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Dr. Brian K.V. Maraj Professor  Faculty of Physical Education & Recreation Laboratory for Perceptual Motor Behaviour E-436 Van Vliet Centre University of Alberta Edmonton, AB T6G 2H9

Phone:  (780) 492-8649 (office) 780-492-0578 (lab) E-mail: bmaraj@ualberta.ca Fax:         (780) 492-2364

EDUCATION:

1991-1995                 Ph.D.
                                          Department of Kinesiology
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

          1980-1982               M.A.
                                           Department of Physical Education
University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario, Canada

          1976-1980               B.P.E.
School of Physical Education and Athletics
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

UNIVERSITY APPOINTMENTS:

2011- Present Academic Dean St. Joseph’s College University of Alberta

2008 - Present Professor, Faculty of Physical Education & Recreation, University of Alberta

2001- Present Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute (formerly University Centre for Neuroscience)

2003 - 2008 Associate Professor Faculty of Physical Education & Recreation

2004-2006 Associate Dean (Research) Faculty of Physical Education & Recreation

2005(01-04) Visiting Professor, School of Physical Education University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand

1999 - 2003 Assistant Professor Faculty of Physical Education & Recreation

1996 - 1999 Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

1995 - 1996 Post-Doctoral Fellow/Instructor, Department of Kinesiology, University of Colorado at Boulder

1985 - 1991 Lecturer, Head Coach: Track & Field/Cross Country, School of Physical Education and Athletics McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario

1983 - 1985 Lecturer, Head Coach: Track & Field/Cross Country, Department of Physical Education York University, Toronto, Ontario

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES IN ATHLETICS (1980-2002)

2002              Ad hoc Committee of the 2001 World Athletics Championship Legacy Fund

2000 – 2002                Athletics Canada: Sport Science Program Director

2000-2001                   Research Team Leader for Sport Science Projects at the 8^th IAAF World Championships in Athletics.  Edmonton, Alberta.

2001                            Research Team Leader for Sport Science Projects at the Canadian Championships in Athletics.  Edmonton, Alberta.

2001                            Development of Task 9 (Level 4/5) National Coaching Certification Program

1999                            Research Team Leader for Sport Science Projects in Athletics at the 13^th Pan American Games Winnipeg, Manitoba.

1998 - 2002                Athletics Canada Sport Science Research committee

1985 to present            NCCP Certified Course Conductor for track and field

Coaching Record:        5 National Championship Teams (2 as Head Coach)

(1981-1991)               6 Provincial Championship Teams (3 as Head Coach)

                                   3 Provincial Club Championships

                                   5 Team members to Olympic Teams

                                   11 consecutive years with medalists at National Championships

                                   42 Track and Field Clinics and Presentations

                                   65 Track and Field Competitions organized and conducted

1986-1991                  Track and Field Advisory Committee (Culture & Recreation Hamilton)

                                    Organizing Committee for Mobil Grand Prix meets in Hamilton

                                    Television Commentator (CHCH TV) for International Track and Field

Ontario Athlete Assistance Program Long Range Planning Committee

Ontario Track & Field Association Board of Directors

1989-1991                  Ontario Track & Field Association Risk Management Committee Chair

1989                            Commonwealth Games Bid for Hamilton - Track and Field Advisor

1983-1985                  Ontario Provincial Team Head Coach