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Scott J. Strath, PhD, ACSM Fellow

  • Professor, Kinesiology Graduate Program Director

Education

Clinical Research Scholars NIH-K30 Program,ÌýDivision of Epidemiology, Department of Population Health, Medical College of WisconsinÌý2009
Post Doctoral FellowÌýDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,ÌýUniversity of Michigan Medical SchoolÌý2003
FellowÌýPhysical Activity and Public Health Postgraduate Course on Research Directions and Strategies,ÌýUniversity of South CarolinaÌý2002
Ph DÌýExercise Science, Cognate: NutritionÌýUniversity of TennesseeÌý2001
Post Doctoral ScholarÌýSpinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center,ÌýUniversity of Kentucky College of MedicineÌý2001
MSÌýExercise, ScienceÌýBall State UniversityÌý1998
B.Ed. HonsÌýPhysical EducationÌýSheffield Hallam UniversityÌý1996

Speaker Topics

  • Physical Activity and Aging
  • Physical Activity and Public Health
  • Physical Activity Assessment
  • Physical Activity Promotional Strategies

Interests & Expertise

Scott Strath's primary research focus revolves around physical activity and public health. Specific interests include the relationship between physical activity and cardiovascular health; physical activity promotional strategies; physical activity assessment; physical activity epidemiology; community and national physical activity patterns; and environmental determinants of physical activity behavior.

Selected Publications

Hyngstrom, A S., Cho, Chris C., Berrios-Barillas, R, Joshi, M, Rowley, T W., Keenan, Kevin G., Staudenmayer, J, Swartz, Ann M., and Strath, Scott J.ÌýÌýArchives of Rehabilitation Research and Clinical TranslationÌý2.4 (2020): 100080.

Keadle, Sarah K., Lyden, Kate A., Strath, Scott J., Staudenmayer, John W., and Freedson, Patty S.ÌýÌýExercise and Sport Sciences ReviewsÌý47.4 (2019): 206-214.

Strath, Scott J., and Rowley, Taylor W.ÌýÌýClinical ChemistryÌý64.1 (2018): 53-63.

WELCH, WHITNEY A., ALEXANDER, NEIL B., SWARTZ, ANN M., MILLER, NORA E., TWARDZIK, ERICA, and Strath, Scott J.ÌýÌýMedicine & Science in Sports & ExerciseÌý49.11 (2017): 2185-2190.

Swartz, Ann M., Miller, Nora E., Cho, Young I., Welch, Whitney A., and Strath, Scott J.ÌýÌýEuropean Journal of Sport ScienceÌý17.2 (2017): 222-230.

Lerma, Nicholas L., Swartz, Ann M., Rowley, Taylor, Maeda, Hotaka, and Strath, Scott J.ÌýÌýJournal of Aging and Physical ActivityÌý25.1 (2017): 99-104.

Rowley, Taylor W., Lenz, Elizabeth K., Swartz, Ann M., Miller, Nora E., Maeda, Hotaka, and Strath, Scott J.ÌýÌýJournal of Applied Gerontology. (2017): 073346481773539.

Dondzila, Christopher J., Swartz, Ann M., Keenan, Kevin G., Harley, Amy E., Azen, Razia, and Strath, Scott J.ÌýÌýAging Clinical and Experimental ResearchÌý28.6 (2016): 1227-1235.

Kate, Rohit J., Swartz, Ann M., Welch, Whitney A., and Strath, Scott J.ÌýÌýPhysiological MeasurementÌý37.3 (2016): 360-379.

Swartz, Ann M., Cho, Young I., Welch, Whitney A., and Strath, Scott J.ÌýÌýPLOS ONEÌý11.2 Ed. Lucia, Alejandro. (2016): e0150325.

Suboc, Tisha B., Knabel, Daniel, Strath, Scott J., Dharmashankar, Kodlipet,

Coulliard, Allison, Malik, Mobin, Haak, Kristoph, and Widlansky, Michael E.ÌýÌýAmerican Journal of HypertensionÌý29.1 (2016): 46-53.

Welch, Whitney A., Swartz, Ann M., Cho, Chi C., and Strath, Scott J.ÌýÌýJournal of Aging and Physical ActivityÌý24.4 (2016): 583-590.

Newsom, J. T., Shaw, B. A., August, K. J., and Strath, Scott J.ÌýÌýJournal of Health Psychology. (2016): 16.

Lerma, Nicholas L., Keenan, Kevin G., Strath, Scott J., Forseth, Bethany M., Cho, Chi C., and Swartz, Ann M.ÌýÌýPhysiological MeasurementÌý37.10 (2016): 1686-1700.

