Karen Elizabeth Chad, Ph.D.
Acting Vice-President Research
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Canada S7N 5A2
Phone: 306-966-8514  Fax: 306-966-8736  Email: Karen.chad@usask.ca
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EDUCATION
University
Scholarships
Professional Development
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APPOINTMENTS
Administrative
Professional
University Service (University of Saskatchewan)
University Service (University of Wollongong)
Associate Memberships
Visiting Scholar
Leaves
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PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
Professional Awards
Research Program Awards
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STUDENT SUPERVISION & TEACHING
Graduate Students & Postdoctoral Fellows
Undergraduate Honours Program
External Examiner
Teaching Record
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PUBLICATIONS
Book Chapters
Journal Papers
Conference Proceedings & Abstracts
Technical Reports
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INVITED PRESENTATIONS
Professional Practice/Scholarship
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RESEARCH GRANTS
Grants
33
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY
Academic Activity
Reviewer
Executive Responsibilities
Conference & Workshop Responsibilities
International Activities
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Karen Elizabeth Chad, Ph.D.
Acting Vice-President Research
University of Saskatchewan
Phone: 306-966-8514  Fax: 306-966-8736  Email: Karen.chad@usask.ca
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY
Ph.D., Department of Human Movement Studies, University of Queensland, 1988.
M.A., School of Physical Education, University of Victoria, 1985.
B.Ed., College of Education, University of Saskatchewan, 1981.
B.S.P.E., College of Physical Education, University of Saskatchewan, 1980.
SCHOLARSHIPS
University of Qld Postgraduate Research Scholarship, Department of Human Movement Studies, University of Queensland,
Australia, 1986 – 1988.
University of Qld Fellowship, Department of Human Movement Studies, University of Queensland, Australia, 1985.
University of Victoria Postgraduate Research Scholarship, School of Physical Education, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC,
1984 – 1985.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Senior University Administrators Course, 2006.
Franklin Covey Leadership Course, 2005.
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Karen Elizabeth Chad, Ph.D.
Acting Vice-President Research
University of Saskatchewan
Phone: 306-966-8514  Fax: 306-966-8736  Email: Karen.chad@usask.ca
APPOINTMENTS
ADMINISTRATIVE
Acting Vice-President Research, University of Saskatchewan, Canada, 2008 – present.
Associate Vice-President Research, University of Saskatchewan, Canada, 2005 – 2008.
Acting Associate Vice-President Research, University of Saskatchewan, Canada, 2004 – 2005.
Associate Dean Research, College of Kinesiology, University of Saskatchewan, Canada, 2003 – 2004.
PROFESSIONAL
Professor, College of Kinesiology, University of Saskatchewan, Canada, 2002 – 2003.
Associate Professor, College of Physical Education, University of Saskatchewan, Canada, 1993 – 2001.
Assistant Professor, College of Physical Education, University of Saskatchewan, Canada, 1990 – 1992.
Assistant Professor, School of Health Sciences, University of Wollongong, Australia, 1988 – 1990.
Sessional Lecturer, Department of Human Movement Studies, University of Queensland, Australia, 1985 – 1987.
Lecturer, Dept of Human Movement Studies, College of Technical and Further Education, Australia, 1985 – 1986.
Lecturer, Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Medicine, Australian Sports Medicine Federation Ltd., Australia, 1985.
Lecturer, Master of Community Nutrition, University of Queensland, Australia, 1985.
Sessional Lecturer, School of Physical Education, University of Victoria, Canada, 1984.
Practicum Supervisor of Student Teachers, School of Physical Education, University of Victoria, Canada, 1983 – 1984.
Physical Education Teacher, Calgary Separate School Board, Canada, 1981 – 1983.
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Karen Elizabeth Chad, Ph.D.
Acting Vice-President Research
University of Saskatchewan
Phone: 306-966-8514  Fax: 306-966-8736  Email: Karen.chad@usask.ca
UNIVERSITY SERVICE (UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN)
University Based Service:
University Council, 2005 – present.
University Senate, 2008 – present.
University Board of Governors (resource officer), 2008 – present.
President‟s Executive Committee, 2008 – present.
President‟s Advisory Committee, 2005 – present.
Provost‟s Committee on Integrated Planning, 2008 – present.
Planning Committee of Council, 2005 – 2008.
Research, Scholarly and Artistic Work Committee of Council, 2008 – present.
Associate Deans Research Forum, 2005 – present.
University Centres Forum (chair), 2008 – present.
Vice-President Research Executive (chair), 2008 – present.
Dean‟s Council, 2005 – present.
CFI Advisory Committee, 2005 – present.
CRC Oversight Committee 2005, – present.
Canadian Light Sources (CLS) Operating Costs, 2008 – present.
Community-University Institute for Social Research (CUISR), 2005 – present.
Distinguished Researcher Award Committee (chair), 2008 – present.
Harry Toop Memorial Science for Saskatchewan Lecture (chair), 2008 – present.
International Activities Committee of Council, 2008 – present.
Earned D.Litt Committee, 2008 – present.
Earned D.Sc. Committee, 2008 – present.
Fine Arts Research Lecture Series (chair), 2008 – present.
Board Member (Internal): Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO), Canadian Light Source (CLS), Canadian Light
Source (CLS) Audit Committee (chair), Saskatchewan Drug Research Institute (SDRI)
Board Member (External): RESOLVE, Plant Biotechnology Institute (PBI)
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Karen Elizabeth Chad, Ph.D.
Acting Vice-President Research
University of Saskatchewan
Phone: 306-966-8514  Fax: 306-966-8736  Email: Karen.chad@usask.ca
Executive Sponsor (Major Projects)/Steering Committee: Intervac, Engineering Expansion Project, Toxicology Aquatic
Research Centre, Pulse Crop Research Lab, Feed Technology Research Facility, School of Public Health, Mineral Research
Centre, Early Stage Incubator/Research Transition Facility, Grains Innovation Lab, Areas of Pre-eminence Commitment,
Innovation and Cultural Contributions Commitment, Issues-Based, Interdisciplinary Scholarship Commitment, Research
Success and Collaboration Commitment
Task Force Responsibilities: Communications (2007-2008), Land-use, Co-Chair (2007-2008), Management of Centres, Chair
(2009-), Community-based Research, Chair (2009-), Undergraduate Research, Chair (2009-), Performance Measurement
(2004-2007).
Senior Search/Review Committees: Associate Vice-President Research (Health)/Vice-President Research and Innovation
(Saskatoon Health Region) (2006), Director of Research Services (2008), Managing Director of Industry Liaison (2008)
College and Administrative Unit Integrated Plans Review Committee, 2007 – 2008.
Strike Management Committee, 2007 – 2008.
School of Public Health, Executive Sponsor, 2007 – present.
Station 20 West Enterprise (Community-based Institute) Executive Sponsor, 2007 – present.
Policy Oversight Committee, 2006 – present.
Master Teacher Award Committee, 2006 – present.
Enterprise Risk Management Committee, 2006 – present.
Campus Advisory Board for Institutional Systems, 2005 – present.
Canada Research Chairs Oversight Committee, 2005 – present.
Planning Committee of Council, 2005 – present.
Canada Research Chairs Strategic Research Plan Subcommittee, 2005.
WestGrid II Steering Committee, 2005 – present.
University of Saskatchewan Conference Fund, Co-Chair, 2005 – present.
Administrative Committee on Integrated Planning, 2005 – present.
Canadian School Physical Activity and Nutrition Network, 2005 – present.
CIHR Regional Partnership Program Advisory Committee, 2005 – present.
University of Saskatchewan Undergraduate Teaching and Research Sub-Committee, 2004 – present.
Canada Foundation for Innovation Advisory Committee, 2004 – present.
Drafting Committee, School of Public Policy, 2004 – present.
Drafting Committee, University of Saskatchewan Teaching and Learning Foundational Document, 2004 – present.
President‟s Advisory Committee, 2004 – present.
Steering Committee, Teaching and Learning Foundational Document, 2004 – present.
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Karen Elizabeth Chad, Ph.D.
Acting Vice-President Research
University of Saskatchewan
Phone: 306-966-8514  Fax: 306-966-8736  Email: Karen.chad@usask.ca
College of Graduate Studies Research Executive Committee, 2004 – present.
Areas of Pre-eminence Advisory Committee, Chair 2004 – present.
Selection Committee for the Distinguished Researcher Award, 2004.
Program Termination Subcommittee, 2004.
University Integrated Plans Review Committee, 2003 – 2004.
Associate Deans Health Science Committee, 2003 – 2004.
Associate/Assistant Deans Research Committee, 2003 – 2004.
Drafting Committee for the Research, Scholarly and Artistic Work Foundation Document, 2003 – 2004.
Chair, Research, Scholarly and Artistic Work Committee of Council, 2003 – 2004.
Working Committee, School of Public Health, 2003 – present.
Joint Committee on Chairs & Professorships, 2003 – present.
Community and Population Health Research (CPHR) Training Program Awards Committee Member, 2003 – 2004.
Without Term Appeal Committee, College of Medicine, 2003.
Chair, Tenure Appeal Committee, 2003.
Policy Dealing with Misconduct in Scholarly Work Subcommittee, 2003.
Research, Scholarly Coordinating Committee of Council, U of S, 2001 – 2003.
Graduate Council of the College of Graduate Studies and Research, 2000 – present.
Saint Thomas Moore (Affiliated College) Board of Governors, 1999 – 2001.
Instruction Development Coordinating Committee, 1998 – 2000.
Health Science Advisory Committee, 1996 – 1997.
Health Science Advisory Committee for Interdisciplinary Health Course, 1995 –1996.
MRC Regional Partnership Program Committee, 1995 – 1996.
College-Based Service
Graduate Program Committee, 1991 – present.
Graduate Admission and Scholarship Committee, 2000 – 2004.
Tenured Track Search Sub-committee, 2000 (for three faculty members), 1996 – 97, 2003.
Priority Planning Committee, 1999 – 2000.
College Research Facilitator Search Sub-committee, 1999.
New Faculty Mentor – 1998 – present.
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Karen Elizabeth Chad, Ph.D.
Acting Vice-President Research
University of Saskatchewan
Phone: 306-966-8514  Fax: 306-966-8736  Email: Karen.chad@usask.ca
Strategic Planning Committee, 1994 – 1999.
Search Committee (Dean of the College of Physical Education), 1995.
Undergraduate Program Committee, 1990 – 1998.
Research Initiatives Subcommittee (Chairperson 1991 – 1992), 1991 – present.
UNIVERSITY SERVICE (UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG)
Board of Research and Postgraduate Studies, 1988 – 1990.
Scholarship Committee, 1988 – 1990.
Academic and Staff Selection Committees, 1988 – 1990.
Council of the Recreation & Sports Association, 1988 – 1990.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIPS
Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan
College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan
School of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan
VISITING SCHOLAR
University of Manitoba, 2004.
University of Queensland, 1997 – 1998.
LEAVES
Maternity Leave, 1990.
Maternity Leave, 1993.
Maternity Leave, 1995.
Sabbatical Leave, 1997 – 1998.
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Karen Elizabeth Chad, Ph.D.
Acting Vice-President Research
University of Saskatchewan
Phone: 306-966-8514  Fax: 306-966-8736  Email: Karen.chad@usask.ca
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
PROFESSIONAL AWARDS
Leadership Award in Heart Healthy Policy, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, 2007.
Saskatchewan Centennial Medal, Saskatchewan, Canada 2006.
Master Teacher Award, University of Saskatchewan, October 2005.
Teaching Excellence Award, University of Saskatchewan Student's Union, 2000 – 2001, 1993 –1994,
Excellence in Teaching and Research, University of Saskatchewan; 2001 – 2002, 1998 – 1999, 1990 – 1995.
YWCA Woman of Distinction (Health and Education), 1997.
Young Investigator's Award, Certificate of High Commendation, Sydney National Scientific Conference of The Australian Sports
Medicine Federation, Sydney, Australia, 1988.
RESEARCH PROGRAM AWARDS
Saskatoon Health Region Health Care Quality Team Award, 2006.
The Saskatchewan Health Care Excellence (SHEA) Local Initiative Award for Innovation, 2005.
Annual Achievement Award. Saskatchewan Association of Recreation Professionals, 2004, 2005.
Saskatchewan Physical Education Association (SPEA) Local Initiative Award, 2003.
International Industry Innovation Award, International Council on Active Aging (ICAA), Florida, 2003.
Saskatchewan Physical Education Association (SPEA) Local Initiative Award, 2001 – 2002.
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Karen Elizabeth Chad, Ph.D.
Acting Vice-President Research
University of Saskatchewan
Phone: 306-966-8514  Fax: 306-966-8736  Email: Karen.chad@usask.ca
STUDENT SUPERVISION & TEACHING
GRADUATE STUDENTS & POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWS
Student
Master of Science Degree: Kinesiology
Advisor
Herbert Groeller
Douglas Hillis
William Egerton
Fiona Woods
Tim Irvine
Arthur Magnaye
Patricia Craven
Tanya Verrall
Tami Farrell
Kim (Fennell) Braithwaite
Brent Lustig
Patricia Manns
Kimberly Hickox
Nanette Kowalski
Sean Fraser
Julian Stelzer
John Crocker
Murray Chrusch
Shannon Gertsmar
Darren Candow
Cora Knaus
Christina Ling
Brenda Lindstrom
Kristal Anderson
Jonathan Farthing
Carisa Polischuk
Tekla Johnson
Wendie Carnrike
Kristina Campbell
Joel Barnes
Tanya Grand
Sonya Abdulla
Josiah Boyd
Amanda Steer
Kara Spencer
Ryan Wright
Nathan Jantz
Courage Norbeck
Lauren Evans
Blair Healey (continuing)
Serene Smythe (continuing)
Amanda Froelich (continuing
K.E. Chad
K.E. Chad
K.E. Chad
K.E. Chad
E. Sprigings
K.E. Chad
K.E. Chad
G. Zello
K.E. Chad
K.E. Chad
D. Bell
K.E. Chad
K.E. Chad
P. Crocker
K. Spink
D. Drinkwater
E. Sprigings
K.E. Chad
P. Crocker
P. Chilibeck
P. Chilibeck
K.E. Chad
K.E. Chad
K.E. Chad
P. Chilibeck
D. Drinkwater
L. Humbert
K.E. Chad
K.E. Chad
A. Baxter- Jones
K.E. Chad
K.E. Chad
L. Humbert
K.E. Chad
L. Humbert
K.E. Chad
P. Chilibeck
A. Baxter- Jones
L. Humbert
K.E. Chad
L. Humbert
L. Humbert
Committee Member
K.E. Chad
K.E. Chad
K.E. Chad
K.E.
K.E.
K.E.
K.E.
Chad
Chad
Chad
Chad
K.E. Chad
K.E. Chad
K.E. Chad
K.E. Chad
K.E. Chad
K.E. Chad
K.E. Chad
K.E. Chad
K.E. Chad
K.E. Chad
K.E. Chad
K.E. Chad
K.E. Chad
K.E. Chad
Master of Science Degree: Pharmacy and Nutrition
Kristyn Sokolowoski
Pushparajah Thavarajah
Heather Petterson
Karen Elizabeth Chad, Ph.D., Curriculum Vitae
G. Zello
G. Zello
G. Zello
K.E. Chad
K.E. Chad
K.E. Chad
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Karen Elizabeth Chad, Ph.D.
Acting Vice-President Research
University of Saskatchewan
Phone: 306-966-8514  Fax: 306-966-8736  Email: Karen.chad@usask.ca
Master of Science Degree: Community Health & Epidemiology
Edita Kamencic
Brenda Temple
Christina Southey
Hang Lai
B. Reeder
B. Janzen
B. Reeder
N. Muhajarine
K.E.
K.E.
K.E.
K.E.
Chad
Chad
Chad
Chad
Elizabeth Tosney
I. Kelly
K.E. Chad
Hope Bilinski
Janice Sealy
K. Semchuk
K.E. Chad
K.E. Chad
Heather McKay
Angie Thompson
Darren Burke
Darren Candow
Jonathan Farthing
Darren Nickel
Mark Bruner
Steven Cornish
Brenda Bruner
Kristal Anderson (continuing)
Koren Fisher (continuing)
D. Bailey
B. Mirwald
B. Faulkner/P. Chilibeck
P. Chilibeck
P. Chilibeck
K. Spink
K. Spink
P. Chilibeck
K.E. Chad
K.E. Chad/A. Baxter-Jones
K.E. Chad
K.E.
K.E.
K.E.
K.E.
K.E.
K.E.
K.E.
K.E.
P. Hall
D. Rennie
K.E. Chad
K.E. Chad
J. Poudrier
K.E. Chad
Master of Education Degree
Master of Nursing Degree
Ph.D. Students: Kinesiology
Chad
Chad
Chad
Chad
Chad
Chad
Chad
Chad
Ph.D. Students: Psychology
Maxine Holmqvist
Karen Davies
Ph.D. Students: Sociology
Jennifer O‟Shea (Continuing)
Ph.D. Students: Interdisiplinary Studies
Sarah Oosman (Continuing)
K.E. Chad/J. Smylie
Ph.D. Students: Education
Shelley Spurr (Continuing)
P. Renihan
K.E. Chad
Hope Bilinski (Continuing)
D. Rennie
K.E. Chad
Chris Shields
Tanya Verrall
Daniel Brittain
Chantal Bussiere
Lan Vu
K.E.
K.E.
K.E.
K.E.
K.E.
Ph.D. Students: Nursing
Post-Doctoral Students
Chad
Chad
Chad
Chad
Chad
UNDERGRADUATE HONOURS PROGRAM
Olivia Chadwick, College of Kinesiology, 2004.
Lisa Rasmussen, Department of Physiology, 2001 – 2002.
Renaye Zdunich, Department of Physiology, 2001 – 2002.
Patrick Magnaye, Department of Physiology, 1996.
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Karen Elizabeth Chad, Ph.D.
Acting Vice-President Research
University of Saskatchewan
Phone: 306-966-8514  Fax: 306-966-8736  Email: Karen.chad@usask.ca
EXTERNAL EXAMINER
Lesley Behl, Master of Science in Community Health and Epidemiology, University of Saskatchewan, 2004.
Yvette Miller, Doctor of Philosophy, University of Queensland, 2002.
Michaela Berkowitz, Master of Science in Community Health & Epidemiology, University of Saskatchewan, 2001.
Heather Dzioba, Master of Science in Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan, 1998.
Raeburn, P., Honours Thesis, University of Queensland, 1990.
TEACHING RECORD
Undergraduate Courses Developed
Introduction to Exercise Physiology I
Introduction to Exercise Physiology II
Obesity in Pediatric Populations
Health Issues in Children
Graduate Courses Developed
Physical Activity and Health Related Fitness Issues in Women
Exercise Training and Assessment of Older Individuals
Strength Training and Dietary Supplementation
Parental Influence on the Physical Activity Patterns of Children
The Measurement of Body Composition in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury
Graduate Courses Taught
Teaching in Higher Education – A Transformative Approach
Research Ethics and Community Involvement
Community Service Learning
Physiology of Exercise
Health Aspects of Physical Activity and Physical Fitness
Physical Activity and Health Related Fitness Issues in Women
Exercise Training and Assessment of Older Individuals
Strength Training and Dietary Supplementation
Parental Influence on the Physical Activity Patterns of Children
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Karen Elizabeth Chad, Ph.D.
Acting Vice-President Research
University of Saskatchewan
Phone: 306-966-8514  Fax: 306-966-8736  Email: Karen.chad@usask.ca
Measurement of Body Composition in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury
Undergraduate Courses Taught
Nutrition, Drugs and Physical Activity
Social Behavioural Foundations of Physical Activity
Current Issues in Nutrition
The Structure And Function Of The Cardiovascular System
Functional Effects of Physical Activity
Introduction to Exercise Physiology II
Current Issues in Nutrition
Nutritional Assessment
Obesity in Pediatric Populations
Health Issues in Children
University Wide Course (offered to Faculty and Graduate Students)
Transforming Teaching
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Karen Elizabeth Chad, Ph.D.
Acting Vice-President Research
University of Saskatchewan
Phone: 306-966-8514  Fax: 306-966-8736  Email: Karen.chad@usask.ca
PUBLICATIONS
BOOK CHAPTERS
Laverack, G., Chad, K.E. et al. Case Study: Improving Health Outcomes and Community Capacity (2007). In: G. Laverack,
Health Promotion Practice: Building Empowered Communities. Berkshire, England: Open University Press.
Thompson, A.M., Chad, K.E. Selecting antecedents that place young females at risk for developing an eating disorder (2005).
In P. Swain (Ed), Adolescent Eating Disorders. Chapter 7, pp. 97-114.
JOURNAL PAPERS
Plotnikoff , R.C., Todosijczuk, I., Faulkner, G., Pickering, M. A., Cragg, S., Chad, K. E., Spence, J. C., Tremblay, M., Craig, C.
L., Bauman, A., Brawley L. and Gauvin L. (2009). ParticipACTION: Baseline Assessment of the „New ParticipACTION‟: A
Qualitative Survey of Canadian Organizational Awareness and Capacity. International Journal of Behaioural Nutrition and
Physical Activity [In Press].
Bruner, M., Chad, K.E., Verrall, T. and Muhajarine, N. (2009). Examination of physical activity in adolescents over the school
year. Pediatric Exercise Science. [In Press].
Bruner, B.G, Chad, K.E.E and Dyck, R.F. (2008).Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in a Woodland Cree Community: Past
and present Trends. Canadian Journal of Diabetes [In Press].
Temple, B., Janzen, B.L., Chad, K.E., Bell, G., Reeder, B., and Martin, L. (2008). The Health Benefits of a Physical Activity
Program for Older Adults Living in Congregate Housing. The Canadian Journal of Public Health, 99(1): 36-40.
Humbert, L., Chad, K.E., Bruner, M., Spink, K., Muhajarine, N., Anderson, K., Girolami, T., Odnokon, P., and Gryba, C. (2008).
Using a Naturalistic Ecological Approach to Examine the Factors Influencing Youth Physical Activity Across Grades 7 to 12.
Health Education & Behavior, 35(2); 174-189.
Reeder, B.A., Chad, K.E., Harrison, E.L., Ashworth, N.L., Sheppard, M.S., Fisher, K.L., Bruner, B.G., Quinn, B., Pahwa, P., and
Hossain, M.A. (2008). Saskatoon in motion: Class- vs. home-based physical activity promotion in older adults with chronic
disease. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 5(7); 74-87
Bruner, B., Chad, K.E., and Chizen, D. (2006). Effects of exercise and nutritional counselling in women with polycystic ovary
syndrome. Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism, 31(4), 384-391.
Spink, K.S., Shields, C.A., Chad, K.E., Humbert, M.L., Muhajarine, N., Odnokon, P. (2006). Correlates of Structured and
Unstructured Activity Among Sufficiently Active Youth and Adolescents: A New Approach to Understanding Physical Activity.
Pediatric Exercise Science, 18 (2), pp. 203-215.
Humbert, M.L., Chad, K.E., Spink, K.S., Muhajarine, N., Anderson, K., Bruner, M., Girolami, T., Odnokon, P., and Gryba, C.
(2006). Factors That Influence Physical Activity Participation Among High- and Low-SES Youth. Qualitative Health Research,
16 (4), pp. 467-483.
Gyurcsik, N.C., Spink, K.S., Bray, S.R., Chad, K.E., & Kwan, M. (2006). An ecologically based examination of barriers to
physical activity in students from grade seven through first-year university. Journal of Adolescent Health, 38, pp. 704-711.
Chad, Karen, Verrall, Tanya. (2006). Practice-based research: Identifying the Questions and Implementing the Project,
Diabetes Quarterly.
Chad, K.E., Reeder, B.A., Harrison, E.L. Ashworth, N.L., Sheppard, M.S., Schultz, S.L., Lindstrom, B.G., Fisher, K.L., and
Lawson, J.A. (2005). Profile of physical activity levels in community dwelling older adults. Medicine and Science in Sports and
Exercise, 37 (10), pp. 1774-1784.
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University of Saskatchewan
Phone: 306-966-8514  Fax: 306-966-8736  Email: Karen.chad@usask.ca
Chilibeck, P.D., Chrusch, M.J., Chad, K.E., Davison, K.S., Burke, D.G. (2005). Creatine monohydrate and resistance training
increase bone mineral content and density in older men. The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging, 9 (5), pp. 352-355.
Bilinski, Hope, Semchuk, Karen M., Chad, Karen. (2005). Understanding physical activity patterns of rural Canadian children.
Online Journal of Rural Nursing and Health Care, Fall, 5 (2).
Candow, D., Chilibeck, P., Grand, T., Chad, K.E. (2005). The effectiveness of creatine combined with protein supplementation
during resistance training in older men. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 37 (5), pg. S39.
Spink, K.S., Chad K.E., Muhajarine, N., Humbert, L., Odnokon, P., Gryba, C., and Anderson, K. (2005). Intrapersonal
correlates of sufficiently active youth and adolescents. Pediatric Exercise Science, 17 (2), pp.124-135.
McKay, W.P.S., Chilibeck, P.D., Chad, K.E., Daku, B.L.F. (2004). Resting Mechanomyography After Aerobic Exercise. Canadian
Journal of Applied Physiology, 29 (6), pp. 743-757.
Anderson, K.D., Chad, K.E., and Spink, K.S. (2005). Osteoporosis Knowledge, Beliefs, and Practices Among Adolescent
Females. Journal of Adolescent Health, 36, pp. 305-312.
Lindstrom, B., Chad, K.E., Ashworth, N., Dunphy B., Harrison, E., Reeder, B., Schultz, S., Sheppard, S., Fisher, K. (2004).
Effectiveness of recruitment strategies for a physical activity intervention in older adults with chronic diseases. Journal of
Physical Activity & Health, 1, 259-269.
Candow, DG., Chilibeck, PD., Chad, KE., Chrusch, MJ., Davison, KS., Burke, DG. (2004). Effect of Ceasing Creatine
Supplementation While Maintaining Resistance Training in Older Men. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 12, 219-231.
Ashworth, NL, Chad, KE, Harrison, EL, Marshall, SC, Reeder, BA. (2003). Home versus center-based physical activity programs
for older adults. Cochrane Review. In: The Cochrane Library, Issue 1. Oxford: Update Software.
Humbert, M. L. & Chad, K.E., (2003). Building an active living school: Dream or reality? AVANTE, 9 (1), 9 - 24.
Kowalski, K.C., Crocker, P.E., Kowalski, N.P., Chad, K.E. & Humbert, M.L. (2003). Examining the physical self in adolescent
girls over time: further evidence against the hierarchical model. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 25, 5-18.
Labonte, R., Bell Woodard, G., Chad, K.E. & Laverack, G. (2002). Community capacity building: A parallel track for health
promotion programs. Canadian Journal of Public Health, 93(3): 181-182.
Crocker, P., Kowalski, N. Kowalski, K., Chad, K.E., Humbert, L., & Gerstmar, S. (2001). Smoking behaviour and dietary
restraint in young adolescent women. The role of physical self-perceptions. Canadian Journal of Public Health. Vol. 92, No. 6,
428-432.
Chrusch, M.J., Chilibeck, P.D., Chad, K.E., Davison, K.S. and Burke, D.G. (2001). Creatine supplementation combined with
resistance training in older men. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 33(12): 2111-2117.
Manns, P. and Chad, K.E. (2001). Determining the components of quality of life for persons with a quadriplegic and paraplegic
spinal cord injury. Qualitative Health Research. Vol.11, No.6, 795-811.
Thompson, A.M., & Chad, K.E. (2001). The relationship of social physique anxiety to risk for developing an eating disorder in
young females. Journal of Adolescent Health. 91(3): 207-211.
Thompson, A.M. & Chad, K.E. (2000). The relationship of pubertal status to body image, social physique anxiety,
preoccupation with weight and nutritional status in young females. Canadian Journal of Public Health. Vol. 91, No. 3, 207-211.
Verrall, T.C., Berenbaum, S., Chad, K.E., Nanson, J.L., & Zello, G.A. (2000). Children with cerebral palsy: Caregivers nutrition
knowledge, attitudes and beliefs. Canadian Journal Dietetics Practical Research. 61:128-134.
