Martin Roy

Martin Roy is a Professor at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports at Université de Sherbrooke. His academic background includes a Doctorate in Physical Activity Science from Université Laval (1999), a Master's degree in Physical Activity Science from Université Laval (1994), and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Université Laval (1992).

Dr. Roy's research focuses on sports training intervention, with emphasis on both epistemic and transformative objectives. His work spans several key areas including sports training methodology, coach education, physical education pedagogy, motor skills development, and long-term athlete development. His research consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical coaching and teaching applications across various sports contexts.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on practical applications of sports science in coaching and education contexts. Dr. Roy has examined how coaches implement long-term athlete development guidelines in volleyball, analyzed the quality of learning climate in physical education student teaching, and investigated the continuous professional development needs of physical education teachers in health education. His work shows a clear progression from foundational research on coaching communication to applied studies on training planning and implementation.

• Meilleure présentation - Poster (2006, Association sur le recherche en intervention en sport)
• Meilleure équipe de recherche (2006, Association sur le recherche en intervention en sport)
• Meilleure présentation étudiante (1994, ACFAS)

Dr. Roy has secured multiple research grants as both principal investigator and co-investigator from 2004-2015, focusing on sports training analysis, coach education, and physical education teaching methods. His work has involved collaborations with various research groups including the "Groupe de recherche sur l'intervention éducative et la formation professionnelle en activité physique" (GRIÉFPAP). He has also contributed significantly to professional development activities for coaches and physical education teachers, particularly in the areas of sports training planning and implementation.