Publications
Edwards, M. B., Bocarro, J. N., & Kanters, M. (in press). Place disparities in supportive environments for extracurricular school physical activity in North Carolina middle schools. Youth and Society.
Bocarro, J. N., Kanters, M., Cerin, E., Floyd, M. F., Casper, J., Suau, L.J., & McKenzie, T.
(2012). School sport policy and school-based physical activity environments and their association with observed physical activity in middle school children. Health & Place, 18, 31-38.
Edwards, M. B., Bocarro, J. N., Kanters, M. A., & Casper, J.M. (2011). Comparisons of participation in interscholastic and intramural sport programs in middle schools: An exploration of race and gender.Recreation Sports Journal, 35, 157-173.
Floyd, M. F., Bocarro, J. N., Smith, W., Baran, P., Moore, R., Cosco, N., Edwards, M.B., Suau, L.J., & Fang, K.S. (2011). An examination of individual, social, and environmental correlates of children’s park-based physical activity. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 41(3), 258-265.
Outley, C., Bocarro, J. N., & Boleman, C. (2011). Recreation as a component of the community youth development system. New Directions in Youth Development, 130, 59-72.
Edwards, M. B., Kanters, M.A., & Bocarro, J. N. (2011). Opportunities for extracurricular physical activity in North Carolina middle schools. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 8, 597-605.
Witmer, L., Bocarro, J.N., & Henderson, K.A. (2011). The leisure context of health
behaviors for young adolescent girls. Journal of Leisure Research, 43(3), 334-353.
Bruton, C. B., Floyd, M. F., Bocarro, J. N., Henderson, K., Casper, J. M, & Kanters, M. A. (2011). Physical activity and health partnerships among park and recreation departments. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 29(2), 55-68.
Casper, J., Bocarro, J. N., Kanters, M., & Floyd, M.F. (2011). Measurement properties of constraints to sport participation: A psychometric examination with adolescents. Leisure Sciences. 33, 1-20.
Casper, J., Bocarro, J. N., Kanters, M., & Floyd, M.F. (2011). “Just let me play!!” Understanding constraints that limit adolescent sport participation. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 8, S32-39.
Bocarro, J. N., Floyd, M. F., Moore, R., Baran, P., Danninger, T., Smith, W., & Cosco, N.
(2009). Developing a reliable measure of physical activity among children in different age groups using the System for Observing Physical Activity and Recreation in Communities (SOPARC). Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 6(6), 699-707.
Bocarro, J. N., & Wells, M.S. (2009). Making a difference through parks and recreation:
Reflections on physical activity, health and wellness research. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 27(3), 1-7.
Kudláček, M., Bocarro, J. N., Jirásek, I., & Hanuš, R. (2009). The Czech way of inclusion in using an experiential education framework. Journal of Experiential Education, 32(1), 14-27.
Bocarro, J. N., Casper, J., Henderson, K., Floyd, M. F., Moore, R., Kanters, M. A., Laven, K., & Edwards, M. B. (2009). Physical activity promotion in North Carolina: Perceptions of public park and recreation directors. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 27(1), 1-16.
Kanters, M., Bocarro, J. N., Casper, J., & Forrester, S. (2008). Determinants of sport
participation in middle school children and the impact of intramural sports. Recreation Sports Journal, 32, 134-151.
Bocarro, J. N., Greenwood, P. B., & Henderson, K. H. (2008). An integrative review of
youth development research in US recreation journals. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 26(2), 4-27.
Bocarro, J. N., Kanters, M., Casper, J., & Forrester, S. (2008). School Physical Education,
extracurricular sports, and lifelong active living. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 27(2), 155-166.
Floyd, M. F., Bocarro, J. N., & Thompson, T. (2008). Research on race and ethnicity in Leisure Studies: A review of five major journals. Journal of Leisure Research, 40(1), 1-22.
Kanters, M., Bocarro, J. N., & Casper, J. (2008). Supported or pressured? An examination
of agreement among parents and children on parent’s role in youth sports. Journal of Sport Behavior, 31(1), 64-80.
Kanters, M., Bocarro, J. N., Casper, J., & Forrester, S. (2008). Guidelines for positively
engaging parents in children’s sports. Journal of Youth Sports, 3(1), 8-11.
Moore, R., Bocarro, J. N., & Hickerson, B.D. (2007, April). Designing playgrounds for enhanced play opportunities. Parks & Recreation, 36-41.
Bocarro, J. N., Kanters, M., & Casper, J. (2006, June). Leisure for Life: The role of schools in
promoting lifelong recreational sport and physical activity participation. Parks & Recreation, 22-27.
Sable, J. R., & Bocarro, J. N. (2004). Transitioning back to Health: Participants’ perspectives of
Project PATH. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 38(2), 206-224.
Barcelona, R. J., & Bocarro, J. N. (2004). The nature and extent of collaboration between park and recreation agencies and higher education institutions. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 22(4), 3-24.
Bocarro, J. N., & Witt, P. A. (2003). Relationship based programming: The key to successful
youth development programming in recreation settings. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 21(3), 75-96.
Bocarro, J. N. (2003). Maintaining the balance between service and learning: The use of journals
in promoting critical thinking, SCHOLE, 18, 7-21.
Bocarro, J. N., & Sable, J. R. (2003). Finding the right P.A.T.H.: Exploring familial
relationships and the role of a community TR program in the initial years after a Spinal Cord injury. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 37(1), 58-72.
Bocarro, J. N., & Barcelona, R.J. (2003, October). Unlocking the potential of collaboration between universities and community park and recreation agencies. Parks & Recreation. 50-55.
Bocarro, J. N., & Witt, P.A. (2002). Reaching out/reaching in: The long term challenges and
issues of outreach programs. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 20(3), 65-80.
Bocarro, J. N. (2002, March). Moving beyond the walls: The need for youth outreach
programs. Parks & Recreation. 28-41.
Bocarro, J. N., & Richards, A. (1998). Experiential research at-risk: The challenge of shifting traditional research paradigms. Journal of Experiential Education, 21(2), 102-107.