Jafra D. Thomas
Assistant Professor | Kinesiology and Public Health Department
Areas of Expertise
Physical Activity Promotion
Public Health
Contact Information
805.756.5636
Email
Website
Research Gate | Google Scholar
Biography
Jafra D. Thomas is an assistant professor in the Kinesiology and Public Health Department whose research agenda seeks to advance efforts to promote healthy and active lifestyles for all. To that end, two of his core focus areas include knowledge translation — the process of putting research studies into practice — and equitable physical activity promotion.
Education
- Ph.D., Oregon State University, Kinesiology
- M.P.H., Oregon State University, Health Promotion Health Behavior
- M.A., University of the Pacific, Health and Exercise Science
- Graduate Certificate, Oregon State University, College and University Teaching
- B.A., University of the Pacific, Sport Sciences
Research Interests
- Promoting healthy and active lifestyles for all
- Knowledge translation
- Equitable physical activity promotion