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Joseph Gurgis is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Ontario Tech University (Ontario Tech University). He is based in the U5 Building, Room 20, located at 2000 Simcoe Street North in Oshawa, Ontario (L1G 0C5). His contact number is 905.721.8668, extension 2961, and his email is joseph.gurgis@ontariotechu.ca.
Gurgis holds advanced degrees in Exercise Sciences, including a PhD from the University of Toronto (2000 Simcoe Street North is Ontario Tech’s address, but his education institutions are separate). His academic journey includes:
- Postdoctoral Fellowship at Cape Breton University
- PhD in Exercise Sciences, University of Toronto
- MSc in Exercise Sciences, University of Toronto
- BPHE (Bachelor of Physical and Health Education), University of Toronto
His research focuses on safeguarding practices in sports, coach education methodologies, and Indigenous coaching frameworks. He explores culturally responsive coaching strategies, athlete well-being, and the integration of Indigenous perspectives into sport and health curricula. His work also bridges sociocultural dynamics in sport psychology and the role of physical activity in community health.
Gurgis teaches courses such as
- Sociocultural Perspectives
- Psychology of Sport and Exercise
- Foundations in Kinesiology
- Health and Indigenous People in Canada
- Kinesiology Capstone
He collaborates with researchers including Bettina Callary (Cape Breton University), Gretchen Kerr (University of Toronto), and Ashley Stirling (University of Toronto). No specific grants or advising roles are detailed in the provided texts.
No scientific awards or lab affiliations are explicitly mentioned.
