Katya Herman
Dr. Katya Herman, an Associate Professor, joined the Faculty of Kinesiology & Health Studies in 2013. Her academic background includes a BSc in Biochemistry (McMaster), MSc in Community Health and Epidemiology (Saskatchewan), PhD in Kinesiology and Health Studies (Physical Activity Epidemiology) (Queen’s), and Postdoctoral Fellowships in Epidemiology and in Kinesiology (McGill). Dr. Herman’s research interests are focused around physical activity, sedentary behaviour and obesity epidemiology. Her research has covered the lifespan from children to adults to older adults, examining the inter-relationships between physical activity, sedentary behaviour and obesity, and associations with both health-related quality of life and cardiometabolic outcomes. Examples include examining determinants of physical activity and sedentary behaviour, exploring seasonal patterns of physical activity and sedentary behaviour and association with health outcomes, and assessing the association of active transportation with quality of life outcomes. Dr Herman’s teaching areas include Lifestyle, Health & Wellness; Health Promotion; and Epidemiology. She is a former national team athlete in rowing and a level 3 certified coach. Other interests include travel and home renovations.