Positions
Dean
Graduate Studies
Full-time Faculty
Faculty of Education and Professional Studies - Schulich School of Education - Physical and Health Education
Graduate Program Faculty
Graduate Studies - Kinesiology, MSc
Graduate Program Faculty
Graduate Studies - Master of Education
Graduate Program Faculty
Graduate Studies - PhD in Education (Educational Sustainability)
Education
BKin (Honours), McMaster University
MA, University of Ottawa
PhD, University of Western Ontario
Areas of specialization
Applied sport psychology interventions
Children's physical activity promotion
Research
Research Interests
My research program explores strategies for creating positive sport and physical activity experiences, with a focus on children. Projects explore topics such as:
- Use of mental skills to enhancing learning, performance, and self-beliefs
- Children's development of physical literacy
- School-based physical activity
- Coaches' integration of sport psychology into practice
Dr. Law is also a certified Mental Performance Consultant through the Canadian Sport Psychology Association (CSPA-ACPS). She has provided mental training services and workshops to athletes, teams, and coaches from recreational to elite competitive levels.
Publications
For further details regarding specific research interests, current projects, publications, and student opportunities, please visit my website at http://ppahp.nipissingu.ca/dr-barbi-law/