Chad, K.E., Bailey, D., McKay, H., Zello, G., & Snyder, R. (2000). The effect of a weight-bearing physical activity program on
bone mineral content and estimated volumetric density in children with spastic cerebral palsy. Journal of Pediatrics, 135(1),
115-117.
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Chad, K.E., McKay, H.A., Zello, G.A., Bailey, D.A., Faulkner, R.A. & Snyder, R.E. (1999). Body composition in nutritionally
adequate ambulatory and non-ambulatory children with cerebral palsy and a healthy reference group. Developmental
Medicine and Child Neurology, Vol. 42, Issue 5, pp 334-339.
Dyck, R.F., Sheppard, M.S., Klomp, H., Tan, L.T., Chad, K.E., Van Vliet, S.H., Paterson, P.G. (1999). Using exercise to prevent
gestational diabetes among aboriginal women hypothesis and results of a pilot/feasibility project in Saskatchewan. Canadian
Journal of Diabetes Care, 23(3), 32 38.
Manns, T. & Chad, K.E. (1999). Determining the relationship between quality of life, handicap, fitness, and physical activity for
persons with a spinal cord injury. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 80, 1566-1571.
Chad, K.E., Humbert, M.L, Jackson, P.L. (1999). The effectiveness of the Canadian quality daily physical education program on
school physical education, Research Quarterly, Vol. 70(1):55-64.
Humbert, M.L. & Chad, K.E. (1998). Determining the barriers to implementing Quality Daily Physical Education. Journal of the
International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance. Vol. XXXIV, No. 4, 12-17.
Heshka, J.T., Chad, K.E., Schacter, C.L., Zello, G.A. (1997). Physical activity in children with cerebral palsy. Saskatchewan
Medical Journal, 7(4): 9-11.
Chad, K.E. and Brown, J.M.M. (1995). Climatic Stress in the Work Place: Its Effect on Thermoregulatory Responses and
Muscle Fatigue in Female Workers. Applied Ergonomics, 26(1):29-34.
McLean, B., and Chad, K.E. (1992). Fitness Characteristics of Competitors in a Six Day Sailboard Marathon. The Journal of
Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 35(2):7-10.
Steele, J.R. and Chad, K.E. (1992). An Analysis of the Movement Patterns of Netball Players During Match Play: Implications
for Designing Training Programs. Sports Coach, 15(1):21-28.
Chad, K.E., Jobling, A., and Frail, H. (1991). Down Syndrome Children Risk Weight Gain. Obesity and Health, 56.
Steele, J. and Chad, K.E. (1991). Relationship between movement patterns performed in match play and in training by skilled
netball players. Journal of Human Movement Studies, 20:249-278.
Chad, K.E. and Quigley, B.M. (1991). Exercise Intensity: Effect on Post exercise VO2 in Trained and Untrained Women.
Journal of Applied Physiology, 70(4):1713 1719.
Chad, K.E., Jobling, A., and Frail, H. (1990). Metabolic Rate: A Factor in Developing Obesity in Down's Syndrome Children?
American Journal on Mental Retardation, 95(2):228 235.
Chad, K.E. and Quigley, B.M. (1989). The Effects of Substrate Utilization, Manipulated by Caffeine, On Post Exercise Oxygen
Consumption. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 59:48 54.
Chad, K.E. and Wenger, H.A. (1988). The Effect of Exercise Duration on the Exercise and Post Exercise Oxygen Consumption.
The Canadian Journal of Applied Sport Science, 13(4):204 207.
Colquhoun, D. and Chad, K.E. (1987). Recent Curriculum Developments in Health Related Fitness in Australia. The British
Journal of Physical Education, 18(1):27 29.
Colquhoun, D. and Chad, K.E. (1986). Physiology Characteristics of Australian Female Soccer Players After a Competitive
Season. The Australian Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 18(3):9 12.
Chad, K.E. and Wenger, H.A. (1985). The Effects of Duration and Intensity on the Exercise and Post Exercise Metabolic Rate.
The Australian Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 1(4):14 18.
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CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS & ABSTRACTS
Spence, J.C., Brawley, L.B., Craig, C., Plotnikoff, R.C., Tremblay, M., Bauman, A., Faulkner, G.E.J., Chad, K. and Clark, M.I.
Education, Motivation and the Knowledge Gap: Effects of a Campaign to Promote Physical Activity. European Health
Psychology Conference (Accepted).
Plotnikoff, R.C., Todosijczuk, I., Faulkner, G., Pickering, M. A., Cragg, S., Chad, K. E., Spence, J. C., Tremblay, M., Craig, C.,
Bauman, A., Brawley, L., Gauvin, L. ParticipACTION: Baseline assessment of the „new ParticipACTION‟: A quantitative survey
of Canadian organizational awareness and capacity. European Health Psychology Conference (Accepted).
Sheppard, S., Fisher, K., Grover, V. K., Reeder, B., Chad, K., Harrison, E., Ashworth, N., and Bruner, B. Saskatoon In Motion:
Exercise Interventions for Older Adults. Continuing Physcial Therapy Education (CPTE) Meeting, May, 2009, Saskatoon, SK.
Chad., K.E., Horsburgh, B., Davies, M. Health Research and Innovation at the Bedside: Can We Afford It? Can We Afford Not
To Have It?. National Healthcare Leadership Conference: Accountability in Health System Leadership: The Balancing Act, May
30 – June 1, 2009, St. John‟s, NL.
Fisher KL, Oosman SN, Chad KE, Humbert ML, Kryzanowski C. (2009). The Effectiveness Of A School Wide Intervention To
Change Physical Activity Levels In High School Students. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 41(5 Suppl): page TBD
Oosman SN, Fisher KL, Chad KE, Humbert ML, Kryzanowski C. (2009). The Effectiveness of In Motion Schools on Physical
Activity Levels of Elementary School Age Children. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 41(5 Suppl): page TBD
Oosman S.N., Fisher K.L., Humbert M.L., Lavallee J., Chad K.E. Team Spirit: Engaging Young Aboriginal Women in Sport.
National Obesity Summit, May 7-10, 2009, Kananaskis, AB.
Poudrier, J., Abonyi, S., Brooks, C., Chad, K.E., Kennedy, J. & Thomas-MacLean, R. Exploring the Cultural and Historical
Meaning of the „Healthy Body‟ with Health Care Professionals in First Nations Communities. North American Primary Care
Research Group 36th Annual Meeting, November 15-19, 2008, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.
Fisher, KL, Chad, KE, Harrison, EL, Reeder, BA, Sari, N. Physical Inactivity and Health Services Utilization Among Older Adults
in Canada. Presented at the CPHR / SPHERU Conference: New Directions in Population Health Research: Linking Theory,
Ethics and Practice, November 2008, Regina, SK.
Wright, R and Chad, K. Understanding the role of a „Sport for Development‟ project in community capacity building within a
refugee camp setting. 14th International Sustainable Development Research Conference, September, 2008, New Delhi, India.
Lai, H., Muhajarine, N., & Chad, K.E. A longitudinal analysis of physical activity and overweight obesity in adolescents in
Saskatoon. CPHA 2008 Annual Conference, June 1-4, 2008, Halifax, NS.
Bruner, B., & Chad, K.E. The influence of sociocultural and physical environments on diet intake among Women in a Woodland
Cree Community in Northern Saskatchewan. International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Annual
Meeting, May 21, 2008, Banff, AB.
Chad, K.E. and Martin, L. Targeting populations: It takes an in motion village. International Congress on Physical Activity and
Public Health, April 13-16, 2008, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Martin, L. and Chad, K.E. In motion: A physical activity community blueprint for action. International Congress on Physical
Activity and Public Health, April 13-16, 2008, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Fisher, K.L., Grover, V.K., Reeder, B.A., Chad, K.E., Harrison, E.L., Ashworth, N., Bruner, B.G., Sheppard, M.S. 50+ In Motion:
Class Vs. Home-Based Exercise Intervention For Older Adults – A Longitudinal Study. Applied Physiology, Nutrition and
Metabolism, 2007, 32 (S1), S30.
Anderson, K., Chad, K.E., Baxter-Jones, A. Body composition, diet and physical activity patterns of Aboriginal Youth.
International Conference on Physical Activity and Obesity in Children, June 24-27, 2007, Toronto, ON.
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Southey, C., Chad, K.E., Reeder, B., Humbert, L., Martin, L., Steer, A., Rioux, B. in motion: The Impact of a Physical Activity
Health Promotion Strategy on the Physical Activity Behaviors of High School Students. International Conference on Physical
Activity and Obesity in Children, June 24-27, 2007, Toronto, ON.
Boyd, J., Humbert, L., Chad, K.E. The Effect of the Scheduling of Physical Education on the Physical Activity Levels of Grade 9
Students. International Conference on Physical Activity and Obesity in Children, June 24-27, 2007, Toronto, ON.
Thompson, J., Gingell, S., Chad, K.E., Gusthart, L., Rutledge Harding, S., Hosain, M., Schwier, R. Teaching … If Only We Knew
the Questions: Beginning and Experienced Teachers Inquire Into Teaching Matters. The Society for Teaching and Learning in
Higher Education, June 13-16, 2007, Edmonton, AB.
Chad, K.E. and Martin, L. An evidence-based model to mobilize entire cities and provinces to become more physically active.
IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion and Health Education, June 2-6, 2007, Vancouver, BC.
Harrison, L., Sheppard, MS., Zachar, K., Haab, R., Fisher, K., Chad, K.E., Reeder, B. Exploring Two Performance-Based Tests
in the Evaluation of Community Dwelling Older Adults with Osteoarthritis. International Congress of the World Confederation
for Physical Therapy, June 2-6, 2007, Vancouver, BC.
Sari, N., Gezer, R., Harrison, E.L., Chad, K.E., Ashworth, N., Paus Jenssen, A., Reeder, B., Sheppard, S., Fisher, K.L. Economic
Contributions of Physical Activity Programs to the Publicly Funded Healthcare System. Annual Conference of the Eastern
Economic Association, February, 2007, New York City, New York, USA.
Brittain, D.R., Chad, K.E., Martin, L. Saskatoon in motion: A Community-University Partnership to Increase Participation in
Physical Activity. American Public Health Association Conference (APHA), November 2006, Boston, Massachusetes, USA.
Martin, LD., Chad, KE., Gryba, CR., Kisby, R. A partnership approach to a community-wide health promotion initiative. APHA
134th Annual Meeting and Exposition, November 4-8, 2006, Boston, Massachusetes, USA.
Gryba, CR. & Chad, KE. White Buffalo Youth Lodge: It‟s fun, it‟s safe and I belong – A partnership to provide health, education
and recreation. APHA 134th Annual Meeting and Exposition, November 4-8, 2006, Boston, Massachusetes, USA.
Bruner, B. & Chad, K.E. Physical Activity Levels of Woodland Cree Women in A Northern Reserve Community. 2006 Canadian
Society for Exercise Physiology Annual Scientific Conference, November 1-4, 2006, Halifax, NS. Applied Physiology, Nutrition,
and Metabolism 2006, 31 (Suppl.), p.S6.
Martin, L., Chad, K.E., Gryba, C. It Takes a Village: Mobilizing Communities to be Active through Partnership – The Saskatoon
in motion Journey. National Parks and Recreation Conference and Trade Show, October 2006, Saskatoon, SK.
Bilinski, H., Semchuk, K., Rennie, D., & Chad, K.E. Attitudes, Knowledge, and Beliefs about Physical Activity in a Sample of
Saskatchewan Rural School Children. Oral presentation at Seventh National Conference of the Canadian Rural Health Research
Society, October 2006, Prince George, BC.
Anderson, K., Baxter-Jones, A., Chad, K.E. Physical Activity and Body Composition Development Among Aboriginal Youth. The
North American Society for Pediatric Exercise Medicine (NASPEM) Biennial Meeting, September 2006, Charleston, South
Carolina, USA.
Anderson, K., Baxter-Jones, A., Chad, K.E. Physical Activity and Body Composition Development Among Aboriginal Youth.
Saskatchewan Exercise Science Association (SESA) Annual General Meeting, Saskatoon, SK.
Chad, K.E. & Ready, E. Measuring Success. National Physical Activity Summer Institute, August 2006, Saskatoon, SK.
Bruner, B., Chad, K.E., Reeder, B., Fisher, K., Harrison, L., Ashworth, N., Sheppard, M.S. From the couch to the track:
Exploring the journey of older adults adopting and maintaining physical activity. North American Society for the Psychology of
Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), June 2006, Denver, Colorado, USA.
Steer, A., Chad, KE., Archilbald, K., Armstrong-Monohan, C., Hamilton, C., Martin, L. Physical Activity with Women of Low SES:
Trials, Tribulations, and Triumphs. International Congress on Physical Activity and Public Health, April 2006, Atlanta, Georgia,
USA.
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Acting Vice-President Research
University of Saskatchewan
Phone: 306-966-8514  Fax: 306-966-8736  Email: Karen.chad@usask.ca
Steer, A., Martin, LM., Chad, KE. In Motion: The Success of a Communitywide Physical Activity Health Promotion Initiative.
International Congress on Physical Activity and Public Health, April 2006, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Spink, K.S., Odnokon, P.A., Chad, K.E., Humbert, M.L., Thornhill, T.M. Examining Parents‟ Past and present Activity Patterns
and Parental Influence on Child Physical Activity. Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology (SCAPPS),
November 2005, Brock University, Niagara Falls, ON.
Spink, K.S., Odnokon, P.A., Chad, K.E., Humbert, M.L., & Muhajarine, N. Examining the Relationship Between Physical Activity
Correlates and Energy Expenditures in University Students. Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology
(SCAPPS), November 2005, Brock University, Niagara Falls, ON.
Shields, C., Spink, K., Odnokon, P., & Chad, K.E. Physical Activity Participation of Youth and Adolescent Who Have Lapsed: An
Examination of Self-Efficacy as a Mediator of the Relationship between Social Influence and Physical Activity. Canadian Society
for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology (SCAPPS), November 2005, Brock University, Niagara Falls, ON.
Shields, C.A., Spink, K.S., Odnokon, P., Chad, K.E. Understanding Youth and Adolescents‟ Physical Activity Participation:
Examining Correlates of Structured and Unstructured Activity Using Sufficiently Active Youth as Active Agents. Canadian
Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology (SCAPPS), November 2005, Brock University, Niagara Falls, ON.
