Patricia J. Craig, Associate Professor, Recreation Management and Policy

Patricia Craig

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Phone: (603) 862-0140
Office: Recreation Management & Policy, Hewitt Hall Rm 101, Durham, NH 03824
Websites:
Curriculum Vitae
Patti Craig, Ph.D., CTRS/L, FDRT is an Associate Professor in the Department of Recreation Management and Policy at the University of New Hampshire. Dr. Craig is a NH licensed recreation therapist (CTRS/L) and is recognized by the National Academy of Recreational Therapists (NART) as a Distinguished Fellow (FDRT) for her accomplishments within the field of recreational therapy.
 
Dr. Craig’s mixed methods research focuses on the impact of therapeutic recreation (TR) interventions, adaptive sports, and health promotion programs on health and quality of life outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Her research also examines ways in which pedagogy, fieldwork education, and curriculum influence student learning and development in professional preparation programs. Dr. Craig’s work has been widely published in top journals, and she has presented extensively at national, regional, and local professional and research conferences, symposia, and seminars.
 
Dr. Craig is actively engaged in ATRA, NART, and the National Council on Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC). Dr. Craig collaborates on research, evaluation, and policy initiatives with colleagues in TR, recreation and leisure studies, adaptive sport and physical activity, public health, and military and veteran health. Dr. Craig’s work enhances the role of recreation, therapeutic recreation, adaptive sport and physical activity in public health and community development.

Courses Taught

  • RMP 444A: Taking Dis out of Disability
  • RMP 501: DEIJ for Recreation Services
  • RMP 503: Therap Rec Rehab Princpl & Int
  • RMP 764: Internship
  • RMP 963: Graduate Field Practicum
  • RMP 970: Teaching Practicum
  • RMP 980: Independent Study
  • RMP 992: Research Methods in RMP

Education

  • Ph.D., Education with a Cognate in College Teaching, University of New Hampshire
  • M.Ed., Sport Management & Leisure Studies Therapeutic Recreation Concentration, Temple University
  • B.S., Health & Human Services, University of Scranton

Research Interests

  • Disabled Veterans
  • Health Promotion
  • Pedagogy
  • Recreation and Leisure Studies
  • Social Inclusion
  • Social/Recreation Services for People With Disabilities
  • Therapeutic Recreation

Selected Publications

  • Aytur, S., Craig, P. J., Frye, M., Bonica, M., Rainer, S., Hapke, L., & McGilvray, M. (2018). Through the Lens of a Camera Exploring the Meaning of Competitive Sport Participation Among Youth Athletes with Disabilities. THERAPEUTIC RECREATION JOURNAL, 52(2), 95-125. doi:10.18666/TRJ-2018-V52-I2-8774

  • Hawkins, B. L., Craig, P. J., & Anderson, L. S. (2018). Examining the Educational Requirements for Entry-Level RT/TR Practice The Process and Recommendations of the ATRA Higher Education Task Force. THERAPEUTIC RECREATION JOURNAL, 52(4), 410-418. doi:10.18666/TRJ-2018-V52-I4-9164

  • Craig, P. J., & Oja, S. N. (2013). Moral judgement changes among undergraduates in a capstone internship experience. JOURNAL OF MORAL EDUCATION, 42(1), 43-70. doi:10.1080/03057240.2012.677603

  • Craig, P., Wilder, A., Sable, J., & Gravink, J. K. (2013). Promoting Access, Transition, and Health: A Community-Based Approach to Managing Chronic Health Conditions. ATRA Annual, 21, 45-62.

  • Wilder, A., Craig, P., Sable, J., Gravink, J., Carr, C., & Frye, J. (2011). The PATH-way home: Promoting access, transition, and health for veterans with disabilities.. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 45(4), 268-285.

  • Project PATH: A Health Promoting Interventin for People with Spinal Cord Injuries (2000).

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