Dr. Bradley Young

Professor

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Biography

Bradley W. Young is a researcher specializing in sport psychology, talent development, sport aging, and sport pedagogy. His program integrates theory and practice to enhance the sport experience and performance of adolescent, university, and national team athletes, as well as masters athletes. With a history of funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and Sport Canada, he has made significant contributions to the field. Young is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (AASP) and provides services to young athletes, families, teams, and organizations. He has served on boards such as Active Aging Canada and the ParticipACTION Advisory Network. His research interests include psychology of sport practice, development of expertise, and the quality of sport experiences for masters athletes. He leads notable areas like the Psychology of Optimal Practice, which focuses on the psychological skills elite athletes utilize to enhance their practice, and Quality Masters Sport Experience (QMSE), which aims to enrich programming for middle-aged and older adults in sport.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2006-01-01 — Present

Faculty of Health Sciences • Ottawa, ON

Faculty member responsible for teaching, supervising, and conducting research in the field of health sciences.

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History