Bruner, M.W., Shields, C.A., Spink, K.S., Odnokon, P., Chad, K.E., et al. Self-efficacy as a mediator of the relationship between
social-support and adolescents‟ participation in physical activity. Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport
Psychology (SCAPPS), November 2005, St. Catherines, Ontario.
Bruner, B., Chad, K.E., Ballantyne, J. Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in a Northern Saskatchewan Aboriginal
Community. 6th Conference of the Canadian Rural Health Research Society & 1st Conference of the Canadian Society for
Circumpolar Health, October 27-29, 2005, Quebec City, QC.
Muhajarine, N., Chad, K.E., Shields, C.A., Spink, K.S., Humbert, L., & Vickers, D. Depression symptoms in adolescents: What
moderates gender difference? Annual meeting of the Canadian Public Health Association, September 2005, Ottawa, ON.
Sari, N., Harrison, E., Chad, K.E., Ashworth, N., Paus Jenson, A., Reeder, B., Schultz, S., Sheppard, S., Fisher, K. Economic
Contribution of Physical Activity to the Canadian Healthcare System. Canadian Association for Health Services and Policy
Research, 2005 Annual Conference, September 2005, Montreal, QC.
Reeder, B., Chad, K.E., Harrison, L., Ashworth, N., Sheppard, S., Schultz, S., Fisher, K., Lindstrom, B., Quinn, B., Grover, V.
Saskatoon in Motion: Class vs. Home-based Exercise Intervention in Older Adults with Chronic Health Conditions. Canadian
Public Health Association 96th Annual Conference, Mapping the Future of Public Health: People, Places and Policies,
September 2005, Ottawa, ON.
Candow, D., Chilibeck, P., Grand, T., Chad, K.E. The effectiveness of creatine combined with protein supplementation during
resistance training in older men. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), June 2005, Nashville, Tennessee, USA. 37(5)
Supplement: S39.
Chad, K.E., Bell Woodard, G., Labonte, R., Martin, L. The effect of physical activity on community capacity building. American
College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), June 2005, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
Spink. K.S., Chad, K.E., Humbert, M.L., Muhajarine, N., Odnokon, P. Examining correlates of sufficiently active university
students. NASPA, June 2005, St. Petersburg, Florida, USA.
Spink, K.S., Chad, K.E., Humbert, M.L., Muhajarine, N., Odnokon, P. Family influence correlates of youth physical activity:
Effects of ESE. NASPA, June 2005, St. Petersburg, Florida, USA.
Spink, K.S., Chad, K.E., Shields, C.A., Humbert, L., Muhajarine, N., Odnokon, P. Youth physical activity: An analysis of
intrapersonal, social and environmental correlates. NASPA, June 2005, St. Petersburg, Florida, USA.
Ashworth, N.L., Chad, K.E., Harrison, L., Reeder, B., Marshall, S. Cochrane Review: Home versus centre based physical activity
programs in older adults. Canadian Association of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Annual Meeting, June 2005, Ottawa, ON.
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University of Saskatchewan
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Lindstrom, BG, Fisher, KL, Chad, KE, Reeder, BA, Harrison, EL, Lawson, JA, Ashworth, NL, Schultz, S, Sheppard, MS. (2004).
Psychosocial Correlates of Physical Activity in Older Adults. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 12(3): p.397.
Kamencic, E., Reeder, B., Chad KE, Harrison, EL, Ashworth, NL, Sheppard, MS, Schultz, S., Fisher, KL, Lindstrom BG, Grover,
VK. (2004). Effects of Physical Activity Programs (Class- vs. Community-Based) on Blood Pressure and Levels of Physical
Activity in Hypertensive Older Adults. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 12(3): p.423.
Leis, K., Reeder, BA., Chad, KE., Spink, K., Harrison, EL., Fisher, KL., Lindstrom, BG., Lawson, JA., Ashworth, NL., Schultz, S.,
Sheppard, MS. Chronic Disease Correlates of Physical Activity in Women Aged 65 to 70 years. Journal of Aging and Physical
Activity, 2004, 12(3): p.422.
Chad, K.E., Martin, L., Spink, K., Gryba, C., Schultz, S., Kisby, R., Lackie, N., Ratcliffe-Smith, D. Saskatoon in Motion: A
Population-Level Intervention. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 2004, 12(3): p. 358-359.
Spink, KS, Chad, KE, Humbert, ML, Muhajarine, N, Odnokon, P. Correlates of Structured Physical Activity in Adolescent Males
and Females. Supplement to Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 2005, Vol. 26, pg. S177.
Anderson, KD, Spink, KS, Chad, KE, Humbert, ML, Odnokon, PA. Examining the relationship between physical activity levels
and involvement in competitive sports in adolescent females. Medicine & Science in Sports and Exercise. 35(5). S342.
Lindstrom, B.G., Fisher, K.L., Chad, K.E., Ashworth, N.L., Harrison, E.L., Reeder, B.A., Schultz, S., Sheppard, M.S., Grover,
V.K. (2004). Effectiveness of home-based vs. class-based exercise in older adults. Canadian Journal of Applied Physiology,
2005, 29 (Supple.):p. S62.
Ashworth, N.L., Chad, K.E., Harrison, L., Reeder, B., Marshall, S. Cochrane Review: Home versus centre based physical activity
programs in older adults. Cochrane Collaboration Annual Meeting, October 2004, Ottawa, ON.
Lindstrom, B., Chad, K.E. Understanding and addressing the determinants of unhealthy body weights and type 2 diabetes in
rural Aboriginal women: Translating knowledge into practice. 5th National Canadian Rural Health Research Society
Conference, October 22, 2004, Sudbury, ON.
Anderson, K., Chad, K.E., Humbert, L., Spink, K., Muhajarine, N., Bruner, M., Girolami, T., Odnokon, P. Designing a youth
physical activity program: factors that influence participation among high and low SES youth. Canadian Society for
Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology (SCAPPS), October 14-16, 2004, Saskatoon, SK.
Lindstrom, B., Fisher, K., Chad, K.E., Harrison, L., Reeder, B., Ashworth, N., Sheppard, MS., Schultz, S., Lawson, J., Quinn, B.
Determinants of Physical Activity in Community-Dwelling Older Adults. Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport
Psychology (SCAPPS), October 14-16, 2004, Saskatoon, SK.
Lindstrom, BG, Fisher, KL, Chad, KE, Ashworth, NL, Harrison, EL, Reeder, BA, Schultz, S, Sheppard, MS, Grover, VK.
Effectiveness of home-based vs. class-based exercise in older adults. Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology, Saskatoon, SK,
October 13-16, 2004. Canadian Journal of Applied Physiology, 2004; 29(Suppl.): p.S62.
Steer, AL, Warken, MM, Chad, KE. Pathways…In Motion: An Evaluation Of A Primary Prevention Of Diabetes Program With
Aboriginal Women. Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology, October 13-16, 2004, Saskatoon, SK.
Lindstrom, BG, Fisher, KL, Chad, KE, Reeder, BA, Harrison, EL, Lawson, JA, Ashworth, NL, Schultz, S, Sheppard, MS.
Psychosocial Correlates of Physical Activity in Older Adults. World Congress on Aging and Physical Activity (WCAPA), August 47, 2004, London, ON.
Kamencic, E., Reeder, B., Chad, KE, Harrison, EL, Ashworth, NL, Sheppard, MS, Schultz, S., Fisher, KL, Lindstrom, BG, Grover,
VK. Effects of Physical Activity Programs (Class- vs. Community-Based) on Blood Pressure and Levels of Physical Activity in
Hypertensive Older Adults. World Congress on Aging and Physical Activity (WCAPA), August 4-7, 2004, London, ON.
Leis, K., Reeder, BA, Chad, KE, Spink, K., Harrison, EL, Fisher, KL, Lindstrom, BG, Lawson, JA, Ashworth, NL, Schultz, S.,
Sheppard, MS. Chronic Disease Correlates of Physical Activity in Women Aged 65 to 79 years. World Congress on Aging and
Physical Activity (WCAPA), August 4-7, 2004, London, ON.
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University of Saskatchewan
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Chad, K.E., Martin, L., Spink, K., Gryba, C., Schultz, S., Kisby, R., Lackie, N., Ratcliffe-Smith, D. Saskatoon in Motion: A
Population-Level Intervention. World Congress on Aging and Physical Activity (WCAPA), August 4-7, 2004, London, ON.
Spink, K.S., Chad, K.E., Humbert, M.L., Muhajarine, N., Odnokon, P. Correlates of Physical Activity in Structured and
Unstructured Settings in Youth. Accepted for presentation at the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and
Physical Activity (NASPSPA) Annual Meeting, June 2004, Vancouver, BC.
Spink, K.S., Chad, K.E., Humbert, M.L., Muhajarine, N., Odnokon, P. Correlates of Structured Physical Activity in Adolescent
Males and Females. Accepted for presentation at the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity
(NASPSPA) Annual Meeting, June 2004, Vancouver, BC.
Vickers D., Muhajarine N., Chad K., Spink K., Anderson K., Bell-Woodard G. Determinants of mental health symptomology
among adolescents and youth: the role of physical activity. Accepted for presentation at the North American Society for the
Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) Annual Meeting, June 2004, Vancouver, BC.
Chad, K.E., and Martin, L. In motion, A Model for Community-based Health Promotion – What Have we Learned.
Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations in partnership with Health Quality Council. Partners in Health 2004, Building
the Health Care Mosaic, March 2004, Regina, SK.
Steer, AL, Warken, MM, Chad, KE. Pathways…in motion: An evaluation of a primary prevention of diabetes program with
Aboriginal women. 11th Annual Life Sciences Research Conference, May 2004, Saskatoon, SK.
Steer, A., Chad, K.E. Pathways…in motion: A Physical Activity intervention with Aboriginal Women. 11th Annual Life Sciences
Research Conference, May 2004, Saskatoon, SK.
Humbert, L. Chad, K.E., Spink, K., Muhajarine, N., Gryba, C., Martin, L. Students and teachers in motion: Connecting body,
mind and spirit! Canadian Association of Principals, April 2004, Saskatoon, SK.
Fisher, K., Lindstrom, B., Chad, K.E.., Reeder, B., Harrison, E., Lawson, J., Ashworth, N., Schultz, S., Sheppard, S.
Environmental determinants of physical activity in older adults. Canadian Journal of Applied Physiology, 28 (Suppl): S52.
Spink, K., Chad, K.E., Reeder, B., Wilson, K. Testing the efficacy of two physician-based counselling interventions in changing
levels of physical activity in Canadian adults. Canadian Society of Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology Annual Meeting
(SCAPPS), October, 2003, Hamilton, Ontario.
Fisher, K., Lindstrom, B., Chad, K.E., Reeder, B., Harrison, E., Lawson, J., Ashworth, N., Schultz, S., Sheppard, S.
Environmental determinants of physical activity in older adults. Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology, October 2003,
Niagara. 28(Supplement): S52.
Campbell, K.E. Chad, K.E., Chilibeck, P. Effect of resistance and aerobic exercise on post-exercise oxygen consumption in
younger and older men. Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology, October 2003, Niagara Falls, ON. 28(Supplement): S41.
Leis, K., Reeder, B., Chad, K.E., Spink, K. & Lawson, J. Chronic Disease Correlates of Physical Activity in Women Aged 65 to 79
Years. Saskatchewan Epidemiological Association Meeting, October 2003, Saskatoon, SK.
Anderson, KD, Spink, KS, Chad, KE, Humbert, ML, Odnokon, PA. Examining the relationship between physical activity levels
and involvement in competitive sports in adolescent females, June, 2003, San Francisco, California, USA. Medicine & Science
in Sport and Exercise, 35(5), S342.
Odnokon, PA, Spink, KS, Chad, KE, Humbert, ML, Muhajarine, N. Examining Self-rated Health Status and Physical Activity in
Adolescents. North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), June 2003, Savannah,
Goergia, USA.
Johnson, TA, Humbert, ML, Baxter-Jones, ADG, Chad, KE, Mirwald, RL. The effects of an intervention program on children‟s
physical activity levels. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, USA May 2003, San Francisco, California, USA.
Medicine & Science in Sport and Exercise. 35(5): S63.
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Acting Vice-President Research
University of Saskatchewan
Phone: 306-966-8514  Fax: 306-966-8736  Email: Karen.chad@usask.ca
Chad, K.E., Bell Woodard, G., Martin, L., Gryba, C. A healthy community in motion: Building capacity for community change.
Community-University Expo: International Conference on Partnerships, Policy and Progress, May 2003, Saskatoon, SK.
Chad, KE, Harrison, L, Kinzel, R., Beattie Flath, J. Community-University Research Partnerships: Equity in Authorship and
Acknowledgement. Community-University Expo: International Conference on Partnerships, Policy and Progress, May 2003,
Saskatoon, SK.
Chad, KE, Martin, L., Gryba, C., Kisby, R., Schultz, S., Spink, KS. Assessing the effectiveness of a community-based
intervention on physical activity behavior. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, May 2003, San Francisco,
California, USA. Medicine & Science in Sport and Exercise. 35(5): S188.
Spink, KS, Constantine, A., Chad, KE, Reeder, B., Russell, S. Perceptions of Canadian physicians on a counselling intervention
for physical activity. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, May 2003, San Francisco, California, USA. Medicine
& Science in Sport and Exercise. 35(5): S220.
Lindstrom, B., Chad, K.E., Ashworth, N., Dunphy, B., Harrison, L., Reeder, B., Schultz, S., Sheppard, S. Effectiveness of
recruitment strategies for a physical activity intervention in older adults with chronic diseases. American College of Sports
Medicine Annual Meeting, May 2003, San Francisco, California, USA. Medicine & Science in Sport and Exercise. 35(5): S137.
Anderson, KD, Spink, KS, Chad, KE, Humbert, ML, Odnokon, PA, Examining the relationship between physical activity levels
and involvement in competitive sports in adolescent females. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, May 2003,
San Francisco, California, USA. Medicine & Science in Sport and Exercise. 35(5): S342.
Fisher, K., Chad, KE., Harrison, E., Reeder, B., Ashworth, N., Schultz, S., Sheppard, S. Physical activity in the older adult: does
perception translate into reality? Society for Behavioral Medicine Conference, March 2003, Salt Lake City, Utah, SK.
