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Professor, Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta
Dr. McHugh is a professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation at the University of Alberta. Her research is broadly focused on enhancing the sport, physical activity, and body image experiences of women and youth. Through qualitative and collaborative research approaches her research provides an in-depth exploration of the psychosocial aspects of such experiences. Dr. McHugh has extensive experience working with women and girls, as well as Indigenous youth. Her commitment to community-based participatory research has supported the success of her nationally funded program of research.
Experience
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2019–presentProfessor, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta
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2014–2019Associate Professor , Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta
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2009–2014Assistant Professor , Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta
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