Jill Tracey, Wilfrid Laurier University

Research

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Latest papers

Strava use in competitive female runners: A qualitative exploration of perceived utility and psychosocial implications.
Psychology of sport and exercise · 2026 · senior author
Strength beside the uniform: Understanding mental skills knowledge and applications within Canadian Armed Forces families.
Journal of military, veteran and family health · 2026 · senior author
Evaluation of work place group and internet based physical activity interventions on psychological variables associated with exercise behavior change.
Journal of sports science & medicine · 2008

All 4 publications

Latest funding

Assessing teachers' implementation of memorandum no. 138 for daily physical activity in Ontario
SSHRC · 2011 · Co-investigator
$59,333
Is the psychological aspect of injury being addressed by health care professionals?: A survey of injured athletes.
CIHR · 2009 · Supervisor
$17,500

All 2 grants and awards

4 publications.

01

Strava use in competitive female runners: A qualitative exploration of perceived utility and psychosocial implications.

Russell HC, Potts C, King M, Henrich L, Tracey J

Psychology of sport and exercise2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2026.103136 PMID: 42000009

02

Strength beside the uniform: Understanding mental skills knowledge and applications within Canadian Armed Forces families.

Rodden-Matthews S, Tracey J

Journal of military, veteran and family health2026Senior author

DOI: 10.3138/jmvfh-2025-0042 PMID: 42533955

03

Evaluation of work place group and internet based physical activity interventions on psychological variables associated with exercise behavior change.

Dawson KA, Tracey J, Berry T

Journal of sports science & medicine2008

PMID: 24149963

04

Inside the clinic: health professionals' role in their clients' psychological rehabilitation.

Tracey J

Journal of sport rehabilitation2008First author

DOI: 10.1123/jsr.17.4.413 PMID: 19160915

Assessing teachers' implementation of memorandum no. 138 for daily physical activity in Ontario

Co-investigatorSSHRC2011Standard Research Grants

Principal investigators: Robertson-Wilson, Jennifer E.

Keywords: physical activity; schools; daily physical activity; policy; teacher implementation

$59,333

Is the psychological aspect of injury being addressed by health care professionals?: A survey of injured athletes.

SupervisorCIHR2009Master's Award: Frederick Banting and Charles Best Canada Graduate Scholarships

Principal investigators: Russell, Hayley C

Keywords: Athletic Injuries; Health Care Professionals; Health Care Provision; Physical Injury; Psychological Response; Rehabilitation; Sport Psychology; Sports Medicine; Survey; Treatment

$17,500

From public funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998 with their latest competition results, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, Genome Canada, the Canadian Space Agency, Canada Research Chairs, the Fonds de recherche du Québec, Ontario research funding, Michael Smith Health Research BC, the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart & Stroke and Brain Canada.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student Dear Professor Tracey, 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]. I read your paper "Strava use in competitive female runners: A qualitative exploration of perceived utility and psychosocial implications." (2026), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] 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]