Dr. Scott Rathwell Associate Professor
He completed his education in Quebec and Ontario, graduating with a Psychology bachelors degree from Concordia 免费福利资源在线看片 (2009), an MA in Kinesiology from McGill 免费福利资源在线看片 (2012), and a PhD degree from the 免费福利资源在线看片 of Ottawa鈥檚 Human Kinetics faculty (2017).
Dr. Rathwell is a sport psychologist with research interest in promoting physical activity through the lifespan and safe return from concussion. Dr. Rathwell has produced a significant number of peer-reviewed publications in high impact journals and important chapters in disciplinary textbooks.
Dr. Rathwell鈥 s research is supported by national grants and he is currently the principle investigator on a two year SSHRC Insight Development grant titled 鈥淕etting back on track: A mixed methods study of successful re-engagement in physical activity.鈥 He is also the co-investigator for a SSHRC Insight Grant titled 鈥淭he development, validation, and practical utility of an assessment tool for surveying adult-orientated coaching practices in masters sport.鈥
Dr. Rathwell has worked as an external consultant for professional organizations in Canada, the USA, and Portugal. He helped the Coaching Association of Canada create a survey instrument to assess all National Coaching Certification Program modules offered in Canada. Within the USA, he consulted with the Los Angeles Angels about coaching strategies for optimizing performance and expertise development. In Portugal, he has delivered workshops where he taught university coaches how to promote positive development through.
Within Lethbridge, Dr. Rathwell has provided his professional services to Pronghorn athletes and also coached for several years with the Lethbridge Lightning senior men鈥檚 hockey team.
Dr. Rathwell enjoys playing hockey, golf and going to the gym.