The Adapted Exercise Science Lab
The Adapted Exercise Science (AES) Lab explores the physical health and physical literacy of individuals, particularly women and girls, with neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDDs). Run by Dr. Laura St. John, research at the AES Lab approaches health from a wide lens, connecting various biopsychosocial factors to physical activity and overall health in people with NDDs. Research at the AES Lab builds on the fact that a person's ability to be physically active goes beyond their bodily health and mental wellbeing: Other determinants of physical health include access to support and to accommodating spaces, and knowledge of healthy exercise practices. By accounting for the multifaceted nature of physical health, Dr. St. John and her team take strides toward making physical activity accessible for everyone.
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Research
Research Projects
Our research spans topics in adapted exercise science and neurodevelopmental disabilities, with an emphasis on improving the health and understanding of women and girls.
About Us
Team
We are a passionate team of women dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with NDDs
Resources
Easy Reads
An Easy Read is an accessible format for presenting important information. The AES Lab makes Easy Reads on topics like period health and physical well-being, which are free to download and easy to use!
Land Acknowledgement
The Adapted Exercise Science Lab respectfully acknowledges that we reside on the historical and current traditional territories of the peoples of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, including land of the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprised of the Siksika, the Piikani, and Kainai First Nations), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations). The City of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta Districts 5 and 6. Calgary is situated on land where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, a site traditionally known as Moh’kins’tsis to the Blackfoot, Wîchîspa to the Stoney Nakoda, and Guts’ists’i to the Tsuut’ina. Members of the Adapted Exercise Science Lab are committed to learning about, reflecting on, and supporting Indigenous People’s rights for self-determination.