Mr. Charles Boyer
Research Assistant
Position
Research Assistant
Degrees and Certifications
- Bsc. in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa (2008)
- MA in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa (2011)
Research Interests
- Physical literacy in elementary school aged children
- Physical activity and fitness measurement in children
- Safety in youth hockey
Projects in Progress
- International Study of Childhood Obesity, Lifestyle and the Environment (ISCOLE)
- Canadian Assessment of Physical Literacy (CAPL)
Biography
Charles Boyer has a BSc and MA in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa. Charles’s masters work involved understanding the situational factors leading to injury in youth hockey. Charles joined the HALO team in February 2011 as a Research Assistant for the Canadian Assessment of Physical Literacy (CAPL) and the International Study of Childhood Obesity, Lifestyle and the Environment (ISCOLE) research projects. Charles enjoys several active pursuits outside of HALO which include running, weight lifting, hockey, and golf.