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Northwest Missouri State University


Terry Long

Terry Long

Email

Office

206 Martindale Hall

Phone

660.562.1706
660.562.1483 (fax)

Joined Northwest in 2000

Associate Professor

Education

  • Ph.D. Parks Recreation and Tourism; University of Utah
  • M.S. Psychology; Emporia State University
  • B.S. Psychology; Emporia State University
  • B.S. Recreation; Emporia State University

Courses Taught

  • 22-410 Adapted Physical Education
  • 22-636 Research Methods in HPERD
  • 45-243 Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation
  • 45-345 Therapeutic Recreation Program Design
  • 45-562 Assessment and Diagnostics in Therapeutic Recreation
  • 45-434 Senior Seminar in Recreation

Academic Interests

  • Development of Theory Driven Leisure Education
  • Disability Rights and Independent Living
  • Accessibility and Inclusion Issues in the Recreation Environment
  • Youth and Outdoor Intervention Programs
  • Development of Leadership Protocols in Recreation
  • Application of Social/Psychological Theory in Therapeutic Recreation
  • Constructivist Learning Theory, Spillover and Compensation
  • Research Design, Scale Development, and Data Analysis

Scholarly Activity

Books and Book Chapters

  • Long, T. D. (2012 estimated publication). National and international policy regarding disability rights: Implications for practice. Recreational therapy handbook of practice: ICF-based diagnosis and treatment.  (pp. xx.-xx). Champaign, IL: Sagamore (first draft due in October of 2010).
  • Long, T. D. (In Press). Cognitive-behavioral approaches to therapeutic recreation. In N. Stumbo (ed.), Evidence-based practice in leisure education. (xx.xx) State College: PA
  • Long, T. D., & Robertson, T. (2010). Concepts, processes, and models of inclusion. In G. Kassing (Ed.), Inclusive recreation (pp. 61-78). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
  • Long, T. D., & Robertson, T. (2010). Inclusive camping. In G. Kassing (Ed.), Inclusive recreation (pp. 294-303). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
  • Long, T. D. (2008).  Therapeutic recreation and mental health.. In T. Robertson and T. D. Long (Eds.), Foundations of therapeutic recreation (pp. 145-162). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
  • Long, T. D. (2008). The therapeutic recreation process. In T. Robertson and T. D. Long (Eds.), Foundations of therapeutic recreation (pp. 79-97). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
  • Long, T. D., & Robertson, T.  (2008). Orthopedic and neurological impairment: From rehabilitation to community reintegration. In T. Robertson and T. D. Long (Eds.), Foundations of therapeutic recreation (pp. 115-125). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
  • Robertson, T., & Long, T. D. (Eds.). (2008). Foundations of therapeutic recreation. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
  • Robertson, T., & Long, T. D. (2008). Considering therapeutic recreation as your profession. In T. Robertson and T. D. Long (Eds.), Foundations of therapeutic recreation (pp. 3-10). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Teaching Resources

  •  Long, T. D. (2010). On-line Instructor’s manual for Inclusive recreation by Gayle Kassing. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics
  • Long, T. D. (2010). On-Line student resource manual for Inclusive recreation by Gayle Kassing. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Presentation

  • Nagata, S., & Long, T. D. (2011, April).  Fusen volleyball: A sport for persons with severe and complex disability. Presented at the 40th Annual Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation. Saint Louis, MO.
  • Long, T. D. (2010, November). National and international disability rights: Implications for practice in recreational therapy settings. Presented at the Annual Conference of the Illinois Recreational Therapy Association in Alsip, IL.
  • Long, T. D. (2010, October). Boards that make a difference. Presented at the 16th Annual     National Rural Independent Living Conference in Overland Park, KS.
  • Long, T. D., & Robertson, T. (2009, April). Independent living centers: An opportunity for programs and partnerships. Presented at the 38th Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation and Adapted Physical Activity in Saint Louis, MO.
  • Long, T. D., & Robertson, T. (2009, April). Therapeutic recreation journal:  A new face with new features. Presented at the 38th Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation and Adapted Physical Activity in Saint Louis, MO.
  • Long, T. D., & Dollar, J. C. (2008, September). Policy governance: Success starts at the top. Invited presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Missouri Centers for Independent Living: Lake Ozark, MO.
  • Long, T. D. (2008, April). NTRS in Action – A Presentation of Ongoing Programs and Initiatives of the National Therapeutic Recreation Society. Presented at the 37th Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation & Adapted Physical Activity: Lake Geneva, WI.
  • Long, T. D. (2008, April). Celebrating your successes: Simple suggestions for sharing through Publication. Presented at the 37th Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation and Adapted Physical Activity: Lake Geneva, WI.

Student Group Advisement

  • Co-Graduate Coordinator for the HPERD Department

Other Professional Experiences

  • Past Editor of Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 2008-2011
  • Past Board Member of the National Therapeutic Recreation Society
  • Member, American Therapeutic Recreation Association
  • Member, National Recreation and Park Association
  • Member, Missouri Park and Recreation Association
  • Member, Illinois Recreation Therapy Association
  • Member, Midland Empire Resources for Independent Living Board of Directors, 2001-2010