Dr. Amber Mosewich

Biography

Amber Mosewich is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation at the University of Alberta. She earned her PhD in Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia in 2013, an MSc in Kinesiology from the University of Saskatchewan in 2008, and a BSc (Honours Great Distinction) in Kinesiology from the same university in 2006. Her academic background lies in sport and exercise psychology, where she has contributed to the understanding of stress, coping, and emotion in the sports domain. AMoswich has employed various research methodologies, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods. Her key research interest is exploring self-compassion as a potential coping resource for athletes, emphasizing that promoting a self-compassionate mindset can help individuals manage competitive stress and enhance their performance. Besides research, she is actively involved in teaching, with courses such as Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity and Application of Psychological Skills in Sport and Physical Activity. Dr. Mosewich is committed to mentoring graduate students, providing them with opportunities to explore these vital psychological skills in athletic contexts.

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