McKay, WPS, Chad, K.E., Chilibeck, P.D. Effect of aerobic exercise on resting muscle sounds (Mechnomyography). CSEP
Conference, 2003, St. Catherine‟s, ON. Canadian Journal of Applied Physiology, 27 (Supplement): S35.
Chad, K.E., Archibald, T., Ashworth, N., Gauthier, P., Harrison, E., Kisby, R., Labonte, R., Muhajarine, N., Reeder, B., Spink, K.
A Community in motion: An Active Living Workplace Initiative. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, May
2002, St. Louis, Missori, USA. Medicine & Science in Sport and Exercise. 34(5): S93.
Chad, K.E., Archibald, T., Ashworth, N., Gauthier, P., Harrison, E., Kisby, R., Labonte, R., Muhajarine, N., Reeder, B., Spink, K.
Strategies for Building Policy and Advocacy: A Unique Community-University Partnership in Physical Activity Health Promotion.
The Partnership as the Leverage Point For Change, CCPH, May 2002, Florida, USA.
Humbert, M.L., Ratcliffe - Smith, D., Chad, K.E. E., & Marciniuk, J. In Motion Schools: We Need to Get the Children Moving.
Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Annual Conference, 2002, Banff, AB.
Chad, K.E., Archibald, T., Ashworth, N., Gauthier, P., Harrison, E., Kisby, R., Labonte, R., Muhajarine, N., Reeder, B., Spink, K.
An Innovative Model for Academic-Community Partnerships in Health Promotion Research. 6th National Health Promotion
Conference, April 2002, Victoria, BC.
Bell Woodard, G., Chad, K.E., & Labonte, R. Physical activity and community capacity building: which is means, which is end
and how do you study the process? 6th National Health Promotion Conference: Partnership Research for Health and Social
Change, April 2002, Victoria, BC.
Humbert, L, Chad, K.E., Martin, L, and Ratcliffe-Smith, D. A community In Motion: An active living school initiative. Canadian
Public Health Association Conference, 2001, Saskatoon, SK.
Chad, K.E. and Archibald, T. Strategies for encouraging physical activity:
Challenges and benefits of partnerships. A
Symposium. Canadian Public Health, Association Conference, 2001, Saskatoon, SK.
Anderson, K. and Chad, K.E. Lifestyle risk factors for osteoporosis among adolescent females. Canadian Society for Exercise
Physiology Conference, 2001, Montreal, QC. (presentation). Canadian Journal of Applied Physiology, 26(5):458.
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University of Saskatchewan
Phone: 306-966-8514  Fax: 306-966-8736  Email: Karen.chad@usask.ca
Lindstrom, B., Chad, K.E., Chizen, D. The effects of exercise and nutritional counseling in obese women with polycystic ovary
syndrome. Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology Conference, 2001, Montreal, QC. Canadian Journal of Applied Physiology,
26(5):495-496.
Crocker, P., McDonough, M., Kowalski, K., Chad, K.E., & Humbert, L. Will I ever change? A three-year investigation of physical
self and social physique anxiety in adolescent women. Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology
Conference, 2001, Montreal, QC.
Chad, K.E. and Spink, K. Individual-level programs: PACE Canada. Community-based Strategies to Enhance Physical Activity
International Summer School, 2001, Saskatoon, SK.
Chad, K.E., & Humbert, L. Effectiveness of a community mobilization strategy in affecting health behaviors of young women.
American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, 2001, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Medicine and Science in Sports and
Exercise, 33(5):S212.
Chrusch, M.J., Chilibeck, P.D., Chad, K.E., Davison, K.S., & Burke, D.G. Effect of creatine supplementation combined with
resistance training on whole body bone mineral in older men. American College of Sports Medicine meeting, 2001, Baltimore,
Maryland, USA. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 33(5): S17.
Crocker, P., Gerstmar, S., Kowalski, N., Kowalski, K., Chad, K.E., & Humbert, L. Investigating change in self-perceptions,
smoking, dietary restraint, and social physique anxiety in adolescent girls. II. Are changes related? Annual SCAPPS
conference, 2000, Waterloo, ON.
Chad, K.E., Hillis, D., & Gaul, K. Thermoregulatory responses of male and female adolescents during exercise in a hot humid
environment. Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology Conference, October 2000, Canmore, AB. Canadian Journal of Applied
Physiology, 25(5): 363.
Humbert, M.L. & Chad, K.E. Understanding parental values toward physical activity. First International Conference on Women,
Heart Disease and Stroke, 2000, Victoria, BC.
McFadyen, C., Steer, S., & Chad, K.E. Fly Higher! A community mobilization strategy. First International Conference on
Women, Heart Disease and Stroke, 2000, Victoria, BC.
Steer, S., Moore-Wright, V., Williams, L., & Chad, K.E. Listening to young women: Consultation about health. First
International Conference on Women, Heart Disease and Stroke, 2000, Victoria, BC.
Chad, K.E., Braithwaite, K.D., & Humbert, M.L. Effectiveness of a school-based program for reducing risk factors associated
with eating disorders. American College of Sports Medicine 47th Annual Meeting, 2000, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Medicine
and Science in Sports & Exercise, 32(5):S272.
Ling, C.M. & Chad, K.E. The effect of menstrual cycle phase on responses to carbohydrate loading in female athletes.
American College of Sports Medicine 47th Annual Meeting, 2000, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Medicine and Science in Sports &
Exercise, 32(5):S279.
Candow, D.G., Chrush, M.J., Chilibeck, P.D., Chad, K.E., Davison, K.S., & Burke, D.G. Effect of creatine supplementation
cessation with maintenance of resistance training in older men. American College of Sports Medicine 47th Annual Meeting,
2000, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Medicine and Science in Sports & Exercise, 32(5):S138.
Chrusch, M.J., Chilibeck, P.D., Davison, K.S., Yu, P.H., Burke, D.G., & Chad, K.E. Creatine supplementation combined with
resistance training in older men. American College of Sports Medicine 47th Annual Meeting, 2000, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
Medicine and Science in Sports & Exercise, 32(5):S137.
Chad, K.E. & Zello, G.A. The effects of physical activity on energy expenditure and bone mineral free lean tissue in children
with cerebral palsy. Canadian Journal of Applied Physiology, 1999, 24(5), 432.
Chrusch, M.J.K., Chilibeck, P.D., Chad, K.E., Davison, K.S., & Burke, D. Effect of creatine supplementation combined with
strength training in older men. Canadian Journal of Applied Physiology, 1999, 24(5), 434.
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Acting Vice-President Research
University of Saskatchewan
Phone: 306-966-8514  Fax: 306-966-8736  Email: Karen.chad@usask.ca
Chad, K.E. and Hickox, K. Effects of cigarette smoking and food intake on resting energy expenditure in young females. ACSM
46th Annual Meeting, 1999, Seattle, Washington, USA.
Manns, T., Chad, K.E. Relationship among physical fitness, physical activity, quality of life and handicap in individuals with
spinal cord injury. American Academy of physical medicine and rehabilitation, November 1998, Seattle, Washington, USA.
Steer S, McFadyen C, Chad K. Fly Higher! A collaborative approach to empowerment. Canadian Heart Health Network,
November 16, 1998, Halifax, NS.
Chad, K.E., Jones, K., Primeau, C., Bojarski, H. Effects of an adapted recreation program on the well-being of children. 11th
International Symposium for Adapted Physical Activity, 1997, Quebec City, QC.
Chad, K.E., and Humbert, M. Body shape satisfaction of girls and young women: Do parental behaviours make a difference?
International Council on Women's Health Issues, 1997, Saskatoon, SK.
Humbert, M.L., and Chad, K.E. Physical activity and the health of young women: An innovative approach. International Council
on Women's Health Issues, 1997, Saskatoon, SK.
McKay, H.A., Chad, K.E., Zello, G.A., Bailey, D.A. Comparison of bone mineral content between children with cerebral palsy
and healthy pediatric reference values. American Society for Bone and Mineral Research, 1996, Seattle, Washington, USA.
Chad, K.E., Farrell, T., McKay, H., Zello, G., Snyder, R. Effect of physical activity on bone mineral density of the proximal
femur in children with cerebral palsy. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, 1996, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
Medicine and Science in Sports & Exercise, 28(5): S139.
Dyck, R.F., Sheppard, M.S., Chad, K.E., Van Vliet, S.H., Paterson, P.G., Tan, L., & Cassidy, H. Will exercise prevent gestational
diabetes in aboriginal women? Description of a pilot/feasibility project in Saskatoon. 3rd International Conference on Diabetes
and Indigenous Peoples, 1995, Winnipeg, MB.
Chad, K.E., Zello, G.A., Farrell, T.L. Physical Activity and the Child with Cerebral Palsy. Canadian Association for Health,
Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD) Conference, 1995, Saskatoon, SK.
Thompson, A.M. and Chad, K.E. Selected Antecedents of Eating Disorders of Young Females involved in a Recreational Dance
Program. Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD) Conference, 1995,
Saskatoon, SK.
Chad, K.E. and Zello, G.A. The Use of DEXA for determining Body Composition in Children with Cerebral Palsy. 38th Annual
Meeting of the Canadian Federation of Biological Sciences, 1995, Saskatoon, SK.
Crocker, P.R.E., Chad, K.E., Humbert, L., Graham, T. The effects of a 10-week jump-rope program on physical selfperceptions in grade nine students. Paper presented at NASPSPA Conference, June 1994, Clearwater, Florida, USA.
Chad, K.E., Zello, G., Snyder, R. Whole Body Soft-Tissue and Resting Metabolism in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy. 2nd
Annual Scientific Conference of the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, 1994, Hamilton, ON.
Chad, K.E., Jackson, P.L. and Thompson, A.M. Body Dissatisfaction in Young Female Dancers: Intervention Strategies. Dance
and the Child International Conference, 1994, Sydney, Australia.
Chad, K.E. and Jackson, P.L. The Effect of Family Influence on Body Shape Satisfaction in Young Females. 10th
Commonwealth & International Scientific Congress, 1994, Victoria, BC.
Craven, P., and Chad, K.E. Is Sport Nutrition for the Athletes of Canada (SNAC) Effective in Improving the
Nutrition/Knowledge of Young Athletes? Canadian Dietetic Association Meetings, 1994, Montreal, QC.
Faulkner, R.A., Chad, K.E., Snyder, R.E. Bone Mineral Content and Density in Children with Cerebral Palsy. North American
Society for Pediatric Exercise Medicine Annual Meeting, 1994, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
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University of Saskatchewan
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Thompson, A.M. and Chad, K.E. Body Image, Social Physique Anxiety and Dietary Intake of Female Dancers. 10th
Commonwealth & International Scientific Congress, 1994, Victoria, BC.
Zello, G.A., Chad, K.E., Neal, C.C., Silcox, R.E. Body Composition and Nutrient Intakes of Children with Cerebral Palsy.
Canadian Federation of Biological Society Proceedings 37:57, 1994, Victoria, BC.
Magnaye, A., and Chad, K.E. Metabolic After-effects of Acute Exercise Performed at Varying Intensity levels. American College
of Sports Medicine Conference, 1993, Seattle, Wahington, USA.
Stephen, A.M., Chad, K.E., Lasiuk, G.A., and Woods, C.F. Use of PETRA Scales to Determine Visual Nutrient Intake of
Adolescent Swimmers. The 15th International Congress of Nutrition, 1993, Adelaide, Australia.
Woods, C.F., Chad, K.E. and Stephen, A.M. The Effects of a High and Low CHO Diet on Anaerobic Swimming Performance in
Adolescent Females. International Symposium on Metabolism and Nutrition in Sport, 1992, Barcelona, Spain.
Chad, K.E. and Pyke, F.S. Specificity of Acclimation in Females Exercising in Humid and Dry Heat. Canadian Association of
Sport Science National Conference, 1991, Kingston, ON.
Hillis, D.J. and Chad, K.E. Thermoregulatory and Cardiovascular Responses of Adolescent Females to Continuous and
Intermittent Exercise in a Hot Humid Environment. Canadian Association of Sport Science National Conference, 1991,
Kingston, ON.
Steele, J.R. and Chad, K.E. Relationship between Movement Patterns Performed in Match Play and in Training by Skills Netball
Players. Australian Sports Medicine Federation National Scientific Conference, 1991, Canberra, Australia.
Groeller, H. and Chad, K.E. The Effects of Wearing a Wetsuit on the Thermoregulatory and Cardiovascular Responses
Observed During a Triathlon in Elite Male Competitors. Proceedings of the Australian Sports Medicine Federation National
Scientific Conference, 1991, Alice Springs, Australia.
Chad, K.E. and McLean, B. Fitness Characteristics of Competitors in a Six Day Sailboard Marathon. Australian Sports Medicine
Federation National Scientific Conference, 1989, Melbourne, Australia.
Chad, K.E. and Quigley, B.M. The Effects of Substrate Utilization, Manipulated by Diet, on Excess Post Exercise Oxygen
Consumption. International Conference on Exercise, Fitness and Health, 1988, Toronto, ON.
Chad, K.E. and Quigley, B.M. Recovery of Oxygen Debt in Trained and Untrained Individuals. Proceedings of The Australian
Sports Medicine Federation Bi Centennial National Scientific Conference, 1988, Sydney, Australia.
Chad, K.E. and Colquhoun, D. Health Benefits for Primary Age Children Who Participate in Daily Physical Education,
Supplemented with a Jump Rope for Heart Program. Proceedings of the 17th ACHPER National Biennial Conference, 1988,
Canberra, Australia.
Chad, K.E. Importance on Metabolism and Body Fat Maintenance. National Strength and Conditioning Association Conference,
1988, Sydney, Australia.
Chad, K.E. and Wenger, H.A. Post Exercise Oxygen Consumption: Magnitude and Possible Mechanism. Proceedings of the VII
Commonwealth and International Conference on Sport, Physical Education, Dance Recreation and Health, 1986, Glasgow,
Scotland.
Chad, K.E. and Wenger, H.A. The Effects of Duration and Intensity on Exercise and Post Exercise Energy Expenditure.
Proceedings of the 16th Biennial ACHPER Conference, 1986, Tasmania, Australia.
