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Faculty

Lisa Daroux-Cole
Academic title:  Assistant Professor, Physical Literacy Coordinator

 

Education
PhD, Kingston University, UK
M.Sc., University of Calgary
B.Sc., University of Calgary

Contact information
Office: U243D
Email: lcole1@mtroyal.ca
Phone: 403.440.5148

 

Dr. Lisa Daroux-Cole is an Assistant Professor in Health and Physical Education whose career spans more than two decades of undergraduate teaching and professional experience in kinesiology and exercise psychology across local and international contexts. Her scholarly background is rooted in psycho-social oncology, where her research explored the psychological and social dimensions of wellness, with a particular focus on the immunological and physiological health of cancer patients undergoing treatment.

Today, her work is centered on service, leadership, and community-building within higher education. Dr. Daroux-Cole is particularly interested in fostering belonging, well-being, and meaningful engagement among students and faculty and is currently examining the impact of relationships and social connection on academic performance and success. Through her teaching, service, and advocacy, she champions a holistic approach to health and well-being while advancing initiatives that strengthen connection, resilience, and healthy communities.

Areas of Instruction:

  • Human Growth and Development
  • Sociological Perspectives of Recreation, Health, Sport, Physical Literacy and the Outdoors
  • Social and Emotional Domains of Physical Literacy
  • Community Health & Wellness

Selected Publications:

Truman E, Daroux-Cole L, Elliott C. (2022). Educating for Children's Health: Lessons Learned on Facilitating Media Literacy & Food Marketing Programming. Health Promotion Practice. doi: 10.1177/15248399211072532.

Daroux-Cole, L., Pettengell, R., Jewell, A. (2013). Exercise for cancer survivors: A review. OA Cancer;1(1):5.

Exercise and Cancer for Fitness Professionals, 1st Edition. L. Capozzi, L. Daroux-Cole, N.Culos-Reed. Manual for Training Program (2012)

Grace, F.M.; Graham, M.T.; Baker, J.S.; Sculthorpe, N; Haggett, A; Brouner, J; Cole, L; Davies, B. (2009). Further Considerations For The Diagnostic Evaluation Of Anabolic Androgenic Steroid (AAS) Associated Hepatotoxicity. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, Vol 41, Issue 5, pp 396-397.