Staff
Dr. Donna Goodwin, Executive Director, The Steadward Centre; Associate Professor, Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation
- Please see detailed information about Dr. Goodwin's research interests in the Research section on this website and a summary in the Research section of the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation website at www.physedandrec.ualberta.ca/research_interests.cfm#goodwin.
- Please see Dr. Goodwin's complete CV for additional information.
Karen Robinson, MA, (Adapted Physical Activity) Program Director; University of Alberta
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MA (2005) in adapted physical activity from the University of Alberta. Thesis titled: “The Pre-adolescents’ Perceptions about their Experiences in Disability Sport”
Related Experience:
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Currently teaches two senior level courses in the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta
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Sessional Instructor, MacEwan College, Kings University College and The University of Alberta (Courses taught in the following areas: movement activities for children, Active Living for Persons with Physical Disabilities, Assessment and Service Delivery for Special Populations.)
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International Research Assistant for Right To Play in Ghana, West Africa
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Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Therapist
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Attendant Care and Program Instructor for Ontario March of Dimes
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Special Olympics Floor Hockey Coach (volunteer)
Awards:
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Received The City of Edmonton Mayor's Award for Outstanding Service (May 2006)
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Gerry York Moving to Inclusion Award, Active Living Alliance (2005) for contribution to adapted physical activity within the community (National Award)
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Received the AABRD Graduate Scholarship for her contribution to the area of recreation for people with disabilities. (2004)
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Graduate Teaching Award, University of Alberta (2004)
Other:
- Committee member for the Inclusive Mentoring Program with Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Jennifer (Jen) Peco, MA, Research Assistant; University of Alberta
- Completed Bachelor of Arts degree in kinesiology and physical education in 2002 at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario.
- Under the supervision of Dr. Janice Causgrove Dunn at the University of Alberta, she completed her Master of Arts degree with a specialization in Adapted Physical Activity in Spring 2006.
Related Experience:
- With an interest in children with disabilities and physical education, her thesis was titled “The Experience of Inclusion in Grade one Physical Education”.
- Recently received the AABRD Graduate Scholarship for her contribution to the area of recreation for people with disabilities.
- Course instructor at Grant MacEwan and the University of Alberta, teaching courses related to adapted physical activity and movement education.
- On the Board of Directors for Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing (CADS).
Bobbi-Jo Atchison, BPE (Adapted Physical Activity), Transition Initiative Coordinator; University of Alberta
- Completed BPE in Adapted Physical Activity (2006) University of Alberta
Related Experience:
- AFLCA – Fitness Theory, AFLCA-Fitness for the Older Adult
- CSEP-CEP (Certified Exercise Physiologist)
- Registered Kinesiologist with the Alberta Kinesiology Association
Other:
- Serves on Rick Hanson Wheels in Motion committee as volunteer coordinator
- Instructs Water in Motion
Austin Bergquist, BSc Kin, Functional Electrical Stimulus Program; University of Alberta
- Develops individualised FES exercise programs (rowing and cycling) for people with paraplegia and tetraplegia.
- Interest in FES stems from practicum experience in Dr. Dave Collins’s Neurophysiology Laboratory in the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation at the University of Alberta, and contact with Dr. Brian Andrews of the University of Oxford, UK, an architect of the FES exercise program.
- Gained knowledge of muscle activation, neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), electromyography (EMG) and several experimental techniques that can be applied to human motor control research.
Sanjeev Bhagrath, BSc Kin, Adapted Physical Activity Consultant; University of Alberta
- Completed Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Alberta.
Related Experience:
- NCCP Level 1
Gwen Russell, BPE (Adapted Physical Activity), Adapted Fitness Consultant; University of Alberta
- Completed Bachelor of Physical Education, specializing in Adapted Physical Activity from the University of Alberta (2007)
Chris Ha, BA, BPE (Health and Fitness and Sport Performance), Adapted Physical Activity Consultant; St Joeseph Satellite Site
- Completed Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Physical Education specializing in sport performance from The University of Alberta.
Related Experience:
- ACSM HFI (Health and Fitness Instructor with the American College of Sports Medicine)
- Registered Kinesiologist with the Alberta Kinesiology Association
- FCE
- NCCP
Sumita Kaura, BSc Kinesiology, Adapted Physical Activity Consultant; The C.A.G.E
- Completed Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Alberta (2007)
Caley McElwain, BPE, (Adapted Physical Activity), Adapted Physical Activity Consultant; The C.A.G.E.
- Completed Bachelor of Physical Education, specializing in Adapted Physical Activity from the University of Alberta.
Related Experience:
- Community Coaching Certification for Children and Youth
Other:
- Received the Rutherford Scholarship, Johnny Bright Scholarship, and the Jason Lang Scholarship
Amanda Ebert, BSc Kin, Adapted Physical Activity Consultant, The C.A.G.E
- Completed Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at the University of Alberta
Bethany Steen, BSc Neuroscience, FES Consultant; University of Alberta
- Completed Bachelor of Neuroscience, honours, at the University of Alberta
Related Experience:
- CPR-Level C
Kirsti Van Dornick, BSc Kin, Adapted Physical Activity Consultant; University of Alberta
- Completed Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at the University of Alberta
Related Experience:
- CSEP-CEP (Certified Exercise Physiologist)
- Registered Kinesiologist with the Alberta Kinesiology Association
Other:
- conducts fitness appraisals for incoming members
- develops and implements fitness programs for new and existing members in the Adapted Fitness Programs for Adults
- Assists in co-ordination and leadership of various activity programs such as aerobic drumming, circuit training and yoga