Professor Dr. Katherine Tamminen

Biography

Katherine Tamminen is a Professor in Sport Psychology at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education and serves as the Associate Dean for Graduate Education. She completed her Master of Education in Counseling Psychotherapy at the University of Toronto and holds a PhD in Physical Education Recreation with a specialization in Sport Psychology from the University of Alberta. Her academic interests are focused on sport psychology, particularly in the context of youth sports and adolescent athletes. She utilizes qualitative research methodologies to explore stress, coping mechanisms, and emotional responses in sports settings. Dr. Tamminen has been involved in various research projects examining young athletes' experiences and has contributed significantly to the field through her work as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of British Columbia.

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