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Dr. Louisa Peralta is an Associate Professor of Health and Physical Education at the University of Sydney's School of Education and Social Work. She holds roles as the Health and Physical Education Program Director and Research Progress Manager, and is a member of the Charles Perkins Centre. Her research focuses on school-based programs to improve physical activity, health literacy, and teacher professional development. She has supervised numerous PhD students and led over 20 grants totaling millions in funding.
Education:
- BEdHons (University of Wollongong)
- MEdL (University of Canberra)
- GradCert in Higher Education (University of Sydney)
- PhD (University of Wollongong)
Research Interests: Prioritizes evidence-based strategies to enhance physical activity levels, health literacy through whole-school approaches, and teacher training. Current projects include studies on teacher quality, climate change education, and Indigenous health programs.
Recent Article Trends: Her work emphasizes digital health solutions, teacher professional development frameworks, and equity in physical activity access across diverse populations.
Awards:
- 2018: National Education Award for Teaching Quality Health and Physical Education
- 2011: University of Sydney Teaching Award
- 2001: Australian Rugby Union Research Scholarship
Grants & Advising: Secured grants totaling AUD 3.2M+ since 2011. Supervises 8 current PhD candidates focusing on topics like teacher competencies and maternal physical activity.
Labs/Teams: Active in the Charles Perkins Centre and collaborates internationally on climate-health education initiatives.
