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Kimberley L. Gammage is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and the Program Director for the Master of Professional Kinesiology at Brock University. Her research focuses on body image, particularly positive body image and physical activity across diverse populations. Utilizing both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, she investigates factors that enhance positive body image and mitigate negative body image through exercise, yoga, and educational strategies. Gammage has worked with various demographic groups, including university students, older adults, and individuals with chronic diseases such as multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease. Her recent studies examine the physiological and psychological markers associated with body image and investigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity, particularly in older adults with chronic health issues. Gammage also leads initiatives aimed at designing and implementing programs that promote positive body image and exercise adherence in real-world settings, such as the Body Image Awareness Seminars. She actively contributes to the sport and exercise psychology community through organizations like NASPSPA and SCAPPS, and serves as an editor for the Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. Alongside her academic duties, she teaches various courses related to exercise psychology and body image, and is a certified fitness, spin, and yoga instructor.
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