Scott Strath, Ph.D. 

Associate Professor 

Interests and Expertise
Dr. 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.

Honors, Awards, and Scientific Activities
Fellow, Physical Activity & Public Health Postgraduate Course on Research Directions and Strategies Editorial Board, Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
Ad hoc, Manuscript reviewer for 11 international journals
Ad hoc, Grant reviewer, Kentucky Science and Engineering Foundation (KSEF)
Ad hoc, Grant Reviewer, Medical Research Council (MRC), United Kingdom
Ad hoc, Grant Reviewer, Active Living Research, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Member, NIH Improving Diet and Physical Activity Assessment Scientific Review Panel
Scientific Advisory Board, Wisconsin Walks

Recent Publications

Janney , C.A. , Richardson , C.R., Holleman, R.G., Glasheen, C., Strath, S.J., Conroy, M.B., and Kriska, A.M. Gender moderates the inverse relationship between objectively measured physical activity and mental health service use. Journal of Mental Health and Physical Activity. 1: 9-16, 2008

Tudor-Locke, C., D.R. Bassett, Jr., W.J. Rutherford, B.E. Ainsworth, C.B. Chan, K. Croteau, B. Giles-Corti, G. Le Masurier, K. Moreau, J. Mrozek, J.-M. Oppert, A. Raustorp, S.J. Strath, D.L. Thompson, M. Whitt, B. Wilde, and J.R. Wojcik. BMI-referenced cut-points for pedometer-determined steps/day in adults. Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 5: (suppl 1):S126-S139, 2008.

Swartz, A.M., S.J. Strath, S.J. Parker, and N.E. Miller. The impact of BMI and accumulated ambulatory activity on blood pressure and fasting glucose in older adults. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. 16: 2:188-200, 2008.

Strath, S.J., R.F. Isaacs, and M.J. Greenwald. Operationalizing environmental indicators for influencing physical activity in the elderly. Journal of Physical Activity & Aging. 15: 4:412-424, 2007.

Strath, S.J., A.M. Swartz, S.J. Parker, N.E. Miller, and L.J. Ceislik. Walking and the metabolic syndrome in older adults. Journal of Physical Activity & Health. 4: 4:397-410, 2007.

Ham , S.A. , J.P. Reis, S.J. Strath, K.D. Dubose, and B.E. Ainsworth. Discrepancies in identifying objectively determined physical activity bouts. Medicine and Science in Sports & Exercise. 39:52-58, 2007.

Swartz, A.M., S.J. Strath, S.J. Parker, N.E. Miller, and L.J. Cieslik. Ambulatory activity and body mass index in white and non-white older adults. Journal of Physical Activity & Health. 4: 3:294-304, 2007.

Strath, S. J., S. Brage , and U. Ekelund. Integration of Physiological and Accelerometer Data to Improve Physical Activity Assessment. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 37: 11: S563-S571, 2005.

Conger, S. A., S. J. Strath, D. R. Bassett, Jr. Validity and reliability of the FitSense FS-1 Speedometer during walking and running. International Journal of Sports Medicine. 26:3:208-13, 2005.

Strath, S.J., D. R. Bassett Jr., and. A. M. Swartz. Comparison of the college alumnus questionnaire physical activity index with objective monitoring. Annals of Epidemiology 14: 6:409-15, 2004.

Eisenmann, J. C., S. J. Strath, D. Shadrick, P. Rigsby, N. Hirsch, L. Jacobson. Validity of uniaxial accelerometry during activities of daily living in children. European Journal of Applied Physiology 91: 259-263, 2004.

Strath, S. J., D. R. Bassett Jr., S. H. Ham, and. A. M. Swartz. Assessment of physical activity by telephone interview versus objective monitoring. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 35: 12: 2112-2118, 2003.

Swartz, A. M., S. J. Strath, B. A. Loftus, B. B. Moore, and D. L. Thompson. Increasing daily walking improves glucose tolerance in overweight women. Preventive Medicine 37: 356-362. 2003.

Swartz, A.M., D.R. Bassett Jr., D.L. Thompson, B.B. Moore, and S.J. Strath. Effects of body mass index on the accuracy of an electronic pedometer. International Journal of Sports Medicine 24: 588-592, 2003.

Strath, S. J., D. R. Bassett Jr., and A. M. Swartz. Comparison of MTI regression equations to predict time spent in physical activity. International Journal of Sports Medicine.24: 298-303, 2003.

D. R. Bassett Jr., and S. J. Strath. The Pedometer. Physical Activity Assessments for Health-Related Research. Eds. G. Welk & D. Dale. Human Kinetics. Champaign , IL . 2002, pp 163-177.

Strath, S. J., D. R. Bassett Jr., A. M. Swartz, and D. L. Thompson. Validity of the simultaneous heart rate-motion sensor technique to predict energy expenditure. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 34:888-894, 2002.

Strath, S. J., D. R. Bassett Jr., A. M. Swartz, and D. L. Thompson. Simultaneous heart rate-motion sensor technique to estimate energy expenditure. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 33: 12: 2118-2123, 2001.

Bassett Jr., D. R., E. T. Howley, D. L. Thompson, G. A. King, S. J. Strath, J. E. McLaughlin, and B. B. Parr. Validation of a computerized metabolic measurement system. Journal of Applied Physiology 91: 218-224, 2001.

King, G. A., E. C. Fitzhugh, J. E. McLaughlin, D. R. Bassett Jr., S. J. Strath, and A. M. Swartz. Comparison of cardiovascular disease risk factor prevalence between occupational and leisure time physical activity. The International Journal of Obesity 25: 606-612, 2001.

Ainsworth, B. E., W. L. Haskell, M. C. Whitt, M. L. Irwin, A. M. Swartz, S. J. Strath, W. L. O?Brien, D. R. Bassett Jr., K. H. Schmitz, P. O. Emplaincourt, D. R. Jacobs, and A. S. Leon. Compendium of physical activities: an update of activity codes and MET intensities. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 32: 9: S498-S516, 2000.

Ainsworth, B. E., D. R. Bassett Jr., S. J. Strath, A. M. Swartz, W. L. O'Brien, R. Thompson, D. A. Jones, C. A. Macera, and C. D. Kimsey. Comparison of three methods for measuring the time spent in physical activity. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 32: 9: S457-S464, 2000.

Bassett Jr., D. R., B. E. Ainsworth, A. M. Swartz, S. J. Strath, W. L. O'Brien, and G. A. King. Validity of four motion sensors in measuring moderate intensity physical activity. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 32: 9: S471-480, 2000.

Strath, S. J., A. M. Swartz, D. R. Bassett Jr., W. L. O'Brien, G. A. King, and B. E. Ainsworth. Evaluation of heart rate as a method for assessing moderate intensity physical activity. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 32: 9: S465-470, 2000.

Swartz, A. M., S. J. Strath, D. R. Bassett Jr., W. L. O'Brien, G. A. King, and B. E. Ainsworth. Estimation of energy expenditure using CSA accelerometers at hip and wrist sites. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 32: 9: S450-456, 2000.

Speaker Topics  
Physical Activity and Aging
Physical Activity and Public Health
Physical Activity Assessment
Physical Activity Promotional Strategies

Education
Post-Doctoral Fellow, University of Michigan Medical School, 2002 Post-Doctoral Scholar, University of Kentucky Medical School, 2001 Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Exercise Science, 2001
M.S., Ball State University, Exercise Science, 1998
B. Ed., Sheffield Hallam University, Physical Education, 1996