Lisa Smith
Biography
Lisa L. Smith has been teaching since beginning graduate school in 2008 and can say that she has finally found her calling. Smith loves teaching and the College of Health Solutions is a great fit for her as an instructor and as a researcher. She has been active her entire life and enjoys teaching others about the physical, emotional and psychological benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Not only do students learn the actual knowledge on wellness, but they learn the obstacles to achieving it and how to overcome those challenges and to design their best lives possible.
Smith's research interests include mindfulness, bariatric surgery, substance abuse, meditation and obesity.
Education
- Ph.D. Physical Activity, Nutrition and Wellness, Arizona State University 2014
- M.S. Exercise and Wellness, Arizona State University 2010
- B.A. Political Science, Loyola University of Chicago 1989
Research Interests
My research interests include: Mindfulness, bariatric surgery, substance abuse, meditation, and obesity.
Publications
Larkey, LK, Roe, D, Smith LL, Millstone, D. (2016) Exploratory outcome assessment of Qigong/Tai Chi Easy on breast cancer survivors, Complementary Therapies and Integrative Medicine, doi:10.1016/j.ctim.2016.10.006.
Smith LL, Wherry SJ, Larkey LK , Ainsworth BE, & Swan PD (2015). Cardiovascular Responses and Energy Expenditure of Tai Chi Easy, Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 23(6), 802-205.
Smith LL, Larkey LK, Blackstone R, Cortes MC. (2014). Feasibility of Meditative Movement in Bariatric Patients. Journal of Applied Nursing Research, 27(4), 231-236.
Smith LL, Larkey LK, Roe D, Gonzalez J, Saboda K & Ainsworth BE. (2014). Self-Reported Physical Activity Patterns Among Low-Income Latina Women in Arizona. Women’s Health Issues, 29, e353-e361.
Larkey LK, Ainsworth BE, Ohri-Vachaspati P, Vega-Lopez S, Keller C, McClain D, Smith LL, & Jeong M. (2014). A Model for Exploring Weight Loss Associated with Practicing Meditative Movement among Breast Cancer Survivors. Health Psychology Open,1(1), doi: 10.1177/2055102914565495
Courses
| Spring 2021 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| EXW 325 | Fitness for Life |
| HEP 350 | Substance Abuse&Addict Behav |
| EXW 450 | Soc Deter of Health and Beh |
| Fall 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| EXW 325 | Fitness for Life |
| HEP 350 | Substance Abuse&Addict Behav |
| EXW 400 | Stress Management for Wellness |
| CHS 494 | Special Topics |
| Summer 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| HEP 350 | Substance Abuse&Addict Behav |
| Spring 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| HEP 350 | Substance Abuse&Addict Behav |
| CHS 394 | Special Topics |
| EXW 400 | Stress Management for Wellness |
| EXW 450 | Soc Deter of Health and Beh |
| Fall 2019 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| CHS 100 | Designing Your Well-Being |
| EXW 218 | CV Instruct Competency Lab |
| EXW 350 | Substance Abuse&Addict Behav |
| EXW 400 | Stress Management for Wellness |
| Summer 2019 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| EXW 350 | Substance Abuse&Addict Behav |
| Spring 2019 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| CHS 100 | Designing Your Well-Being |
| EXW 350 | Substance Abuse&Addict Behav |
| EXW 400 | Stress Management for Wellness |
| EXW 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| Fall 2018 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| CHS 100 | Found Health & Well-Being |
| EXW 350 | Substance Abuse&Addict Behav |
| EXW 400 | Stress Management for Wellness |
| EXW 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| Summer 2018 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| EXW 350 | Substance Abuse&Addict Behav |
| EXW 371 | Conflict Mgmt & Mediation |
| Spring 2018 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| CHS 100 | Found Health & Well-Being |
| EXW 350 | Substance Abuse&Addict Behav |
| EXW 400 | Stress Management for Wellness |
| EXW 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| Fall 2017 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| CHS 100 | Found Health & Well-Being |
| EXW 102 | Foundations of HEHP |
| EXW 350 | Substance Abuse&Addict Behav |
| EXW 400 | Stress Management for Wellness |
| Summer 2017 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| EXW 350 | Substance Abuse&Addict Behav |
| EXW 371 | Conflict Mgmt & Mediation |
| Spring 2017 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| EXW 350 | Substance Abuse&Addict Behav |
| EXW 400 | Stress Management for Wellness |
| Fall 2016 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| EXW 100 | Intro to Health and Wellness |
| EXW 350 | Substance Abuse&Addict Behav |
| EXW 400 | Stress Management for Wellness |
| Summer 2016 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| EXW 302 | Fundamentals of Wellness |
| EXW 350 | Substance Abuse&Addict Behav |
Professional Associations
American College of Sports Medicine
Southwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine