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R. Trent Larson

  • Associate Professor/Interim Chair of Kinesiology, Kinesiology
20072022

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Biography

Dr. Trent Larson began his teaching career in 1993 as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of New Mexico. His dissertation focused on the creation of a taxonomy of environmental education concepts as perceived by experts in the profession. After completing his doctoral work, he took a faculty position at North Carolina A&T State University in 1995. Over the years, Dr. Larson has written many scholarly articles and book chapters and delivered presentations at international conferences. He is also a reviewer for the American Journal of Health Behavior, Health Behavior and Policy Review, and Tourism Management.

Education/Academic qualification

Health and Physical Education & Recreation (CONTACT), Ph.D., The Taxonomic Structure of Salient Environmental Education Concepts As Perceived By Environmental Experts, The University of New Mexico

… → 1994

Recreation Management & Youth Leadership, M.A., Brigham Young University

… → 1991

Psychology, BS, N/A, Brigham Young University

… → 1986

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  2. SDG 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education
  3. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  4. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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