College of Health Sciences I University of Delaware

Associate Professor
Behavioral Health & Nutrition
009 Carpenter Sports Bldg.
302-831-6681
eosmith@udel.edu

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

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

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