Chad, K.E. and Bell, R.D. Variables in Nutrition Education for the Elderly. Proceedings of the XXIII F.I.M.S. World Congress of
Sports Medicine, 1986, Brisbane, Australia.
Colquhoun, D. and Chad, K.E. The Effects of Jump Rope for Heart on Selected Health Measures of Australian Primary Age
School Children. Proceedings of the XXIII F.I.M.S. World Congress of Sports Medicine, 1986, Brisbane, Australia.
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University of Saskatchewan
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TECHNICAL REPORTS
Murnagham, D., MacLennan, D., McVey, G., Chad, K., and Collier, S. (2007). Navigating School Health Research: A Resource
Guide for Schools, School Boards and Researchers.
Chad, K.E., Humbert, L. (2007). Rural and Urban Schools: Effectiveness of a Community-wide Physical Activity Strategy. A
Summary. Government of Saskatchewan
Chad, K.E. (2000). Listening to young women: Consultations about health. Health Canada.
Chad, K.E. (2000). An evaluation of the fly higher program: A peer to peer approach in positively affecting the health of young
women. Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1999). Occupational and physical therapy services for school-aged children. Saskatchewan Health.
Chad, K.E. (1999). Current research on children with special needs. Alvin Buckwold Child Development Program, Kinsmen
Children‟s Centre.
Chad, K.E., Humbert, L., Jackson, P. (1996). QDPE: Program evaluation. Technical Report to CAHPERD, Ottawa, ON.
Stephen, A.M., Chad, K.E., Taylor, G. (1993). The Winning Edge. An Educational Video on Sports Nutrition for the Adolescent
Athlete. (Nominated for an audio-visual award).
Chad, K.E. and Stephen, A. (1992). The metabolic after-effects of acute exercise performed at varying intensity levels on
moderately obese college age men and women. Technical Report to the Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute.
Chad, K.E., and Stephen, A.M. (1992). Dietary manipulation and high intensity swimming performance of elite adolescent
females. Technical Report to Sask Sport Inc.
Chad, K.E. (1992). Sports nutrition for swimmers. Technical Report to Sask Sport Inc.
Chad, K.E., and Steele, J.R. (1990). Relationship between physical requirements and physiological responses to match play
and training in skilled netball players: Basis of tailor made training programs. A Technical Report to the Australian Sports
Commission.
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Acting Vice-President Research
University of Saskatchewan
Phone: 306-966-8514  Fax: 306-966-8736  Email: Karen.chad@usask.ca
INVITED PRESENTATIONS
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE/SCHOLARSHIP
Chad, K.E. (2007). Keynote presentation – Physical activity: Promoting and Preserving Brain Health. Saskatchewan Brain
Injury Association, Saskatoon, SK.
Chad, K.E. (2006). How to promote greater multi- and inter-disciplinary interactions; Panelist on the University perspective.
Building the University of the 21st Century Conference, Banff, AB.
Chad, K.E. & Malloy, D.C. (2006). Authority & Conscience: Understanding Ethical Theory & Tri-Council Principles in Graduate
Research. Canadian Association for Graduate Studies Annual Conference, Quebec City, Montreal.
Chad, K.E. (2006). Reflections on Good Teaching Workshop, University of Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (2005). CIHR Grant Preparation Workshop Panel.
Chad, K.E. (2005). In motion: A Physical Activity Health Promotion Strategy. 2020 Vision Conference, Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (2005). Obesity and Children. Best Start Saskatchewan Conference. Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (2005). Women Take it to Heart. Heart Health Forum, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (2005). presentation to Resident Assistants, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (2005). Building Optimal Partnerships Between Community Organizations and the University. Community ServiceLearning Symposium.
Chad, K.E. (2005). Physical Activity: Prescribing activity for the elderly. Men‟s Health Care Across the Life Span.
Chad, K.E. (2004). Living to Prevent Complications. Live Long … Live Well, Strategies for Preventing Diabetes Complications.
Chad, K.E. (2004). Community Partnerships for Promoting Physical Activity. How to Move a City. CAHR: Building Community
Capacity through Physical Activity and Health Promotion Research. Canadian Society for Exercise Physiologists Symposium,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (2004). Building Community Capacity through Improving Lifestyles, St. John, New Brunswick.
Chad, K.E. (2004). Practice –based Research: Identifying the Questions and Implementing the Project. CDA/CSEM Professional
Conference and Annual Meetings, Quebec City.
Chad, K.E. (2004). Impact of a physical activity intervention on health status in older adults. Canadian Society of Exercise
Physiology, Saskatoon, SK.
Chad, K.E. (2004). Community Partnerships for Promoting Physical Activity: How “to Move” a City. In Motion. Canadian Society
of Exercise Physiology, Saskatoon, SK.
Chad, K.E. (2004). Physical Fitness and Obesity: The Role of the Physician. Family Medicine Review, Sheraton Cavalier Hotel,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (2004). An Active Future. SPEA Conference Keynote, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (2004). Put Your Community “in motion”. Recreation Connections Conference Keynote Luncheon, Winnipeg,
Manitoba.
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Acting Vice-President Research
University of Saskatchewan
Phone: 306-966-8514  Fax: 306-966-8736  Email: Karen.chad@usask.ca
Chad, K.E. (2004). Taking Responsibility for Your Own Health. Evan Hardy Collegiate, grades 9 – 12, Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (2003). From Transition to Translation. CIHR – Institute of Health Services and Policy Research National
Symposium, Montreal, Quebec.
Chad, K.E. (2003). Effective Research Teams. CIHR – INMD Research Teams Meeting, Toronto, Ontario.
Chad, K.E. (2003). Eating disorders amongst teens (workshop). Saskatoon Tribal Council Education Conference, Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (2003). Community-University Research Alliances: Are We Making a Difference? Sport Manitoba, Health, Leisure
and Human Performance Research Institute, Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation Studies, University of Manitoba,
Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Chad, K.E. (2003). First Nations Dance as a Form of Increasing Physical Activity in First Nations Youth: A Pilot Project.
Indigenous Peoples Health Research Center Student Symposium, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (2003). Diabetes in Children & Youth: Physical Activity….Prevention is the Treatment. Invited presentation at
Workshop, CDA-DES South Sask Chapter, Regina, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (2003). Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan Inc. Youth Mentorship Program.
Chad, K.E. (2003). Health Show presentation, SHAW Cable. Impact of Saskatoon In Motion on the physical activity of
Saskatoon residents.
Chad, K.E. (2003). Health Show presentation, SHAW Cable. Healthy Weight Loss.
Chad, K.E. (2003). Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan Inc. Youth Mentorship Program.
Chad, K.E. (2003). Tools for Promoting Active Living in the Community. Obesity: New Prescriptions for the Canadian Epidemic,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (2003). Saskatoon In Motion: Bridging the Gap between Exercise Science and Community Action. Saskatchewan
Exercise Science Association Education Day, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (2003). Disordered Eating and the School-Age Child. Moose Jaw and District Interagency Committee on Disordered
Eating Conference, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (2003). Physical Activity….Do Your Brain Some Good. Brain Awareness Week, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (2003). Towards a Healthier You…at holiday time….all the time! ASPA Status of Women Brown Bag Luncheon,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (2002). Embracing Your Career. Nutrition Professional Enhancement Day, University of Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (2002). Get Older. Get Active! The Spirit of Healthy Aging. Saskatchewan Gerontology Association Workshop,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (2002). The role of exercise in obesity. Southwest Clinical Seminar for Physicians, Swift Current, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. and Martin, L. (2002). Partnerships…and the in motion example Active Living Coalition of Manitoba, Winnipeg,
Manitoba.
Chad, K.E. (2002). Nutrition and You. Saskatchewan Volleyball Skills Clinic, Saskatoon. Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (2002). Activity Factor: Have We Emphasized this Enough as Health Practitioners? Saskatchewan Dieticians
Meeting, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
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Acting Vice-President Research
University of Saskatchewan
Phone: 306-966-8514  Fax: 306-966-8736  Email: Karen.chad@usask.ca
Chad, K.E. et al. (2002). Saskatoon in motion: Building Community Capacity through Physical Activity and Health Promotion
Research. CAHR and IHRT Workshop, Ottawa, Ontario.
Chad, K.E. (2001). Saskatoon in motion: Building Community Capacity Through Physical Activity and Health Promotion
Research. University of Manitoba Distinguished Visiting Scholar, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Chad, K.E. (2001). Partnerships in Health Promotion: How to Make Them Work. Community presentation, University of
Manitoba Distinguished Visiting Scholar, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Chad, K.E., Martin, L., Kisby, R., & Lackie, N. (2001). Active Living in the Workplace. Saskatoon District Health Research Fair,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (2001). Exercise Prescription for Obesity. Rural Physicians Seminar,
Waskesiu, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (2001). Health, Exercise, Lifestyle and Nutrition. Baby-Boomer Medical Conference, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (2001). The structure and function of the cardiovascular system and cardiovascular responses to acute exercise.
Continuing Physical Therapy Education course: Applied Exercise Physiology. University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (2001). Building Community Capacity and Health Promotion Research.
Chad, K.E. (2000). Body Image and the Young Child. Early Childhood Education Council Conference, Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (2000). Fitness and You. The 2nd Annual Saskatchewan Women's Conference, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (2000). Body Image Issues for Adolescent Females. Professional Development for Guidance Counsellors,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (2000). Improving health and general well-being in your retirement years. Cameco Corporation Retirement
Seminar, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Humbert, M.L., & Chad, K.E. (2000). Physical activity and our youth. School Opening Inservice. Saskatoon Public Board of
Education, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Humbert, M.L. & Chad, K.E. (2000). Physical activity and our Youth. School Opening Inservice. Saskatoon Public Board of
Education, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (2000). Improving Health and General Well-Bring in Your Retirement Years. Cameco Corporation Retirement
Seminar, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (2000) Attending the University of Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan Education and Career Fair, Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (2000). Body Image Issues for Adolescent Females. Professional Development for Guidance Counsellors,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1999). Current Research on Children with Special Needs. Alvin Buckwold Child Development Program, Kinsmen
Children's Centre, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1999). Attending the University of Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan Education and Career Fair, Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1999). Health promotion summer school. Resource Consultant. University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan.
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Acting Vice-President Research
University of Saskatchewan
Phone: 306-966-8514  Fax: 306-966-8736  Email: Karen.chad@usask.ca
Chad, K.E. (1999). Impact of activity and body weight. Saskatoon Tri-Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation Program: Balance of
Health Education Day, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1999). Putting theory into practice: Important characteristics and content of an intervention program. Taking Body
Image into the New Millennium, Yorkton, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1999). Opportunities in the field of health science. College of Pharmacy and Nutrition. Career Development Day,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1998). The current state of exercise science in Canada. presented to the Australian Association for Exercise and
Sports Science. Brisbane, Australia.
Chad, K.E. (1998). STV Television presentation, NTR Radio Interview.
Chad, K.E. (1998). Metabolism in special population groups. presented to the Department of Human Movement Studies,
University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
Chad, K.E. (1998). Nutrition and you. presented to the Sunshine Coast Rotary Club, Buderim, Australia.
Chad, K.E. (1997). Steroid Use Among Adolescents. Public Health Services, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1997). Body Image and Self Esteem. Prince Albert Teachers Convention, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1997). Stress Management and Physical Activity. Extension Division, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1997). Preventing An Eating Disorder. Mount Royal Collegiate, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1996). Ergogenic Aids: Nutritional Supplements. Provincial Fitness Leadership Conference, Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1996). Effects of Physical Activity on the Body Composition of Children with Cerebral Palsy. Royal University
Hospital: Kinsmen Children's Centre, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1996). Eating, Weight & Body Image: Concerns for our Youth. Saskatoon Board of Education Inservice for
Consultants, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1996). Making and Difference: The promotion of a healthy body image. Eating Disorder Forum, Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1996). How to Motivate Not Mortify the Heavy Student. Saskatoon Public Schools Winter Institute, Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E., Derry, M., Kikcio, T, Lazecki, A. (1996). Planning to plan an employee wellness program. Saskatoon Public Schools
Winter Institute, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1996). Putting your Heart into Exercise. Coronary Artery Rehabilitation Group (C.A.R.G) Education Day, Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1996). Nutrition for Performance. Canada Games Softball Association and Team Players, Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1996). CBC: Television presentation on Disordered Eating.
Chad, K.E. (1996). CBC: Television presentation on Childhood Obesity.
Chad, K.E. (1995). Women, Heart Disease and Stroke. STV Television presentation.
Chad, K.E. (1995). Nutrition for the Speedskater. Provincial Sports Science Project, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
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Acting Vice-President Research
University of Saskatchewan
Phone: 306-966-8514  Fax: 306-966-8736  Email: Karen.chad@usask.ca
Chad, K.E. (1995). Nutrition for the Competitive Gymnast. Provincial Gymnastic Summer Camp, Kenderdine Campus, Emma
Lake, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1995). Exercise and nutrition: Putting it altogether. Dalmeny School Professional Development Inservice,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1995). Physical Activity and Body Image. Eating Disorder Forum. Interagency Committee for the Promotion of
Healthy Body Image & the Prevention of Eating Disorders Lecture, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1995). Exercise: Fountain of Youth. Aging to Perfection. Wellness Conference, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1995). Exercise and Bone Density in Children with Cerebral Palsy. Kinsmen Children's Center, Royal University
Hospital, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1995). Physical Activity and Body Image. Eating Disorder Forum. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1995). Women, Heart Disease and Stroke: Research and Future Implications. Heart and Stroke Foundation of
Saskatchewan Forum, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1995). Nutrition for Sport. Canadian Football Association Level IV Course, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1995). Effects of Physical Activity on Metabolic Rate in Special Population Groups. Department of Physiology,
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1995). Determination of Metabolism in a Clinical Setting. College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of
Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1995). Body Image and Nutrition. College of Education, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1994). Nutrition for Sport and Physical Activity. School of Physical Therapy, University of Saskatchewan,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1994). Women, Nutrition and Physical Fitness. Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan V.I.P. Conference,
Regina, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1994). Body Fat: Friend or Foe? Sask Fit '94: Saskatchewan Provincial Fitness Leadership Conference, Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E., Binner, E., and Eng, B. (1994). Keep the Beat: Pilot Study. Saskatchewan Physical Education Association &
Canadian Intramural Recreation Association, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. and Faulkner, R. (1994). Active Living: Moving from Theory to Practice. Saskatchewan Physical Education
Association & Canadian Intramural Recreation Association, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1994). Current Research Initiatives in Nutrition and Weight Control. Saskatoon Community Health Unit, Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1994). Childhood Obesity: The Role of Physical Activity. Childhood Obesity Nursing Conference, Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1994). Children with Cerebral Palsy: Future Research Directions. Kinsmen Children's Centre Inservice, Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1994). Body Image and Self Esteem. Opportunity '93' Teachers' Convention, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1994). Nutrition and Weight Control: Steps to Becoming a More Energetic Teacher. Tri-Star Educators'
Convention, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1994). Nutrition: The Thin and Fat of It. North West Teachers' Convention, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
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University of Saskatchewan
Phone: 306-966-8514  Fax: 306-966-8736  Email: Karen.chad@usask.ca
Chad, K.E. (1994). Body Fat Reduction: The Key to a Healthier You. Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and
Technology: Kelsey Institute Professional Conference, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1994). Eating Disorders and Eating Disturbances. Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology:
Kelsey Institute, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1994). Food for Thought: Body Fat Reduction and You. West Central Teachers' Convention, Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1994). Sports Nutrition and You. Saskatchewan Physical Education and Health Association & Carleton SRC, Prince
Albert, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1994). Making a Difference in Physical Activity. Youth Services Professional Inservice, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1994). Nutrition for Sport and Physical Activity. School of Physical Therapy, University of Saskatchewan,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1994). Interpreting Test Results: Implication for Training. Triathlon Camp. Provincial Sports Science Research
Project, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1994). Sports Nutrition and the Young Gymnast. Provincial Sports Science Project, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1994). Sports Nutrition for Parents of Recreational and Elite Gymnasts. Provincial Sports Science Project,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1993). Women's Health Issues: Exercise and Weight Control. Royal University Hospital: Nutrition Week Campaign,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1993). Body Fat Reduction: A Plan of Attack. Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation: Showcase '93 Conference,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, (2 presentations).
