Heewon Yang

Dr. Heewon Yang is a tenured Professor and Graduate Coordinator in the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), within the College of Health and Human Services. He has taught both general recreation and therapeutic recreation courses at undergraduate and graduate levels since 1999.

• Education
  • Master’s in Leisure, Tourism, and Hospitality, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
  • Doctoral in Leisure Behavior, Indiana University

Dr. Yang’s research focuses on evaluating the impact of recreation therapy programs across diverse populations. His practical work includes pioneering service-learning initiatives such as the Respite and Recreation Program for adopted children with special needs, an aquatic program for older adults, and a brain fitness program for individuals with brain injuries. As a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), he bridges academic theory with community applications.

He maintains active faculty status in the College of Health and Human Services at CSULB, with office location ET-120 and contact via email at Heewon.Yang@csulb.edu or phone at 562.985.1495. No scientific awards or student advisement details were explicitly mentioned in the provided text.