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Dr. Claire Fitzsimons is a part-time Lecturer in Physical Activity for Health at the University of Edinburgh’s Moray House School of Education and Sport, affiliated with the Institute for Sport, Physical Education & Health Sciences (ISPEHS). She holds a PhD in Exercise Physiology (2006) and a Physiology degree (2001), both from the University of Edinburgh. Her research focuses on reducing sedentary behavior in older adults, workplace interventions for hybrid/homeworkers, physical activity during menopause, and improving muscle strength and balance in adults.
Education:
- BSc Physiology, University of Edinburgh (2001)
- PhD in Exercise Physiology in Older Adults, University of Edinburgh (2006)
Research Interests:
- Interventions to break sedentary behavior in desk-based workers and stroke survivors
- Physical activity strategies during menopause
- Technological solutions for promoting movement (e.g., smartphone apps)
Grants & Collaborations:
- Co-investigator on a £3M NIHR grant to reduce sedentary behavior in stroke patients (2017–2024)
- Principal Investigator for a study on sedentary behavior in stroke survivors (2015–2019)
- Partner with SAMH on menopause and workplace interventions
Advising & Teaching:
- Supervises PhD students on topics like yoga in aging and urban environmental impacts on activity
- Teaches Exercise Prescription for Rehabilitation and MSc Physical Activity for Health
Her work bridges research and practice, emphasizing real-world applications of exercise science to improve public health outcomes.