Chad, K.E. (1993). Body Image and the Adolescent. Saskatchewan Physical Education Association (SPEA) Conference,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1993). Sports Nutrition. University of Saskatchewan Huskie Athletes. Provincial Sport Science Research Project,
Saskatoon, SK.
Chad, K.E. (1993). Sport Nutrition Workshop (SNAC). Sask Sport (Zone 6), Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1993). CBC: Documentary on the Increased Prevalence of Eating Disorders in Males.
Chad, K.E. (1993). CBC: Television Documentary on Eating Disorders in the Female Population.
Chad, K.E. (1992). CFQC Saskatoon: Television Interview on Fitness and Weight Control.
Chad, K.E. (1992). SUN 102 Saskatoon: Radio presentation on SNAC Nutrition Information for Athletes.
Chad, K.E. (1992). C95 News: Radio Interview on Nutrition, Weight Control and Exercise.
Chad, K.E. (1992). Initiatives in Training Technology in Sports Nutrition. "Working Towards 2000: What's Your Game Plan?"
Sask Sport Inc. Symposium '92, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1992). Great Food for Great Performances. Coaching Association of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1992). Planning Nutritional Guidelines for Athletes. University of Saskatchewan Volleyball Coaches Symposium,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1992). Nutrition Guidelines. National Hockey Coaches Certification Program (Level Advanced), Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan.
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Acting Vice-President Research
University of Saskatchewan
Phone: 306-966-8514  Fax: 306-966-8736  Email: Karen.chad@usask.ca
Chad, K.E. (1992). Sports Nutrition for Soccer. Soccer Coaches Conference, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1992). Swimming Nutrition Seminar, Provincial Sports Science Research Project, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1992). Metabolism and Weight Control. Royal University Hospital (Nutrition Week), Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1992). Metabolic Rate, Physical Activity & Nutrition. Saskatoon Public Schools Institute, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1992). Metabolic Effects of Exercise on Weight Control. Saskatoon Community Health Unit, Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan.
Chad. K.E. (1992). Nutrition and Its Effect on Ice Hockey Players. Zone Ice Hockey Coaching Workshop, Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1992). Nutrition for the Triathlete. Triathlete Camp, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1992). Sports Nutrition Workshop. Rowing Camp, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1992). Nutrition: Making it Sport Specific, Provincial Sports Science Research Project, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1992). Nutrition and Camping. Evan Hardy Outdoor Education, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1992). Nutrition and the Adolescent Athlete. St. Phillip's Elementary School, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1991-1992). Soccer, Marathon Running and Cross Country Skiing Nutrition Consultation, Provincial Sports Science
Research Project.
Chad, K.E. (1991). Current Research in Metabolism and Weight Control. Saskatchewan Physiotherapy Association, Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1991). Nutrition and Weight Control. Coronary Artery Rehabilitation Group, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1991). Nutrition, Metabolism and Exercise. Fitness Leader Workshop, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1991). Curriculum Innovations for Physical Education. Saskatoon Separate School Board, Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1991). Eating to Compete. Saskatchewan Triathlon Association, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1991). CBC Regina: Radio Talk Show on Fitness and Weight Control.
Chad, K.E. (1991). CBC Saskatoon: Radio presentation on Nutrition and Weight Control.
Chad, K.E. (1991). Soccer Nutrition Workshop. Provincial Sport Science Project, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1991). Broomball Nutrition Seminar, Provincial Sports Science Research Project, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1991). Training and Pre-Competition Diets Seminar, Provincial Sports Science Research Project, Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1991). Weight Control in Sport Seminar, Provincial Sports Science Research Project, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1991). Gymnastics Nutrition Seminar, Provincial Sports Science Research Project, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1991). Nutrition. Workshop presentation to the Saskatchewan Recreation Association, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Chad, K.E. (1991). Planning Nutritional Requirements for High School Athletes. Saskatchewan Volleyball Coaches Symposium,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
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Acting Vice-President Research
University of Saskatchewan
Phone: 306-966-8514  Fax: 306-966-8736  Email: Karen.chad@usask.ca
RESEARCH GRANTS
Von Tigerstrom, B., Chad, K, Reeder, B, Larre, T., Tremblay, M., Cameron, C. & Mawani, A. Awareness, Use and Impact of the
Children's Tax Credit, Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR), 2008-2011, $220,815.
Muhajarine, N., Chad, K, Baxter-Jones, A, Bell, S, Holden, B, Neudorf, C, Green, K, Clark, C, Hanley, P, Martin, L, Moore,
Kelley, Kirk, S, Sherar, L.Working Upstream: Affecting Healthy Children Through Environmental Design, Canadian Institute of
Health Research (CIHR), 2008-2011, $450,000.
Wason-Ellam, L., Chad, K.E., Fowler-Kerry, S., Henry, C., Dobson, R., Balzer, G., Kalyn, B., Purdue, P. Media Literacy: The
Impact upon Children's Viewing, Physical Activity and Nutrition, 2008-2011, $96,000.
Chad, K.E., Baxter-Jones, A., Muhajarine, N., Humbert, L., Rodgers, C. Physical Activity/Active Living Research and Strategic
Project, Saskatchewan Health, 2008 – 2009, $110,000.
Chad, K.E., Flavel, D, Smylie, J., Flavel, M. It Takes a Village: Preventing Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Through a Culturally
Sensitive Health Enhancing School Program for Métis Youth. Indigenous Peoples‟ Health Research Centre (IPHRC) Community
Network Partnership Research Grant, 2008, $20,000.
Chad, K.E. and the Obesity Research Group. Research Group Facilitation Grant - Renewal, Saskatchewan Health Research
Foundation and the University of Saskatchewan, 2008 – 2010, $100,000.
Spence, J., Brawley, L., Bauman, A., Chad, K.E., Faulkner, G., Plotnikoff, R., Tremblay, M. The “new generation”
ParticipACTION: A Baseline Assessment of Knowledge, Awareness, Understanding and the Physical Activity of Canadians.
Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR), 2007 – 2008, $100,000.
Faulkner, G., Plotnikoff, R., Bauman, A., Brawley, L., Chad, K.E., Spence, J., Tremblay, M. The “New Generation”
ParticipACTION: Baseline assessment of national organizational capacity. Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR), 2007
– 2008, $100,000.
Poudrier, J., Abonyi, S., Chad, K.E., Kennedy, J., Thomas-Maclean, R. The Cultural and Visual Context of Healthy Body Weight
and Body Image among Aboriginal Women in the Battleford Tribal Council Region. Canadian Institute of Health Research
(CIHR), 2007 – 2010, $300,000.
Hampton, E.L., Tait, C.L., Bourassa, C., Abonyi, S., Anderson, M., Beatty, B., Chad, K.E., Dell, C., Dyck, R., Episkenew, J.,
Ermine, W., Hampton, M., Jeffery, B., Muhajarine, N., Osgood, N., Petrucka, Poudrier, J., Roberts, R., Sinclair, R., Williams, L.
The Indigenous Peoples' Health Research Center: Network environment for aboriginal health research. Canadian Institutes of
Health Research (CIHR) CIHR Network Environments for Aboriginal Health Research, 2007 – 2010, $574,967.
Chad, K.E., Reeder, B., Muhajarine, N., Humbert, L., Spink, K., Ashworth, N., Labonte, R., Harrison, L., Landry, S., Martin, L.,
Gauthier, P., Kisby, R. Thinking the World of Our Future. Healthy Futures in motion B. Manulife Financial Corporation, 2007 –
2009, $280,000.
Williams, L., Tait, C., Abonyi, S., Chad, K.E., Elabor-Idemudia, P., Hampton, M., Janes, D., Janzen, B., Green, K., MehlMadrona, L., Sari, O., White, J. Reducing mental health disparities through population health promotion: Translating practice
into knowledge – knowledge into practice. Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR), 2006 – 2011, $800,000.
Gyurcsik, N.C., Brawley, L.R., Chad, K.E., & Spink, K. Enhancing self-efficacy to cope with barriers: Facilitating decisions to
perform regular physical activity among individuals with arthritis. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
(SSHRC), 2005 – 2008, $83,693.
Chad, K.E., Reeder, B., Muhajarine, N., Humbert, L., Spink, K., Ashworth, N., Labonte, R., Harrison, L., Landry, S., Martin, L.,
Gauthier, P., Kisby, R. Thinking the World of Our Future. Healthy Futures in motion A. Manulife Financial Corporation, 2005 –
2008, $405,000.
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Acting Vice-President Research
University of Saskatchewan
Phone: 306-966-8514  Fax: 306-966-8736  Email: Karen.chad@usask.ca
Humbert, L., Chad, K.E., Lavallee, J. Team Spirit: Aboriginal Girls and Sport. Hoops and Dreams. Canadian Association for
Advancement of Women in Sport and Physical Activity, 2005 – 2008, $10,000.
Labonte, R., Maslany, GW, Chad, KE, Jeffery, BL, Muhajarine, N., Peters, EJ, MacLean, M., Malloy, D., Randall, J., & Dickinson,
H. Population Health Training that Works: Strengthening the interface between research, policy, and community, Health
Canadian Institutes of Research, 2002 – 2006, $1.5 million.
Dobson, R., Fowler-Kerry, S., Ferguson, L., Chad, K.E., Neubauer, S.,Wason-Ellam, L. Creating sustainable interprofessional
practicum sites for health care students. President‟s SSHRC, 2005, $5,000.
Chad, K.E., Baxter-Jones, A., Reeder, B., Dyck, R., Hall, P., Schmutz, S., Horsburgh, B., Poudrier, J., Thomas-MacLean, R.,
Carr, T., Peters, E., Zello, G., Humbert, L., MacDonald, M., Neudorf, C. Research Group on Obesity - Research Group
Facilitation Grant, Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation, 2004 – 2005, $100,000.
Chad, K.E., Abonyi, S., Ballantyne, J., Baxter-Jones, A.D.G., Beatty, B., Dyck, R., Labonte, R., Peters, E., Whiting, S. Northern
LITES: Northern Lifestyle Initiatives Targeting the Environments, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, 2004 – 2005,
$100,000.
Chad, K.E., et al. in Partnership with Saskatoon District Health, City of Saskatoon, University of Saskatchewan and
ParticipACTION. Saskatoon In Motion: Building Community Capacity and Health Promotion Research. Community Alliance for
Health Research, Canadian Institute of Health Research, 2004 – 2006, $703,450.
Chad, K.E. Obesity and Healthy Body Weight. Developmental Grant, Canadian Institutes for Health Research, November 2003,
$4,500.
Chad, K.E. Increasing Physical Activity of Aboriginal Youth through Cultural Dance. Summer Undergraduate Research Award,
Indigenous People‟s Health Research Centre, May 2003, $4,048.
Reeder, B., Harrison, L., Chad, K.E. Health Service Utilization in Older Adults with Chronic Disease: A Sask Health Project.
College of Medicine Dean‟s Summer Student Project, 2003, $4,000.
Chad, K.E. Pathways…In Motion: Bridging the gap between science and community action to reduce obesity in Aboriginal
peoples. Indigenous Peoples Health Research Centre (IPHRC) Partnership/Network Development Grant, 2003-2004, $10,000.
Chad, K.E. Building Pathways and Partnerships in Aboriginal Health Promotion. Centennial Summer Student Project, 2003,
$3,500.
Chad, K.E. Pathways...In Motion. Developmental Grant, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, October 2002, $5,000.
Chad, K.E. Pathways....In Motion. Health Services Utilization Research Council (HSURC), University of Saskatchewan Matching
Funding for New Emerging Team CIHR Application, October 2003, $5,000.
Archibald, K., Martin, L., Chad, K.E., Chaboyer, P., Smilie, C., LaPointe, P., Henderson, M. Pathways in motion, Community
Services Grant Proposal. Saskatoon District Health, 2002 – 2003, $40,000.
Spink, K., Chad, K.E., & Reeder, B. Implementing and examining physician counseling to promote the adoption of physical
activity. Heart and Stroke Foundation, 2002 – 2003, $30,000.
Chad, K.E., et al. in Partnership with Saskatoon District Health, City of Saskatoon, University of Saskatchewan and
ParticipACTION. Saskatoon In Motion: Building Community Capacity and Health Promotion Research. Community Alliance for
Health Research, Canadian Institute of Health Research, 2001 – 2003, $1,073,745.
Chad, K.E. In Motion Summer Project Assistant. Centennial Summer Student Program, 2002, $3,500.
