Public scholars
Erin O’Loughlin
My research project seeks to answer the question of whether exergaming (active video games) is a viable way to help youth increase physical activity and decrease sedentary behaviour.
Erin O’Loughlin received her Master’s degree in Exercise and Health Psychology from McGill University where she implemented a physical activity intervention among breast cancer survivors. Erin is a certified personal trainer and a pre-post natal and Barre fitness instructor. She is also a research coordinator at the Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CRCHUM) where she is working on, AdoQuest a project whose main objective is to determine the extent of co-occurrence of modifiable lifestyle behaviours among youth along the life course.
Discipline
Individualized Program (Exercise Science, Psychology, Communications)
Languages
English
Supervisors
Lisa Kakinami and Tracie Barnett
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Erin's blog posts
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How to get your kids active Read more -
On staying healthy during pregnancy Read more -
Are we paying enough attention to how often we are moving (or NOT) during the day, aside from our planned exercise? Read more -
Social smoking is still smoking Read more -
“I want to be more active.” “I want to lose weight.” “I want to be healthier.” Does this sound like you? Read more