Dr. Kaczynski's research adopts a social ecological perspective to understand how the built environment, including the design of neighborhoods and communities, influences recreational and utilitarian physical activity. Dr. Kaczynski's personal and professional background is in the area of parks and recreation management and public health and much of his work focuses on the role of community parks in increasing physical activity and reducing obesity amongst children and adults.
Biographical Profile
College
Arnold School of Public Health
Department
Health Prom., Educ. & Behavior
Tenure Status
Tenured
Interest Background
Do you include students in your research?
None
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
Dates
Institution
Location
Degree
Field of Study
2008
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the University of South Carolina Arnold School of Public Health and Prevention Research Center
Park City, Utah
Postgraduate Fellow
CDC/USC Physical Activity and Public Health Research Course
2007
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario
Ph.D.
Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences
2003
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario
B.A., (Honors Co-op)
Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences
2003
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
M.S.
Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences, College of Agriculture
Memberships & Professional Activities
Dates
Type
Description
Institution/Entity
2002 - Present
Membership
Member
National Recreation and Park Association
2002 - Present
Membership
Member
Society of Park and Recreation Educators
2005 - 2011
Membership
Member
Canadian Association for Leisure Studies
2009 - 2010
Membership
Member
Society of Behavioral Medicine
2010 - Present
Membership
Member
International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
2010 - Present
Membership
Member
American Public Health Association
Positions & Appointments
Dates
Description
Institution/Entity
2008 - 2011
Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology
Kansas State University, College of Arts and Sciences
2008 - 2011
Assistant Professor, Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior
University of South Carolina, Arnold School of Public Health
2008 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Department of Health Studies and Gerontology
University of Waterloo
2008 - 2011
Co-Director, Physical Activity and Public Health Laboratory
Kansas State University, College of Arts and Sciences
2012 - Present
Assistant Professor, Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior
University of South Carolina
2012 - Present
Faculty Affiliate, Centers for Disease Control Prevention Research Center
University of South Carolina, Arnold School of Public Health
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
Dates
Type
Description
Foundation/Entity
2018
Award
Distinguished Research Service Award
Office of the Vice President for Research, University of South Carolina
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