Research Area(s)
- Sport Psychology
- Indigenous Wellness
My research areas fall under the following College of Kinesiology research themes: Indigenous Wellness, Child and Youth Health and Development, Human Performance
Academic Background
- Ph.D. Kinesiology, University of Saskatchewan, 2014
- M.Sc. Kinesiology, University of Saskatchewan, 2009
- B.A. (Honours) Psychology, University of Saskatchewan, 2007
Courses Taught
- KIN 122.3 - Social Behavioral Foundations of Physical Activity
- KIN 306.3 - Introduction to Indigenous Wellness
- KIN 380.3 - Research Methods in Kinesiology
- KIN 431.3 - Mental Training for Sport and Physical Activity
- KIN 807.3 - Research Methods in Kinesiology
- GSR 982 - Mentored Teaching
Prospective Graduate Students
Prospective students interested in pursuing a research graduate degree in the areas of sport psychology or Indigenous Peoples' wellness should contact Dr. Ferguson and provide: (a) a brief summary of prior research experience; (b) an expression of interest in pursuing graduate studies; and, (c) unofficial transcripts.
Publications
My publication record is available at Google Scholar and PubMed
Current Research Funding
Principal Investigator
- Title: Developing Women Athletes’ Self-Compassion to Thrive in Sport
Agency: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Sport Participation Research Initiative
Timeline: 2022-2024 - Title: Indigenous Youth Mentorship Program in Saskatchewan
Agency: Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation Partnership Grant
Timeline: 2019-2023
Co-Principal Investigator
- Co-Principal Investigators: Dr. Heather Foulds and Dr. Leah Ferguson
Title: Journeying Together to Co-Create a Foundation for Indigenous Sport Research
Agency: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Exchange Grant
Timeline: 2019-2022 - Nominated Principal Investigator: Dr. Jonathan McGavock (University of Manitoba)
Title: Deepening the roots of living in a good way for Indigenous Children. The Indigenous Youth Mentorship Program
Agency: Canadian Institutes of Health Research Team Grant: Pathways Implementation Research Team – Component 3
Timeline: 2018-2023
Professional Affiliations
Affiliations
- Mamawiikikayaahk (Healing together) Métis Research Network, Saskatchewan NEIHR, Co-Scientific Director
- Canadian Sport Psychology Association (CSPA), Professional Member
- Community-University Institute for Social Research (CUISR) Management Board, member
- Indigenous Peoples' Health Research Centre, Research Affiliate
- ParticipACTION Research Advisory Group, member
- Saskatchewan Centre for Patient-Oriented Research (SCPOR) Affiliated Research Alliance, member
Consultant
- Mental Performance Consultant, Sport Medicine & Science Council of Saskatchewan
Scholarly Societies
- Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology (SCAPPS)
- International Society of Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise (QRSE)
- North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA)