Dr. Jc Spence

Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Jc Spence. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Dr. Spence's expertise lies in behavioral medicine research methods, concentrating on the determinants and benefits of physical activity, physical inactivity, and sedentary behavior as related to health outcomes. His research studied broad social determinants, such as socioeconomic status, and population physical activity patterns. He has focused on factors impacting mobility and active transportation, as well as the role of policy initiatives in promoting physical activity. Dr. Spence has a strong background in physical activity measurement, meta-analysis, and ecological models of behavior and health. His work has included a scoping review on the effectiveness of the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit, which is critical for understanding fiscal policy's impact on children's physical activities. He has published extensively across numerous fields, including how various factors affect physical activity and health among different demographics, contributing significantly to public health literature. Dr. Spence is currently involved in various projects that further the understanding of health behavior and physical activity in community settings.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2011-01-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Teaching and researching within the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation.

Associate Dean (Research)

2010-01-01 — 2015-01-01

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Leadership role focusing on research initiatives.

Vice Dean

2016-01-01 — 2019-01-01

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Oversaw academic programs and international affairs for the faculty.

Associate Professor

2004-01-01 — 2011-01-01

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Advanced research and teaching in kinesiology.

Assistant Professor

2001-01-01 — 2004-01-01

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Developed courses and conducted research in physical activity.

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management