Scott Forrester

Scott Forrester, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies at Brock University. His research focuses on the impact of campus recreational sports programs on student outcomes (academic, personal growth, health, leadership) and institutional benefits (retention, recruitment). He has held roles including interim Assistant Director for Club Sports at Indiana University and contributed to NIRSA advisory groups.

Education:

• PhD in Recreation and Leisure Studies

Research Interests: Psycho-social determinants of campus recreation participation, institutional benefits of recreational sports programs, academic and social outcomes of intramural activities. His work bridges theoretical frameworks like Self-Determination Theory with practical program evaluation.

Publications: Over 10 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters between 2013-2020, focusing on student retention, health outcomes, and program effectiveness in recreational sports. His 2015 study on NASPA Consortium data highlighted measurable benefits of campus recreation programs.

Teaching: Courses include Recreation Programming, Quantitative Analysis, and Program Evaluation in Professional Practice. His applied research addresses real-world challenges in higher education.