Every three months, the PHE Canada Research Council selects one of its members to profile as Featured Researcher. Whether it's a university level teacher, academic, or graduate student, the Council wants to highlight people who are advancing research centered on topics and issues in physical and health education.
Do you know a PHE Canada Research Council member whose professional ideals and service strengthen the physical and health education sector? Whose research and writing drives change forward? Who has commitment and dedication to the field?
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Featured Researcher
Dr. Stephanie Field is originally from Victoria, British Columbia, where she developed a deep love for aquatics and coastal communities. With a professional background in public recreation, she has spent over 25 years working with community organizations to deliver swimming and water safety programs to the public. In 2021, Stephanie received a PhD from the Faculty Education at the University of Victoria, and since, has been working as an Assistant Professor in School of Human Kinetics and Recreation at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Stephanie is passionate about helping children and youth develop physical literacy in aquatic environments. Stephanie’s research program is centred on incorporating swimming and water safety content into K-12 Physical and Health Education curriculum, in an effort to promote safe and enjoyable participation in a range of aquatic activities.
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Past Featured Researcher Profiles