Julian A. Reed

Julian Reed

Professor of Health Sciences

Email: julian.reed@furman.edu
Phone: 864.294.2328
Office: PAC 101-N

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Dr. Reed is a Professor in the Department of Health Sciences at Furman University in Greenville, SC and is an Affiliate of the Prevention Research Center in the Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina in Columbia. Dr. Reed holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from Hobart and William Smith Colleges, a Masters of Science in Exercise and Sport Sciences from the University of Miami, a Doctorate in Exercise and Sport Sciences from the University of Northern Colorado and most recently received his Masters of Public Health from the University of South Carolina. His research focuses on examining links between environmental supports and physical activity among youth and adults. Dr. Reed has collaborated on a variety of projects forging community partnerships and health initiatives at the local, state and national level. Dr. Reed has disseminated his research in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health, Preventive Medicine, Preventing Chronic Disease, American Journal of Health Education and the Journal of American College Health. He is also the author of Activating the Modern Classroom published by Information Age Publications, Charlotte, NC and Active Education: Lessons for Integrating Physical Activity with Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies published by Nova Science, NY.

Education

MPH, University of South Carolina
Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado
M.S., University of Miami
B.A., Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Research

Physical activity and the built environment; Links between physical activity and academic achievement and cognition among youth.

Books

Reed, J. A. (2018). Activating the modern classroom. Charlotte, North Carolina: IAP.

Reed, J. A. (2009). Active education: Lessons for integrating physical activity with language arts, math, science and social studies. New York, New York: Nova Science Publishers.

PUBLICATIONS (Peer Reviewed) all student co-authors identified in parenthesis after student name.

Fair, M. L., (former student) Reed, J. A., Hughey, S. M., (former student) Powers, A. R., & King, S. (former student) (2017). The association between aerobic fitness and academic achievement among elementary school youth. Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine, 2(9), 44-50.

Hughey, S. M. (former student), Walsemann, K. M, Child, S. T., Powers, A., Reed, J. A., & Kaczynski, A. T. (2016). Quality matters: Examining the relationship between neighborhood socioeconomic disadvantage and park availability and quality. Landscape and Urban Planning. 148,159-169.

Hughey, S. M. (former student), Reed, J. A., Kaczynski, A. T., & Clennin, M. (2016). Pathways to health: Association between weight status, trail-use and self-rated health in Greenville County, South Carolina, 2014. Preventing Chronic Disease, 13.1606197.

Hughey, S. M., Kaczynski, A. T., & Reed, J. A.(2015). Demographic differences in reported reasons for non-use of a prominent community trail. Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, 10, 78-83.

Reed, J. A.,Kilpatrick, E. (former student), Malafronte, N. (former student), & King, S (former student) (2015). Examining the Impact of Daily Physical Education on Perceptual Speed among. Underserved Elementary and Middle School Youth. Int J Sch Cog Psychol2: 140. doi:10.4172/ijscp.1000140

Hughey, S. M. (former student), Reed, J. A.,& Kaczynski, A. T. (2015). Demographic differences in reported reasons for non-use of a prominent community trail. Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, 10 (Special Issue on Well Being), 78-83.

Price, A. E. (former student and colleague) & Reed, J. A.(2014). Use and non-use of a rail-trail conversion for physical activity. American Journal of Health Education. Volume 45(4), 249-256.

Price, A. E. (former student and colleague), Reed, J. A., Grost, L., Harvey, C., & Martinan, K. (2013). Travel to, and use of, twenty-one Michigan trails. Preventive Medicine, 56(3), 234-236.

Reed, J. A.,Maslow, A., (former student) Long, S., (former student)& Hughey, M. (former student) (2013). Examining the impact of 45 minutes of daily physical education on the cognitive ability, fitness performance and body composition of African American youth. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 10, 185-197.

Meyers, D. C., Wilson, D. K., Kugler, K. A., Colabianchi, N., McKenzie, T. L., Ainsworth, B. E., Reed, J. A., & Schmidt, S. C. (2012). Assessing urban walking trail use and changes in the trail environment using systematic observational protocols. Health & Place. doi: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2012.06.008.

Reed, J. A.,& Price, A. E. (former student and colleague) (2012). Demographic characteristics and physical activity behavior of park-visitors versus non-visitors. Journal of Community Health, 37,1264-1268.

Price, A. E., (former student and colleague) Reed, J. A.,& Mutukrishnan, S. (2012). Trail user demographics, physical activity behaviors, and perceptions of a newly constructed greenway trail. Journal of Community Health, 37(6), 1264-1268.

Reed, J. A.,& Hooker, S. P. (2012). Where are youth physically active? A descriptive examination of 45 Parks in a southeastern community.Childhood Obesity, 8(2), 124-131.

Maslow, A. L., (former student) Reed, J. A.,Price, A. E., & Hooker, S. P. (2012). Associations between sociodemographic characteristics and perceptions of the built environment with the frequency, type, and duration of physical activity among trail users. Preventing Chronic Disease2012;9:110114. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd9.110114.

Price, A. E. (former student and colleague), Reed, J. A.,Maslow, A. (former student and colleague) & Hooker, S. P. (2012). The association of natural elements with physical activity intensity during trail use by older adults. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 9, 718-723.

Reed, J. A.,Price, A. E. (former student and colleague), Grost, L., & Martinah, K. (2012). Demographic characteristics and physical activity behavior in sixteen Michigan parks. Journal of Community Health, 37(2), 505-512.

