Research Area(s)
- Child and Youth Health and Development
- Physical literacy and physical activity across the lifespan, community-engaged research, health and wellbeing, inclusive movement experiences. Dr. Houser’s current community-based research is centered around creating physical literacy enriched movement opportunities by working alongside movement opportunity providers, working towards developing more confident and competent movers. Natalie is involved in community-engaged research focused on promoting health and wellbeing of children and youth through the creation of quality and inclusive movement experiences.
Academic Background
Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Manitoba
PhD, Kinesiology, University of Saskatchewan
MSc, Kinesiology, Dalhousie University
BSc, Human Kinetics, St Francis Xavier University
Research Theme
My research falls under the College of Kinesiology's research theme of Child and Youth Health and Development.
Prospective Graduate Students
Prospective students interested in pursuing a graduate degree in the areas of child and youth health, physical literacy, and physical activity should contact Dr. Houser (natalie.houser@usask.ca) and provide:
1) A brief summary of prior research experience
2) An expression of interest in pursuing graduate studies
Publications
Publications can be accessed at:
Google Scholar Link: https://scholar.google.ca/citations?user=jyGIgRwAAAAJ&hl=en