Instructor Education: Supporting Adults in the Group Exercise Context
The purpose of this research partnership is to develop evidence-informed resources for facilitating social support in adult physical activity programs in 3 delivery modes (in person, online, matching).
This research was funded by a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Partnership Development Grant.
Resources for Fitness Professionals
A training for fitness professionals offering strategies for providing social support to adults within the physical activity setting.
Social Support In Physical Activity Interventions For Adults: An Overview of Reviews
This overview of reviews synthesized supportive strategies in physical activity contexts for adult populations.
Craig, B. P ., Morrison, L., McDonough, M. H., Sabiston, C. M., Bennett, E., Doré, I., Won, S., Manzara, P ., Culos- Reed, S. N., Hewson, J., Kenny, S. J., Zimmer, C., Wurz, A., Stone, K., Jones, S., Toohey, A., Giancarlo, A., White, K., & McDonough, R. (2025). Social support in physical activity interventions for adults: An overview of reviews. Kinesiology Review (published online ahead of print 2025). https://doi.org/10.1123/kr.2024-0026
Social support strategies within in-person and online physical activity programs for adults: A rapid review
This rapid review synthesized recent literature identifying socially supportive strategies used within adult physical activity, including in online delivery.
Craig, B.-A. P., Paglione, V., Morrison, L., McDonough, M. H., Stephen, S. A., Sabiston, C. M., Bennett, E. V., Doré, I., Won, S., Culos-Reed, S. N., Din, C., Hewson, J., Kenny, S. J., Zimmer, C., Wurz, A., Kitchen, A., Stone, K., Jones, S., Giancarlo, A., & McDonough, R. (2026). Social support strategies within in-person and online physical activity programs for adults: A rapid review. International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1080/1750984X.2026.2625711