dr. erin pearson

associate professor
erin.pearson@lakeheadu.ca
+1 807-343-8010ext. 8481
sb 1005
by appointment
academic qualifications: 
  • phd, the university of western ontario 
  • msc, the university of western ontario
  • bhsc (hons), the university of western ontario
date joined lakehead: 
august, 2012
previous teaching/work: 

kinesiology 1113
the principles of health

kinesiology 3113

health promotion and weight management

kinesiology 3230
research processes

kinesiology 4059

advanced psychology of physical activity

kinesiology 4113

lifestyle counselling

kinesiology 4230 / 4220

inquiry into research: undergraduate thesis project

kinesiology 5010

research methods and design

kinesiology 5090

lifestyle management and health behaviour change

kinesiology 5411

course-based msc project

research interests: 

dr. pearson’s research program is health promotion oriented with a focus on behaviour modification, lifestyle psychology, and theoretically grounded, motivation-based interventions. specifically, projects centre around: 1) community-based programs for children, youth, and families; 2) evaluating the utility of co-active coaching/motivational interviewing as strategies to promote health and wellness in at-risk populations; and 3) identifying, developing, and implementing avenues to optimize dimensions of wellness among those in various sectors.  integral to dr. pearson’s research is the opportunity to collaborate with community-based organizations and local stakeholders to create asset-focused, participant informed projects.

 

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