Dr. Chad Nelson

Dr. Chad E. Nelson is an Instructional Assistant Professor in the Department of Recreation, Park & Tourism Sciences (RPTS) at Texas A&M University. Nelson taught for the Department of Health and Kinesiology in the Physical Education Activity Program from 2013-2019. Nelson received his Ph.D. in Youth Development from Texas A&M University and holds a Master of Science degree in Sport Management from Texas A&M University. He also earned a Certificate of Non-Profit Management from the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Communication with an emphasis in professional writing from Centenary College of Louisiana. Dr. Nelson teaches for the RPTS includes planning and implementing events and programs, camp management and leadership, understanding and development of effective skills for youth development, and foundations of recreation, parks and tourism at the undergraduate level. Nelson also serves as a Director for Deerfoot Youth Camp, which focuses on providing disadvantaged youth an opportunity to attend a sports-related camp in the summer for free to improve self-esteem, learn discipline and respect and encourage them to strive for excellence as students. His research and scholarly interest reside in the field of youth development but are more specifically focused on the development of youth camp programs.

Specialty
Camp leadership and management & youth development with an emphasis with physical education

Other Professional Experience
Instructional Assistant Professor, Department of Health and Kinesiology
Camp Director, Deerfoot Youth Camp