Dr. Lee Schaefer

Associate Professor

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Biography

Lee Schaefer is an Associate Professor in the College of Kinesiology at the University of Saskatchewan. He holds a Doctorate in Philosophy from the University of Alberta, along with a Master of Arts and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Regina. His research interests include social justice in physical education and the advocacy of beginning physical education teachers. Schaefer has received several prestigious awards, including the Distinguished Teaching Award from McGill and the Early Career Award from the American Education Research Association. His work focuses on culturally responsive research in physical education and community health, having led multiple funded projects aimed at enhancing research capacity within Indigenous communities. Schaefer is also a dedicated mentor for graduate students, accepting prospective PhD and Masters candidates in his research group.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2012-01-01 — Present

University of Saskatchewan • Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Teaching and research in physical education and kinesiology.

Assistant Professor

— 2019-12-31

McGill University •

Tenure track position in the Faculty of Education.

Assistant Professor

— 2015-12-31

University of Regina •

Teaching and leading research in physical education.

Awards

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Distinguished Teaching Award

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Early Career Award

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Outstanding Publication Award

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Outstanding Author Contribution

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Young Professional Andy Anderson Award

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Young Scholar Award

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

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:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.