Price, A. E.(former student and colleague),Reed, J. A., &Hooker, S. P. (2012). The association of natural elements and trail use by adults. Preventing Chronic Disease, 9,110177. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd9.110177.

Reed, J. A., Powers, A., Greenwood, M., (former student) Smith, W. (former student), & Underwood, R. (2011). Using point of decision messages to intervene on college students’ eating behaviors. American Journal of Health Promotion, 25(5), 298-300.

Reed, J. A.,Hooker S. P., Muthukrishan, S., & Hutto, B. (2011). User demographics and physical activity behaviors on a newly constructed urban rail/trail conversion. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 8, 534-542.

Reed, J. A., Einstein, G., Hahn, E., Hooker, S., Gross, G. (former student), & Kravitz, J. (former student) (2010). Examining the impact of integrating physical activity on fluid intelligence and academic performance in an elementary school setting: A preliminary investigation. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 7, 343-351.

Troped, P. J., Whitcomb, H. A., Hutto, B.,Reed, J. A., & Hooker, S. P. (2009). Reliability of a brief intercept survey for trail use behaviors. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 6,775-780.

Reed, J. A. (2009). Examining the impact of a weekly email intervention campaign to promote walking and intent to exercise among women. International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance (ICHPERD) Journal of Research, 4(1), 64-69.

Reed, J. A., Morrison, A. (former student and colleague), & Arant, C. A. (former student) (2009). Profile differences of users of paved versus natural surface trails. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 6(1), 1-8.

Reed, J. A.,Arant, C. A. (former student), Wells, P. (former student), Stevens, K. (former student), Hagen, S. (former student), & Harring, H. (former student) (2008). A descriptive examination of the most frequently used activity settings in 25 community parks using direct observation. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 5(s1), s183-s195.

Reed, J. A.,Malvern, L., Hardy, R.(former student), & King, L. (former student)(2008). Using an ecological approach combined with primary care counseling to promote physical activity.Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 5(1), 169-183.

Reed, J. A.,& Ainsworth, B. E. (2007). Perceptions of sidewalk presence, maintenance and safety from crime on the physical activity behaviors of university males and females. Journal of American College Health, 56(2), 199-204.

Reed, J. A.,Beighle, A., Phillips, D. A., & Pangrazi, R. P. (2007). Promoting lifelong physical activity. Official Journal of the International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance (ICHPER-SD) XLIII(3), 5-9.

Reed, J. A.,Brittenham, S. W., Phillips, D. A., & Carlisle, C. (2007). Preliminary examination of the fitness levels of children who meet the president’s council physical activity recommendation. The Physical Educator, 64(3),159-168.

Reed. J. A., Malvern, L., Muthukrishnan, S., Hardy, R. (former student), & King, L(former student) (2007). A descriptive examination of a novel approach to primary care counseling for physical activity in a community health center in upstate South Carolina. The EJournal of the South Carolina Medical Association, 103(March), 40-43.

Reed, J. A., McKenzie T. L., Hagen, S.,(former student)& Harring, H.(former student)(2007). Using direct observation methodology to measure trail-use. Official Journal of Research for the International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance (ICHPERD) Journal of Research, 2(2), 33-39.

Reed, J. A.(2007). Awareness of recreational facilities on a university campus. Journal of American College Health, 55(4), 189-194.

Reed, J. A.,& Phillips, D. A. (2005). Relationships between physical activity and the proximity of exercise facilities and home exercise equipment utilized by university students. Journal of American College Health, 53(6), 285-290.

Reed, J. A.,& Wilson, D. K. (2006). Awareness and use of a university recreational trail. Journal of American College Health, 54(4), 227-230.

Reed, J. A.,Wilson, D. K., Ainsworth, B. E., & Bowles, H. (2006). Perceptions of neighborhood sidewalks on walking and physical activity patterns in a southeastern community in the United States. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 3(2), 243-253.

Lei, W., Phillips, D. A., & Reed, J. A.(2005). An investigation of the relationships between environmental factors and physical activity among Taiwanese high school students.Official Journal of the International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance, XL (4), 43-49.

Reed J. A.(2005). Strength and conditioning strategies to reduce the risk of lower back injuries associated with the golf swing. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 27(2), 10-13.

Reed, J. A.,Ainsworth, B. E., King, D. K., Mixon, G., & Cook, A. (2004). Awareness and use of community walking trails. Preventive Medicine, 39, 903-908.

Reed, J. A.,Metzker, A., & Phillips, D. A. (2004). Analysis of the relationships between physical activity and motor skills in middle school children. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 99, 483-494.

Banks, A. L., & Reed, J. A.(2004). Creative mass media ideas for the gymnasium. Strategies, 17(3), 7-10.

Reed, J. A.,Banks, A. L., & Carlisle, C. S. (2004). Knowing me, knowing who? Getting to know your students’ preferred learning style. Teaching Elementary Physical Education, 15(4), 25-27.

Reed, J. A.,& Phillips, D. A. (2004). Physical activity and the university environment. South Carolina Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 34(1), 28-35.

Brittenham, S., & Reed. J. A.(2004). Physical activity and physical fitness. What is the difference? South Carolina Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 34(1), 36-39.

Reed, J. A.,Banks, A. L., & Brathwaite, R. E. (2004). Benefits of a sport-specific warm-up in the gymnasium. Strategies, 18(2), 13-15.

Banks, A. L., & Reed, J. A.(2003). Applying mass media to self-defense instruction in physical education. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 74(2), 40-45, 52.

