Key Research Areas and Expertise

Components:

  • Physical activity and exercise in health, disease and disability
  • Psychological determinants of physical activity
  • Injury prevention and management in health and physical activity
  • Sport and active play in childrens' health
  • Socio-cultural aspects of physical activity, sport and leisure
  • Health and wellness in disenfranchised populations
  • Biomechanics and neuromuscular control strategies of sporting maneuvers
  • Sex bias associated with ACL injuries and knee OA progression
  • Industry based research collaborations related primarily to footwear biomechanics
  • Physical literacy in children and youth
  • Pediatric exercise science
  • Motor development