Douglas Brown

Dr. Douglas A. Brown is a Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management at the University of Manitoba. He holds a PhD in Sport History from the University of Western Ontario (1997), an M.P.E. in Sport Administration from the University of Ottawa (1988), and a BA/B.P.H.E. from Queen's University (1985). His research focuses on sport history, particularly the origins of the Modern Olympic Games, early Canadian mountaineering, and winter sports. Through these lenses, he explores themes of identity, ethnicity, and human agency in sport, alongside the aesthetics of sport participation. His work has been funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and widely published internationally.

Dr. Brown’s academic contributions span over three decades, with publications addressing violence in diverse contexts—from intimate partner violence to child maltreatment—highlighting intersections with race, gender, and disability. His recent work examines violence in long-term care settings, migrant communities, and postpartum families. He has held leadership roles at the University of Manitoba, including administrative oversight of the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management.

• Education:
• PhD (Sport History), University of Western Ontario (1997)
• M.P.E. (Sport Administration), University of Ottawa (1988)
• BA/B.P.H.E., Queen's University (1985)

His research integrates historical and sociological perspectives, emphasizing marginalized populations and systemic inequities. While no specific awards are listed, his extensive publication record reflects sustained scholarly impact.