Kyoung Yi, University of Manitoba

Research

physical activity intersectionality marginalization equity accessibility privilege opportunity social inclusion

Latest funding

A comprehensive overview of intersectional marginalization in physical activity among equity deserving groups in Canada
SSHRC · 2022 · Principal investigator
$29,926

A comprehensive overview of intersectional marginalization in physical activity among equity deserving groups in Canada

Principal investigatorSSHRC2022Knowledge Synthesis Grants - Shifting Dynamics of Privilege and Marginalization

Principal investigators: Yi, Kyoung June

Keywords: physical activity; intersectionality; marginalization; equity; accessibility; privilege; opportunity; social inclusion; identity; diversity; determinant; wellbeing; sport; recreation; physical education; qualitative research synthesis; scoping review

$29,926

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: physical activity Dear Professor Yi, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on physical activity connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your SSHRC-funded project "A comprehensive overview of intersectional marginalization in physical activity among equity deserving groups in Canada" (2022), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]