Reed, J. A.,& Bertelsen, S. L. (2003). The relationship between the perceptions of students and instructors of the importance of their objectives in physical education activity classes. The Physical Educator, 60(1),19-27.

McDaniel, L., Brathwaite, R., & Reed, J. A. (2003). Gender differences within stages of exercise change. CAHPERD Journal Times, 66(2), 12-16.

Reed, J. A.(2002). Putting anatomy into action. Strategies, 4, 35-36.

Mullane, S. P., & Reed, J. A.(2000). Prevention of back injuries in golf. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 47(7), 37-40.

PROCEEDINGS (Peer Reviewed)

Reed, J. A., & Maslow, A.(former student)(2011). The impact of daily physical education on cognition and fitness among underserved African American youth. ACSM Conference on Physical Activity, Cognitive Function, and Academic Achievement: Moving Students to Learn. Washington, DC.

Reed, J. A., Hooker, S. P., & Long, S.(former student)(2010). Patterns of physical activity by children and teens on an urban rail/trail. 3^rdInternational Congress of Physical Activity and Public Health, Toronto, Canada.

Reed, J. A., Grost, L., & Martinah, K. (2010). Building Healthy Communities: A model for environmental approaches to increasing trail usage.3^rdInternational Congress of Physical Activity and Public Health, Toronto, Canada.

Reed, J. A.,Talbot-Metz, M., & Hooker, S. P. (2008). Policy and program recommendations following the evaluation of an urban rail-trail conversion project. Active Living Research: Investigating Policies and Environments to Support Active Communities Conference. Active Living Research, San Diego State University.

Reed, J. A.,McKenzie, T. L., Hagen, S., (former student) & Harring, H.(former student)(2005). Developing a user profile of a community recreational trail via direct observation. Walking for Health: Measurement and Research Issues and Challenges. ACSM-UIUC Kinesmetrics Symposium Series, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

Metzker, A. L., Reed, J. A.,Li, W., & Phillips, D. A. (2002). Results of stage based transtheoretical intervention on selected known determinants and barriers to physical activity. Proceedings 44th ICHPER-SD World Congress.

PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS (Peer Reviewed)

Finnan, M., (student) Reed, J. A.,Stanton, C. (student) (2019). Investigating the Impact of Daily Physical Education on Fitness Levels of Underserved Minority Youth.Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (MSSE), 51(5S), 1942. Poster and Published in MSSE supplement.

Stanton, C., (student) Reed, J. A., Huhn, B. (student) (2018). Investigating the Impact of Daily Physical Education on Fitness Levels of Underserved Minority Youth.Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (MSSE), 50(5S), 404. May 30^th, 2019. Poster and Published in MSSE supplement.

Huhn, B., (student), Reed, J. A.,Stanton, C. (student). (2018). Longitudinal Investigation of Daily Physical Education on Fitness Levels and Processing Speed among Minority Youth.Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (MSSE), 50(5S), 403. May 30^th, 2019. Poster and Published in MSSE supplement.

Holan, H.K., (former student) Reed, J. A.,Short, A.C. (former student) (2017). The impact of daily physical education on perceptual speed and pacer laps over time. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 49(5S), 209-210.

Kilpatrick, E.P., (former student) Reed, J. A.,King, S.B. (former student) (2016). Longitudinal examination of the impact of daily physical education on the fitness of underserved youth. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise: May 2016 - Volume 48 Issue 5S.

King, S.B., (former student) Reed, J. A.,Kilpatrick, E.P. (former student) (2016). Longitudinal investigation between daily physical education and perceptual speed of elementary school youth. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise: May 2016 - Volume 48 – Issue 5S.

Richardson, C.,(former student) Reed, J. A.,& Thompson, R.(former student)(2013).Impact of daily physical education on the body composition of African American youth: A longitudinal analysis.Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, Volume 45:5 Supplement.

Reed, J. A., Thompson, R.,(former student)& Richardson, C.(former student)(2013).Impact of daily physical education on fluid intelligence of African American youth: A longitudinal analysis. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, Volume 45:5 Supplement.

Hooker, S., Reed, J. A.,& Long, S.(former student)(2010). Time of day and seasonal variations in use of an urban rail-trail. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise42(5) s174.

Reed, J. A., Einstein, G., Hahn, E., Gross, G.(former student), Kravitz, J.(former student), & Krankowski, E.(former student)(2009).Examining the impact of physical activity on fluid intelligence in an elementary school setting. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 41(5), s34.

Hooker, S., Reed, J. A.,& Liebschwager, M.(former student)(2009). Measuring the demography of physical activity on an urban rail/trail. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 41(5), s52.

Reed. J. A., Malvern, L., Muthukrishnan, S., Hardy, R.,(former student)& King, L.(former student) (2007). An ecological approach combined with primary care counseling to promote physical activity. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 39(5), s80.

Reed, J. A.,& Ainsworth, B. E. (2006). Perceptions of sidewalks and safety from crime on the physical activity behaviors of university students. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 38(5), s249.

Reed, J. A.(2006). Perceptions of the availability of recreational physical activity facilities on a university campus. International Congress of Physical Activity and Public Health (sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), 1(1).

Reed, J. A.,Hagen, S.(former student)& Harring, H.(former student)(2005). Observation of a community recreational trail. South East Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (SEACSM) Abstracts.

Reed, J. A.,& Wilson, D. K. (2005). Awareness and use of a university recreational trail. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (RQES), 76(1).

