Name: Paige Dagenhard-Trainer
Department: Health Sciences
Program: Recreational Therapy
Rank: Assistant Professor
Work Phone: 828-227-2788
Work Email: pcdagenhard@wcu.edu
Office address: HHSB 444
Education:
University of Toledo; PhD in Health Education; 2017
University of Toledo; MA in Recreation Administration; 2013
University of Toledo; BS in Recreational Therapy; 2012
Licenses & Specialty Credentialing:
CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist)
LRT (Licensed Recreational Therapist)
Experience:
Dr. Paige Dagenhard-Trainer joined the School of Health Sciences in the fall of 2016.
Prior to this appointment, she was completing her Ph.D. at the University of Toledo,
Ohio. Additionally, she worked as a Recreational Therapist from 2012-2016 in a Behavioral
Health Institute in Ohio. Dr. Dagenhard-Trainer plays an active role in her professional
field by reviewing for two practicing journals (Therapeutic Recreation Journal & Journal
of Health Promotion Practice). She has also attended training and is a HeartMath
Certified Trainer since 2017, specifically trained in providing biofeedback treatment
as well as educational resilience trainings. In addition, she has made several national
and regional presentations.
Area of Expertise:
Behavioral Health and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Primary Teaching Responsibilities:
RTH 350: Recreational Therapy for People with Physical Disabilities
RTH 353: Recreational Therapy for People with Physical Disabilities Lab
RTH 405: Behavioral Health and Recreational Therapy
RTH 406: Behavioral Health and Recreational Therapy Lab
RTH 380: Research and Evaluation
RTH 496: Research and Evaluation Presentation Seminar
RTH 306: HeartMath Modality
HSCC 192: Introduction to Health Professions
Scholarly Interests:
Primary scholarly interests include intervention and modality specialties in the field
of Recreational Therapy including but not limited to HeartMath and flow arts. Prior
to appointment in Recreational Therapy, scholarly interests in the field of public
health included active shooter preparedness in schools and ALICE Training.
Recent Publications and Presentations: