- sstrath@uwm.edu
- 414-229-3666
- Enderis Hall 449
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Scott J. Strath, PhD, ACSM Fellow
- Professor, Kinesiology Graduate Program Director
Education
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.