Dr. Barbi Law
Associate Vice-President, Research, Innovation and Graduate Studies / Administrative Departments - Graduate Studies and Research Office
Professor / Faculty of Education and Professional Studies - Schulich School of Education - Physical and Health Education
Faculty of Education and Professional Studies - Schulich School of Education - Physical and Health Education
Position
Full-time Faculty
Graduate Program Faculty
Administration
Dean
E-mail
Extension
4293
Website
About
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Education
BKin (Honours), McMaster University
MA, University of Ottawa
PhD, University of Western Ontario
Research
Areas of Specialization:
Applied sport psychology interventions (e.g., imagery, modeling)Children's physical activity promotion
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/