Jane Culpan

Dr Jane Culpan is a Senior Lecturer in the Dietetics, Nutrition & Biological Sciences, Physiotherapy, Podiatry & Radiography Division at Queen Margaret University (QMU), within the School of Health Sciences. She leads the BSc (Hons) Physical Activity, Health and Wellbeing (PAWS) programme, aligned with QMU's vision for partnership working and community engagement. Her role integrates workforce development and widening access in Scotland's Health and Social Care sector.

Education:

• PhD, University of East London (2005)
• BSc in Physiology, University of Auckland, New Zealand (1991)
• Diploma in Physiotherapy, Otago Polytechnic, New Zealand (1987)

Research Interests: Focused on physical activity promotion, exercise prescription for patient populations, public health, and innovation in healthcare education. Current projects explore physical activity interventions and interdisciplinary approaches to health and wellbeing.

Affiliations:

• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP)
• Physiotherapy New Zealand (MPNZ)
• Senior Fellow, Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)
• Society for Research in Rehabilitation Physiotherapy (PRS)

Awards:

• Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2013)

Teaching & Leadership: Specializes in physical activity, health promotion, human physiology, and academic/research skills. Oversees the PAWS programme, emphasizing community development and healthy behavior practices.