St. John Adapted Exercise Science Lab (UofC)

The Adapted Exercise Science (AES) Lab explores the physical health and physical literacy of individuals, particularly women and girls, with neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDDs). Run by Dr. Laura St. John, research at the AES Lab approaches health from a wide lens, connecting various biopsychosocial factors to physical activity and overall health in people with NDDs. Research at the AES Lab builds on the fact that a person's ability to be physically active goes beyond their bodily health and mental wellbeing: Other determinants of physical health include access to support and to accommodating spaces, and knowledge of healthy exercise practices. By accounting for the multifaceted nature of physical health, Dr. St. John and her team take strides toward making physical activity accessible for everyone.