Dr. Jane Sinden

Associate Professor of Kinesiology and Physical Education


Phone: (905) 648-2139   Ext:4461

Email: jlsinden@redeemer.ca

Office: 111B

Programs: Kinesiology, Physical Education

Education

M.A. Counselling (2023-present), Westminster Theological Seminary

Ph.D. (2007), Education, University of Western Ontario
Dissertation: The Normalization of Emotion and the Disregard of Health Problems in Elite Amateur Sport: A Case Study of Elite Retired Female Rowers

M.Ed. (2000), Education (Cognition and Learning), Brock University

B.P.E. Hon (1998), Physical Education, Brock University

B.A. Hon (1992), Economics and Politics, Queen’s University

NCCP Level 2 Rowing, Coaching Association of Canada

MLF (Master Learning Facilitator) (NCCP, 2011)

Courses

  • Teaching Health, Dance, and Physical Education (PJ) (EDU-340)
  • Fundamentals of Dance (KPE-158)
  • Fundamentals of Co-operative and Experiential Games I (KPE-160)
  • Special Populations (KPE-315)
  • Psychology of Sport and Exercise (KPE-345)
  • Philosophy of Physical Education, Sports and Recreation (KPE-432)

Research Interests

  • Emotions and Health in sport 
  • Health and Female Athletes
  • Spiritual-Emotional Development of Athletes
  • Teaching Emotion Education through a Christian Perspective 
  • Mental Health and Burnout in Sport 
  • Biblical Counselling in Sport 
  • Clinical Sport Psychology

Publications in Peer Reviewed Journals

Lee Sinden, J. & Devall-Martin, L. (2024). Emotions Are Not in the Way, They Are the Way: Abolishing Unhealthy Beliefs about Emotion and Cultivating the Spiritual–Emotional Development of Athletes. Religions 15(3), 280. https://doi.org/10.3390/rel15030270

Lee Sinden, J. (2014). The structure and direction of emotion in elite sport: Deconstructing unhealthy paradigms and distorted norms for the body. Journal of Religion and Health, 53(4), 1112-1122.

Lee, Sinden, J. (2014). Gymnastics. In John Byl and Bettie Kloet. (Eds.) Physical Education for small groups. Champaign: Human Kinetics.

Lee Sinden, J. (2013). The sociology of emotion in elite sport: Examining the role of normalization and technologies. International Review for the Sociology of Sport, 48(5).

Lee Sinden, J. (2013). Health problems in elite rowing: Using interviews to expose female rowers’ lived experiences. Journal of Sport and Health Research, 5(1), 5-42.

Lee Sinden, J. (2013). The elite sport and Christianity debate: Shifting focus from normative values to the conscious disregard for health. Journal of Religion and Health, 52(1), 335-349.

Lee Sinden, J. (2012). Emotion education in sport: Moving from misconceptions, suppression, and health problems toward awareness, acceptance, and improved overall performance and well-being. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 34 (Supplement issue for the proceedings of the NASPSPA conference).

Lee Sinden, J. (2010). The normalization of emotion and the disregard of health problems in elite amateur sport. Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology, 4, 241-256.

Lee, Sinden J. (2005). A review of the navigation of feeling. William M. Reddy. 2001. Cambridge: University Press. Canadian Social Science Journal, 39(2).

Lee, J. (2002). Emotions as a site of hegemony: Examining the motives underlying elite amateur athletes’ consent of emotional control in sport. Canadian Association for the study of Women and Education (CASWE) International Institute Conference Proceedings. Toronto, Ontario.

Paper Presentations at Academic Conferences

Lee Sinden, J. (Aug 2022). The normalization of emotion among Christian university athletes: Practical suggestions for emotional and spiritual development. Third Global Congress on Sport and Christianity (3GCSC). Ridley Hall, Cambridge, England. 

Lee Sinden, J (June 2021). Mental and Physical Health Problems in Sport: Taking a deeper look at the Role of Negative Emotion Norms. International Conference of Sport and Society: Sport and Society in Crisis. Spain.  

Lee Sinden, J (July, 2017). The Normalization of emotion and health in elite sport: Under standing the relationship and implementing change. International Conference of Sport  and Society. London UK.

Sinden, J (June 2021). Mental and Physical Health Problems in Sport: Taking a deeper look at the Role of Negative Emotion Norms and Inordinate Affections. International Conference of Sport and Society: Sport and Society in Crisis. Spain

Sinden, J (July, 2017). The Normalization of emotion and health in elite sport: Under standing the relationship and implementing change. International Conference of Sport and Society. London UK.

Lee Sinden, J. (2013, May). Reducing the stigma of the “emotional” athlete: Toward improved mental health in youth sport. Invited speaker at the Youth Mental Health Conference. Mental Health Commission of Canada.

Lee Sinden, J. (2012, June). Emotion education in sport: Moving beyond control, suppression, and health problems. North American Society for Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA). Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Lee Sinden, J. (2011, November). Athletes’ disregard for health: A need for a more comprehensive emotion education plan. Invited Presenter at the Coaching Assocation of Canada (CAC)/Petro Canada Sport Leadership Conference. Toronto, Ontario.

Lee Sinden, J. (2008, May). Emotional health in sport: Addressing the issues of athletes rights. Olympic Reform Conference. University of Toronto.

Lee-Sinden, J. (2007, May). The normalization and technology of emotion in elite amateur rowing: Implications for youth sport. Children, sport, and physical activity: Philosophical dimensions. University of Western Ontario.

Lee, Sinden J. (2006, May). Finding EMO: The normalization of emotion amongst Adolescents. International & Interdisciplinary Conference on Emotional Geographies. Queen’s University.

