Steven Henle, PhD

Dr. Henle has been a full-time faculty member in Applied Human Sciences at Concordia since September, 2004. Central to his teaching and research, Dr. Henle is concerned with transmitting accurate information that is applicable to improve health and happiness through leisure and recreation opportunities. Andragogy and experiential learning form a focal point for learning and Dr. Henle's courses are rooted in experiential learning. Dr. Henle received an award for innovative teaching and student retention from Concordia’s Centre for Teaching and Learning Services. In 2024 he received the President's Award for Teaching Excellence from Concordia. Working with peers in the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL), Dr. Henle, et al. (2024) published "Not Just Plug and Play: Integrating professional skills development into undergraduate experiential learning courses. Dr. Henle is a Senior Lecturer and has presented at national and international conferences, such as, Canadian Congress on Leisure (CCLR), Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE), SALTISE, World Leisure (WLO), and the International Sociological Association (ISA). 

Education

Ph.D. Leisure Services and Resource Management, New York University
M.A. Leisure Studies & Recreation, New York University
B.A. Leisure Studies, Concordia University

Research interests

The role of play (and playfulness) in leisure for Canadians,
Health and happiness through recreation and leisure,
Play behavior in public recreation, and
Experiential learning.

Courses

AHSC 241   Recreation and Leisure in Contemporary Society      
AHSC 260 
Program Planning, Design & Evaluation
AHSC 350 
Leisure Education
AHSC 360 
Play, Adult Learning & Development
AHSC 361 Leadership in Leisure Services
AHSC 371 
Community Recreation Planning
AHSC 437   Internship in Leisure Studies

Recent publications

Henle, S., Dinan, S. T., Marcoux, M., Barrington, J., Ginsburg, J. L., & Gabriele, S. (2024). Not Just Plug and Play: Integrating Professional Skills Development into Undergraduate Experiential Learning Courses. The Canadian Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 15(3). https://doi.org/10.5206/cjsotlrcacea.2024.3.17216

Henle, S. (2007). Leisure and play. In McCarville, R.E. & MacKay, K. J. (Eds.), Leisure for Canadians. (Chapter2). State College, PA: Venture Publishing Inc.

Henle, S. (2006). Experiential learning: Montreal a tourism snapshot. Informed Leisure Practice, Vol. 2. 4-12.

Henle, S. (2005). Moving playground safety to the next level. Today’s Playground. 5, 12-15.

Recent conference presentations

Henle, S., Marcoux, M., Barrington, J., Dinan, S., & Gabrielle, S. (2024).  Enriched learning with 21st century transferable skills. Symposium Chair, SALTISE, Montreal, QC.

Dinan, S., Barrington, J., Henle, S., Marcoux, M., Gabrielle, S., & Ginsburg, J. (2023).      Best practices for promoting skill in an experiential learning environment: skill development through the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. Paper presented at STLHE, Charlottetown, PEI.

*Amrstrong, T., Berry, L., Yeun, F., & Henle, S. (May 23-26, 2023). “Learning to be  with yourself”: Developing leisure services in women’s transitional housing.  Poster presented at Canadian Congress on Leisure Research (CCLR 17), Ottawa,  ON.