Dr. Trish Tucker

Professor

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Biography

Professor Trish Tucker is an established researcher in the fields of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, focusing particularly on promoting physical activity among young children. Leading the Child Health and Physical Activity Laboratory at Western University, she works with early childhood educators and parents to develop and implement evidence-based interventions aimed at increasing participation in physical activity within childcare settings. Her research addresses critical factors influencing children's movement behaviors, especially in outdoor play environments. Tucker has published extensively, contributing to numerous peer-reviewed journals with articles that investigate the dynamics of movement behavior in preschoolers, and the efficacy of physical activity policies in childcare. She has also been recognized with several awards including the Early Researcher Award from the Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation, and has served as a post-doctoral supervisor. Tucker's commitment to improving health outcomes in early childhood is evident in her community-based approach that seeks to create accessible and effective physical activity strategies for the youngest age groups.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Western University • London, Ontario, Canada

Lead research initiatives and lecture in the fields of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.

Awards

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Early Researcher Award

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Outdoor Play Canada Research Award

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.