Danielle Cormier, Ph.D., M.A., B.A.
Pronouns: she/her
Contact
Postdoctoral Fellow, GPS Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Admin
- dlcormie@ualberta.ca
Primary Instructor: HE ED, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation - Academic Programs
- dlcormie@ualberta.ca
Overview
Area of Study / Keywords
Sport Psychology Grit Self-Compassion High Performance Athletes
Research
I am an Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Postdoctoral Fellow. My research focuses on the psychological and social factors that influence athletes' sustained participation and longevity in sport. I investigate the individual differences that shape athletes' thoughts, emotions, and behaviours over time using mixed methodologies. I have two major areas of interest: (1) To understand and enhance the psychological factors (e.g., grit, self-compassion, mental toughness) that contribute to high performance athletes’ perceptions of their performance and well-being, and (2) To answer the call made by many sport organizations to build a more equitable sport system for girls and women by exploring the psychological and social mechanisms that enhance girls' positive experiences and holistic development in sport.
Courses
HE ED 321 - Psychological Dimensions of Health Promotion
An individual-based analysis of health-related behavior and behavior change. Emphasis will be placed upon social psychological approaches to understanding and changing such health-related behaviors as physical activity involvement, dietary practices, smoking, alcohol and drug abuse within a social context.
KIN 245 - Introduction to the Profession of Coaching
Examines the principles of coaching as they relate to the development of the athlete, the role of the coach, and organization of sport in contemporary society. Designed to present basic coaching theory that is applicable to a variety of sport settings with the focus on the practice and the season. Note: Credit will only granted for one of KIN 245 or PEDS 245 or 345.
KSR 572A - Coaching Practicum
Students will be required to coach for a complete season as head coach or assistant coach with major responsibilities in High Performance program approved by the student's Coaching Mentor. The purpose of the practicum is to provide students with practical experience of running their own High Performance program for an entire duration of 1 annual cycle that will include 1 competitive season. Note: a minimum of 250 hours of outside-classroom time is required. Prerequisite: consent of the Faculty. Note: Credit will be granted for only one of KIN 572 or KSR 572 or PEDS 572.
KSR 572B - Coaching Practicum
Students will be required to coach for a complete season as head coach or assistant coach with major responsibilities in High Performance program approved by the student's Coaching Mentor. The purpose of the practicum is to provide students with practical experience of running their own High Performance program for an entire duration of 1 annual cycle that will include 1 competitive season. Note: a minimum of 250 hours of outside-classroom time is required. Prerequisite: consent of the Faculty. Note: Credit will be granted for only one of KIN 572 or KSR 572 or PEDS 572.
KSR 900 - Directed Research Project
A significant piece of scholarly writing. This course used by course-based Master's students. Note: Students can complete only one project during their degree.
KSR 900A - Directed Research Project
A significant piece of scholarly writing. This course used by course-based Master's students. Note: Students can complete only one project during their degree.
KSR 900B - Directed Research Project
A significant piece of scholarly writing. This course used by course-based Master's students. Note: Students can complete only one project during their degree.
RLS 100 - Life, Leisure, and the Pursuit of Happiness
This is a foundational, introductory course to recreation and leisure studies, with an emphasis on exploring leisure's contributions to happiness from a multi-disciplinary perspective. Various theories and evidence to support leisure's roles in the pursuit of happiness are covered, along with prominent subtopics within leisure studies. Students will be expected to apply the learned content to issues they face in their own leisure life and/or future professional life.
Featured Publications
Danielle L. Cormier, Leah J. Ferguson, Nancy C. Gyurcsik, Jennifer L. Briere, John G. H. Dunn, Kent C. Kowalski
International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 2024 December; 10.1080/1750984X.2021.1934887
Danielle L. Cormier, Helene Jørgensen, Leah J. Ferguson, Nancy C. Gyurcsik, Jennifer L. Briere, & Kent C. Kowalski
Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health . 2024 November; 10.1080/2159676X.2024.2432653
Danielle L. Cormier, Leah J. Ferguson, Nancy C. Gyurcsik, Jennifer L. Briere, Amber D. Mosewich, Kent C. Kowalski
Psychology of Sport and Exercise. 2024 January; 10.1016/j.psychsport.2023.102540
Karissa L. Johnson, Danielle L. Cormier, Kent C. Kowalski, Amber D. Mosewich
Journal of Sport Rehabilitation. 2023 March; 10.1123/jsr.2022-0100
Danielle L. Cormier, Kent C. Kowalski, Leah J. Ferguson, Amber D. Mosewich, Tara-Leigh F. McHugh, Philipp Röthlin
International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 2023 January; 10.1080/1750984X.2022.2161064
John G. H. Dunn, Danielle L. Cormier, Shintaro Kono, Janice Causgrove Dunn, James L. Rumbold
Journal of Sport Behavior. 2021 September; 44 (2)
Danielle L. Cormier, John G.H. Dunn, Janice Causgrove Dunn
Personality and Individual Differences. 2019 March; 10.1016/j.paid.2018.11.026
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