Tara-Leigh McHugh, PhD
Contact
Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation - Academic Programs
- tmchugh@ualberta.ca
- Phone
- (780) 492-3907
- Address
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1-105 University Hall
8840 114 St NWEdmonton ABT6G 2J9
Overview
About
Degrees
PhD (Kinesiology), University of Saskatchewan, 2009
MSc (Kinesiology), University of Saskatchewan, 2004
BSc (Kinesiology), Dalhousie University, 2001
Background
- Held a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in Health Promotion from July 2008-July 2009. This position was jointly funded by Dalhousie University (Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre) and the Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection.
- Was hired in July 2009 as an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Physical Education & Recreation, University of Alberta.
Research
Dr. McHugh’s research is broadly focused on addressing gender equity in sport, and subsequently enhancing the experiences of women and youth in sport and physical activity. Through qualitative and collaborative research approaches her research provides an in-depth exploration of the psychosocial aspects of sport and physical activity experiences. Her commitment to community-based participatory research has supported the success of her nationally funded program of research that is focused on working with women and girls, as well as Indigenous youth.
Teaching
KRLS 323: Indigenous Peoples' Perspective on Activity, Health, and Wellness in Canada
KSR 763: Indigeneity and Settler Colonialism
KSR 765: Indigenous Peoples' Physical Activity
Courses
KSR 565 - Indigenous Peoples' Physical Activity
This course will examine the role of physical activity in the lives of Indigenous peoples. While global contexts will be considered, the experiences of Indigenous peoples in Canada will be the focus of the course. The manner in which colonization continues to shape the physical activity of Indigenous peoples will be examined and frameworks for the potential promotion of physical activity will be considered. Credit will be granted for only one of KSR 565, KSR 765, KRLS 565 or PERLS 565.
KSR 765 - Indigenous Peoples' Physical Activity
This course will examine the role of physical activity in the lives of Indigenous peoples. While global contexts will be considered, the experiences of Indigenous peoples in Canada will be the focus of the course. The manner in which colonization continues to shape the physical activity of Indigenous peoples will be examined and frameworks for the potential promotion of physical activity will be considered. Sections offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar. Credit will be granted for only one of KSR 765, KRLS 565 or PERLS 565.