Dr. Albin T. Jousse Lecture Series: Physical Activity Counselling in SCI: How to have the conversation and lessons learned in implementation
Speaker: Dr. Jasmin Ma
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Biography
Dr. Jasmin Ma is an assistant professor of teaching in the School of Kinesiology at the University of British Columbia, a Clinician Investigator with Arthritis Research Canada, and an Investigator with the International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries. She was named a UBC Knowledge Mobilization Scholar for her work in bridging her role as a kinesiologist and researcher, working with clinicians and community members to provide physical activity participation opportunities for people with diverse physical abilities. She leads the Movement 4 All (M4A) lab which focusses on 1) the implementation of experiential learning opportunities in community-based exercise settings, 2) supporting strength training behaviour change and 3) developing methods for tailored physical activity counselling and prescription approaches with people with chronic disease and disability, particularly people with spinal cord dysfunction and rheumatoid arthritis.