Kathy Gunter, PhD
Hallie E. Ford Center 247
2631 SW Campus Way
Corvallis, OR 97331
United States
Academic interests
My current research and practice efforts focus on developing and evaluating physical activity promotion strategies. Most of my work involves partnering with organizations such as Cooperative Extension, state agencies, or community groups to expand, extend, and/or enhance opportunities for physical activity. Settings include schools, child care and community organizations. Current work involves: 1.) Examination of four-day school week policies on health and well-being of children and families; 2.) Development, dissemination and evaluation of school-based physical activity promotion strategies; 3.) Development, dissemination and evaluation of community-based fall and fracture prevention programs.
Biography
Dr. Gunter is a Professor in the Kinesiology and Extension Family and Community Health programs. She serves as Director of the Healthy Eating, Active Living Research Core at the Hallie E. Ford Center (HFC) for Healthy Children and Families and leads the HFC Community-Engaged Research and Practice Community of Practice. Her research focuses on developing, implementing, and evaluating physical activity programs and policies to enhance health outcomes. She has directed these efforts toward school-age youth, older adults, families, school and childcare environments, and rural communities.