Reed, J. A.,Wilson, D. K., Ainsworth, B. E., & Bowles, H. (2005). Perceptions of neighborhood sidewalks on walking and physical activity patterns in a southeastern community in the United States. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 37(5), s332.

Reed, J. A.,Brittenham, S. W. & Phillips, D. A. (2004). Examining physical activity patterns of elementary school children via accelerometry and pedometry. National Association Physical Education Higher Education (NAPEHE) HMS, Volume VI.

Reed, J. A.,Metzker, A., & Phillips, D. A. (2004). Analysis of the relationships between physical activity and motor skills in sixth grade boys and girls. National Association Physical Education Higher Education (NAPEHE) HMS, Volume VI.

Phillips, D. A., Reed, J. A.,& Metzker, A. (2004). An analysis of the relationships by gender between physical activity and selected physical fitness items in sixth grade children. National Association Physical Education Higher Education (NAPEHE) HMS, Volume VI.

Reed, J. A.,Metzker, A., & Phillips, D. A. (2004). Analysis of the relationships between physical activity and motor skills in sixth grade children. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (RQES), 74(1).

Caterisano, A., Reed, J. A.,& Price, A. (former student and colleague) (2004). Comparison of estimating energy expenditures using Caltrac and three aerobic field tests. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 36(5), s33.

Reed, J. A.,Metzker, A. L., & Phillips, D. A. (2003). Relations between physical activity and selected environmental variables as well as the proximity of the activity episode. National Association Physical Education Higher Education (NAPEHE) HMS, Volume VI.

Reed, J. A.,Brittenham, S., & Phillips D. A. (2003). Analysis of relationships between physical activity levels and physical fitness/health-related variables for first through fifth grade students. National Association Physical Education Higher Education (NAPEHE) HMS, Volume VI.

Metzker, A. L., Reed, J. A.,& Phillips, D. A. (2003). Effects of stage based transtheoretical intervention on physical activity levels in high school females in the United States and in Taiwan. National Association Physical Education Higher Education (NAPEHE) HMS, Volume VI.

Reed, J. A. (2003). Relationships between physical activity and the proximity of exercise facilities utilized by university students. South East Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (SEACSM) Abstracts.

Reed, J. A.,& Phillips, D. A. (2003). Relationships between physical activity and the proximity of exercise facilities and home exercise equipment utilized by university students. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (RQES), 74(1).

Lei, W., Phillips, D. A., & Reed, J. A.(2003). An investigation of the relationships between environmental factors and physical activity among Taiwanese high school students. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (RQES), 74(1).

Brittenham, S., Reed, J. A.,& Phillips D. A. (2003). Analysis of relationships between physical activity levels and physical fitness for elementary school students. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (RQES), 74(1).

Reed, J. A.,Metzker, A. L., & Phillips, D. A. (2002). Relations between physical activity and selected environmental variables such as the quality of home, school and neighborhood physical activity environments. 44th ICHPER-SD World Congress.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS (Peer Reviewed)

Reed, J. A.,Fair, M.L., Kaczynski, A.T., Swanson, N., Perry, L., Barry, B. (2019). Objective baseline physical activity assessment in a school-based obesity prevention intervention. International Active Living Conference, February 17-20, 2019, Charleston, South Carolina, USA.

Fair, M.L., Reed, J. A.,Swanson, N., Perry, L., Barry, B. Rusnak, S. (student), Kaczynski, A.T. (2019). Get Moving: Patterns of physical activity among 3rd through 5th grade students participating in a school-based policy, systems, and environment change intervention in Spartanburg County, SC. International Active Living Conference, February 17-20, 2019, Charleston, South Carolina, USA.

Reed, J. A.(2018). A longitudinal investigation of the impact of daily physical education on processing speed and PACER laps among elementary school youth. Nurturing Developing Minds 2018: Building Resiliency. February, 22^nd.

Reed, J. A.(2018).Heathy body, healthy mind: Links between daily physical education and the fluid intelligence and fitness levels of underserved middle school youth. Nurturing Developing Minds 2018: Building Resiliency. February, 22^nd.

Holan, H.K., (former student) Reed, J.A.,Short, A.C. (former student) (2017). The impact of daily physical education on perceptual speed and pacer laps over time. American College of Sports Medicine 64^thAnnual Meeting, 8^thWorld Congress on Exercise is Medicine® and World Congress on the Basic Science of Exercise. Denver, Colorado, May 28^th-June 2^nd.

Short, A.C., (former student) Reed J.A.,Holan, H.K. (former student) (2017). Links between daily physical education and fluid intelligence and fitness levels of underserved middle school youth. Annual Meeting of the Southeast Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine. February 16^th-18^th, Greenville, SC.

Short, A.C., (former student) Reed, J.A.,& Holan, H.K. (former student) (2017). Examining the associations between daily physical education, fluid intelligence, and fitness levels of underserved middle school youth. American College of Sports Medicine 64^thAnnual Meeting, 8^thWorld Congress on Exercise is Medicine® and World Congress on the Basic Science of Exercise. Denver, Colorado, May 28^th-June 2^nd.

Kilpatrick, E.P., (former student) Reed, J.A.,King, S.B. (former student) (2016). Longitudinal examination of the impact of daily physical education on the fitness of underserved youth. American College of Sports Medicine 63^rdAnnual Meeting, 7^thWorld Congress on Exercise is Medicine® and World Congress on the Basic Science of Exercise. Boston, MA, May 31^st-June 4^th.

