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Dr. Nancy Gyurcsik is a Professor in the College of Kinesiology at the University of Saskatchewan. Her research focuses on exercise psychology and psychosocial determinants of physical activity, particularly in managing chronic conditions like chronic pain and arthritis.
- Education:
- PhD in Exercise Psychology (University of Waterloo)
- MSc in Sport Psychology (University of Windsor)
- BSc in Movement Sciences (University of Windsor)
- Affiliations:
- Principal Investigator of the Russ Kisby Physical Activity and Health Promotion Lab
- Active in community-based initiatives like the Active Living for Pain program
Research Interests: Dr. Gyurcsik’s work explores how psychosocial factors (e.g., self-regulation, resilience, acceptance) influence physical activity adherence among individuals with chronic conditions. Her research emphasizes translating findings into evidence-based community programs, such as training for exercise professionals and patient education campaigns.
Grants & Funding: Supported by organizations including the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), and Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF). Recent projects include co-designing interventions to improve physical activity adherence for chronic pain patients and training exercise professionals in pain management.
Labs & Teams: Leads the Russ Kisby Lab, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to address chronic disease management through exercise. Supervises graduate students (e.g., Jocelyn Blouin, M.A. Cary) and mentors trainees in research design, data analysis, and knowledge translation.
