Research Interests

• Aging and health
• Physical activity promotion
• Psychosocial issues of physical activity

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

Professional Experience

• 2001- present, 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

Recent Publications

• Payne, L., Mowen, A., & Orsega-Smith, E. (in press). An examination of park preferences and behaviors among urban residents: the role of residential location, race, & age.Journal of Leisure Sciences.
• Orsega-Smith, E., Payne, L., Catzenmeyer, C., & Godbey, G. (2000). Community recreation and parks: the benefits of a healthy agenda. Parks and Recreation, 35 (10), pp 68-74.
• Payne, L., Orsega-Smith, E., Godbey, G. & Spangler, K. (1999). The role of leisure in health. Parks and Recreation, 34 (10), pp 72-77.
• Payne, L. ,Orsega-Smith, E., Godbey, G. & Roy, M (1998). Local parks and the health of older adults: Results from an exploratory study. Parks and Recreation, 33 (10), pp 64-70.