Dr. Lynne Cory Research Associate in PRTM
Dr. Cory is a Research Associate in PRTM. Her primary research interests include therapeutic recreation, quality of life across the lifespan for individuals with and without disabilities, as well as community-based inclusive recreation, and community integration and re-integration for individuals with developmental or acquired disabilities. Dr. Cory works with PRTM and other HEHD faculty in the emphasis areas of Therapeutic Recreation (TR), and Community Recreation, Sports, and Camp Management (CRSCM) to identify research opportunities. With these PRTM and HEHD collaborators, Dr. Cory is engaged in the initial stages of several research projects including (1) a study examining effects of physical activity on individuals with physical disabilities who participate in community-based recreation and sports, (2) an initiative to reduce health disparities in Anderson County, South Carolina through a partnership of AnMed, HEHD, and Partners for a Healthy Community, and (c) an initiative to increase family involvement in Anderson County schools via community/school partnerships. In addition, Dr. Cory is interested in the development of sustainable youth sports programs, inclusive recreation, and physical activity in the Caribbean island of Dominica and is looking forward to research and student service learning projects there beginning in 2006.