Linda Martin

Linda Martin, FCP, BRS, Dip Rec Tech

Program Head, Therapeutic Recreation

Biography

Linda Martin, FCP, BRS, Dip Rec Tech

Areas of Expertise

Recreation Therapy
Curriculum Development
Research, School Based Recreation Therapy for high needs children & youth
Health Promotion
Physical Activity Health Promotion Strategies for Population Health

Related Professional Experience

Program Head
Research Chair
Instructor

Professional Presentations

Martin, L. June 12-14, 2024. An Interprofessional Education International Abroad Event involving Therapeutic Recreation Students, Kenya Africa. Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association (CTRA) conference.

Martin, L., & Schaffer, D. April 25, 2024. Therapeutic Recreation in Schools for Students with Various Mental Health, Physical, Developmental and/or Learning Disabilities. Sustainability Day, Applied Research Lighting Talk, Saskatchewan Polytechnic.

Martin, L., & Lang, R. March 28, 2024. Therapeutic Recreation in Schools for Students with Various Mental Health, Physical, Developmental and/or Learning Disabilities. Southeast Recreational therapy Symposium (SRTS), Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Martin, L., & Lang, R. March 13, 2024. Therapeutic Recreation in Schools for Students with Various Mental Health, Physical, Developmental and/or Learning Disabilities. Research and Scholarship Speaker Series, Hosted by the Centre for Health Research, Innovation and Scholarship, Saskatchewan Polytechnic.

Martin, L. May 20, 2022. Therapeutic Recreation in Schools for Students with Various Mental Health, Physical, Developmental and/or Learning Disabilities. Private Practice, Community of Practice, Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO).

Martin, L. October 3, 2022. Therapeutic Recreation in the School Systems: Therapeutic Recreation in Schools for Students with Various Mental Health, Physical, Developmental and/or Learning Disabilities. Niagara College of Canada.

Martin, L., Beaudin, G., Onusko, J., Ehrmantraut, K., & Hedley, E. Sept. 12, 2019. Recreation as an Intervention in Schools for Students with Various Mental Health, Physical, Developmental and/or Learning Disabilities. Sask Association of Recreation Professionals (SARP) Professional Development Day.

Martin, L., Onusko, J. June 19, 2019. An update on pilot project series, therapeutic recreation in schools for students with mental health, physical, developmental and/or learning disabilities. 23rd Annual CTRA Conference, Québec City, Québec.

Martin, L., & Pickering, S. April 4, 2019. Therapeutic Recreation in Schools for Students with Various Mental Health, Physical, Developmental and/or Learning Disabilities - A Pilot Project Series. Gulf Shores Recreational Therapy Symposium, Gulf Shores, Alabama.

Martin, L., & Pickering, S. June 14, 2018. Therapeutic Recreation in Schools for Students with Various Mental Health, Physical, Developmental and/or Learning Disabilities - A Pilot Project Series. 22nd Annual CTRA Conference, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Martin, L., & Pickering. S. October 4, 2018. Jooay: Inclusive Leisure Opportunities for Children and Youth with Disabilities. Innovations Conference, Regina, Saskatchewan.

Grants and/or Research Projects

Assessing the Need for Recreation Therapy Services for Students with High and Complex Needs within the School System, Principle Investigator, SHRF Align Grant, 2024, $10,000;
School Based Recreation Therapy for Students with Mental Health, Physical, Developmental and/or Learning Disabilities, Principle Investigator, 2022-2023, SARP (Seed Applied Research Program) and SIF (Sustainability Initiative Funds) - $6,000;
CHRIS (Center for Health Research, Innovation & Scholarship) - $2,500;