Lori Peters, M.Sc.

Instructor of Kinesiology

Email: lpeters@briercrest.ca

Department of Arts and Science

Education

BA, Briercrest Bible College, 1998
M.Sc., West Virginia University, 2008

Certicifactions
National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Level 3, Basketball, full certification (theory, technical, practicum)
NCCP Level 1, Gymnastics (technical)
Tennis Canada, Instructor
Physical Best Health-Fitness Specialist, National Association for Sport & Physical Education (NASPE)
BC Recreation & Parks Association (BCRPA) Fitness Theory and Weight Training
BC Sport Aid
St. John's Standard First Aid, CPR C and AED
Investment Funds in Canada license

 

Areas of Specialization

Fitness Theory Wellness Motor Development

Biography

Wife to Stan (Director of Athletics) and mom to daughters Jill, Chelsea, and Megan, Lori has experienced Briercrest College and Seminary in a variety of roles. She was a student, basketball coach, executive assistant, and community volunteer in the 80s and 90s, and she returned in 2008 as a faculty member. Lori was a two-time CCAA All-Canadian in women's basketball at Briercrest and later, a Prairie Athletic Conference coach of the year, making two trips to nationals in 1989 and 1994. She also served for two years as Team Saskatchewan's Assistant Coach in preparation for the 1989 Canada Summer Games. Lori taught courses in tennis, basketball, fitness, and 10k race prep at Trinity Western University from 2002-08 and earned a graduate degree in Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) from West Virginia University in 2008. Her hobbies include camping, gardening, physical activities, home renovations, investing, flute, and hanging out with her family and friends. She hopes to encourage those around her to grow in all aspects of personal wellness and keep moving!

Research Interests

Physical literacy, workplace wellness; and movement skills

Memberships and Affiliations

  • Christian Society of  Kinesiology and Leisure Studies
  • Council of University Professors and Researchers (CUPR)
  • Physical and Health Education Canada (PHE Canada)
  • Saskatchewan Physical Education Association

Awards

Two-time CCAA All-Canadian, Women's Basketball;

Coach of the Year
Prairie Athletic Conference

Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball
Canada Summer Games