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Faculty Member

Scott Williams

Biography

Scott D. Williams is Associate Professor of Exercise Science and Outdoor Recreation and has been on faculty at UVU since 2007. Academic interests include public lands and natural resource planning, ecotourism, sustainability, environmental and social ethics and inclusivity. He also teaches classes in expedition kayaking, backpacking, mountain biking and Leave No Trace, in addition to his annual study abroad classes in Western Europe. He is an avid reader, traveller, connoisseur of college athletics, and a proud jack of all trades outdoorsman.

Education

PhD, University of Florida, 2005

Major: ABD

MS, University of Florida, Warrington College of Business, 2004

Major: Management

MS, University of Florida, 1999

Major: Tourism, Recreation and Sport Management

BA, Weber State University, 1996

Major: German Studies

Teaching

REC 1535

Backpacking, Summer 2026

REC 1580

Kayak Touring, Summer 2026

REC 4810R

Senior Internship, Summer 2026

REC 3850G

Ethical Concerns in Recreation, Spring 2026

REC 2200

Foundations of Recreation, Spring 2026

REC 2700

Leave No Trace Trainer, Spring 2026

REC 1550

Mountain Biking, Spring 2026

REC 4810R

Senior Internship, Spring 2026

REC 4500

Wildland Recreation Behavior, Spring 2026