Dany MacDonald

Associate Professor
Applied Human Sciences
University of Prince Edward Island
Canada

Biography

Dr. MacDonald is an associate professor with UPEI's Kinesiology program, and a sport psychologist whose interests lie in the development of youth in sport.

Research Intrest

Strong interest in research methods and statistical analyses which have led to research on instrument development, validation and development of youth in sports.

List of Publications
MacDonald DJ, McIsaac T. Quantitative assessment of positive youth development in sport. Positive youth development through sport. 2016 Mar 17:83.
Holt NL, Pankow K, Camiré M, Côté J, Fraser-Thomas J, MacDonald DJ, Strachan L, Tamminen KA. Factors associated with using research evidence in national sport organisations. Journal of sports sciences. 2017 Jul 24:1-7.
MacEwen BT, Saunders TJ, MacDonald DJ, Burr JF. Sit-Stand Desks To Reduce Workplace Sitting Time In Office Workers with Abdominal Obesity: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 2017:1-8.
Santos F, Camiré M, MacDonald DJ, Campos H, Conceição M, Silva P. Youth sport coaches’ perspective on positive youth development and its worth in mainstream coach education courses. International Sport Coaching Journal. 2017 Jan;4(1):38-46.