Reeder, B. & Chad, K.E. Development of a standardized testing protocol for the CAHR Older Adult Research Project. College of
Medicine Summer Student Research Project, University of Saskatchewan, 2002, $4,000.
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Acting Vice-President Research
University of Saskatchewan
Phone: 306-966-8514  Fax: 306-966-8736  Email: Karen.chad@usask.ca
Reeder, B. & Chad, K.E. Determinants of Physical Activity in Older Adults with Chronic Disease. B.Sc.(MED) Research Projects,
University of Saskatchewan, 2002, $10,000.
Chad, K.E., Blakley, P., Chilibeck, P., and Zello, G. The effects of physical activity and bisphosphonate supplementation on the
prevention and reduction of "secondary" handicaps in children with spina bifida. The Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus
Association of Canada, 2000 – 2001, $5,000.
Chad, K.E. Evaluating Community based Strategies to Enhance Physical Activity. Saskatoon District Health, 2001, $14,000.
Spink, K., Chad, K.E., & Reeder, B. Implementing and examining physician counseling to promote the adoption of physical
activity. Sask Sport Inc., 2001, $40,000.
Spink, K., Chad, K.E., & Reeder, B. Implementing and examining physician counseling to promote the adoption of physical
activity. Heart and Stroke Foundation, 2001, $35,000.
McKay, W., Chilibeck, P., and Chad, K.E. Resting muscle metabolic activity after Exercise: Muscle sounds compared with
respiratory oxygen consumption. College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, 2001, $15,000.
Chad, K.E. Grants in Aid of Research. Natural Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, 2000, $5,000.
Chad, K.E. Listening to Young Women: Consultations about Health. Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan Grant,
2000, $2,000.
Chad, K.E., Humbert, L., and Steer, S. The Effectiveness of "Fly Higher": A Peer to Peer Approach in Positively Affecting
Women's Health. Heart and Stroke Foundation, 1998 – 1999, $15,000.
Chilibeck P, Chad K, Burke D. Creatine supplementation and exercise. Muscletech, 1998 – 1999, $4,741.
Chad, K.E. The Effect of the Menstrual Cycle Phases on Glycogen Super-Compensation in Female Endurance Athletes. College
of Kinesiology Faculty Grant, 1999, $2,000.
Chad, K.E. Sport Participation and Quality of Life in Spinal Cord Injured Persons. Sask Sport Inc., 1997 – 1998, $8,770.
Chad, K.E. The Relationship Between Physical Fitness and Quality of Life in Spinal Cord Injured Persons. Dean‟s Research
Fund, 1998, $2,000.
Humbert, M.L., and Chad, K.E. Understanding Parental Value Toward Physical Activity for Children. President's SSHRC
Research Fund, 1996 – 1997, $5,000.
Dyck, R., Sheppard, S., Van Vliet, S., Chad, K.E., Tan, L., Patterson, P. Utilization of an Exercise Program for the Prevention of
Gestational Diabetes in Saskatchewan Aboriginal Women. NHRDP, 1994-96, $122,000.
Chad, K.E. and Humbert, L. The effects of a body image module on the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours of grade six
boys and girls in an urban community. Sask Sport, 1995 – 1996, $5,000.
Chad, K.E. and Humbert, L. An evaluation of the effects of a "Healthy Body" module on knowledge, attitude and behaviour of
Grade six students in a rural community. President's SSHRC Research Fund, 1995 – 1996, $3,500.
Humbert, M.L. & Chad, K.E. Saskatchewan Park and Recreation Association, 1995, $5,000.
Chad, K.E. and Zello, G.A. Body Composition, Metabolism, and Nutritional Requirements in Children with Cerebral Palsy:
Effects of a Weight-Bearing Physical Activity Program. Health Services Utilization and Research Commission, 1994 – 1995,
$35,000.
Chad, K.E., Gusthart, L., Humbert, L., Jackson, P., and Kalyn, B. Program Evaluation for CAHPERD's Quality Daily Physical
Education (QDPE) Program. CAHPERD, 1994 – 1995, $14,000.
Chad, K.E. and Zello, G.A. The Relationship Among Body Composition, Metabolism, and Nutrition Requirements. Health
Services Utilization and Research Commission, 1993 – 1994, $35,000.
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Acting Vice-President Research
University of Saskatchewan
Phone: 306-966-8514  Fax: 306-966-8736  Email: Karen.chad@usask.ca
Chad, K.E. and Spink, K. The Relationship Between Body Image, Body Composition and Nutritional Status in Female Athletes
Involved in "Lean Weight" Sports. Sask Sport, 1993 – 1994, $10,026.35.
Chad, K.E., Crocker, P.R.E., and Humbert, M.L. Keep the Beat: Psychological and Physiological Benefits. Heart and Stroke
Foundation of Saskatchewan, 1993 – 1994, $10,000.
Chad, K.E. Sports Nutrition for the Athletes of Canada (SNAC): Does it Affect Attitudes, Knowledge and Behaviours of
Developmental Athletes? Canadian Beef Information Centre, 1993 – 1994, $2,700.
Chad, K.E. and Jackson, P. The Relationship Between Athlete's and Parents/Coach's Perception of Body Image and Physique.
Dean's Research Initiative Grant, 1992 – 1993, $1,250.
Stephen, A.M., Chad, K.E., Taylor, J.G. and Drozd, H.M. Nutrition and Sport: An Educational Video for Athletes, Coaches,
Parents and Teachers. 1989 Jeux Canada Games Foundation Inc., 1991 – 1993, $20,000.
Chad, K.E. and Stephen, A.M. Body Composition: The Effects of Acute and Long Term Exercise on Post exercise Metabolism.
Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute, 1991 – 1992, $9,500.
Chad, K.E. Research Initiative Grant, College of Physical Education, University of Saskatchewan, 1991 – 1992, $1000.
Chad, K.E. and Stephen, A.M. Dietary Manipulation and High Intensity Swimming Performance in Elite Adolescent Females.
Sask Sport, 1991 – 1992, $17,000.
Chad, K.E. Body Composition: The Effects of Acute and Long Term Exercise on Post Exercise Metabolism. President's NSERC
Fund, University of Saskatchewan, 1990 – 1991, $3,000.
Chad, K.E. Research Initiative Grant, College of Physical Education, University of Saskatchewan, 1990-91, $662.50.
Chad, K.E., and Fuller, H. Obsolete Equipment Grant: Computerized Metabolic Cart. The University of Wollongong, Australia,
1990, $70,000.
Chad, K.E. and Steele, J.R. Relationship Between Physical Requirements and Physiological Responses to Match Play and
Training in Elite Netball Players: Basis of Tailor Made Training Programs. The Australian Sports Commission Applied Research
Program, 1988 – 1990, $12,500.
Chad, K.E., and Pyke, F.S. The Effects of Heat and Stress. The University of Wollongong Research Program, 1989, $10,000.
Chad, K.E. and Colquhoun, D. An Analysis of Selected Health Measures Following a Jump Rope for Heart Skipping Program.
Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation. The National Heart Foundation of Australia, 1986 – 1987,
$15,000.
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Acting Vice-President Research
University of Saskatchewan
Phone: 306-966-8514  Fax: 306-966-8736  Email: Karen.chad@usask.ca
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY
ACADEMIC ACTIVITY
Invited Participant. Cost-Effectiveness of Interventions for Prevention of Obesity, CIHR, Toronto, 2008.
Invited Participant, Community-Based Interventions for Interventions for the Promotion of Health Body Weights, 2008.
Invited Participant. Obesity Policy Think Tank, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, Vancouver, 2005.
Invited Participant. Leaders‟ Forum for Health Research in Canada, 2004.
Mentor, Academic Placement Program, Saskatoon Public Board of Education, 2003 – present
Mentorship Program for New Tenure Track Faculty, University of Saskatchewan. 2003 – 2004.
Invited Participant, Canadian Institute of Child Health, Nike Canada, and the Food and Consumer Products Manufacturers of
Canada, Toronto, January 2003.
Faculty Mentor, University Life 101, Student Retention Services, University of Saskatchewan, 2002 – present
What to do on the first day of class. Orientation to Teaching, 2001. University of Saskatchewan, 1999 – 2004.
Mentor. „Doing Interdisciplinary Partnered with Health Research‟. Inaugural Summer Institute Program at a Glance, CIHR –
Institute of Population and Public Health, Kimberley, Ontario, June 2002.
Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Strategic Planning Retreat,
Toronto, October 14, 2001.
Saskatchewan Representative, Communicating Physical Activity and Health Messages „Science into Practice‟, Whistler, BC,
September 2001.
Resource Consultant. Health Promotion Summer School, University of Saskatchewan, 1999.
Advisor. Dietetics Internship Program, 1995.
Course Conductor. National Coaching Certification Program Level III Theory, Saskatoon, June, 1991.
Nutritional Counselling, University of Saskatchewan's Men's Hockey and Women's Basketball Teams, 1990 – 1991.
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Karen Elizabeth Chad, Ph.D.
Acting Vice-President Research
University of Saskatchewan
Phone: 306-966-8514  Fax: 306-966-8736  Email: Karen.chad@usask.ca
REVIEWER
Journals
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
Journal of the American College of Nutrition
British Journal of Nutrition
Preventative Medicine
Canadian Journal of Applied Physiology
The Australian Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
The ACHPER National Journal
Canadian Journal of Public Health
Avante
Grants
Canadian Diabetes Association.
Alberta Children‟s Hospital Foundation
Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research
KidsAction Research Foundation
Health Services Utilization Research Commission
Canadian Institutes for Health Research
The Australian Sports Commission
Australian Applied Research Program.
Grant Review Committees
Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Nutrition, Food and Health Committee, 2002 – 2005.
Canadian Institutes of Health Research, New Emerging Team Grant Program Committee, 2002.
Health Services Utilization and Research Commission, Personnel Awards Review Committee, 1999 – 2001.
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Karen Elizabeth Chad, Ph.D.
Acting Vice-President Research
University of Saskatchewan
Phone: 306-966-8514  Fax: 306-966-8736  Email: Karen.chad@usask.ca
Other
National Peer Reviewer, Canada Research Chairs
Reviewer, Health Canada Technical Report: Weight Issues in Children and Adolescents: A Focus on Indicators. Health Canada.
Reviewer, Health Canada Technical Report on Weight Issues in Children and Adolescents.
Reviewer, Canadian Coaching Association of Canada: Level 3 Workbook.
EXECUTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
Board of Directors, Genome Prairie, Genome Canada, 2009
Canadian Heart Health Strategy Steering Committee, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, 2006 – present
Scientific Advisory Committee, Canadian Obesity Network, 2006 – present
Institute Advisory Board, CIHR Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes, 2006 – present
Research Policy and Planning Advisory Committee, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, 2005 – present
Board of Directors, Ag-West Bio Inc., 2006 – 2008
Research Advisory Committee, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 2005 – present
Aboriginal Relations Task Force, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 2005 – 2007
Scientific Officer. Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Nutrition, Food and Health Committee, 2002 – 2005.
Population Intervention in Chronic Disease Prevention Team, 2005 – present
Chronic Disease Alliance of Saskatchewan, 2003 – present
Saskatoon Chronic Disease Prevention Committee, 2003 – present
Research Chair. Coordinating Committee. in motion: Physical Activity Initiative, 1999 – present
Board of Directors. Heart & Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 2002 – present
Awards Committee, Community and Population Health Research (CPHR) Training Program, 2002 – present
Chair. Health Promotion Committee, Heart & Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 2002 – present
Vice-President. Health Promotion. Saskatchewan Heart & Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 2000 – 2002.
Chair, Women, Heart Disease and Stroke Sub-Committee. Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 1999 – 2000.
Education Coordinating Committee, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 1992 – present
Education Chairperson. Interagency Committee for the Promotion of Healthy Body Image and the Prevention of Eating
Disorders, 1994 – present
Health Promotion Working Group. Saskatchewan Provincial Health Council, 1994 – 2000.
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Karen Elizabeth Chad, Ph.D.
Acting Vice-President Research
University of Saskatchewan
Phone: 306-966-8514  Fax: 306-966-8736  Email: Karen.chad@usask.ca
Wellness Project Committee, (Chairperson), YWCA, Saskatoon Branch, 1992 – 2000.
Social Action (Health) Committee, YWCA, Saskatoon Branch, 1992 – 2000.
Public Education Committee, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 1991 – 2000.
Interagency Focus Committee on Sask Seniors Fitness and Lifestyle Project, 1991 – 2000.
Saskatoon Interagency on Eating Disorders, 1985 – 1999.
Health Promotion Committee. Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 1995 – 1997.
Education Committee. Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 1995 – 1997.
Eating Disorder Working Group. Saskatoon Health Board, 1995 – 1997.
Employee Wellness Advisory Committee. Saskatoon Board of Education, 1995 – 1996.
Board of Directors, Saskatoon YWCA, 1994 – 1995.
Queensland Fitness and Health Association, 1985 – 1988.
Queensland Fitness Accreditation Council, 1985 – 1988.
CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOP RESPONSIBILITIES
Institute developer and Co-Chairperson, Health Promotion Summer Institute, August 2006, 2000.
Co-chair. Program Committee, Community-University Research: Partnerships, Policy and Progress, Community-University
Institute for Social Research Expo, 2003.
Chair, Community-University Research Partnerships: Equity in Authorship CIHR Workshop, Saskatoon, June 2002.
Program Chairperson, CSEP-SCAPPS National Conference, 2000.
Registration Chairperson and Obesity Symposium Chairperson, CASS-SCAPPS National Conference, 1992.
Development and Organizing Committee, Best Practices in Graduate Studies and Research Annual Workshop, 2002 – .
Chair, University of Saskatchewan Research Workshop Steering Committee. Jointly hosted by Research, Scholarly and Artistic
Work Committee and Planning Committee of Council, 2003.
Planning Committee (in partnership with the Saskatchewan Institute on Public Policy), Weathering the Storm or Reaping a
Harvest? Universities and the Innovation Agenda, 2005.
INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Sponsored International Research Workshop, University of Saskatchewan, 2009
Assisted in organization of research exchange with IBM (New York), 2007.
Participated in the trade mission with India, 2006.
Development of the Student/Faculty Exchange Program between the University of Queensland and the University of
Saskatchewan, 1994.
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