About

Degrees

PhD Science, School of Graduate Studies, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec - 1998

MA Physical Education with specialization in Psychology of Sport, Department of Physical Education, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec - 1991

BA Psychology, Department of Psychology, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec - 1987

Background

• 2016-2019: Vice Dean, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta.
• 2015-2016: Interim Vice Dean, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta.
• 2011-present: Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta.
• 2010-2015: Associate Dean (Research), Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta.
• 2004-2011: Associate Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta.
• 2001-2004: Assistant Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta.
• 1998-2001 Senior Research Associate, Alberta Centre for Well-Being, Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta.
• 1997-1998 Research Coordinator, Alberta Centre for Well-Being, Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta.
• 1996-1997 Research Associate, Alberta Centre for Well-Being, Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta.

 

 

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Research

Dr. Spence has expertise in the area of behavioural medicine and research methods. His research focuses on both the benefits and determinants of physical activity and how physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour are related to health. Dr. Spence has studied the broad social determinants (e.g., SES) and population physical activity patterns. More recently, he has focused on (a) factors that impact mobility and active transportation; and, (b) the role of policy initiatives such as national strategies for promoting physical activity. Dr. Spence has a strong background in physical activity measurement, meta-analysis, and ecological models of behaviour and health.

Spence, J. C., Rhodes, R. E., McCurdy, A., Mangan, A., Hopkins, D., & Mummery, W. K.

2021 May; 26 10.1111/bjhp.12497

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Spence, J. C., Kim, Y.- B., Lamboglia, C. G., Lindeman, C., Mangan, A. J., McCurdy, A. P., Stearns, J. A., Sivak, A., Wohlers, B., & Clark, M. I.

2020 January; 58 (6):e191-e199 10.1016/j.amepre.2020.01.010

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Spence, J. C., Faulkner, G., Costas-Bradstreet, C., Duggan, M., & Tremblay, M. S.

Canadian Journal of Public Health. 2015 January; 106 (8):e470–e473

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140. Spence, J. C., & Lee, R. E.

Psychology of Sport and Exercise. 2003 January; 4 (1):7-24

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Spence, J. C., Rhodes, R. E., & Carson, V.

American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 52

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Stearns, J. A., Rhodes, R., Ball, GDC, Boule, N., Veugelers, P. J., Cutumisu, N., & Spence, J. C.

BMC Public Health. 16 (1129)