Dr. Sharleen Hoar is an assistant professor teaching Sport & Exercise Psychology in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education at The University of Lethbridge. Sharleen completed her doctoral work under the supervision of Dr. Peter Crocker at UBC in the spring 2003. Currently her research explores emotional development of children and adolescents through participation in sport and physical activity. Specifically, her research aims to (a) understand the fundamental cognitive, social, and behavioural components of emotion regulation, and (b) identify skills and competencies that can be enhanced as part of intervention programs to facilitate positive adaptation for youth who are at risk for psychological and health problems due to exposure to stress and adversity within the sport and physical activity context. Her research has several interrelated themes including: stress, coping, and emotion; the role of the sport social network in the development of coping skills in adolescence; help-seeking behaviour in sport; and determinants of physical activity in the transition to post-secondary education. Dr. Hoar applies her expertise in the area of mental skills development by working with Canadian athletes of all ages and skill abilities.
Contact Information:
Dr. Sharleen Hoar
Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education
The University of Lethbridge
4401 University Dr.
Lethbridge, AB, T1K 3M4
403-329-2591 (office); 403-332-5209 (lab); 403-380-1839(fax)
sharleen.hoar@uleth.ca