Research Area(s)
- Development of theoretically driven interventions targeting social and behavior change processes that aid in the self-management and maintenance of physical activity.
- Identification of social-psychological factors impacting adherence to physical activity among marginalized populations of women (i.e., adult lesbians; women with non-cancer chronic pain). Development of theoretically driven interventions targeting social and behavior change processes that aid in the self-management and maintenance of physical activity.
My research areas fall under the following College of Kinesiology research themes:
- Healthy Aging and Management of Chronic Conditions.
Academic Background
- B.Sc. Occupational Safety and Health/Applied Health, Montana Tech of The University of Montana
- M.Sc. Kinesiology, Kansas State University
- Ph.D. Kinesiology/Human Nutrition, Kansas State University
- Postdoctoral Fellowship Kinesiology, University of Saskatchewan
Research
Current Projects:
- Co-design and testing of a self-regulatory skills + physical activity intervention: Implementation outcomes and impacts on physical activity, pain management, and opioid use among Saskatchewan adults living with chronic pain.
- Development and implementation of a rural public health certificate program for medical students.