Ben Hickerson
Assistant Professor
704M Ford Building
Phone: 814-867-2900
Fax: 814-867-1751
Ph.D. from North Carolina State University
Current Research Interests
Correlates of physical activity in built and natural environments
Physical activity in youth summer camps
Leisure and technology
Recent Courses Taught
RPTM 277 Recreation for Persons with Disabilities
RPTM 334 Non-profit Recreation Agency Operations
Recent Publications
Henderson, K.A., Oakleaf, L., James, P., Swanson, J., Moore, A., Edwards, M., & Hickerson, B.D. (2008). The experience of learning/teaching qualitative research approaches: An ethnographic autobiography. Schole, 24, 27-41.
Hickerson, B.D., Moore, A., Oakleaf, L., Edwards, M. James, P., Swanson, J., et al. (2008). The role of a senior center in promoting physical activity for older adults. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 26, 22-39.
Henderson, K.A., & Hickerson, B.D. (2007). Women and leisure: Premises and performances uncovered in an integrative review. Journal of Leisure Research, 39, 591-610.
Hickerson, B.D., & Beggs, B.A. (2007). Leisure time boredom: Issues concerning college students. College Student Journal, 41(4), 1036-1044.