Dr. Erin Pearson

Associate Professor

Department: 
Email: 
erin.pearson@lakeheadu.ca
Phone Number: 
+1 807-343-8010ext. 8481
Office Location: 
SB 1005
Office Hours: 
By appointment
Academic Qualifications: 
  • PhD, The University of Western Ontario 
  • MSc, The University of Western Ontario
  • BHSc (Hons), The University of Western Ontario
Date joined Lakehead: 
August, 2012
Previous Teaching/Work: 

Kinesiology 1113
The Principles of Health

Kinesiology 3113

Health Promotion and Weight Management

Kinesiology 3230
Research Processes

Kinesiology 4059

Advanced Psychology of Physical Activity

Kinesiology 4113

Lifestyle Counselling

Kinesiology 4230 / 4220

Inquiry into Research: Undergraduate Thesis Project

Kinesiology 5010

Research Methods and Design

Kinesiology 5090

Lifestyle Management and Health Behaviour Change

Kinesiology 5411

Course-Based MSc Project

Research Interests: 

Dr. Pearson’s research program is health promotion oriented with a focus on behaviour modification, lifestyle psychology, and theoretically grounded, motivation-based interventions. Specifically, projects centre around: 1) community-based programs for children, youth, and families; 2) evaluating the utility of Co-Active coaching/motivational interviewing as strategies to promote health and wellness in at-risk populations; and 3) identifying, developing, and implementing avenues to optimize dimensions of wellness among those in various sectors.  Integral to Dr. Pearson’s research is the opportunity to collaborate with community-based organizations and local stakeholders to create asset-focused, participant informed projects.