Leisure and Health
Vision
The Center for Research on Leisure and Health aims to increase individual and community health, well-being, and quality of life across the lifespan.
Mission Statement
The purpose of Center for Research on Leisure and Health is to stimulate innovative research that contributes to the prevention of primary and secondary health risk factors, the promotion of healthy lifestyles through leisure, and the reduction of health care costs in Pennsylvania and beyond. The Center will serve as a catalyst to promote transdisciplinary research and graduate education concerning issues of leisure activity, leisure services, health, well-being, and healthy lifestyles. Specifically, the Center will provide a context within which to:
- Develop New Knowledge
- Translate and Disseminate Knowledge
- Strengthen Capacity
- Engage in Local, State, National and Global Partnerships
- Attract Funding to Support our Objectives
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Contact Information:
Linda L. Caldwell, Ph.D., Director
Center for Research on Leisure and Health
Penn State University
University Park, PA 16802
(814) 863-8983
lindac@psu.edu