Amy Latimer-Cheung

Dr. Amy Latimer-Cheung is a Professor and Tier II Canada Research Chair in Physical Activity Promotion and Disability at Queen's University's School of Kinesiology and Health Studies, Faculty of Arts and Science. Her work focuses on enhancing physical activity among adults with mobility impairments to improve quality of life and reduce disability. She holds a PhD in Human Biodynamics from McMaster University and has held academic positions since 2012. Her research spans developing physical activity guidelines, testing interventions, and addressing societal stereotypes.

Education:

• PhD in Human Biodynamics (2004), McMaster University
• MSc in Human Biodynamics (2001), McMaster University
• BSc in Human Kinetics (2000), University of Ottawa

Research Interests: Health promotion, disability studies, rehabilitation medicine, and knowledge translation. She leads projects like the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for individuals with mobility impairments and evaluates community-based exercise programs.

Awards:

• Tier II Canada Research Chair (2019–present)
• SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship (2006)

Advising/Grants: Her work involves collaborations with organizations like the International Centre for the Advancement of Community-Based Rehabilitation. She leads randomized controlled trials (e.g., PAT-MS study) and qualitative evaluations of program implementation.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with Queen’s School of Kinesiology and Health Studies, contributing to interdisciplinary initiatives in disability-inclusive physical activity research.