Michael B Edwards

Applying Systems Thinking Approaches to Address Preventive Health Factors through Public Parks and Recreation Agencies

JOURNAL OF PARK AND RECREATION ADMINISTRATION, 40(1), 98–114.

Examination of Ecological Systems Contexts Within a Latino-Based Community Sport Youth Development Initiative

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 4.

Environmental Factors Associated with Physical Activity in Rural US Counties

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH, 18(14).

Objective Assessment of Physical Activity and Associated Contexts During High School Sport Practices

FRONTIERS IN SPORTS AND ACTIVE LIVING, 3.

Parental perceptions of the impact of COVID-19 and returning to play based on level of sport

Sport in Society, 25(7), 1273–1290.

Teamwork makes the net-work: participant-governed networks and athletics sustainability collaboration

International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 23(5), 1090–1106.

The role of advocacy organisations for ethical mega sport events

McGillivray, D., Koenigstorfer, J., Bocarro, J. N., & Edwards, M. B. (2021, August 19). SPORT MANAGEMENT REVIEW, Vol. 8.

What Sets Physically Active Rural Communities Apart from Less Active Ones? A Comparative Case Study of Three US Counties

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH, 18(20).

Is "school sport" associated with school belongingness? Testing the influence of school sport policy

SPORT MANAGEMENT REVIEW, 23(5), 925–936.

The stress from my tour leading job: Differences between genders

JOURNAL OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT, 44, 211–214.

'A Nut We Have Officially yet to Crack': Forcing the Attention of Athletic Departments Toward Sustainability Through Shared Governance

SUSTAINABILITY, 11(19).

A Descriptive Analysis of Corporate Environmental Responsibility in Major League Professional Sport

JOURNAL OF APPLIED SPORT MANAGEMENT, 11(3), 35–46.

A community capacity building approach to sport-based youth development

Sport Management Review, 9.

A conceptual model and research agenda for bidding, planning and delivering Major sport events that lever human rights

LEISURE STUDIES, 38(2), 175–190.

Managing sport for health: An introduction to the special issue

Edwards, M. B., & Rowe, K. (2019, February). SPORT MANAGEMENT REVIEW, Vol. 22, pp. 1–4.

Mapping research on legacy of mega sporting events: structural changes, consequences, and stakeholder evaluations in empirical studies

Leisure Studies, 38(6), 729–745.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN RURAL POPULATIONS

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE, pp. 307–326.

Physical Activity in Rural Populations

In D. B. Bornstein, A. E. Eyler, J. E. Maddock, & J. B. Moore (Eds.), Physical Activity and Public Health Practice (pp. 307–328). New York: Springer Publishing Company.

Reporting Quantitative Methods and Findings: Best Practices Fidelity in the Leisure Science Literature

Leisure Sciences, 44(3), 1–16.

Sport and Health

In G. B. Cunningham & J. N. Singer (Eds.), Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity (3rd ed.). College Station, Texas: Center for Sport Management Research and Education.

The status of youth sport in American society

In P. A. Witt & L. L. Caldwell (Eds.), Youth Development Principles and Practices in Out-of-School Time Settings (2nd ed.). Urbana, IL: Sagamore/Venture.

Tour Leading in South America: Job Inputs and Outcomes

Journal of Travel Research, 59(7), 004728751988001.

Examining the Environmental Characteristics of Shared Leadership in a Sport-for-Development Organization

JOURNAL OF SPORT MANAGEMENT, 32(2), 82–95.

Examining the impact and influence of the leisure science literature

ANNALS OF LEISURE RESEARCH, 21(2), 215–226.

Leveraging community sport organizations to promote community capacity: Strategic outcomes, challenges, and theoretical considerations

SPORT MANAGEMENT REVIEW, 21(3), 279–292.

The impact of sport and physical activity as a rehabilitation tool upon Invictus Games Competitors

Journal of Physical Activity & Health, 15(Supplement 1), S48–S49.

"Lead Up and Legacy": a case study of the 2015 Rugby World Cup

In I. Brittain, J. Bocarro, T. Byers, & K. Swart (Eds.), Legacies and Mega Events: Fact or Fairy Tales? (pp. 199–209). New York: Routledge.

A structural perspective of cross-sector partnerships involving youth sport nonprofit organizations

European Sport Management Quarterly, 18(2), 133–155.

An integrative review of sport-based youth development literature

SPORT IN SOCIETY, 20(1), 161–179.

Collaborative Advantages: The Role of Interorganizational Partnerships for Youth Sport Nonprofit Organizations

JOURNAL OF SPORT MANAGEMENT, 31(2), 148–160.

Shared Use of Physical Activity Facilities Among North Carolina Faith Communities, 2013

Preventing Chronic Disease, 14(E11).

Shared use agreements and leisure time physical activity in North Carolina public schools

Preventive Medicine, 95, S10–S16.

Community Capacity

In E. Sharpe, H. Mair, & F. Yuen (Eds.), Community Development: Applications for Leisure, Sport, and Tourism. State College, Pennsylvania: Venture Publishing.

Potential Measures for Linking Park and Trail Systems to Public Health

Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 34(1), 4–23.

Rural Active Living: A Call to Action

JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH MANAGEMENT AND PRACTICE, 22(5), E11–E20.

Service Learning For Social Change: Raising Social Consciousness Among Sport Management Students

Sport Management Education Journal, 10(2), 127–139.

