Dr. Jae Patterson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jae Patterson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Brock University. His research focuses on understanding practice factors that facilitate motor skill acquisition across the lifespan, especially in individuals with varying abilities. He directs the Motor Skills Acquisition Laboratory, where he examines how variables such as augmented feedback schedules, learner-controlled practice contexts, and repetition scheduling impact the learning of motor skills. His work has implications for sports, physical rehabilitation, and vocational settings. Patterson is a member of the Canadian Society of Psychomotor Learning and the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals that explore the intricacies of motor learning and skill acquisition. Patterson is committed to mentoring graduate and undergraduate students interested in advancing research in this area.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Brock University • St. Catharines, ON, Canada

Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology focusing on motor learning and related research.

Courses

Adapted Physical Activity Motor Learning Cognitive Ergonomics Directed Study Undergraduate Thesis/Project Practicum Clinical Kinesiology Rehabilitation

Requirements for Brock University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:88
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a related field Satisfactory academic standing
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two electronic reference reports
  • Statement of Intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to the general Graduate Studies standard for departments such as English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, and Sociology.