: Research Methods in Recreation Sciences
RCSC 6150: Scholarship of Recreation Sciences

RCSC 6210: Program Management and Development
RCSC 6300: Applied Statistical Analysis in HHP

RCSC 6601: Graduate Colloquium

Selected Publications

 

  • Watts, C.E. (2020, August). Research and evaluation in recreation & leisure studies. in Watts, C.E., Jordan, D., & Lizzo, R. (Eds.) Leisure: Purpose and Meaning 4th edition. Minneapolis: Blue Door Publishing. pp 117-125.
     

  • Watts, C.E. (2020, August). Place, space and leisure. in Watts, C.E., Jordan, D., & Lizzo, R. (Eds.) Leisure: Purpose and Meaning 4th edition. Minneapolis: Blue Door Publishing. pp. 69-74.
     

  • Watts, C.E. (2020, August). Why Leisure? in Watts, C.E., Jordan, D., & Lizzo, R. (Eds.) Leisure: Purpose and Meaning 4th edition. Minneapolis: Blue Door Publishing. pp. 1-8.
     

  • Wattsm C.E., & Williams, R. (2020, August). Leisure’s Complexity. in Watts, C.E., Jordan, D., & Lizzo, R. (Eds.) Leisure: Purpose and Meaning 4th edition. Minneapolis: Blue Door Publishing. pp 9-19.
     

  • Autry, C. E., & Watts, C. E. (2019). The leisure context and adolescent adjustment. World Leisure Journal, 61 (4), 258-259.
     

  • Toms, S. B.*, Janke, M. C., Loy, D. P., & Watts, C. E. (2019). Research in recreational therapy practice: Findings and lessons learned from a study of a multisensory environment for adults with autism spectrum disorder [Annual in Therapeutic Recreation Issue]. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 53(4), 380-400.
     

  • Anderson, S. K.*, Loy, D. P., Janke, M. C., & Watts, C. E. (2019). The effects of horseback riding on balance [Annual in Therapeutic Recreation Issue]. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 53(4), 307-328.
     

  • Janke, M. C., Purnell, I., Watts, C.E., & Shores, K. (2019). Associations between engagement types, outcomebehaviors, and quality of life for adults with dementia participating in intergenerational programs. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 53(2), 132-148. https://doi.org/10.18666/TRJ-2019-V53-I2-9647 
     

  • Watts, C.E. (2016, August). Introduction. Watts, C.E., Shores, K.A., & Williams, R. (Eds.) Leisure: Purpose and Meaning. Minneapolis: Blue Door Publishing.
     

  • Watts, C.E. & Shores, K.A. (2014). Community Recreation and Leisure Services. In Schwab, Stevens,  Allen, Sheffield & Murphy (Eds.) Recreation, Parks, Sport Management, Hospitality and Tourism, 2nd ed. Champaign, IL. Sagamore.
     

  • Gillard, A., & Watts, C.E. (2013). Program features and developmental experiences at a camp for youth with cancer. Children and Youth Services Review, 35, 890-898.
     

  • Moore, J.B., Shores, K.A., Watts, C.E., & Yin, Z. (2012). Rural Children's Afterschool Environment and Health Behaviors. American Journal of Health Studies, 27, 49-55.
     

  • Gillard, A., Witt, P.A., & Watts, C.E. (2011). Outcomes and Processes of a Camp for Youth with HIV/AIDS. Qualitative Health Research, 21, 1508-1526.
     

  • Watts, C. E. & Cremeens, J. (2010). Leisure, Adolescence and Health. In Barbara Ainsworth, Laura Payne, & Godbey (Eds.) Leisure, Health and Wellness: Making the Connections. State College, PA:  Venture.
     

  • Gillard, A., Witt, P.A., & Watts, C.E. (2010). An examination of staff-Level stakeholders and organizational culture at a camp for youth with HIV/AIDS. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 28 (3), 61-78.
     

  • Gillard, A., Watts, C. E. , & Witt, P. A. (2009). Camp supports for motivation and interest: A mixed methods study. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 27(2) 74-96.
     

  • Watts, C.E., & Witt, P.A. (2008). Predictors of outcomes for after-school program participants. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 26(2), 134-145.
     

  • Watts, C.E. & Caldwell, L.L. (2008). The influence of parenting practices, adolescent self-determination and adolescent initiative on structured and unstructured activity involvement of adolescents. Journal of Leisure Research, 40, 156-181.

    *Author is a student

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