Elizabeth Orsega-Smith Associate Professor Health Behavior Sciences Research Interests Aging and health Physical activity promotion Psychosocial issues of physical activity e-mail eosmith@udel.edu

Education

• Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University, 2000
• M.S., East Stroudsburg University, 1989
• B.S. The Pennsylvania State University, 1988

Professional Experience

• 2007-present, Associate Professor, University of Delaware
• 2001-2007, Assistant Professor, University of Delaware
• 2000-2001, Post-doctoral Scholar, The Pennsylvania State University
• 1996-2000, Research Assistant, The Pennsylvania State University
• 1989-1995, Director of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, NorthCrest Medical Center, Springfield, TN

Courses

• HESC 335, Health and Aging
• HESC 332, Health Behavior Theory and Assessment
• HLPR 813, Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine
• HESC 609, Graduate Survey Research methods

Recent Publications

• Mowen, A., Payne, L., Orsega-Smith, E., & Godbey, G. (2009). Assessing the health partnerships practices of park and recreation agencies: Findings and implications from a national survey. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 27 (3), 116-131.
• Orsega-Smith, E. & Getchell.N. (2009). The older exerciser: Comparing physical function between team and individual sport participants. Journal of Health, Social, and Environmental Issues, 10 (1), 41-50.
• Orsega-Smith, E ., Getchell, N., Neeld, K., MacKenzie, S. (2008). Teaming up for senior fitness: A group-based approach. JOPERD, 79 (1), 39-44.
• Payne, L., Mowen, A., Godbey, G., & Orsega-Smith, E. (2008). Working towards a common goal. Park and Recreation, September, 103-109.
• Orsega-Smith, E., Payne, L., Mowen, A., Ho, C., & Godbey, G. (2007). The role of social support and self-efficacy in shaping leisure time physical activity in older adults . Journal of Leisure Research, 39 (4) 705-727.
• Mowen, A., Orsega-Smith, E., Payne, L., Ainsworth, B., & Godbey, G.( 2007). The role of park proximity and social support in shaping park visitation, daily physical activity, and perceived health. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 21(2), 167-179.
• Bibik, J., Orsega-Smith, E., & Goodwin S. (2007). High school students’ attitudes towards physical education in Delaware. The Physical Educator, 64 (4), 192-204