David Mark Paskevich
Positions
Associate Professor
Faculty of Kinesiology
Contact information
Web presence
Phone number
Office: +1 (403) 220-3434
Fax: +1 (403)289-9117
Location
Office: KNB267
Background
Educational Background
PhD Kinesiology, University of Waterloo, 1997
MA Interdisciplinary , New Mexico State University, 1997
BPE Physical Education, University of Calgary, 1985
Biography
Dr. Paskevich is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary. Dr. Paskevich holds a PhD in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo. Dr. Paskevich’s interests center upon the integration of the science-practitioner model, bringing the science of sport psychology into practical/applied settings. Dr. Paskevich's research combines a variety of areas within the realm of sport (using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies), examining important theoretical and practical questions related to athletes, coaches, and organizations (e.g., mental toughness, stress, coping and emotion, & group dynamics). He has worked with Canadian athletes at numerous Olympic Games (i.e., 2002, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2020, & 2022). Dr. Paskevich is currently serving as a Mental Performance Consultant for Speed Skating Canada, Nordiq Canada (Cross Country Ski), Taekwondo Canada (select athletes) and the Canadian Water Ski Team. Dr. Paskevich has also worked with professional (CFL, NHL, & NLL) and other high performance athletes in a variety of sports.
Research
Areas of Research
Dr. Paskevich's research combines a variety of areas within the realm of sport (using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies), examining important theoretical and practical questions related to athletes, coaches, and organizations (e.g., mental toughness, stress, coping and emotion, group dynamics, and culture).
Participation in university strategic initiatives
Courses
| Course number | Course title | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| KNES 499 LEC 01 | Applied Sport Psychology | Fall 2025 |
| KNES 399 LEC 01 | Sport Psychology | Fall 2025 |
| KNES 503 LEC 03 | Group Dynamics in Sport | Winter 2024 |
Awards
- High Performance Practitioner Member (LEADER), Sport Scientist Canada - OTP. 2022
- Teaching Award for Curriculum Development, University of Calgary. 2021
- Certified Mental Performance Consultant - Certification as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC) demonstrates to clients, employers, colleagues, and the public at large that an individual has met the highest standards of professional practice,, Canadian Sport Psychology Association. 2024
Publications
- Experience and management of fear in men’s world cup alpine ski racing. Rogers, M, & Paskevich, D.M. . Frontiers in Psychology. (2021)
- Competition when cooperation is the means to success: Understanding context and recognizing mutually beneficial situations. Katz, L., Finestone, L., & Paskevich, D.M. . Cogent Psychology. (2021)
- The multicollinearity between youth sport environment questionnaire and team assessment diagnostic measurement in sport settings. Yasuda, Y., & Paskevich, D. . Cogent Social Sciences. (2020)
- Olympic medal-winning leadership. Din, C.S., Paskevich, D.M., Gabriele, T., & Werthner, P.. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching. 10(3), 589-604.. (2015)
- An integrated research model of Olympic podium performance.. Din, C., & Paskevich, D.M. . International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching. 8(2), 431-444.. (2013)
In the News
- When healthy eating becomes unhealthy: A look at orthorexia nervosa. Explore UCalgary . (2018)
- How sports fans and players can move forward amid Damar Hamlin’s collapse. CityTV. (2023)
- Challenges Olympic athletes face at the Games and the role that resilience plays in dealing with pressure. Global TV. (2021)
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