Billy Strean, PhD, Master Somatic Coach, RYT-500

Contact

Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation - Academic Programs
Email
wstrean@ualberta.ca

Overview

About

Dr. Billy Strean is Professor Emeritus & a 3M National Teaching Fellow — Canada's most prestigious recognition of excellence in university teaching and educational leadership.

Prospective Graduate Students - Please note: Dr. Strean is not accepting new graduate students

Degrees

Ph.D. (Kinesiology – Sport & Exercise Psychology), University of Illinois, 1993

M.A. (Philosophy and Psychology of Sport), University of Iowa, 1988

B.A. (Philosophy; Elementary Education Certification) Grinnell College,1986

Background

As a 3M National Teaching Fellow, Dr. Strean has focused on excellence in teaching, learning, and educational leadership. He is actively engaged with education, healthcare, and public and private sector communities. 

  • Registered Yoga Teacher-500 (2018)
  • Certified Master Somatic Coach (2016)
  • Registered Yoga Teacher-200 (2016)
  • Certified Somatic Coach (Strozzi Institute), 2004
  • Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (The Coaches Training Institute), 2001

Research

Dr. Strean’s research and scholarly interests include: Somatic and ontological approaches to leadership, well-being, and exhilaration; Mindfulness in educational contexts; Teaching and learning issues in physical activity and adult/higher education; The role of laughter and humour in learning and well-being; Professional practice and effectiveness in sport psychology and helping professions.



Teaching

Dr. Strean is retired and no longer teaching courses at University of Alberta. Courses that he most recently instructed are;

KRLS 420 – Play: The Foundation of Recreation, Sport and Physical Activity

KIN 444 – Communication Skills & Strategies in Sport and Physical Activity



Announcements

Dr. Strean is not accepting graduate students.