Dr Graham Baker
Lecturer in Physical Activity for Health
- Moray House School of Education and Sport, ISPEHS
- University of Edinburgh
- Physical Activity for Health Research Centre
Contact details
- Tel: +44 (0)131 651 6034
- Email: graham.baker@ed.ac.uk
- @DrGrahamBaker
Address
- Street
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Moray House School of Education and Sport, SL 2.30
- City
- University of Edinburgh (Holyrood Campus)
- Post code
- EH8 8AQ
Background
Graham is a Lecturer in Physical Activity for Health, based within the Physical Activity for Health Research Centre (PAHRC).
Undergraduate teaching
BSc Applied Sports Science:
- Course organiser for Psychology of Physical Activity 3 http://www.drps.ed.ac.uk/17-18/dpt/cxsprt10053.htm
- Course organiser for Exercise Prescription for Rehabilitation 4 http://www.drps.ed.ac.uk/16-17/dpt/cxsprt10025.htm
- Dissertation supervisor
Postgraduate teaching
MSc Physical Acticity for Health
- Contribute to teaching in the areas of behavioural change theory, health promotion and the measurement of physical activity
- Dissertation supervisor
Acts as dissertation supervisor for physical activity related projects
Open to PhD supervision enquiries?
Yes
Areas of interest for supervision
I welcome proposals and contact from potential Phd students in any area related to physical activity.
I would also welcome to opportunities to act as an external examiner for PhD examinations.
Current PhD students supervised
Divya Sivaramakrishan http://www.ed.ac.uk/profile/divya-sivaramakrishnan Evaluating the health benefits of incorporating yoga into the physical activity plan of older adults
Graham Condie https://www.ed.ac.uk/profile/graham-condie-student Experiencing and living with Cerebral Palsy or a similar neurological condition and finding meaning in recreation and disability sport
Eva Coral Almeida https://www.ed.ac.uk/profile/eva-coral-almeida-student Sitting breaks and their effects on musculoskeletal spinal tissues in sedentary adults
Chloë Williamson https://www.ed.ac.uk/profile/chloe-williamson-student Developing effective physical activity messages to enhance physical activity behaviour and mental health in University Students
Research summary
Graham's work is framed by the behavioural epidemiology model and the socio-ecological framework and as such is involved in diverse projects ranging from qualitative studies investigating the determinants of physical activity in different popultations , epidemiology studies using Census data to explore variations in levels of active commuting and evaluations of large-scale environmental interventions. His primary research interest is around developing and evaluating interventions to increase physical activity.
He has a specific focus on inequalities and ethnicity but is also interested in physical activity in relation to student populations and also active travel .
Current project grants
Co-investigator: Is 20 Plenty For Health? Evaluation Of The 20mph Speed Limit Networks In Edinburgh And Belfast On Road Casualties And Other Health Outcomes. Funded by NIHR PHR (2017-2020)
Past project grants
Graham was Principal Investigator on an MRC PHIND funded project which looked at developing a culturally adapted walking intervention in South Asian adults in Scotland. Results forthcoming.
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The effects of yoga compared to active and inactive controls on physical function and health related quality of life in older adults : Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
(22 pages)
In:
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, vol. 16, no. 33, pp. 1-22
Contribution to journal › Article (Published) -
Predicting walking and cycling behaviour change using an extended Theory of Planned Behaviour
(17 pages)
In:
Journal of Transport & Health, vol. 10, pp. 11-27
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jth.2018.05.014
Contribution to journal › Article (Published) -
Savouring our mistakes : Learning from the FitQuest project
(13 pages)
In:
International Journal of Child-Computer Interaction , vol. 16, pp. 55-67
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcci.2017.12.003
Contribution to journal › Article (Published) -
Letter: There is too much traffic for Alex to walk to school, so we drive: A call to action based on a 42 year trend : Letter to UK transport ministers
(1 page)
In:
British Journal of Sports Medicine
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2018-099261
Contribution to journal › Editorial (E-pub ahead of print) -
There is too much traffic for Alex to walk to school, so we drive: : A call to action based on a 42 year trend
(2 pages)
In:
British Journal of Sports Medicine
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2017-098933
Contribution to journal › Editorial (Published) -
Developing and refining a programme theory for understanding how twenty mile per hour speed limits impact health
(19 pages)
In:
Journal of Transport & Health, pp. 1-19
Contribution to journal › Article (E-pub ahead of print) -
Exploring childhood obesity prevention among diverse ethnic groups in schools and places of worship : Recruitment, acceptability and feasibility of data collection and intervention components
(7 pages)
In:
Preventive Medicine, vol. 6, pp. 130-136
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2017.02.019
Contribution to journal › Article (Published) -
Perceptions of Yoga among older adults : A qualitative approach
(8 pages)
In:
Annals of Yoga and Physical Therapy , vol. 2, no. 4, pp. 1-8
Contribution to journal › Article (Published) -
Infographic : Tomorrow's doctors want more teaching & training on physical activity for health
In:
British Journal of Sports Medicine
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2016-096806
Contribution to journal › Editorial (Published) -
Physical activity can successfully be promoted to older adults within a primary care setting by trained nurses
(1 page)
In:
Evidence Based Nursing, vol. 20, no. 1, pp. 22
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/eb-2016-102358
Contribution to journal › Comment/debate (Published)