Jessica Fraser-Thomas PhD

Associate Professor
School of Kinesiology and Health Science
York University

Jessica Fraser-Thomas (PhD) is an Associate Professor in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science at York University, and a member of the LaMarsh Centre for Child and Youth Research. Her research focuses on children and youths’ development through sport, with particular interest in positive youth development, psychosocial influences, and sport trajectories. Currently she is working on projects exploring preschoolers' introductions to organized sport, and characteristics of programs that may facilitate optimal development within diverse communities. She is a recipient of the Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology Young Scientist Award, the Province of Ontario Volunteer Service Award, and YMCA Canada’s Program Innovation Award.