Lee Sinden, J. (2005, May). Results of data analysis from doctoral research. Canadian Association for the Study of Women and Education (CASWE) International Institute Conference. University of Western Ontario.

Other Conferences/Workshops

Sinden J, (Oct, 2023). Social Emotional Learning through a Christian perspective. “Edvance” Christian school Educators Teacher Training:  Expert Session grades 7-12.  Redeemer Univerity, Christian School Foundation.  

Sinden J, (Oct, 2023). Social Emotional Learning through a Christian perspective. “Edvance” Christian school Educators Teacher Training:  Expert Session grades K-6.  Redeemer Univerity, Christian School Foundation.  

Sinden J, (Oct, 2023). Social Emotional Learning through a Christian perspective:  “Edvance” Christian School Educators Teacher Training:  Full Day Specialist Workshop. Redeemer University, Christian School Foundation.

Sinden J, (April, 2023). Understanding Emotions Learning through a Christian perspective. Training Workshop. AIA (Athletes in Action)

Sinden J, (Aug, 2022). Understanding Social Emotional Learning through a Christian perspective.  “Edvance”  Christian school educators Teacher Training:  Christian School Foundation.

Sinden J, (Aug, 2022). Understanding Emotions Learning through a Christian perspective. Training Workshop. AIA (Athletes in Action)

Sinden, J.  (April, 2021). “Coaching through a Christian framework: Examining our emotions and encountering God in Sport”.  Catholic Board Teacher Training. Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board. 

Sinden, J. (August, 2016). (4 workshops). “Teaching Special Education: Modifying  movement programs” (primary/junior division), “The Body and Movement  education” (Primary/junior divisions), “Movement Education through dance” (Intermediate/Secondary divisions), and What is Beauty: Objectifying and Sexualizing the body (Senior division). National Teacher Training conference. Port Au Prince, Haiti.  

Christian, Non Academic Conferences/Talks

Sinden J. (Nov, 2019). Opening Up to The Love of the Father. Women of Destiny Conference, Stratford Ontario.  

Sinden, J. (July, 2018). Dealing with Emotions. GEMS Leadership Conference.  Redeemer University College. Ancaster, Ontario. 

Sinden J. (June, 2018). Living in the freedom of Jesus: Processing emotions, mortifying  inordinate affections, and following Him. Women of Destiny Conference, Stratford Ontario.  

Sinden J. (June, 2018). God’s vision for our sexuality. Brave Life Conference. Stratford, Ontario.  

Sinden, J. (May, 2017). Walking in Freedom: Mortifying Inordinate affections and turning from self destructive behaviours. All Ontario Youth Convention (AOYC). Wilfred Laurier University.  

Sinden, J. (May, 2016). Toward a heart on fire for Jesus. All Ontario Youth Convention (AOYC). Wilfred Laurier University, Waterloo.  

Service and Community Involvement

  • Mentor/Spiritual Counselor
  • Sport Psychologist/Consultant 
  • Worship Leader
  • Speaker
  • Exercise Instructor 
  • Bible teacher

Academic Honours/Scholarships/Grants

2006-2007 Internal Research Grant, $2,000, Redeemer University College.
2006 Teaching Award Nomination. I/S Physical Education, Faculty of Education, Western University.
2006 Women in Sport and Education (WISE) Scholarship nomination, (CAAWS).
2002 Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) $17,000.
2002 Ontario Academic Achievement award (OAA) for being a varsity rower and achieving over 80% average.
2000 Presidents Scholarship Graduate Studies (PSGS) Entrance scholarship, Western University. $18,000.
2000 Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) $12,000, and OAA
2000 Presidents Award. Academic/athletic bursary. Brock University. $200.
2000 Academic All Canadian. Royal Bank of Canada award for excellence in athletics and academics.
1999 Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) $12,000, and OAA
1998 Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) $12,000, and OAA
1998 Student-Athlete of the Year award. First recipient of this award, for excellence in athletics/academics.
1994-1996 OAA (Ontario Athletic Association) Award

Athletic Honours

2006 Women in Sport and Education (WISE) Scholarship nomination, CAAWS.
2004 OUA (Ontario University Association) Varsity Women’s Rowing Coach of the Year
1993-2003 7 Time International Champion (Gold), Rowing, Henley Regatta, St. Catharines.
1993-2002 8 Time Ontario Academic/Athletic Achievement award. Ontario University Association (OUA)
1990-2001 10 Time Ontario University Association (OUA) Champion, Rowing.
2000 Bronze at the I-Lan International Collegiate Invitational, I-Lan Taiwan.
2000 All Academic/Athletic Canadian, Royal Bank of Canada.
1998-1999 St. Catharines Oarswomen of the Year.
1998/99 Member of the Canadian National Rowing Team. Lightweight Women’s Quad
1998 3 Time Gold medalist. Pre Pan Am Games, Winnipeg, Lightweight women single, double, quad.
1998 2 Time Silver medalist. US Nationals, Indianapolis, Lightweight women’s double, quad.
1997 Student/Athlete of the Year, Brock University, for Excellence in both Athletics and Academics.
1994-1996 3 Time National Champion (Gold), Canada Cup, Montreal, Rowing.
1996 Most Valuable Player Award (MVP), Brock University Rowing.
1994-1995 Female Athlete of the Year, Brock University
1995 Most Valuable Player Award (MVP), Brock University Rowing.
1994 Most Valuable Player Award (MVP), Brock University Rowing
1989-1991 Intercollegiate Athletics Award, Queen’s University, Rowing
1988-1991 Intramural Participation Award, Queen’s University.
1990 OUA Champion, rowing, Queen’s University.