King, S.B., (former student) Reed, J.A.,Kilpatrick, E.P. (former student) (2016). Longitudinal investigation between daily physical education and perceptual speed of elementary school youth. American College of Sports Medicine 63^rdAnnual Meeting, 7^thWorld Congress on Exercise is Medicine® and World Congress on the Basic Science of Exercise. Boston, MA, May 31^st-June 4^th.

Hughey, S.M. (former student), Kaczynski, A.T., Reed, J. A.,& Hibbert, J. (2015). A new lens on environmental justice: Examining disparities in park availability, features, and quality across Greenville County, SC. Presented at the U.S. Play Coalition Conference, Clemson, SC.

Kilpatrick, E. (former student) Reed, J. A.,Malafronte, N (former student) (2015). The results of daily physical education on fitnessgram pacer laps among middle school youth: A longitudinal examination. American College of Sports Medicine 62nd Annual Meeting, 6th World Congress on Exercise is Medicine® and World Congress on the Basic Science of Energy Balance. San Diego, California, May 28^th-June 2^nd.

Reed J. A., Kilpatrick, E. (former student), Malafronte, N. (former student) (2015). Links between daily physical education and perceptual speed of elementary and middle school youth. American College of Sports Medicine 62nd Annual Meeting, 6th World Congress on Exercise is Medicine® and World Congress on the Basic Science of Energy Balance. San Diego, California, May 28th-June 2nd.

Fair, S.M., (former student) Hughey, M., (former student) Stevens, D., The, N., Reed, J.A., Powers, A.R. (2015, November). Examining the association between Fitnessgram PACER laps and academic achievement among 3th-5th elementary youth. Presented at 143rd the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting & Exposition, Chicago, IL. *Nominated for Student Oral Presentation Winner in Physical Activity Section.

Malafronte, N., (former student), Reed, J. A.,Kilpatrick, E. (former student) (2015). Investigating daily physical education on fitness gram pacer laps among African American middle school students. American College of Sports Medicine 62nd Annual Meeting, 6th World Congress on Exercise is Medicine® and World Congress on the Basic Science of Energy Balance. San Diego, California, May 28th-June 2nd.

Hill, L. (former student) Reed, J. A.& Rimmler, S. (former student) (2014). The results of daily physical education on the bmi of African American middle school aged-youth: A longitudinal analysis. Global Summit on the Physical Activity of Children, Toronto, Canada.

Reed, J. A.,Rimmler, S. (former student) & Hill, L. (former student) (2014). A longitudinal analysis examining daily physical education and cognition among African American youth: Is there a link? Global Summit on the Physical Activity of Children, Toronto, Canada.

Rimmler, S., (former student) Reed, J. A.,& Hill, L. (former student) (2014). Impact of daily physical education on the bmi of elementary aged African American youth: A longitudinal analysis. Global Summit on the Physical Activity of Children, Toronto, Canada.

Reed, J. A. (2014). Active kids have active brains: Examining the links between classroom-based activity on the cognitive abilities of youth. 11th Annual Elementary School Conference, NC.

Hughey, S.M. (former student), Reed, J. A.,& Kaczynski, A.T. (2014) Demographic differences in reported reasons for non-use of a prominent community trail. Presented at the 14th Annual American Academy of Health Behavior Scientific Meeting, March 2014, Charleston, SC.

Hughey, S.M. (former student), Hibbert, J., Reed, J. A.,& Kaczynski, A.T. (2014). Exploring disparities in obesogenic environments: Park availability, features, and quality in Greenville County, SC. Presented at 2nd Annual Southeastern Conference Obesity Symposium, Atlanta, GA.

Hughey, S.M. (former student) Reed, J. A.,Mutukrishnan, S., Child, S., Clennin, M., & Kaczynski, A.T. (2014). Differences in active transportation versus recreational users on a prominent community trail. Presented at 142nd American Public Health Association Annual Meeting & Exposition, New Orleans, LA.

McCann, T., Muthukrishnan, S., & Reed, J. A.(2014). User demographics and patterns of use of the GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail in Greenville, South Carolina, American Association of Geographers Annual Meeting, Tampa, FL, 8-12.

Hughey, S.M. (former student), Reed, J. A.& Kaczynski, A.T. (2014) Demographic differences in reported reasons for non-use of a prominent community trail. Presented at the 14th Annual American Academy of Health Behavior Scientific Meeting, March 2014, Charleston, SC.

Hughey, S.M. (former student), Hibbert, J., Reed, J. A., & Kaczynski, A.T. (2014). Exploring disparities in obesogenic environments: Park availability, features, and quality in Greenville County, SC. 2nd Annual Southeastern Conference Obesity Symposium, Atlanta, GA.

Hughey, S.M. (former student), Reed, J. A.,Mutukrishnan, S., Child, S., Clennin, M., & Kaczynski, A.T. (2014). Differences in active transportation versus recreational users on a prominent community trail. 142^nd American Public Health Association Annual Meeting & Exposition, New Orleans, LA.

Richardson, C. (former student), Reed, J. A.,& Thompson, R.(former student) (2013).Impact of daily physical education on the body composition of African American youth: A longitudinal analysis. American College of Sports Medicine National Conference, May 28-June 1, 2013.

Reed, J. A.,Thompson, R. (former student), & Richardson, C (former student). (2013).Impact of daily physical education on fluid intelligence of African American youth: A longitudinal analysis.American College of Sports Medicine National Conference. May 28-June 1, 2013.

Hooker, S. P., & Reed, J. A.(2012). Differences in rail-trail use among youth by gender and ethnicity. Active Living Research Annual Conference. March 12-14, in San Diego, CA

Howell, S. A.,(former student)& Reed, J. A.(2012). Examining links between daily physical education and cognition and fitness among African American youth. Southeast Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine. February 9-11 in Jacksonville, FL.

Price, A. E. (former student and colleague), Reed, J. A.,Long, S (former student)., Maslow, A. L.,(former student)& Hooker, S. P. (2011). The association of natural elements and trail use by older adults. The Gerontological Society of America's Annual Meeting. November 18-22 in Boston, MA.

Reed, J. A. (2010). Building Healthy Communities: A plan to promote active lifestyles. 20^thAmerican Trails National Symposium. November 14-17 in Chattanooga, TN.

Reed, J. A., Mantinan, K. D., & Grost, L. (2010). Strategies for increasing park usage: Findings from Michigan’s Building Healthy Communities initiative. American Public Health Association (APHA). 138th Annual Meeting & Exposition of the (November 6-10) in Denver, CO.

Hooker, S., Reed, J. A.,& Long, S. (former student) (2010). Time of day and seasonal variations in use of an urban rail-trail. American College of Sports Medicine National Conference, June 1-3, Baltimore, MD.

Reed, J. A., Hooker, S. P., & Long, S. (former student) (2010). Patterns of physical activity by children and teens on an urban rail/trail. 3^rdInternational Congress of Physical Activity and Public Health, May 5-8, Toronto, Canada.

Reed, J. A., Einstein, G., Hahn, E., Gross, G.,(former student) Kravitz, J.(former student), & Krankowski, E.(former student) (2009). Examining the impact of physical activity on fluid intelligence in an elementary school setting. American College of Sports Medicine National Conference, May 27- 30, Seattle, WA.

Hooker, S., Reed, J. A.,& Liebschwager, M. (former student) (2009). Measuring the demography of physical activity on an urban rail/trail. American College of Sports Medicine National Conference, May 27- 30, Seattle, WA.

Reed, J. A.,Talbot-Metz, M., & Hooker, S.P. (2008). Policy and program recommendations following the evaluation of an urban rail-trail conversion project. Active Living Research: Investigating Policies and Environments to Support Active Communities Conference, Washington, DC, April 10-12.

Reed, J. A., Hooker, S., Arant, C. A., (former student) & Price, A. (former student and colleague) (2007). Analyzing contextual elements impacting the physical activity levels of trail users on a two-mile rail/trail conversion by direct observation. American Public Health Association (APHA). Selected for Oral presentation during the 135th Annual Meeting & Exposition of the (November 3-7) in Washington, DC.

Hooker, S., Reed, J. A.,Arant, C. A. (former student), & Price, A. (former student and colleague) (2007). Comparing demographic features of trail-users obtained via direct observation with current census data. American Public Health Association (APHA). Selected for Oral presentation during the 135th Annual Meeting & Exposition of the (November 3-7) in Washington, DC.

Hooker, S., Reed, J. A.,Arant, C. A.(former student), & Price, A. (former student and colleague) (2007). Evaluating the Impact of an Urban Rail/Trail Conversion Project: Comparing Demographic Characteristics of Rail/Trail Users with Census Data of Adjacent Neighborhoods. Selected for Breakout Oral Presentation at Walk21 TORONTO 2007 - PUTTING PEDESTRIANS FIRST 8th Annual International Conference on Walking and Livable Communities October 1-4, Toronto, Canada.

Reed, J. A.,Malvern, L., Muthukrishnan, S., Hardy, R. (former student), & King, L. (former student) (2007). Using an ecological approach combined with primary care counseling to promote physical activity. American College of Sports Medicine National Conference, May 31-June 3, New Orleans, LA.

Reed J. A., Morrison, A. (former student), Arant, C. A. (former student) (2007). Comparing profile differences among natural surface and paved trail users using direct observation and survey methods. American Academy of Health Behavior National Conference, March 25-28, Savannah, GA.

Reed, J. A.,& Ainsworth, B. E. (2006). Perceptions of sidewalks and safety from crime on the physical activity behaviors of university students. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) National Conference, May 31-June 3, Denver, CO.

Reed, J. A.,Hagen, S. (former student) & Harring, H. (former student) (2005). Observation of a community recreational trail. South East Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (SEACSM), Charlotte, NC.

Reed, J. A.,& Wilson, D. K. (2005). Awareness and use of a university recreational trail. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (Research Consortium) National Conference, Chicago, IL.

Reed, J. A.,Wilson, D. K., & Ainsworth, B. E. (2005). Perceptions of neighborhood sidewalks on walking and physical activity patterns in a southeastern community in the United States. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) National Conference, Nashville, TN.

Reed, J. A.,McKenzie, T. L., Hagen, S. (former student) & Harring, H. (former student) (2005). Developing a user profile of a community recreational trail via direct observation. Walking for Health: Measurement and Research Issues and Challenges. ACSM-UIUC Kinesmetrics Symposium Series, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL.

Reed, J. A.,Brittenham, S. W. & Phillips, D. A. (2004). Examining physical activity patterns of elementary school children via accelerometry and pedometery. National Association Physical Education Higher Education (NAPEHE) National Convention, Clearwater, FLA.

Reed, J. A.(2004). Physical activity and motor skills: What is the relationship? South East Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (SEACSM) Regional Chapter, Atlanta, GA.

