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Researcher
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Laurie Malone, PhD, MPH focuses on conducting research to examine the role of physical activity and sport in the lives of people with physical disabilities. She has a strong background in kinesiology, with specific expertise in adapted physical activity and sport. Published in a range of peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters, her research has encompassed a variety of topics related to the impact of physical activity on health and well-being in persons with physical disabilities across the lifespan. Specific areas of interest include physical fitness, sport performance, secondary conditions (i.e., pain, fatigue), and barriers/facilitators to exercise participation. Recently, she has focused on active video gaming as a means to provide fun and engaging exercise options for individuals with mobility impairments. In addition, she has worked closely with our community partner, Lakeshore Foundation to evaluate their membership-based online fitness program and delivery of that program to underserved communities in Alabama. Along with her credentials as a researcher, Dr. Malone is a Certified Adapted Physical Educator and Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer.