Dr. Pei Chun Hsieh

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Pei-Chun Hsieh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies at Brock University. Her research program explores the role of leisure in promoting well-being and quality of life for individuals living with chronic conditions, particularly focusing on healthy aging in community settings. Hsieh examines how leisure contributes to flourishing across various life stages, and as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), she integrates academic and professional perspectives in her work. Committed to advancing evidence-based practice in therapeutic recreation, she serves on the Research Awards Committee of the Recreational Therapy Foundation, supporting initiatives that strengthen research in the field. Her research interests include leisure and healthy aging among older adults, quality of life among family caregivers, and community engagement through leisure for individuals with disabilities. Dr. Hsieh is involved in supervising graduate research and contributes to several academic courses related to therapeutic recreation and leisure studies.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Brock University • St. Catharines, ON, Canada

Teaching and researching in therapeutic recreation and leisure studies.

Courses

RECL 2P02: Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation RECL 2P07 (BLD): Introduction to Research Design & Evaluation RECL 2P52 (ASYNC): Therapeutic Recreation and Persons with Disabilities RECL 3P32: Therapeutic Recreation Program Planning RECL 3P12 (ASYNC): Leisure and Aging RECL 3P62 (BLD): Assessment in Therapeutic Recreation AHSC 5P32: Leisure, Health, and Well-Being

Requirements for Brock University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:88
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a related field Satisfactory academic standing
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two electronic reference reports
  • Statement of Intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to the general Graduate Studies standard for departments such as English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, and Sociology.