Tanya Berry, PhD

About

Dr. Tanya Berry is a professor and associate dean research.

Degrees

PhD, School of Physical Education, University of Victoria 2003

MA, School of Physical Education, University of Victoria 1997

BSc, Psychology, University of Victoria 1991

Background

Appointments:

• 2010 - 2020 Tier II Canada Research Chair in Physical Activity Promotion.
• 2016 - Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta
• 2010 - 2016 Associate professor, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta
• 2010 - 2020 Tier II Canada Research Chair in Physical Activity Promotion 
• 2009 – 2010 Assistant professor, tenure-track, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta
• 2006 – 2013 Population Health Investigator, Alberta Innovates – Health Solutions (formerly Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research)
• 2006 – 2009 Assistant professor, limited term, Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta
• 2005 – 2006 Research Associate, Alberta Centre for Active Living
• 2003 – 2005 Assistant Professor, tenure-track, Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, Wilfrid Laurier University

Research

My research examines automatic reactions to health-promotion messages and reactions when the time is taken to think about the messages. I also study how these reactions influence decisions to be physically active or not. I try to find better ways to promote health in an increasingly busy media environment where so many different messages compete for attention. 

Teaching

KRLS 541 - Health Promoting Behaviours

I am not accepting graduate students. 

Conroy, D., Berry, T. R.

Exercise and Sports Science Reviews. 45

Berry, T. R., & Yun, L.

German Journal of Exercise and Sports.