Lauren Jacobs
Lecturer in Outdoor Leadership
lauren.jacobs@maine.edu
207.581.4930
106 Lengyel Hall
University of Maine
Orono, Maine 04469
Bio: Lauren Jacobs is a lecturer in outdoor leadership with the College of Education and Human Development at University of Maine. She coordinates the outdoor leadership concentration and minor within KPE, and instructs a number of outdoor leadership courses. Her research interests involve physical activity and outdoor education and learning, particularly in rural schools. She loves exploring the woods and waters of Maine, and gardening flowers and vegetables in her backyard.
Education
Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Studies, 2022, University of Maine
M.S. in Kinesiology and Physical Education, 2017, University of Maine
B.A. in English, 2007, Bates College
Courses taught at UMaine
- KPE 262: Methods of Teaching Physical Activity
- KPE 265: Outdoor and Adventure Activities
- KPE 280: Introduction to Paddling Instruction and Safety
- KPE 311: Advanced Methods of Instructing Outdoor Activities
- KPE 396: Outdoor Leadership Field Experience
- KPE 411: Ethics and Social Justice in Outdoor Leadership
Sample publications
- Jacobs, L.E., Lehnhard, R., Nightingale, C. & Hansen, A. (2019) What is “Too Cold,” Anyway? Recess and Physical Education Weather Policies in Maine Elementary Schools. Maine Policy Review. (in print)
- Abildso, C.G., Umstattd Meyer, M.R., Daily, S.M., Edwards, M.B., Jacobs, L., McClendon, M.E., Perry, C.K. & Roemmich, J.N. (2019, February). Environmental factors associated with physical activity in rural US counties. Oral presentation at the Active Living Conference, Charleston, SC.
- Jacobs, L.E. (2017). “An Investigation of the In-Practice Development and Implementation of Recess and PE Weather Policies in Maine Elementary Schools.” Electronic Theses and Dissertations. https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/etd/2743