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Kinesiology

Welcome to the home of the Physical Activity Epidemiology Lab, located within the Faculty of Kinesiology & Health Studies, at the University of Regina!

*** Funding currently available for MSc students. ***  
*** Opportunities also for undergraduate Honours students! ***

Epidemiology is the study of the distribution, determinants and deterrents of health, disease and injury in human populations. The mission of the PA-Epi Lab is to examine and monitor the frequency and patterns of physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour (SB) in the population, identify determinants and deterrents to these behaviours, and investigate the relationships between PA and/or SB and health and disease. Through our research, public outreach activities and advocacy around issues related to PA, SB, fitness, obesity, and health we aim to contribute to public health interventions and ultimately to improved population health.

The graduate program introduces students to population-based studies of PA and SB and health and disease outcomes, and provides students with advanced study in PA and SB measurement, study design, and analysis of relationships with specific health and disease states. The lab currently houses student computers and workspace, as well as a research participant interview space and clinical testing room. Equipment is available for the measurement of PA and SB, as well as analysis of body composition and other cardiometabolic outcomes.

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Latest News

CJME/CKOM John Gormley Live

CJME/CKOM John Gormley Live

Aug 2, 2017   Dr. Herman speaks with John Gormley about recent Satistics Canada data release showing SK now #1 in Canada with obesity rate at 46%, compared to 27% national average.

Regina Leader Post

Regina Leader Post

July 24, 2017   “Our physical activity levels might go as the seasons go: researcher”   Read full story.

URegina Feature Article

URegina Feature Article

July 24, 2017  “How physical activity changes with the seasons – and how that affects a person’s health”  Read full story.

Prairie Dog Magazine Article

Prairie Dog Magazine Article

May 25, 2017   “Don’t Just Sit There: Spending every workday in a chair is bad for you?  Who knew?” by Gregory Beatty.  Read full article here.

MSc Defense

MSc Defense

Grad student Michelle Degelman successfully defended her MSc thesis on Dec. 14, 2016!  Title: Smoking and Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Using the Bradford Hill Criteria for Causation

CBC Morning Edition Interview

CBC Morning Edition Interview

Oct 5, 2016  Dr. Herman discusses our lack of knowledge about whether seasonal or weekly variations in physical activity and sedentary behaviour affect health outcomes, and the goals and design of the SeasonActiv study.

URegina Feature article

URegina Feature article

July 14, 2016  “New immigrants to Canada less likely to have regular doctor”  MSc student Michelle Degelman discusses her research published in Can J Public Health.  Read full story.

CBC News Article

CBC News Article

Apr 25, 2016  “Being an ‘active couch potato’ just as bad as being inactive: expert. What you are doing the rest of the day is more important that a short span of vigorous activity.”  Read full article here.

CBC Morning Edition w Sheila Coles

CBC Morning Edition w Sheila Coles

Apr 25, 2016  Dr. Herman discusses physical activity and sedentary behaviour in kids, including importance of letting kids take risks and play outside unsupervised, and her research on distinction between physical activity vs. sedentary behaviour re: obesity in kids.