A5003344292- Sport Psychology and Performance
- Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Sports Performance and Training
- Physical Education and Pedagogy
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Physical Activity and Health
- Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport
- Sports and Physical Education Research
- Creativity in Education and Neuroscience
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Sports, Gender, and Society
- Child Development and Education
- Diverse Music Education Insights
- Spinal Cord Injury Research
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Doping in Sports
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Media Influence and Health
- Motor Control and Adaptation
- Gender Diversity and Inequality
- Education, Achievement, and Giftedness
University of Winnipeg
2012-2023
St. Francis Xavier University
2016
University of Prince Edward Island
2016
Queen's University
2016
Camosun College
2016
University of Windsor
2016
Nipissing University
2016
University of Lethbridge
2016
Western University
2005-2009
University of East London
2007-2008
Within rehabilitation settings, mental imagery helps to promote long-term recovery and facilitates compliance exercises. Individuals who are able effectively engage in practice likely gain the most benefit from training. Thus, a suitable ability measurement tool for individuals with movement limitations is needed. The purpose of present study was evaluate Movement Imagery Questionnaire-Revised second version (MIQ-RS), compare results this new Hall Martin's (1997) MIQ-R. Three-hundred twenty...
Physical literacy is an emerging construct in children's health promotion, and may impact their lifelong physical activity habits. However, recent data reveal that only a small portion of Canadian children are regularly physically active and/or meet sedentary behaviour guidelines. To our knowledge, no study has investigated the association between movement Therefore, purpose this was to examine relationship scores who or do not guidelines.Children (n = 2956; 56.6% girls) aged 8-12 years from...
The current physical literacy level of Canadian children is unknown. Royal Bank Canada (RBC) Learn to Play - Assessment Physical Literacy (CAPL) project, which anchored in the consensus statement definition literacy, aimed help establish children.The CAPL was used assess (and component domains: Daily Behaviour, Competence, Knowledge and Understanding, Motivation Confidence) aged 8-12 years. Data were collected from 11 sites across Canada, yielding a sample 10,034 participants (5030 girls)....
Mental imagery can improve motor performance in stroke populations when combined with physical therapy. Valid and reliable instruments to evaluate the ability of survivors are needed maximize benefits mental The purposes this study were to: examine compare test-retest intra-rate reliability Movement Imagery Questionnaire-Revised, Second Edition (MIQ-RS) able-bodied controls, internal consistency visual kinesthetic items MIQ-RS, determine if MIQ-RS includes both dimensions imagery, correlate...
The present study aimed to provide a better understanding of the relationship between imagery ability and use. Athletes completed Movement Imagery Questionnaire—Revised Second Version, Motivational Ability Measure for Sport, Sport Questionnaire. Hierarchical regression analyses revealed that explained 20 41% variance in use functions imagery. Visual kinesthetic predicted cognitive specific use; motivational general-mastery general-arousal general To assess multiple methods assessment must be used.
The associations between cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and physical literacy in children are largely unknown. aim of this study was to assess the relationships CRF, measured using 20-m shuttle run test (20mSRT), components among Canadian aged 8-12 years.A total 9393 (49.9% girls) children, with a mean (SD) age 10.1 (±1.2) years, from cross-sectional surveillance were included for analysis. SRT evaluated standardized 15 m or 20 protocol. All SRTs converted 20mSRT values formula. four...
Abstract Athletes report using imagery most often to successfully cope with and master challenging situations. This function of is termed "motivational general-mastery" includes imagining being focused, confident in control difficult circumstances. Also, athletes use regulate their arousal levels (e.g. relaxing, psyching up) this "motivational-general arousal". While employing these two motivational functions imagery, ability do so has not been examined. The aim the present study was develop...
Knowledge translation is an essential component of the research process. The purpose this study was to examine content information coaches attain from online sport psychology resources and their use information. This also investigated differences in coaches' across experience, certification, competitive level coaches. Participants included 253 ( n males = 183; females 69) averaging 13.6 years coaching experience who varied considerably sport, income level, age athletes they coached. Results...
Similarities exist between the performance of musicians and athletes; both must prepare to perform at their optimal level experience psychological reactions performance. Sport psychologists have begun collaborate with performing artists investigate potential positive outcome skills on (e.g., Connolly & Williamon, 2004; Fish et al., 2004). Mental imagery may be used for cognitive motivational purposes, resulting in outcomes such as learning a technically difficult piece, regulating...
