Christine Childers
- Director, Physical Therapy Program
- Member of the Graduate Faculty
- Associate Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery - (Clinical Scholar Track)
Contact
- (520) 621-5618
- Health Science Innovation Bldg, Rm. 920A
- Tucson, AZ 85719
- cchilders@arizona.edu
Degrees
- Ph.D. Health Psychology
- Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
- Motivation and Limits to Physical Activity in Adults Over 80 in an Assisted Living Setting
- M.S. Gerontology
- University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
- B.S. Physiotherapy
- University of East Anglia, Norwich, United Kingdom
- Day to day life with Parkinson Disease
Work Experience
- University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona (2021 - Ongoing)
- University of St. Augustine (2017 - 2021)
- Assistant Professor, Residential and Flex DPT programs (2012 - 2021)
- University of St Augustine (2012 - 2017)
- La Paloma Health care center (2008 - 2012)
- Carmel Mountain Rehabilitation and nursing Center (2007 - 2008)
- Remington Health Care Center (2006 - 2007)
- University of Utah (2005 - 2006)
- Woodland Park Care Center Mountain Land Rehabilitation (2001 - 2005)
- Federal Heights Rehabilitation Center (2000 - 2006)
- Mountain Land Rehabilitation (1998 - 2001)
- West Suffolk Hospital (1996 - 1997)
Licensure & Certification
- Physical Therapist, PT board of Arizona (2022)
- Board certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists (2005)
Interests
Research
Geriatrics, behavior change, physical activity and getting the older adult moving.
Teaching
Geriatrics, aging, effects of dementia, physical activity, neurological conditions, wellness and health promotion.
Courses
2023-24 Courses
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Perspectives in Aging
IIA 543 (Fall 2023)
Scholarly Contributions
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