Scott Richardson
Associate Professor
EDUCATION
- B.S., Exercise Physiology, Brigham Young University 1989
- MPT, Physical Therapy, Hahnemann University 1992
- Ph.D., Health Promotion and Wellness, Rocky Mountain University 2017
- Home Health Advanced Competency, APTA Home Health Section 2019
Licensure Information: Arizona Physical Therapy License 2353
Certifications:
Advanced Competency in Home Health, American Physical Therapy Association. June 2019
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
NIH training for Human Subjects Research
COURSES TAUGHT
- Anatomy
- Foundations I Course Instructor
- Foundations II Course Instructor
- Health Promotion and Wellness I Course Instructor
- Management of Patients with Multi-System Involvement I Course Instructor
- Foundations of Physical Therapy Practice I
- Foundations of Physical Therapy Practice II
- Health Promotion and Wellness I
- Health Promotion and Wellness II
- Management of Patients with Multi-system Involvement I
- Management of Patients with Multi-system Involvement II
- Anatomy Co-Instructor
- Spanish for Healthcare Providers
RESEARCH INTERESTS AND AREAS
- Resistance training
- Smoking cessation
- Academic and practical examination performance
- Memory
- Stress management
- Emotional Intelligence and academic/practical examination performance
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Professional Memberships
- Private Practice Section of American Physical Therapy Association September 1992-2012
- Education Section of American Physical Therapy Association August 2012-present
- Home Health Section of American Physical Therapy Association June 2015-present
Conferences Attended
- APTA - Combined Sections Meeting 2019, Washington, D.C.
- APTA - Combined Sections Meeting 2018, New Orleans, LA
- APTA - Combined Sections meeting 2017, San Antonio, TX
- APTA - Combined Sections meeting 2015, Indianapolis, IN
- APTA - Combined Sections meeting 2014, Las Vegas, NV
Continuing Education Workshops Conducted:
Richardson S. Health Promotion and Wellness: Considerations for Physical Therapists.
Arizona
Physical Therapy Association Meeting Presentation, CEU approved March 201
Service
Community Service
Supervision of DPT students working with Special Olympics Athletes
Special Olympics Arizona
2013-2020
Supervision of DPT students working with Goodyear Fire Department for injury reduction
program
Goodyear Fire Department
2013-2018
Supervision of DPT students working on a youth nutrition/activity education program.
Boys/Girls Club of Avondale
2013-2017
Firebird District Vice Chairman
Boy Scouts of America
August 2006-August 2009
Services to the University
University-wide
August 2023
Faculty Search Committee
Physician’s Assistant Program
June 2021-June 2024
Academic Senate
June 2020-2022
Faculty Protocol Review Committee, College of Health and Natural Sciences
June 2020-2022
Executive Committee Vice President, College of Health and Natural Sciences
June-September 2019
White Paper SWOT Analysis Task Force, College of Health and Natural Sciences
2018-present
Institutional Review Board member
2015-2018
University Technology Advisory Committee member
2013-2015
Library and Technology Committee
Committee Chair 2014
Physical Therapy Department
Admissions Committee
Chair-September 2015-September 2018
Committee Member 2012-present
2013-2018
Franklin Pierce Pro Bono Clinic Task Force
2014-present
Faculty Student Liaison
September-October 2014
Faculty Search Committee-Chair
November-December 2014
Faculty Search Committee-Chair
July-August 2015
Faculty Search Committee-Chair
July-August 2017
Faculty Search Committee-Chair
August-September 2018
Faculty Search Committee-Chair
September 2019-present
Faculty Search Committee for Department Chair
Professional Service:
March 2021-present
Editor. Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice.
August 2019-present
Manuscript reviewer. Future Review
July 2019-present
Research fellow, Graduate Scholarship Committee Chair. Future Institute Research Center
July 2018-present
Manuscript reviewer. Journal of Physical Therapy Education
July 2018-present
Manuscript reviewer. Education for Health
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Carpenter H, Edwards C, Richardson S. How Traits of Emotional Intelligence Affect Perceived Stress in Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy Students July 2023, Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice.
Richardson S, Aten D, Bennett G, Koster M, Svilar H. Empathy Levels and Practical Examination Scores in DPT Students. April 2021, Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice.
Richardson S. Emotional intelligence and patient interviewing skills in DPT students. April 2021, Future Review.
Richardson S, Auvinen J, Bonnett B, Takeuchi L, Thompson E. Effect of Emotional Intelligence and/or Extrovert Bias on Perceived Stress Levels in DPT Students. November 2020. Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice.