Tarasenko, Y, Howell, B M., Studts, C, Strath, Scott J., and Schoenberg, N E. “Acceptability and Feasibility of Physical Activity Assessment Methods for an Appalachian Population.â€ÌýJournal of Community HealthÌý40.4 (2015): 714-724.

Jolly, S, Zhao, Shuang, Djuric, ZXora, and Strath, Scott J. “Maintaining physical activity during (head and neck) cancer treatment (MPACT): Results of a pilot controlled trial.â€ÌýJournal of Clinical OncologyÌý33.15 (2015).

Tyagi, S, Curley, M, Berger, M, Fox, J, Strath, Scott J., Rubenstein, J, Roth, J, and Widlansky, M. “Pacemaker Quantified Physical Activity Predicts All-Cause Morality.â€ÌýJournal of the American College of CardiologyÌý66.6 (2015): 754-755.

Steeves, J A., Murphy, R A., Zipunnikov, V, Strath, Scott J., and Harris, T B. “Women workers and women at home are equally inactive: NHANES 2003-2006.â€ÌýMed Sci Sports ExercÌý47.8 (2015): 1635-1642.

Harley, Amy, Rice, J, Walker, R, Strath, Scott J., Quintilani, L M., and Bennett, G G.ÌýÌýWomen’s HealthÌý54.4 (2014): 354-372.

Suboc, T B., Strath, Scott J., Dharmashankar, K, Coulliard, A, Miller, N, Wang, Jinsung, Tanner, M J., and Widlansky, M E.ÌýÌýJ Am Heart AssocÌý3.1 (2014): e000702.

Suboc, T B., Strath, Scott J., Dharmashankar, K, Harmann, L, Coulliard, A, Malik, M, Haak, K, Knabel, D, and Wildansky, M E.ÌýÌýInt J Cardiol Heart VesselsÌý4. (2014): 19-24.

Dondzila, C J., Swartz, Ann M., Keenan, Kevin, Harley, Amy, Azen, R, and Strath, Scott J.ÌýÌýJ Aging ResearchÌý2014. (2014).

Byun, W, Ozemek, C, Riggin, K, Strath, Scott J., and Kaminsky, L A.ÌýÌýCardiovasc Diagn TherÌý4.5 (2014): 406-410.

Strath, Scott J., Kaminsky, L A., Ainsworth, B E., Ekelund, U, Freedson, P S., Gary, R A., Richardson, C R., Smith, D T., and Swartz, Ann M.ÌýÌýCirculationÌý128.20 (2013): 2259-2279.

Gennuso, K P., Zalewski, Kathryn R., , and Strath, Scott J.ÌýÌýJournal of Physical Activity and HealthÌý10.6 (2013): 769-776.

Nelson, R K., Horowitz, J F., Holleman, R G., Swartz, Ann M., Strath, Scott J., Kriska, A M., and Richardson, C R., ÌýInternational Journal on Behavioral Nutrition and Physical ActivityÌý10. (2013): 10.

Ozemak, C, Cochran, H L., Strath, Scott J., Byun, W, and Kaminsky, L A.ÌýÌýBMC Medical Research MethodologyÌý13. (2013): 53.

Strath, Scott J., and Lenz, E K.ÌýActive living for seniors: Benefits and options.ÌýACSM Guide to Physical Activity and Exercise for Older Adults, 2013.

Kaminsky, L A., Jones, J, Riggins, K A., and Strath, Scott J.ÌýÌýCardiovascular Diagnosis and TherapyÌý3.2 (2013).

Strath, Scott J., Pfeiffer, K A., and Whitt-Glover, M C. “Accelerometer use with children, older adults, and adults with functional limitations.â€ÌýMedicine and Science in Sports and ExerciseÌý44.Suppl 1 (2012): S77-85.

Dondzila, C J., Swartz, Ann M., Miller, N E., Lenz, E K., and Strath, Scott J.ÌýÌýInternational Journal on Behavioral Nutrition and Physical ActivityÌý9.1 (2012): 143.

Strath, Scott J., Greenwald, M J., Isaacs, R, Hart, T L., Lenz, E K., Dondzila, C J., and Swartz, Ann M.ÌýÌýInternational Journal on Behavioral Nutrition and Physical ActivityÌý9. (2012): 40.

Swartz, Ann M., Tarima, S, Miller, N E., Grimm, E K., Rote, A E., and Strath, Scott J.ÌýÌýJournal of Aging and Physical ActivityÌý20.3 (2012): 332-344.

Serwe, K M., Swartz, Ann M., Hart, T L., and Strath, Scott J. “Effects of long-bout versus short-bout interventions on physical activity behavior in women.â€ÌýJournal of Women’s HealthÌý20.2 (2011): 247-253.

