Terry Marsh
Overview
Biography
Terry Marsh is a project associate at the RAND Corporation. His work has focused primarily on physical activity and community based participatory research. Terry received his MPH in Health Policy and Management from the University of Arizona.
Research Focus
Recent Projects
- Parks and Physical Activity in Diverse Communities
- Summer learning demonstration
- Validation of SOPARC and Use in Diverse Populations
- Evaluation of Family Fitness Zones
- Evaluating the Impact of Playground Renovations on Physical Activity Behavior Among Youth
Selected Publications
Marsh T, Derose K, Cohen DA., "Exploring park director roles in community physical activity.," Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 2012 (forthcoming)
Cohen DA, Marsh T, Williamson S, Golinelli D, McKenzie TL., "Impact and cost-effectiveness of family Fitness Zones: A natural experiment in urban public parks.," Health & Place, 18:39-45, 2012
Cohen DA, Marsh T, Williamson S, Derose KP, Martinez H, Setodki C, McKenzie T, "Parks and Physical Activity: Why Are Some Parks Used More Than Others?" Preventive Medicine, 50(Suppl1):S9-S12, 2010
Cohen DA, Golinelli D, Williamson S, Sehgal A, Marsh T, McKenzie TL, "Effects of Park Improvements on Park Use and Physical Activity Policy and Programming Implications," American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 37(6):475-480, 2009
Cohen DA, Sehgal A, Williamson S, Marsh T, Golinelli D, McKenzie TL, "New Recreational Facilities for the Young and the Old in Los Angeles: Policy and Programming Implications," Journal of Public Health Policy, 30(Suppl1):S248-S263, 2009
Honors & Awards
- Impact Award 2008, RAND
- Impact Award 2010, RAND
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