Current Positions

Assistant Professor- University of Winnipeg- Department of Kinesiology and Applied Health
Adjunct Professor- University of Manitoba- College of Rehabilitation Sciences
Investigator, Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba

Education

PhD (Kinesiology), University of Saskatchewan
MSc (Kinesiology), Dalhousie University
BSc (Kinesiology), St Francis Xavier University

Research Focus

Natalie’s current research is focused on physical literacy enriched pedagogy and creating physical literacy enriched movement opportunities in different contexts, working towards building more confident and competent movers. She is also a research associate at the Center for Circus Arts Research, Innovation and Knowledge Transfer (CRITAC) in Montreal. Natalie is currently a co-investigator on several project working with children and their families within school, community, and recreational contexts.

Research Interests

- Children's physical activity and associated health impact
- Physical literacy
- Inclusion