Fergal O'Hagan, PhD, R.Kin | Kinesiologist in Research | Making Kinnections Podcast

Making Kinnections - Kinesiology Podcast

Are you a Kinesiologist interested in Research? Learn from one of the original Kinesiologists in Canada who helped shape the profession of Kinesiology.

In this episode, we talk with Fergal O'Hagan and learn about his journey into become a kinesiologist, the importance of our profession and how he has helped shape the Trent U kinesiology program. Fergal is one of the OG Kinesiologists in the business. His perspective is very unique starting all the way back in 86' where he was involved in the discussion of regulating kinesiology as a profession.

Fergal O'Hagan is a Registered Kinesiologist, academic and researcher. Fergal completed a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education (Saskatchewan, 1984), Masters degree in Adapted Human Biodynamics (McMaster University, 1987), Ph.D in Exercise Science (University of Toronto, 2009), Post-graduate Diploma in Work Disability Prevention Research (Universite de Sherbrooke, 2011) and postdoctoral fellowship (Social Science and Humanities Research Council CURA program). Practicing in the field of occupational rehabilitation with a range of clinical populations for 25 years, he successfully developed, implemented, evaluated and managed rehabilitation programs for acute and chronic disability. He is presently on faculty in the Department of Psychology at Trent University. O’Hagan’s research focuses on psychological and social process affecting work disability and the reintegration of workers following sickness absence.

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