Lincoln Davie

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Lincoln Davie

Associate Professor of Exercise & Sport Sciences

Exercise and Sport Sciences

Office Hours

Wednesday: 9:00am-2:00pm

Biography

Dr. Davie is an Associate Professor of Sport Management at Metropolitan State University of Denver. His teaching and research explore the intersections of sport, sustainability, and community development, with a particular emphasis on adventure and lifestyle sports and sport tourism. He specializes in connecting theory to practice, examining how sport organizations can integrate environmental responsibility, ethical governance, and social impact into their operations. His work emphasizes experiential learning and leadership development, preparing students to address complex challenges and create positive change within sport, tourism, and sustainable community contexts.

Research Interests

    Sport Sustainability; Social and Community Development

Teaching Interests

    Dr. Davie’s teaching philosophy is rooted in praxis—the integration of theory and practice. He focuses on making complex subjects simple, relevant, and transferable so students can actively apply what they learn. His teaching interests include sport sustainability, principles of good governance, and the role of sport in advancing social and community development. Through experiential learning and real-world application, he emphasizes leadership, critical thinking, and ethical decision-making, preparing students to navigate and shape the future of sport and society.

Education

Other in Sustainability

Ball State University

PhD in Education/Curriculum and Instruction

Montana State University

Other in Education/Curriculum and Instruction

Montana State University

BS in Psychology and History

St. Lawrence University

Published Works

  • Davie, L., Shafieizadeh, K. Sustainable Governance at a Mountain Resort: A Teaching Case in Legitimacy and Stakeholder Trade-Offs. [Manuscript submitted for publication]. Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Cases: An International Case Journal.
  • Davie, L., Ogbeide, G., Shafieizadeh, K. (2024). Leveraging Nature-Based Tourism for Sustainable Community Development and Destination Marketing: A Social Capital Theory Perspective. Events and Tourism Review, 7(1), 45-56. https://doi.org/10.18060/28481.
  • Davie, I. L., Lux, N. (2022). Reflective practice and adventure sports coaching: Supporting the coach athlete relationship. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning,, 18. https://doi-org.aurarialibrary.idm.oclc.org/10.1080/14729679.2022.2043919.