Jason L. Scott

Dr. Jason L. Scott is an Associate Professor in Recreational Therapy at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, within the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences. His work focuses on marginalized populations' leisure behavior, adaptive sports inclusion, and professional identity issues in recreational therapy. He holds a PhD from Penn State University and degrees from the University of Tennessee.

Research interests include equitable access to aquatic infrastructure, compassion fatigue in therapy professions, and positive youth development for disabled individuals. He teaches courses like RSM 325 (Therapeutic Recreation and Lifestyle) and RSM 420 (Principles of Therapeutic Recreation).

Publications emphasize systemic barriers in public recreation facilities, aquatic therapy methodologies, and intersectionality in career mobility for African American women in parks and recreation. His articles span journals like International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education and Managing Sport and Leisure.

Though no formal awards are listed, his work addresses critical issues in recreational therapy equity and workforce dynamics. Advising and grants details are not provided in available text, but his research engages multiple stakeholders including urban communities and disability advocacy groups.