Ryan Rhodes
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Credentials
BA, MA (UBC), PHD (Alta)
Area of expertise
Psychology of physical activity and sedentary behaviour; health promotion during life transitions (e.g., early-stage family development, retirement); application of technology to health behaviour change; bridging the intention-behaviour gap; the role of affect in health behaviour; self-regulation of behaviour; physical activity habit and identity formation.
Description
Dr. Ryan Rhodes is a Professor, Director of the Behavioural Medicine Laboratory, and Graduate Advisor for the School. He is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, Society of Behavioral Medicine, Academy of Behavioral Medicine, Distinguished International Affiliate of the American Psychological Society, and a College member of the Royal Society of Canada.
See Dr. Ryan Rhodes' Google Scholar profile for publications.
Courses taught
- EPHE 357 Introduction to Research
- EPHE 581 Psychological Issues in Physical Activity and Health
Research interests
Psychology of physical activity and sedentary behaviour; health promotion during life transitions (e.g., early-stage family development, retirement); application of technology to health behaviour change; bridging the intention-behaviour gap; the role of affect in health behaviour; self-regulation of behaviour; physical activity habit and identity formation.