Jennifer Tucker is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Program of Physical Therapy at the University of Central Florida. She is board certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS). Tucker is the Director of UCF Go Baby Go and Co-Director of the Early Communication and Play (ECAMP Lab). Her research focuses on community embedded interventions to promote play and participation in children with and without disabilities. Current projects focus on the impact of mobility devices including modified ride on cars for children with disabilities, interprofessional service delivery for children with complex communication and mobility needs, and the experiences of caregiver for children with disabilities. Tucker has published and presented nationally on promoting early mobility, interprofessional education, interprofessional collaborative practice, and participation in children with and without disabilities.
Credentials
- BS, Bachelor of Science, Psychology, University of Alabama
- MS, Master of Science, Master of Science in Physical Therapy, University of Indianapolis
- PT, Licensed Physical Therapist
- DPT, Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of South Alabama
- Ph.D., Doctor of Philosophy, University of Central Florida
- PCS, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
Affiliations
- Fellow of National Academies of Practice
Areas of Specialty
- Physical activity in children
- Physical activity in children with special needs/chronic disease
- Effective parent education
- Service delivery models for pediatric physical therapy
Research Lab Affiliations
UCF Honored Nationally for Interprofessional Health Education Excellence
UCF’s Academic Health Sciences Center is recognized by the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions, which focuses on critical issues affecting health professions.
UCF Physical Therapy Faculty Inducted as Distinguished Fellows of the National Academies of Practice
Clinical associate professors Laurie Neely and Jennifer Tucker ’23PhD have been elected as Distinguished Fellows of the National Academies of Practice (NAP) in physical therapy. Fellowship is an honor extended to those who have...
Mighty Knights Program Helps Children with Complex Communication and Motor Needs
Speech-language pathologist and Assistant Professor Julie Feuerstein and pediatric physical therapist and Clinical Associate Professor Jennifer Tucker share a passion for improving clinical care and the quality of care for children...
Physical Therapy Associate Professor Receives National Innovation Award
Jennifer Tucker, a clinical associate professor in the Division of Physical Therapy, has been awarded the 2023 Innovation Award by the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT). The prestigious...
Learning with Marlie: When Play Helps Complex Disabilities
Playing—it’s a rite of passage for children. But not all children get to enjoy a playground, birthday party or recess. Kids born with complex disabilities like cerebral palsy or down...