Sport Participation

In Contemporary Issues in Sport Management: A Critical Introduction (pp. 203–216).

The salience of sport in cross-race friendship selection

Journal of Amateur Sport, 2(1), 73.

Leisure, Health, and Physical Activity

In G. Walker, D. Scott, & M. Stodolska (Eds.), Leisure Matters: The State and Future of Leisure Studies. State College, Pennsylvania: Venture Publishing.

Participant impact of the conservation corps experience

Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership, 7(1), 35–47.

Social and Environmental Factors Related to Boys’ and Girls’ Park-Based Physical Activity

Preventing Chronic Disease, 12(E97).

The role of sport in community capacity building: An examination of sport for development research and practice

[Review of ]. SPORT MANAGEMENT REVIEW, 18(1), 6–19.

Youth sport practice model gets more kids active with more time practicing skills

Retos, 28(2), 173–177.

Ecosystem impacts related to conservation corps activities

Raleigh, NC: Conservation Legacy and the Corps Network.

How overweight and obese are high school football players in the United States?

Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 11(Supp 1), S160.

Policy Changes to Implement Intramural Sports in North Carolina Middle Schools: Simulated Effects on Sports Participation Rates and Physical Activity Intensity, 2008–2009

Preventing Chronic Disease, 11.

Prioritizing School Intramural and Interscholastic Programs Based on Observed Physical Activity

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH PROMOTION, 28(3), S65–S71.

Promoting Youth Physical Activity in Rural Southern Communities: Practitioner Perceptions of Environmental Opportunities and Barriers

JOURNAL OF RURAL HEALTH, 30(4), 379–387.

Shared Use of School Facilities With Community Organizations and Afterschool Physical Activity Program Participation: A Cost-Benefit Assessment

Journal of School Health, 84(5), 302–309.

The Implication of Bourdieu's Theory of Practice for Leisure Studies

Leisure Sciences, 36(3), 314–323.

The Role of Community Nurture in Adolescent Interest in College Attendance

Journal of Adolescent Health, 54(2), S20.

Youth Time Outside A Comparison of Time Use Methodologies

JOURNAL OF LEISURE RESEARCH, 46(5), 635–643.

Assessing youth perceptions and knowledge of agriculture: The impact of participating in an AgVenture program

Journal of Extension, 51(3). https://archives.joe.org/joe/2013june/rb3.php

Best practices for structuring successful strategic alliances

(Research Brief No. 28). College Station, TX: Youth Development Initiative, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

Examining the Associations of Perceived Community Racism With Self-Reported Physical Activity Levels and Health Among Older Racial Minority Adults

Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 10(7), 932–939.

Obesity Is Inversely Associated With Natural Amenities and Recreation Facilities Per Capita

Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 10(7), 1032–1038.

Promoting physical activity in youth development programs.

(Research Brief No. 27). College Station, TX: Youth Development Initiative, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

Social Justice and Civic Engagement through Participation in a Youth Health Leadership Program

Journal of Youth Development, 8(2), 76–83.

Building capacity for youth development in rural areas

(Research Brief No. 20). College Station, TX: Youth Development Initiative, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

Place Disparities in Supportive Environments for Extracurricular Physical Activity in North Carolina Middle Schools

Youth & Society, 45(2), 265–285.

School Sport Participation Under Two School Sport Policies: Comparisons by Race/Ethnicity, Gender, and Socioeconomic Status

Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 45(S1), 113–121.

Sport and Health

In G. B. Cunningham & J. N. Singer (Eds.), Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity (2nd ed.). College Station, Texas: Center for Sport Management Research and Education.

After-School Programs for Health Promotion in Rural Communities

Journal of Public Health Management and Practice, 17(3), 283–287.

County-Level Disparities in Access to Recreational Resources and Associations with Adult Obesity

Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 29(2), 39–54.

Opportunities for Extracurricular Physical Activity in North Carolina Middle Schools

Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 8(5), 597–605.

Park-Based Physical Activity Among Children and Adolescents

American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 41(3), 258–265.

Participation in Interscholastic and Intramural Sport Programs in Middle Schools: An Exploratory Investigation of Race and Gender

Recreational Sports Journal, 35(2), 157–173.

Rurality in Leisure Research: A Review of Four Major Journals

Journal of Leisure Research, 43(4), 447–474.

School Sport Policy Analysis: Examining Policy Changes to Increase the Impact of After-School Sports and Facilities on Physical Activity

Raleigh, NC: North Carolina State University: IPARC: Investigating Places for Active Recreation in Communities.

An appraisal of stock car racing's economic and geographic development in North America: NASCAR as flexible accumulation

International Journal of Sport Management and Marketing, 8(1/2), 160.

Irreconcilable Differences or Vibrant Habitat? An Examination of Sport Management’s Perceived Invasion of Recreation’s Nest

Sport Management Education Journal, 4(1), 18–30.

Physical activity promotion in North Carolina: Perceptions of public park and recreation directors

Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 27(1), 1–16.

The Experience of Learning/Teaching Qualitative Research Approaches: An Ethnographic Autobiography

SCHOLE: A Journal of Leisure Studies and Recreation Education, 23(1), 27–41.

The role of a senior center in promoting physical activity for older adults

Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 26(1), 22–39.

Structural Inequalities in Outdoor Recreation Participation: A Multiple Hierarchy Stratification Perspective

Journal of Leisure Research, 33(4), 427–449.