Adapted Physical Activity
Improving overall health and wellbeing in children and youth with neurodevelopmental conditions through principles of physical literacy.
Kinesiology Faculty Members
Explore teaching and research in the Faculty of Kinesiology
Explore Kinesiology research areas below. If you would like to work with a researcher, share your CV, or you have a research question, please contact the researcher directly. Their email address is in their profile.
Biomechanics
Applying science to understand human movement and finding strategies to prevent injury and disease.
Dance Science
Investigating the relationships between the sciences, arts and humanities.
Exercise Physiology
Evaluating exercise interventions to advance health and wellness.
Growth and Aging
Examining the body and brain across the lifespan, including the role of physical activity and exercise for healthy growth and aging.
Health, Exercise and Sport Psychology
Exploring the role of social relationships in physical activity and health behaviours, physical activity and quality of life for cancer survivors, as well as sport psychology for competitive athletes, coaches and officials.
Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation and Sport Medicine
Reducing the risk of injury in sport and recreation with a focus on children and adolescents.
Leadership and Coaching
Foundational principles of creating an effective learning and coaching environment.
Motor Behaviour and Neural Control of Movement
Understanding how the motor system learns to produce actions to improve sensory and motor function, as well as applying motor learning theory to teaching and coaching motor skills to improve learning and performance.
Nutrition, Metabolism and Genetics
Evaluating nutrition strategies, metabolism and genetics to improve health and wellness and prevent disease.
Socio-Cultural Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity
Looking at the body, physical activity and health in the larger social context.
Why regaining fitness post-COVID may improve mental health
Dr. Patricia Doyle-Baker highlights the key benefits.
Joint Faculty
Those who hold appointments with Kinesiology and one or more other faculties.
Dr. Steven K. Boyd, PhD
Dr. Sean Dukelow, PhD
Dr. Janet Ronsky, PhD
Dr. Marc Poulin, PhD, DPhil
Dr. Patrick Whelan, PhD
Dr. Charlene Elliott, PhD
Dr. Dana Olstad, PhD
Student Research
Faculty members mentor post-doctoral, graduate and undergraduate researchers. Discover how to participate in research, find out the best way to approach a potential supervisor, see what topics others are digging into, and more.
Participate in Research
Our researchers need your help to conduct studies that make a positive impact in our communities. Check out a research study or clinical trial in the Faculty of Kinesiology.