E Jean Buckler

Dr. Jean Buckler is an Assistant Professor in the School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education at the University of Victoria. Broadly her research focuses on the interrelationships between physical activity participation and physical literacy. Physical activity is a key modifiable health behaviour; however, physical activity levels remain low, and are even lower amongst equity-deserving populations. Her research applies physical literacy to existent physical activity behaviour challenges and aims to generate creative solutions to support engagement in positive movement behaviours at critical time points where movement behaviours are developing or threatened due to life transition. Dr. Buckler takes a community-engaged, equity driven approach to her research, ensuring the voices of the populations she works with are heard throughout the research process. Community partnerships are central to her work, and she has several funded research partnerships with community organizations both in BC and nationally.