Elizabeth M. Orsega-Smith

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

Research Interests

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

Education

• 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 155, Personal Health Management
• HESC 335, Health and Aging
• HESC 332, Health Behavior Theory and Assessment

Recent Publications

• Orsega-Smith, E., Mowen, A., Payne, L.& Godbey, G. (2004). The interaction of stress and park use on psycho-physiological health in older adults. Journal of Leisure Research, 26(2), pp 232-256.
• Orsega-Smith, E., Payne, L. & Godbey, G. (2003). Physical and psychosocial characteristics of older adults who participate in a community-based exercise program. Journal of Aging & Physical Activity, 11(4), pp 516-532.
• Payne, L., Mowen, A., & Orsega-Smith, E. (2002). An examination of park preferences and behaviors among urban residents: the role of residential location, race, & age. Journal of Leisure Sciences, 24 (2), pp181-198.
• 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.