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Research
Latest papers
Effect of tai chi on musculoskeletal health-related fitness and self-reported physical health changes in low income, multiple ethnicity mid to older adults.
BMC geriatrics · 2013
Tai Chi's effects on health-related fitness of low-income older adults.
Canadian journal on aging = La revue canadienne du vieillissement · 2013
Perceived walkability, social support, age, native language, and vehicle access as correlates of physical activity: a cross-sectional study of low-socioeconomic status, ethnic, minority women.
Journal of physical activity & health · 2011 · senior author
Latest funding
- $120,000
Advancing Health System Preparedness in Canada: Evaluating Healthcare Utilization Patterns and Bariatric Preparedness, Training, and Capacity
CIHR · 2025 · Supervisor
- $70,000
Environmental Features of Age-Friendly, Healthy, Active Cities
CIHR · 2019 · Co-investigator
- $15,000
7th Canadian Obesity Student Meeting
CIHR · 2019 · Co-investigator
3 publications.
Effect of tai chi on musculoskeletal health-related fitness and self-reported physical health changes in low income, multiple ethnicity mid to older adults.
Manson J, Rotondi M, Jamnik V, Ardern C, Tamim H
Tai Chi's effects on health-related fitness of low-income older adults.
Manson J, Ritvo P, Ardern C, Weir P, Baker J, Jamnik V, Tamim H
Perceived walkability, social support, age, native language, and vehicle access as correlates of physical activity: a cross-sectional study of low-socioeconomic status, ethnic, minority women.
Perez DF, Ritvo PG, Brown PE, Holowaty E, Ardern C
Advancing Health System Preparedness in Canada: Evaluating Healthcare Utilization Patterns and Bariatric Preparedness, Training, and Capacity
Principal investigators: Mirzadeh, Parmis
Keywords: Bariatric Preparedness; Epidemiology; Health Care Delivery; Health Equity; Health Systems; Obesity; Population Data; Population Health
Environmental Features of Age-Friendly, Healthy, Active Cities
Principal investigators: Dogra, Shilpa; McDonough, Alexandra; Rudoler, David
Keywords: Age-Friendly; Aging; Air Pollution; Chronic Disease; Environmental Determinatnts Of Health; Physical Activity; Sedentary Behaviour; Walkability
7th Canadian Obesity Student Meeting
Principal investigators: Ramos Salas, Ximena R
Keywords: Chronic Disease; Obesity; Patient Engagement; Practice; Prevention; Research; Trainees; Treatment
Environmental Features of Age-Friendly, Healthy, Active Cities
Principal investigators: Dogra, Shilpa; McDonough, Alexandra; Rudoler, David
Keywords: Age-Friendly; Aging; Air Pollution; Chronic Disease; Environmental Determinatnts Of Health; Physical Activity; Sedentary Behaviour; Walkability
Tykes and timbits: examining preschoolers' organized sport in Canada
Principal investigators: Fraser-Thomas, Jessica L.
Keywords: sport; organized physical activity; unorganized physical activity; positive youth development; sport development; sport participation; preschooler; physical literacy; physical activity; early childhood
Causes and Implications of Metabolically Healthy Obese
Principal investigators: Kuk, Jennifer L; Ardern, Chris I
Keywords: Cardiovascular Disease; Clinical Weight Management; Diabetes; Epidemiology; Metabolic Syndrome; Obesity; Population Health; Weight Loss
Tai Chi (TC) for older adults: improving physical and psychological health and identifying and overcoming cultural/ethnic barriers to participation
Principal investigators: Tamim, Hala
Keywords: older adults; physical activity; physical health; psychological wellbeing; ethnicity; Tai Chi
From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.
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- Kinesiology and Health Sciences
- Health Policy and Management
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