Shawn Wilkinson

Shawn Wilkinson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Human Sciences at Concordia University. He holds a PhD in Adapted Physical Activity from McGill University (2017) and focuses on community-based interventions for individuals with disabilities, particularly traumatic brain injury recovery through leisure education and physical activity programs.

• PhD: Adapted Physical Activity, McGill University (2017)
• M.A.: Adapted Physical Activity, McGill University (2011)
• B.A.: Therapeutic Recreation, Concordia University (2006)

His research explores participatory co-creation of adapted physical activity programs, peer-assisted interventions, and leisure education strategies. Current work emphasizes outdoor walking groups, activity trackers, and virtual platforms during the pandemic. He teaches courses on Leisure Education, Therapeutic Recreation, and Leadership in Leisure Services.

Recent publications focus on leisure-time physical activity for adults with traumatic brain injuries, mixed-methods research in adapted physical education, and community-based rehabilitation models. His work bridges academic research with practical implementation in therapeutic recreation contexts.

Wilkinson actively participates in academic conferences, presenting at the Canadian Congress on Leisure Research and World Congress on Brain Injury. He collaborates with multidisciplinary teams on projects involving program development, accessibility, and technology-assisted rehabilitation.