About
Jason Wilson is a Lecturer in Physical Activity & Health at the School of Sport, Ulster University, under the Faculty of Life & Health Sciences. His work intersects public health, exercise science, and chronic disease management, with a focus on sedentary behavior, physical activity measurement, and health outcomes.
- Physical Activity
- Sedentary Behavior
- Public Health
- Geriatrics
- Mental Health
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
His research output includes 48 publications, featuring systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and cross-sectional studies. Recent work examines physical activity in post-critical illness recovery, maternal health, and older adults' neuromuscular function. A 2023 study linking fishing to improved mental health in men gained media attention, with coverage across nine outlets.
Wilson has received two scientific awards: the Best Postgraduate Poster Presentation Award (2014) and the Leonard E. Gibbs Award (2020). He has supervised PhD researchers like Laura Henry, Farrukh Majeed, and Darren Murphy, and his collaborations span institutions including the School of Nursing and Paramedic Science.
- Best Postgraduate Poster Presentation Award
- The Leonard E. Gibbs Award
He organized the 2025 Building Active Schools in Special Education conference, highlighting his engagement in translating research to educational and community practices.
