Faculty Directory
William Dominic Ramos
Director, Aquatic Institute
School of Public Health-Bloomington
Assistant Professor
Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies Department
Education
- Ph.D. in Leisure Behavior, Minor: Law at Indiana University, 2012
- M.S. in RPTS at Indiana University, 1998
- B.S. in Kinesiology at Indiana University, 1989
Background
Director - IU Aquatic Institute
American Red Cross Research Advisory Council - Aquatics sub committee
Director - Indiana University Outdoor Aquatic Center
Outstanding Faculty Award - IU Student Alumni Association
Senior Lecturer - IU SPHB - RPTS
Research Interest
Research agenda focuses on how the aquatic environment adds to the picture of public health and ultimately the quality of life. Examining factors including physical activity, drowning prevention, recreational water illnesses, and affordance/access issues will help to develop a holistic view.
Publications
Articles
"To Travel or to Compete: Motivations of Masters Swimmers". International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education, Vol. 2 No. 4 (2008) pp 4-12.
Courses Recently Taught
T142 - Living Well
R302 - Aquatic Management
R441 - Legal Aspects of Recreation
