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Steven A. Bell

Steven A. Bell, PhD

Academic Information

Departments Primary -

Academic Office Information

Steven.Bell@health.utah.edu

Research Interests

  • Comparative Education

Steven A. Bell, PhD, TRS, CTRS

Faculty Position

Assistant Professor (Lecturer) TR

Coordinator, Cooperative Education I & II, Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism, University of Utah

Academic Preparation:

PhD 2006

Parks, Recreation, and Tourism

University of Utah

MS 1992

Parks, Recreation, and Tourism

Area of study: Therapeutic Recreation

University of Utah

BS 1983

Area of study: Physical Education/Health

Weber State University

Credentials:

License: Therapeutic Recreation Specialists (TRS) (State of Utah)

Certification: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) National Council on Therapeutic Recreation Certification



Committee/Service:

College of Health Diversity Committee (Committee Member 2016 - present)

Office of Health, Equity and Inclusion, Health Sciences (Committee Member 2016 - present)

Office of Equity and Diversity, Black Advisory Council (Committee Member 2015 - present)

Black Faculty and Staff Association (Co-Chair & Chair 2016 - present)



University of Utah Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee (Youth Leadership Awards, Chair), 2010 - present

Reverend France A. Davis Scholarship Board, Scholarship Selection Committee (2009 - present)

Reverend France A. Davis Scholarship Board, Scholarship Program Coordinator (2011 - present)

Preparation of Personnel to Serve Children with High and Low-Incidence Disabilities. Exercise and Sports Science

Board Member, 2006 - present

National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) National Congress Planning Committee

Board Member, 1997

Selected Publications

Journal Article

  1. Tysor D A (01/24/2017). North America’s Rivers: Pathways to recovery? 33, 20-24.

Book Chapter

  1. Negley S K (07/2010).

Abstract

  1. Isaacs L L (11/16/2021). Matching virtual reality activities to leisure motivation: Impact on leisure satisfaction and engagement for adults with spinal cord injuries. [Abstract]. J Leis Res.

Other

  1. Hinton J L (06/18/2021). Quality internships: Providing structure and excellence in internship supervision. . ATRA (37, pp. 1-5). ATRA.
  2. Bell S A (04/2006).
  3. Negley S K (08/2005).
  4. Bell S A (09/1993).