Dr. Angela Wozencroft, Ph.D., CTRS

Dr. Wozencroft is an assistant professor in the Department of Exercise, Sport, and Leisure Studies. Dr. Wozencroft received her B. A. in Sociology from the University of Western Ontario.  She then completed a post graduate program in Gerontology at The University of Waterloo and one in Therapeutic Recreation at Georgian College.  Angela worked for two years as an activities coordinator and supervisor at The Seniors Life Enhancement Center, an adult day program for older adults with physical and cognitive impairments.  Later, she moved to Knoxville, TN to complete her Master’s degree in Recreation and Leisure studies with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation.  She earned her Ph. D from Clemson University in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management also with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation.  

Dr. Wozencroft’s research foci consist of: older adults (cognitive/physical disabilities), adventure challenge courses, children with multiple disabilities, at-risk youth/delinquency, therapeutic recreation in public schools, therapeutic camping, and the Theory of Self-Determination.  Angela is an active member of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), specifically the National Therapeutic Recreation Society (NTRS), and the American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA).  She is also a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).

Publications
Wozencroft, A. (2008). Promoting Perceived Competence in Youth: Examining the Interaction between Leaders’ Facilitation Style and Youths’ Autonomy Orientation (Doctoral Dissertation. Clemson University, 2008). ProQuest formerly UMI (in press).

Anderson, D., Wozencroft, A., & Bedini, L. (2008). Adolescent girls’ involvement in disability sport: A comparison of social support mechanisms. Journal of Leisure Research, 40(2),183-207.

Wozencroft, A., Voelkl, J., & McGuire, F. (2006). Professionalism in recreation therapy. American Journal of Recreation Therapy, 5(2), 21-26.

Wozencroft, A. & Hayes, G.A. (2004). The abc’s of stress management for professionals in parks and recreation. Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association, (1),9. 

Contact Information

Dr. Angela Wozencroft
Assistant Professor

1914 Andy Holt Ave.
347 HPER
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 37996-2700

Phone: 865-974-1289
Fax: 865-974-8981
Email:awozenc1@utk.edu

Contact the Department of Exercise, Sport, and Leisure Studies

1914 Andy Holt Ave.
322 HPER Bldg.
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 37996-2700

Phone: 865-974-3340
Fax: 865-974-8981