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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Stand up for health: Programme theory for an intervention to reduce sedentary behaviour in contact centres
In:
Evaluation and Program Planning, vol. 89
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2021.102002
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article (E-pub ahead of print) -
A qualitative exploration of the mechanisms, pathways and public health outcomes of a city centre 20mph speed limit intervention: The case of Belfast, United Kingdom
In:
Health & Place
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article (Published) -
Use of natural experimental studies to evaluate 20mph speed limits in two major UK cities
(9 pages)
In:
Journal of Transport and Health, vol. 22
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jth.2021.101141
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article (E-pub ahead of print) -
A qualitative exploration of the mechanisms, pathways and public health outcomes of a city centre 20mph speed limit intervention: The case of Belfast, United Kingdom
(10 pages)
In:
Health & Place, vol. 70
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2021.102627
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article (Published) -
Quantifying the health and economic benefits of active commuting in Scotland
In:
Journal of Transport and Health
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article (Accepted/In press) -
Get the message?: A scoping review of physical activity messaging
(15 pages)
In:
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, vol. 17
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-020-00954-3
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article (Published) -
Design, rationale, and analysis plan for the Stand Up for Health trial in contact centres: a stepped wedge feasibility study
In:
Pilot and Feasibility Studies
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-020-00683-1
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article (Published) -
Effects of 20 mph interventions on a range of public health outcomes: A meta-narrative evidence synthesis
In:
Journal of Transport and Health, vol. 17
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jth.2019.100633
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article (Published) -
The effect of smartphone application interventions on physical activity level among university/college students: A systematic review protocol
(8 pages)
In:
Physical Therapy Reviews
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10833196.2020.1756125
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article (E-pub ahead of print) -
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
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-019-0789-2
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article (Published)