Robert Barcelona
My research interests center on the intersection of sport/physical activity, positive youth development, and community recreation, with a focus on access and constraints to active recreation and sport opportunities. I am also interested in training and professional development in the recreation and sport fields, particularly in community and campus recreation organizations. I also work closely with community recreation and sport organizations on issues pertaining to master and strategic planning and program evaluation.
Courses Taught
- RMP 490: Recreation&Leisure in Society
- RMP 559: Program and Event Marketing
- RMP 560: Recreational Sport Management
- RMP 663: Recreation & Event Management
- RMP 664: Internship
- RMP 796: Independent Study
- RMP 796W: Independent Study
- RMP 806: Rec Admin & Organization Behav
- RMP 924: Fund Developmnt & Grantwriting
- RMP 963: Graduate Field Practicum
- RMP 970: Teaching Practicum
- RMP 980: Independent Study
- SW 957: Fund Development& Grantwriting
Selected Publications
Hartman, C. L., Barcelona, R. J., Trauntvein, N. E., & Hall, S. L. (2020). Well-being and leisure-time physical activity psychosocial factors predict physical activity among university students. Leisure Studies, 39(1), 156-164. doi:10.1080/02614367.2019.1670722
Hartman, C. L., Evans, K. E., Barcelona, R. J., & Brookover, R. S. (2018). Constraints and Facilitators to Developing Collaborative Campus Wellness Partnerships. Recreational Sports Journal, 42(2), 130-144. doi:10.1123/rsj.2017-0030
Collins, K., & Barcelona, R. (2018). Keep ‘Em Playing: Strategies for Building Positive Sport Experiences. Strategies, 31(5), 8-14. doi:10.1080/08924562.2018.1490231
Collins, K., & Barcelona, R. (2014). Youth sport coaches' perceptions of the usefulness of a statewide coaching education program. Applied Recreation Research and Programming Annual, 4, 1-30.
Allen, L. R., & Barcelona, R. J. (2011). Issue editors' notes. New Directions for Youth Development, 2011(130), 1-4. doi:10.1002/yd.392
Barcelona, R. J., Hurd, A. R., & Bruggeman, J. A. (2011). A competency-based approach to preparing staff as recreation and youth development leaders. New Directions for Youth Development, 2011(130), 121-139. doi:10.1002/yd.401
Fleming, D. S., Allen, L. R., & Barcelona, R. J. (2011). Back to the future: The potential relationship between leisure and education. New Directions for Youth Development, 2011(130), 43-57. doi:10.1002/yd.396
Powers, S., Trauntvein, N., Barcelona, R., & Hartman, C. (n.d.). Constraints and Negotiations to Student Recreational Sport Center Usage (IN REVIEW). Journal of Amateur Sport.
Powers, S., Trauntvein, N., Hartman, C., & Barcelona, R. (n.d.). Utilizing culturally relevant leisure as an experiential learning tool: Implications for leisure studies and recreation education (IN REVIEW). SCHOLE: A Journal of Leisure Studies and Recreation Education.
Most Cited Publications