HWI Director
Dr. Jonathon Fowles is a researcher, practitioner and advocate, whose work has focused on implementation of physical activity guidelines into practice through ‘Exercise is Medicine’. He has spearheaded initiatives with many regional, national and international organizations to assist Canadians to be active. His scholarly activity covers a broad spectrum, from implementing and evaluating ‘Exercise is Medicine’ in healthcare, to serving on the ParticipACTION research and Report Card committee, to developing the “Diabetes Physical Activity and Exercise Manual” for Diabetes Canada or the “Make Your Move at Work Toolkit” for the Province of Nova Scotia. Dr. Fowles has delivered over 350 invited presentations and workshops and has received numerous recognitions for his efforts, such as the Exercise is Medicine Global Leadership Award, the Lawson Foundation Research Excellence Award and the Diabetes Care Program of Nova Scotia Dedicated Leader Award.
Dr. Jonathon Fowles, PhD, FCSEP, CSEP-CEP, HPS
Director, Health & Wellness Institute
jonathon.fowles@acadiau.ca