Barbi Law

Barbi Law is a Professor at the Schulich School of Education, Nipissing University, focusing on physical literacy, youth sport psychology, and mental health. She holds an office in AC 201-J and is reachable via barbil@nipissingu.ca. Her work emphasizes the intersection of physical activity, mental well-being, and social environments in athletic and educational contexts.

Research Interests: Dr. Law’s research explores mental health in intercollegiate athletes, particularly LGBTQ+ and transgender populations, while investigating factors influencing youth sport participation (e.g., food rewards, parental behavior). She evaluates interventions like MLSE LaunchPad and school-based physical activity programs to enhance well-being and reduce sedentary behavior. Recent projects address post-pandemic mental health recovery and the role of sleep hygiene in student-athlete performance.

Grants & Advising: She has supervised PhD student Erin Truswell and MScOT candidate Rachel Van Woezik. Her lab, NORTH PA, focuses on physical activity and is noted for its contributions to public health policy. Notable collaborations include evaluations of professional development conferences and knowledge mobilization tools for coaches.

Labs/Teams: The NORTH PA Lab (recently closed) was central to her work on physical literacy and youth sport development. Current initiatives include community programs like MLSE LaunchPad, emphasizing social identity and mental health support systems.