Richardson S, Belcina M, Patel R, Scotto M, Wiener K. Grit and Academic Performance in Doctor of Physical Therapy Students. September 2020, Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice.
Richardson S, Alvar B, Dodd D, Nair U, Seltzer R. Effects of Resistance Training on Smoking Abstinence Self-Efficacy in Sedentary Smokers. July 2020, Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice.
Richardson S, Downen T, Rich C, Weltzin N, Zemanek Z. Effect of Extraversion on Physical Therapy Student Practical Exam Scores. March 2020, Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice.
Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations:
Richardson S, Haight A, Houston K, Jepperson M, Schembs L, Sanchez K. Improving Knowledge of Cardiovascular Fitness and Injury Prevention in Firefighters (submitted for poster presentation). Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, Boston, MA. February 2024.
Richardson S, Fabros N, Kaur L, Milton K, Ridenhour S. Emotional Intelligence and Academic Performance in DPT students (submitted for poster presentation). Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, Boston, MA. February 2024.
Schaumberg E, Richardson S, Zook L. Perspectives on the Weighting of Academic and Non-Academic Criteria Among Individuals Involved in DPT Admissions (poster presentation). Education Leadership Conference, Philadelphia, PA. October 2023.
Schaumberg E, Richardson S, Zook L. Holistic Admissions Practices of Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (poster presentation). Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, San Diego, CA. February 2023.
Carpenter H, Edwards C, Richardson S. How Traits of Emotional Intelligence Affect Perceived Stress in Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy Students (poster presentation). AOTA Inspire Conference, Kansas City, MO, April 2023.
Richardson S, Englund N, Nassen K, Vahratian A. Relationship between Perfectionism and Perceived Stress in Doctor of Physical Therapy Students (platform presentation). World Future Forum, Chicago, IL, April 2022.
Richardson S, Englund N, Nassen K, Vahratian A. Relationship between Perfectionism and Perceived Stress in Doctor of Physical Therapy Students (platform presentation). Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, San Antonio, TX. February 2022.
Richardson S, Aten D, Bennett G, Koster M, Svilar H. Empathy Levels Correlate with Practical Examination Scores in Doctor of Physical Therapy Students (poster presentation). Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, February 2021.
Richardson S, Belcina M, Patel R, Scotto M, Wiener K. Grit and Academic Performance in Doctor of Physical Therapy Students (platform presentation). Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, February 2021.
Richardson S. Non-Cognitive Factors and Academic Performance (platform presentation). World Future Forum, Chicago IL, April 2019
Richardson S, Auvinen J, Bonnett B, Takeuchi L, Thompson E. Effect of Emotional Intelligence and/or Extrovert Bias on Perceived Stress Levels in DPT Students (platform presentation). World Future Forum, Chicago IL, April 2019
Richardson S, Auvinen J, Bonnett B, Takeuchi L, Thompson E. Effect of Emotional Intelligenceand/or Extrovert Bias on Perceived Stress Levels in DPT Students (platform presentation). Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, Washington DC, January 2019.
Richardson S, Alvar B, Dodd D, Nair U, Seltzer R. Effects of Resistance Training on Smoking Abstinence Self-Efficacy in Sedentary Smokers. (poster presentation). Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, Washington DC, January 2019.
Downen T, Rich C, Richardson S, Weltzin N, Zemanek Z. Effect of Extraversion on Physical Therapy Student Practical Exam Scores. (poster presentation). Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, New Orleans, LA, February 2018
Madamba E, Mckell R, Meppen C, Richardson S. Determining a Relationship Between Academic Performance of Graduate Physical Therapy Students and Chronotype (poster presentation). Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, New Orleans, LA, February 2018
Frost G, Gomez P, Richardson S, Weber A. High Intensity Interval Training and Its Effects on ShortTerm Memory in First Year Doctor of Physical Therapy Students (poster presentation).
Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, San Antonio, TX. February 2017
Babbitt N, Glombicki M, Richardson S, Roberts N. Levels of Stress and Sleepiness in DPT Students at Select Intervals in the Curriculum (poster presentation). Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, San Antonio, TX. February 2017.
Daley S, Linville B, Peterson A, Presley D, Richardson S. Increasing Neck Strength and Stability to Decrease Concussion Risk in Contact Sport Athletes: A Systematic Review (poster presentation). Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, Indianapolis, IN. February 2015.
Non-Peer Reviewed Publications and Presentations:
Richardson S. Non-Cognitive Factors and DPT Education. AzPTA SSIG Student Conclave. June 2020.