Hart, T L., Swartz, Ann M., Cashin, Susan E., and Strath, Scott J.ÌýÌýInternational Journal on Behavioral Nutrition and Physical ActivityÌý16.8 (2011): 62.

Ewalt, L A., Danduran, M J., Strath, Scott J., Moerchen, Victoria A., and Swartz, Ann M.ÌýÌýCardiology in the Young. (2011): 1-8.

Bassett Jr, D R., Howley, E T., Thompson, D L., King, G A., Strath, Scott J., McLaughlin, J E., and Parr, B B. “Validation of a computerized metabolic measurement system.â€ÌýJournal of Applied PhysiologyÌý91.1 (2011): 218-224.

Strath, Scott J., Parker, S j., Grimm, E K., Miller, N E., Hart, T L., Swartz, Ann M., and Cashin, Susan E.ÌýÌýJournal of Physical Activity and HealthÌý8.Suppl 2 (2011): S267-274.

Swartz, Ann M., Squires, L, and Strath, Scott J. “Energy expenditure of interruptions to sedentary behavior.â€ÌýInternational Journal on Behavioral Nutrition and Physical ActivityÌý8. (2011): 69.

Stevenson, T G., Rigin, K, Nagelkirk, P R., Hargens, T A., Strath, Scott J., and Kaminsky, L. “Physical activity habits of cardiac patients participating in an early outpatient rehabilitation program.â€ÌýJournal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and PreventionÌý29. (2009): 229-303.

Strath, Scott J. “Ambulatory profiles of the elderly.â€ÌýJournal of Aging and Physical ActivityÌý17.1 (2009): 46-56.

Hawkins, M S., Shorti, K L., Richardson, C R., King, W C., Strath, Scott J., Holleman, R G., and Kriska, A M. “Objectively measured physical activity of U.S. adults by sex, age, and racial/ethnic groups: Cross-sectional study.â€ÌýInternational Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical ActivityÌý6. (2009): 31-38.

Tudor-Locke, C, Bassett Jr, D R., Rutherford, W J., Ainsworth, B E., Chan, C B., Croteau, K, Giles-Corti, B, Le Masurier, G, Moreau, K, Mrozek, J, Oppert, J M., Raustop, A, Strath, Scott J., Thompson, D L., Whitt, M, Wilde, B, and Wojcik, J R. “BMI-referenced cut-points for pedometer-determined steps/day in adults.â€ÌýJournal of Aging and Physical ActivityÌý5.Suppl 1 (2008): S126-S139.

Janney, C A., Richardson, C R., Hollerman, R G., Glasheen, C, Strath, Scott J., Conroy, M B., and Kriska, A M. “Gender moderates the inverse relationship between objectively measured physical activity and mental health service use.â€ÌýJournal of Mental Health and Physical ActivityÌý1. (2008): 9-16.

Ham, S A., Reis, J P., Strath, Scott J., Dubose, K D., and Ainsowrth, B E. “Discrepancies in identifying objectively determined physical activity bouts.â€ÌýMedicine and Science in Sports and ExerciseÌý39.1 (2007): 52-58.

Strath, Scott J., Swartz, Ann M., Parker, S J., Miller, N E., and Cieslik, L J. “Walking and the metabolic syndrome in a community dwelling older adult sample.â€ÌýJournal of Physical Activity and HealthÌý43.3 (2007): 397-410.

Strath, Scott J., Brage, S, and Ekelund, U. “Integration of physiological and accelerometer data to improve physical activity assessment.â€ÌýMedicine and Science in Sports and ExerciseÌý37.11 (2005): S563-S571.

Conger, S A., Strath, Scott J., and Bassett Jr, D R. “Validity and reliability of the FitSense FS-1 Speedometer during walking and running.â€ÌýInternational Journal of Sports MedicineÌý26.3 (2005): 208-213.

Eisnmann, J C., Strath, Scott J., Shadrick, D, Rigsby, P, Hirsch, N, and Jacobson, L. “Validity of uniaxial accelerometry during activities of daily living in children.â€ÌýEuropean Journal of Applied PhysiologyÌý91.2-3 (2004): 259-263.

Bassett Jr, D R., and Strath, Scott J.ÌýThe Pedometer.ÌýEd. Welk, G, and Dale, D. Physical Activity Assessments for Health-Related Research, 2002: 163-177.

Honors & Awards

Senior Research Award (2020), University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Deans Research Award (2017), College of Health Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Fellow (2013), American College of Sports Medicine.

Dean’s Ambassador Award (2012,) College of Health Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Dean’s Research Award (2007), College of Health Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Doctoral Faculty Status (2006), College of Health Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.