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Terry Robertson Ph.D. serves as the Department Chair of Recreation and Leisure Studies at California State University, Long Beach within the College of Health & Human Services. With an extensive background in both academic leadership and professional practice, Dr. Robertson oversees all fiscal, personnel, resources and curriculum within his department. His career bridges academic scholarship with practical application in recreation and therapeutic services.
Dr. Robertson's research interests focus on applied evaluation and research, therapeutic recreation, recreation therapy, health and wellness, quality of life, access and inclusion to recreation and leisure, adaptive recreation, and physical activity and sports. His scholarly work spans over 40 publications and 175 presentations, with recent contributions including textbooks, book chapters, and research articles addressing critical issues in recreation and leisure services.
His publications demonstrate a consistent focus on health promotion, therapeutic applications of recreation, and inclusive programming. Recent works examine wheelchair rugby's psychological impacts, foundations of therapeutic recreation, health and wellness frameworks, and sustainable community approaches to enhancing human capacities through leisure services. His scholarship reflects both theoretical depth and practical application in the field.
- California Park and Recreation Society, Outstanding Research Award
- California Park and Recreation Society, Recreation Therapy Board, Recreation Therapy Citation Award
- W. James Whyte Visiting Research Fellowship
- Outstanding Alumni Award, University of Utah
- Paleastra Leadership Award for 'Leadership in Disability Sport, Adaptive Physical Education & Therapeutic Recreation'
- Robert M. Taylor 'Professional Service Award'
- 'Distinguished Professor', Northwest Missouri State University
Dr. Robertson maintains active leadership roles in professional organizations including the American Academy for Parks and Recreation Administration (serving on multiple committees) and the National Academic Leaders Retreat (as Lead Conference Planner). His professional memberships span major recreation and leisure associations including the American Therapeutic Recreation Association, California Parks and Recreation Society, National Recreation and Parks Association, and World Leisure Organization.
