Scott Roberts, Ph.D.

Scott Roberts, Ph.D.

Associate Dean, Professor – School of Natural & Applied Sciences

Education

  • Ph.D. Exercise Physiology from the University of New Mexico
  • M.S. Excercise Physiology from Sac State
  • B.A. Physical Education from Chico State

Bio

Scott Roberts was born and raised in Northern California. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Exercise Physiology from California State University, Chico his Master of Science degree in Exercise Physiology from California State University, Sacramento and his Doctor of Philosophy in Exercise Physiology from the University of New Mexico. Prior to coming back to Chico State, Scott taught at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas and at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Washington. His primary area of expertise is in Clinical and Pediatric Exercise Physiology. He served as the Program Coordinator for the Exercise Physiology Program and Chair of the Department at C.S.U., Chico and the Chair of Kinesiology at William Jessup University. He is a fellow in both the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Scott has written numerous books, chapters, and articles on topics ranging from Strength Training for Children and Adolescents to Exercise Management for Persons with Chronic Disease and Disabilities. His current interests include the integration of Faith and Fitness and Wellness and Youth Fitness as well as developing faith-based, Christ-centered curriculum and programs within the field of Kinesiology.

Work/Publications

Publications

  • J. Larry Durstine, Geoffrey Moore, Patricia Painter, Scott Roberts. (2009). ACSM’s Exercise Management for Persons with Chronic Diseases and Disabilities-3rd Edition. Human Kinetics Publishers.
  • National Association of Sports Medicine. NASM Essential of Personal Fitness Training-4-edition. Senior Editor. Book Review
  • Senior Editor – National Association of Sports Medicine Essential of Personal Fitness Training-4
  • Senior Editor – American College of Sports Medicine’s Exercise Management of Person’s with Chronic Diseases and Disabilities – 3rd edition.
  • Manuscript Reviewer – Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.
  • Reviewer/Editor – American Fitness and Aerobics Association CEC Study Course on Youth Fitness
  • Book Reviewer – Fit & Well, 8th Edition

Keynote Speaker and Presentations

  • Invited Speaker: Northern California Worksite Wellness Coalition, September 16, 2008
  • Title of Presentation: Shifting Paradigms in Employee Healthcare: Building A Case for Worksite Health Promotion
  • Invited Lecture: CELT Presentation, October, 10, 2007 Title of Presentation: Redefining the Meaning of Fitness.
  • Accepted Presentation: SW ACSM, November, 2005, San Diego, CA. Title of Presentations: The Use of Echocardiography in Exercise Science, and Evidence-Based Exercise Guidelines.
  • Invited Presentation: Far Northern Region Organization, Redding, CA Title of Presentation: Physical Activity, Diet and Health: The Challenges of Living with Advances in Technology.
  • Invited Presentation: Far Northern Region Organization, Chico, CA Title of Presentation: Physical Activity, Diet and Health: The Challenges of Living with Advances in Technology.
  • Accepted Presentations: SW ACSM, Las Vegas, NV, November, 2004. Title of Presentations: The Use of Echocardiography in Exercise Science, and Clinical Exercise Testing.