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 primarily focuses on motor skill acquisition across the lifespan, examining specific practice factors that facilitate learning and performance in various contexts. He leads the Motor Skills Acquisition Laboratory, where he investigates practice variables such as augmented feedback schedules, learner-controlled practice contexts, and the impact of multitask learning on skill acquisition. Patterson's work has significant implications for sports, physical rehabilitation, and vocational training. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals addressing attention focus, feedback scheduling, and learner-controlled practice, contributing valuable insights into motor learning processes. As a member of the Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and the North American Society for Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, he remains actively engaged in advancing the field of kinesiology through both research and education.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Brock University • St. Catharines, ON, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in the field of kinesiology with a focus on motor skill acquisition.

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.