Reed, J. A.,Metzker, A., & Phillips, D. A. (2004). Analysis of the relationships between physical activity and motor skills in sixth grade children. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (Research Consortium) National Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Caterisano, A., Reed, J. A.,& Price, A. (former student and colleague) (2004). Analysis of the relationships between energy expenditures using Caltrac and three aerobic field tests. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise. American College of Sports Medicine National Conference, Indianapolis, IN.

Miller, A. W., Farrier, M., & Reed, J. A.(2004). Sportsmanship attitudes of high school soccer players. Western College Physical Education Society (WCPES) 48th Annual Conference, Reno, NV.

Brittenham, S., Reed., J. A.,& Phillips, D. A. (2003). Relationships between physical activity and physical fitness. Physical Activity and Teacher Education: A Seminar Focused on Issues Related to K-12 Physical Education, University Park, PA.

Reed. J. A.,Brittenham, S., & Phillips D. A. (2003). Analysis of relationships between physical activity levels and physical fitness/health-related variables for first through fifth grade students. National Association Physical Education Higher Education (NAPEHE) National Convention, Long Beach, CA.

Reed, J. A.(2003). Relationships between physical activity and the proximity of exercise facilities utilized by university students. South East Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (SEACSM), Atlanta, GA.

Metzker, A. L., & Reed, J. A.(2003). Examination of relations between physical activity and physical fitness among middle school females. South West District AHPERD Regional Chapter, Reno, NV.

McDaniel, L., Brathwaite, R., & Reed, J. A.(2003). Gender differences within stages of exercise change. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (Research Consortium), National Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

Reed, J. A.,& Phillips, D. A. (2003). Relationships between physical activity and the proximity of exercise facilities and home exercise equipment utilized by university students. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (Research Consortium) National Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

Lei, W., Phillips, D. A., & Reed, J. A.(2003). An investigation of the relationships between environmental factors and physical activity among Taiwanese high school students. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (Research Consortium) National Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

Brittenham, S., Reed, J. A.,& Phillips, D. A. (2003). Analysis of relationships between physical activity levels and physical fitness for elementary school students. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (Research Consortium) National Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

Reed, J. A.(2003). Physical activity and physical fitness: What is the relationship? South Carolina Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (SCAHPERD) Convention, Myrtle Beach, SC.

Metzker, A. L., & Reed, J. A.(2002). A comparison of steps completed and performance on fitnessgram items. Western College Physical Education Society 47th Annual Conference (WCPES), Reno, NV.

Reed, J. A.(2002). Physical activity and the university environment. South Carolina Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (SCAHPERD) Convention, Myrtle Beach, SC.

Reed, J. A.,& Bertelsen, S. L. (2001). Examination of student and instructor objectives in physical education activity classes. University of Northern Colorado Research Day, Greeley, CO.

Reed, J. A.,& Bertelsen, S. L. (2001). The relationship between students perceived objectives and instructor objectives in physical education activity classes. Colorado Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD) Convention, Denver, CO.

Reed, J. A.,& Bertelsen, S. L. (2001). Analysis of student needs and instructor objectives in a university basic activity program. Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association (NRMERA), Jackson Hole, WY.

INVITED PRESENTATIONS/TRAINING WORKSHOPS

Reed, J.A.(2017). Community and economic development. South Carolina Mayor’s Bike Walk Summit,May 4^th-May 5^th, Columbia, SC.

Reed, J.A.(2017). Why movement matters: Links between physical activity, cognition, fitness and academic achievement. LiveWell Greenville Principal’s Summit, July 18^th, 2017.

Reed, J.A.(2017). Greenville health system swamp rabbit trail: Brief report-year 4 findings. January, 10^th.

Reed J.A.(2015). Examining the impact of 45 minutes of daily physical education on cognition, body composition and fitness performance of elementary and middle school youth. Legacy Charter School Press Event, Tuesday, October 27^th, 2015, Greenville, SC (Year 6 and Longitudinal Data).

Reed J. A.(2016). Examining the impact of 45 minutes of daily physical education on cognition, body composition and fitness performance of elementary and middle school youth. Legacy Charter School Press Event, Tuesday, November 1^st, 2016, Greenville, SC (Year 7 and Longitudinal Data).

Reed, J. A.(2015). Active kids learn better. Healthy School Summit, June 2nd, Spartanburg, SC.

Reed. J. A.(2015) Identifying the User-Profile of the Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit Trail. Presentation to Greenville Health System administration on January 14th.

Reed, J. A.,Houck, T, & Turner, D. (2014). Small town to trail town. Featured Symposium at the National Parks and Recreation Association Annual Congress. Charlotte, NC, October 15th.

Reed, J.A.(2014). Health Impacts of the Swamp Rabbit Trail "Who, When and Where: Identifying the User and Non-User Profiles of the Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit Trail." Greenville Forward Progression Series, November 18th.

Reed, J. A.(2014). The Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit Trail Year 3 Results Presentation. Sidewall Pizza, Travelers Rest, December 3rd.

Reed, J. A.(2014) Fifth-year findings of Furman University’s study on the positive relationship between physical education and students’ cognition and overall health. Invited Guest Speaker, Legacy Charter School, November 4th.

Reed, J. A. (2012).Economic Development Study: The Greenville Hospital System Swamp Rabbit Trail. Carolina Thread Trail Conference. Mooresville, NC.

Reed, J. A. (2012).Examining the impact of the Greenville Hospital System Swamp Rabbit Trail on adjacent businesses. Easley Chamber of Commerce. Easley, SC.

