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
Research Interests:
Indigenous athletes and sport, Indigenous Peoples’ wellness, self-compassion in sport, sport psychology, women and girls in sport and physical activity.
Academic Background
- Ph.D. Kinesiology, University of Saskatchewan
- M.Sc. Kinesiology, University of Saskatchewan
- B.A. (Honours) Psychology, University of Saskatchewan
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: 2022-2026 - Title: Supporting Community Connections: Knowledge Mobilization for the Indigenous Youth Mentorship Program in Saskatchewan
Agency: Saskatchewan Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research, Knowledge Translation Support
Timeline: 2025-2026
Co-Principal Investigator
- Nominated Principal Investigator: Dr. Robert Henry (University of Saskatchewan)
Title: Indigenous Futurisms in Indigenous Health and Wellbeing: The natawihowin and mamawiikikayaahk Research, Training and Mentorship Networks - SK-NEIHR
Agency: Canadian Institutes of Health Research Operating Grant: Network Environments for Indigenous Health Research
Timeline: 2024-2029
Professional Affiliations
Affiliations
- Canadian Sport Psychology Association (CSPA), Professional Member
- Community-University Institute for Social Research (CUISR) Management Board, Member
- nātawihowin and mawiikikayaahk Research, Training and Mentorshop Networks, Saskatchewan NEIHR
- ParticipACTION Research Advisory Group, Chair
Consultant
- Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC)
administered by the Associate for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) and Canadian Sport Psychology Association (CSPA) - Mental Performance Consultant, Sport Medicine & Science Council of Saskatchewan
Scholarly Societies