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Cathy van Ingen is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Brock University. Her research focuses on the relationship between sport, inequality, and social change. As a scholar-activist, her work broadly explores themes of gender-based violence, trauma-informed physical activity, and the geographies of sport. She is the co-founder of ‘Shape Life,’ a free, non-contact, trauma-informed boxing program designed for women-identified survivors of violence. In 2019, she established ‘Shape Life Youth,’ which provides a similar program for youth who have experienced trauma or violence. Van Ingen has published widely on topics such as gender-based violence in boxing and the socio-cultural examinations of sports and concussions. She actively participates in various organizations, including the North American Society for Sociology of Sport and the International Boxing Research Organization. Her scholarly contributions also include significant chapters and articles in esteemed publications, contributing to ongoing discussions about the impact of sport on marginalized communities and the role of trauma in physical activity. She continues to engage in transformative research in sport development and peace initiatives.
This entry applies to the general Graduate Studies standard for departments such as English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, and Sociology.