The purpose of the present study was to examine relationship an objective measure skill level, golf handicap, and age use imagery. Five different functions imagery were assessed through Sport Imagery Questionnaire: cognitive specific, general, motivational general-arousal, general-mastery. Pearson correlations indicated handicap significantly related all five imagery, while general-mastery functions. As decreased there a corresponding increase in use. increased decrease hierarchical...
The revised Movement Imagery Questionnaire (MIQ-R: Hall & Martin, 1997) assesses visual and kinesthetic movement imagery abilities has become a popular questionnaire in sport exercise psychology research. purpose of this study was to examine the psychometric properties MIQ-R including internal consistency, stability, factor structure, gender invariance. There were 325 male (n = 136) female 189) athletes/dancers who participated study. Gender-specific consistency coefficients ranged from...
Abstract Motivational general-mastery imagery is described as imaging overcoming challenges in sport with confidence and control. Using a single-subject multiple baseline design three male inter-collegiate golfers completed the Imagery Ability Measure for Sport during post-intervention phases Competitive State Anxiety Inventory-2R prior to each competitive round. Golf scores were recorded at conclusion of competition. Participants engaged six sessions guided motivational training over...
One of the main challenges in field mental health today is stigma towards individuals who have psychological disorders.This study aims to analyse usefulness applying a serious game developed for purpose raising awareness among students about problems and whether its can be influenced by type video games or time that usually devote playing with this entertainment.The introduces four characters display symptoms different disorders. A total 530 participated study, 412 whom comprised...
Physical literacy is the foundation of a physically active lifestyle. Sedentary behaviour displays deleterious associations with important health indicators in children. However, association between sedentary and physical unknown. The purpose this study was to identify aspects that are associated key modes among Canadian children participating RBC-CAPL Learn Play study.A total 8,307 aged 8.0-12.9 years were included present analysis. assessed using Assessment Literacy, which measures four...
Purpose: A pilot study was conducted to describe the physical activity experiences and perceived benefits of barriers participation for patrons a homeless shelter. The resulting data may be used inform creation support sport programs those experiencing homelessness. Method: Eighteen male shelter completed self-report questionnaires assess psychosocial factors: global self-esteem, general self-efficacy, exercise intention attitudes, quality life. Fitness tests were determine participants'...
One of the main obstacles to integrating individuals with severe mental disorders into society today is stigma directed at them. Although breakthroughs in treatment have been made recent years, many professionals continue admit that they do not possess enough training combat this problem. Considering situation, present study analyzes existing among University Education students three countries different education systems and cultures, namely Spain, Russia, Canada. A total 1,542 from these...
Physical literacy is a complex construct influenced by range of physical, behavioural, affective, and cognitive factors. Researchers are interested in relationships among these constituent The purpose this study was to investigate how age, gender, physical competence components relate child's adequacy predilection for activity.A sample 8530 Canadian youth (50% girl) aged 8.0 12.9 years participated the study. Participants completed Assessment Literacy (CAPL) protocol, which assesses four...
Quality physical education (PE) contributes to the development of literacy among children, yet little is known about how teacher training relates this development. We assessed association between training, and likelihood that children met recommended achievement levels for components as defined by Canadian Assessment Physical Literacy (CAPL). (n = 4189; M 10.72 years, SD 1.19) from six provinces completed CAPL. Logistic regression was used examine relationship (generalist/PE specialist),...
Sport psychology has become widely applied in coaching practices to assist athletic success. Despite the increased use, there is a lack of evidence-based sport information available coaches form informal sources. The aim this study was conduct pilot test explore coaches’ perceptions and use an website. Eight participated semi-structured interviews. Based on engagement, five data analyzed using thematic analysis their experiences revealed two main themes, website enhancements. remaining three...
The purpose in this study was to replicate and extend the mental skills training (MST) package of Wanlin, Hrycaiko, Martin, Mahon (1997) Special Olympics track field athletes with intellectual disabilities. Three participants ranged age from 21 23 years. A multiple baseline design across individuals used assess effects intervention on off-task behaviors athletic performance (i.e., work output competition results). results were clearly beneficial for two participants, decreasing frequency...