Geri Ruissen

Area of Study / Keywords

affect quantitative methods ecological momentary assessment mental health well-being

KIN 109 - Statistics, Measurement, and Evaluation

This course focuses largely upon the application of descriptive and inferential statistics in the context of quantitative research. The course also introduces students to basic principles surrounding measurement error, test reliability, and validity. Note: Students cannot receive credit for KIN 109 if they received credit for PEDS 109 or PEDS 309, PSYCH 211, SOC 210, STAT 141, or STAT 151.

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KIN 209 - Research Methods in Kinesiology

An overview of research in kinesiology with emphasis on practical application of research techniques and designs. Prerequisite: KIN 109 or 309, STAT 141 or 151. Note: Credit will be granted for only one of KIN 209 or 409, PEDS 209 or 409.

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KRLS 500A - Senior Undergraduate Research Thesis

Students will pursue a topic of interest at an advanced level in an area relevant to their program of studies in the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation and engage in an intensive self-directed study implementation under the supervision of a faculty member. Students are required to complete a detailed research proposal (with literature review and ethics approval if appropriate) in the Fall Term and the implementation of the study in the Winter Term. The Senior Undergraduate thesis involves the definition of an independent research proposal from the student, as well as the implementation of the research project, submission of the completed undergraduate research thesis, and a formal presentation of the project findings. NOTE: Students must arrange for a faculty member approved by the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation to oversee their thesis. Permission for enrollment in this course is required from the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs in the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation. Students must contact their assigned academic advisor for information regarding application and completion requirements. Students must be in their fourth or final year standing in a Faculty of KSR undergraduate program and have achieved a cumulative GPA of a minimum of 3.0 at the time of application.

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KRLS 500B - Senior Undergraduate Research Thesis

Students will pursue a topic of interest at an advanced level in an area relevant to their program of studies in the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation and engage in an intensive self-directed study implementation under the supervision of a faculty member. Students are required to complete a detailed research proposal (with literature review and ethics approval if appropriate) in the Fall Term and the implementation of the study in the Winter Term. The Senior Undergraduate thesis involves the definition of an independent research proposal from the student, as well as the implementation of the research project, submission of the completed undergraduate research thesis, and a formal presentation of the project findings. NOTE: Students must arrange for a faculty member approved by the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation to oversee their thesis. Permission for enrollment in this course is required from the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs in the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation. Students must contact their assigned academic advisor for information regarding application and completion requirements. Students must be in their fourth or final year standing in a Faculty of KSR undergraduate program and have achieved a cumulative GPA of a minimum of 3.0 at the time of application.

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Geralyn R Ruissen, Mark R Beauchamp, Eli Puterman, Bruno D Zumbo, Ryan E Rhodes, Benjamin A Hives, Brinkley M Sharpe, Julio Vega, Carissa A Low, Aidan G C Wright

Annals of Behavioral Medicine. 2022 November; 10.1093/abm/kaac024

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Geralyn R. Ruissen, Bruno D. Zumbo, Ryan E. Rhodes, Eli Puterman, Mark R. Beauchamp

Health Psychology Review. 2022 October; 10.1080/17437199.2021.1987953

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Geralyn R. Ruissen, Yan Liu, Toni Schmader, David R. Lubans, Samantha M. Harden, Svenja A. Wolf, Ryan E. Rhodes, William L. Dunlop, Eli Puterman, Bruno D. Zumbo, Mark R. Beauchamp

Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being. 2020 July; 10.1111/aphw.12197

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Geralyn R. Ruissen, Ryan E. Rhodes, Mark R. Beauchamp

Psychology & Health. 2019 May; 10.1080/08870446.2018.1554183

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