Dr. Patricia Doyle-Baker, University of Calgary, Canada
Dr. Patricia K. Doyle-Baker is a distinguished professor at the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary. With a robust academic background, she holds a PhD in Medicine-Rheumatology from Loma Linda University and a Doctor of Public Health degree. Her research focuses on the intersection of exercise physiology, health education, and rheumatology, making significant contributions to the field of chronic disease management and exercise behavior. 🏅
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Education 🎓
Dr. Doyle-Baker’s education includes a PhD in Medicine-Rheumatology from Loma Linda University (1999), a Doctor of Public Health degree (1996), and a Master of Arts in Exercise Physiology and Sport Science from the University of Victoria (1986). She is also a certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) and holds various certifications related to research and sport science. 🎓
Experience 💼
With extensive experience in academia, Dr. Doyle-Baker has held various positions at the University of Calgary, from Assistant Professor to Full Professor, and has served as Associate Dean for Graduate Programs. She is an active member of several research institutes, including the McCaig Centre for Bone and Joint and the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute. Her professional experience spans across athletic coaching, research supervision, and consulting for health-related programs. 🏫
Research Interests 🔬
Dr. Doyle-Baker’s research interests revolve around chronic disease management, exercise physiology, and the role of physical activity in health education. Her work includes exploring exercise behaviors in fibromyalgia patients, the impact of exercise on bone and joint health, and sports injury prevention. She is committed to advancing knowledge on physical activity’s role in public health. 🔬
Awards and Recognition 🏆
Dr. Doyle-Baker has received numerous prestigious awards throughout her career, including the 2024 ‘Friends of Camp’ award for her impact on youth programs at UCalgary, the 2022 ‘Team Behind the Team’ award for her contributions to Canada Games, and several other accolades for her teaching and community service. 🏆
Publication Top Notes 📚
Physical fitness and health indices in children, adolescents and adults with high or low motor competence
Friendship networks and physical activity and sedentary behavior among youth: a systematized review
Neighbourhood built environment influences on physical activity among adults: a systematized review of qualitative evidence
Dietary supplementation of high-performance Canadian athletes by age and gender
Dog-walking and sense of community in neighborhoods: Implications for promoting regular physical activity in adults 50 years and older
Parent anxiety and perceptions of their child’s physical activity and sedentary behaviour during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada
The impact of COVID-19 on high school student-athlete experiences with physical activity, mental health, and social connection
Exercise therapy in juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Sex-and age-specific seasonal variations in physical activity among adults
Menstrual and oral contraceptive cycle phases do not affect submaximal and maximal exercise responses