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Dr. Carl Nienhuis

Assistant Professor

Faculty of Health Sciences, Kinesiology

Chilliwack campus at CEP, A3462

Phone: 604-504-7441 ext. 2295

email Carl

Education

B.A. - University College of the Fraser Valley

M.H.K. - University of Ottawa

Ph.D. - University of Ottawa 

Memberships

  • Canadian Sport Psychology Association

Teaching Interests

  • Sport and Exercise Psychology
  • Socio-Cultural Issues and Sport
  • Active Health
  • Intro to Kinesiology
  • Sport History and Sport Philosophy
  • Human Anatomy

Research Interests

  • Psycho-social sciences of sport, physical activity and health
  • High performance psychology
  • Spirituality and play, games, and sport
  • Leisure and Recreation
  • Coaching and positive youth development
  • Sport philosophy and ethics

Community Engagement

  • Mental Performance Consultant - regional, provincial, national, international levels
  • Team BC Performance Consultant
  • UFV Volleyball Assistant Coach
  • Father Support Worker - Abbotsford and Chilliwack Community Services

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UFV’s hands-on learning and close connection with faculty have allowed me to apply kinesiology in real-world settings and prepare for a career in sports medicine and rehabilitation.

  • – Shawn
  •    Kinesiology (Class of 2026)

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