Reed, J. A. (2012).Evaluating year 1 results on the Greenville Hospital System Swamp Rabbit Trail. The Mobility Sub-Committee of The Green Ribbon Advisory Council for the City of Greenville. Greenville, SC.

Reed J. A. (2011). Who, when, where: Examining the benefits of objective assessment of parks and trails. Southern Leisure Management and Trends Institute. Rock Hill, SC.

Hooker, S. P., & Reed J. A.(2011). Evaluating the impact of an urban trail project: Lessons learned and practical applications. Southern Leisure Management and Trends Institute. Rock Hill, SC.

Reed J. A. (2010). Evaluating policy and environmental change interventions.National Society of Physical Activity Practitioners in Public Health funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Baltimore, MD.

Reed, J. A. (2010). Discussing the Fuller Normal Physical Activity Program. Leadership Greenville, Class of 34, Greenville, SC.

Reed, J. A. (2010). Active kids, active brains. FYI-High Noon Series, Furman University and Greenville YMCA, Greenville, SC.

Reed, J. A. (2009). Active education: Integrating physical activity to reduce childhood obesity and promote the academic achievement and academic performance of elementary school children. Youth Learning Institute, Clemson University, Pickens, SC.

Reed, J. A. (2009). Physical activity and health: The role of schools. HHMI-INBRE Presentation Series, Greenville, SC.

Reed, J. A. (2009).The impact of recreational trails on public health. Professional Trail-Builders Association. Asheville, NC.

Reed, J. A. (2009).SOPARC training. Michigan State University, Building Health Communities, Lansing, MI.

Reed, J. A. (2008).SOPARC training and evaluation. University of South Carolina, Obesity Research Group, Columbia, SC.

Reed, J. A. (2008). Objective assessment of parks and trails. Preconvention Workshop. Michigan’s Designing Healthy Livable Communities Conference, Lansing, MI.

Reed, J. A.(2008). Increase physical activity by knowing the users of your parks and trails. Michigan’s Designing Healthy Livable Communities Conference, Lansing, MI.

Reed, J. A. (2008). SOPARC training: Objective assessment of parks and trails. Prevention Research Center, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina-Sumter Project, Sumter, SC.

Reed, J. A.(2005). Direct observation of physical activity: Developing park user-profiles. NCRPA/SCRPA Joint Conference, hosted by Asheville Parks & Recreation Department & NCRPA Region 9 in Ashville, NC.

NATIONAL CONSORTIUM OF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (NCUR) PRESENTATIONS (ALL STUDENT PRESENTATIONS)

Greenwood, M., Smith, W., & Bare, B. (2008). Using point of decision messages to intervene on college students’ eating behaviors. (Sponsors: Drs. Julian A. Reed & Alicia Powers). Salisbury, MD, April 10-12.

Arant, C. A. (2007). Comparing profile differences of natural surface and paved trail users using direct observation and survey methods (Sponsor: Dr. Julian A. Reed). New Rafael, CA, April 12-14.

Wells, P., & Stevens, K. (2006). Examination of the most frequently used activity settings in seven county parks (Sponsor: Dr. Julian A. Reed). Asheville, NC, April 6-8.

Hardy, R., & King, L. (2006). Intervening on the risky behavior of physical inactivity utilizing physician counseling and an ecological approach to behavior change (Sponsor: Dr. Julian A. Reed). Asheville, NC, April 6-8.

Woods, E., Kendrick, C., Windley, A., Dendy, K., Peeples, A., Fortenberry, E., & Harring, H. (2005). Examination of the intensity of physical activity (via pedometers steps) during physical education(Sponsor: Dr. Julian A. Reed). Lexington, VA, April 21-23.

Harring, H., & Hagen, S. (2005). Direct observation of a community recreational walking trail. (Sponsor: Dr. Julian A. Reed). Lexington, VA, April 21-23.

Norbet, S. E., & Alexander, K. E. (2004) Relationships between physical activity and motor skills in sixth grade boys and girls. (Sponsor: Dr. Julian A. Reed). Indianapolis, IN.

Price, A. (2004). Analysis of the relationships between energy expenditures using Caltrac and three aerobic field tests. (Sponsors: Dr. Julian A. Reed& Dr. Anthony Caterisano). Indianapolis, IN.

NON-PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

Reed, J. A. (2018).We built the Swamp Rabbit Trail, we must now maintain it. Greenville News, February 6^th.

Reed, J. A. (2016). Greenville health system swamp rabbit trail: Year 4 findings.

Reed, J. A. (2015). Greenville health system swamp rabbit trail: Year 3 findings.

Reed, J. A. (2014). Greenville health system swamp rabbit trail: Year 2 findings.

Reed, J. A. (2013). Greenville health system swamp rabbit trail: Year 1 findings.

Reed, J. A. (2007, January Edition). Overcoming barriers to participate in physical activity.

Greenville Magazine, 30-31.

Reed, J. A. (2007). Kids need recess to learn being active is fun. Greenville News, May 15^th.

Reed, J. A. (2007). Parents teach their children to be overweight. Greenville News, March 21^st.

Reed, J. A.(2006). University of Miami’s top priority. Greenville News, November 2^nd.

Reed, J. A.(2006). Greenville should take steps to reduce secondhand smoke. Greenville News, September 12^th.

Reed, J. A.(2006). Separating teacher, coach roles would improve phys ed. Greenville News, March 4^th.

Reed, J. A.(2005). Take the first step and get acquainted with Greenville Parks. Greenville News, March 8^th.

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