Amber Mosewich, PhD

About

Degrees

PhD - Kinesiology - University of British Columbia - 2013

MSc - Kinesiology - University of Saskatchewan - 2008

BSc (Honours with Great Distinction) - Kinesiology - University of Saskatchewan - 2006

Background

•Academic background is in sport and exercise psychology.

•Completed MSc program at the University of Saskatchewan under the supervision of Dr. Kent Kowalski and PhD program at the University of British Columbia under the supervision of Dr. Peter Crocker.

•Upon completion of her doctoral work, Dr. Mosewich moved to Adelaide, South Australia and was a Lecturer (similar to Assistant Professor in Canada) at the University of South Australia.

•Joined the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation at the University of Alberta in January 2016.

Research

Dr. Mosewich’s research interests focus on the examination of stress, coping, emotion, and resultant cognitive and behavioural responses within the sport domain. The sport context can present many challenges, and ensuring that athletes have the skills and resources to effectively manage different issues in sport is essential to promote adaptive responses to stress and emotion and foster successful sport experiences that are also positive and healthy.

A key directive of her work is to understand the psychological skills and resources necessary to facilitate successful and positive sport experiences and how best to foster their development.

Dr. Mosewich’s research portfolio includes quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches to research.

One area of particular interest for Dr. Mosewich surrounds self-compassion as a potential coping resource for athletes. The premise is that promoting self-compassionate frames of mind might promote acceptance, acknowledgement, and accurate evaluation of sport situations, and attenuate ruminative or avoidant approaches, better allowing an athlete to move forward in pursuit of their goals and highest possible level of performance.

Teaching

Past UAlberta Courses Taught (current teaching indicated below):

KIN 303 - Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity

KIN 403 - The Application of Psychological Skills to Sport and Physical Activity

KIN 207 - Physical Growth and Psychomotor Development

KIN 403 - The Application of Psychological Skills to Sport and Physical Activity

KIN 544 - Psychosocial Dimensions of Athletic Behaviour in the Competitive Sport Environment

Past courses: KIN 209: Research Methods in Kinesiology; KIN 303: Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity; HEED 321: Psychological Dimensions of Health Promotion

Dr. Mosewich is not currently accepting applications for graduate students.

KIN 303 - Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity

This course introduces the student to the field of sport psychology and to select psychological theories as they relate to sport and physical activity. Psychological constructs along with their theoretical perspectives will be viewed within cognitive, emotional, and behavioural frameworks. Note: Credit will be granted for only one of KIN 303 or PEDS 303.

KIN 403 - The Application of Psychological Skills to Sport and Physical Activity

The direct application of select psychological skills to sport and physical activity. A strong emphasis is placed on how to apply psychological skills in a variety of settings. Prerequisite: KIN 303. Note: Credit will be granted for only one of KIN 403 or PEDS 403.

KSR 544 - Psychological Dimensions of Performance in Sport

This course offers a theoretical and empirical analysis of psychological constructs that underlie athlete performance and experience in competitive sport. The course examines the theoretical underpinnings of psychological (e.g., confidence, motivation), emotional (e.g., anxiety, anger), cultural (e.g., norms, roles), and personality characteristics (e.g., perfectionism, grit) that shape and inform the competitive sport experience for athletes. Students are exposed to key psychological constructs relevant to competitive sport settings and effective coaching in order to account for participation and performance in sport as a deeply holistic process. Note: Credit will be granted for only one of KSR 544, KIN 544, PEDS 544 or KSR 744.

KSR 744 - Psychological Dimensions of Performance in Sport

This course offers a theoretical and empirical analysis of various psychological constructs that underlie athlete performance and experience in competitive sport. This course examines the theoretical underpinnings of psychological (e.g., confidence, motivation), emotional (e.g., anxiety, anger), cultural (e.g., norms, roles), and personality characteristics (e.g., perfectionism, grit) that can play a role in the competitive sport experience for athletes. Students are exposed to key psychological constructs relevant to competitive sport settings and effective coaching in order to account for participation and performance in sport as a deeply holistic process. Note: Credit will be granted for only one of KSR 744, KIN 544, PEDS 544, or KSR 544. Sections may be offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar.

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