Heather Whelan

Heather Whelan is a Senior Lecturer in Health and Physical Education at Mount Royal University. She holds an M.Sc. from the University of Saskatchewan and a B.Sc. from McGill University, with certifications including CSEP-CEP, NSCA-CSCS, and CSEP-CPT.

Her research examines public health nutrition, cancer prevention, exercise physiology, and adherence to health guidelines in cohort studies like Alberta's Tomorrow Project. Publications focus on dietary pattern analysis, colorectal cancer screening, and lifestyle interventions for chronic disease mitigation.

Professional experience spans roles as Laboratory Coordinator, Research Operations Lead, and athlete conditioning across diverse populations. She contributes to Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology standards development.