About Kelly
Research Associate, Kinesiology, McMaster University, 2011-12
Postdoctoral Fellow, Kinesiology, University of Toronto, 2008-11, McMaster University, 2010-11
PhD, Kinesiology (Health and Exercise Psychology), McMaster University, 2008
MSc, Kinesiology (Health and Exercise Psychology), McMaster University, 2005
BSc, (Hons) Kinesiology, McMaster University, 2003
Health and exercise psychology
Disability and physical activity
Quantitative research methodology
Knowledge translation
Dastamooz S, Ho RTH, Wong SHS, Arbour-Nicitopoulos KP, Sit CHP. (2024). The association of movement behaviours with salivary cortisol and self-reported mental health issues in adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. https://doi.org/10.1249/mss.0000000000003628
Tabaczynski A, Sabiston C, Arbour-Nicitopoulos KP, Rhodes RE, Trinh L. (2024). Feasibility and acceptability of a peer training program to deliver a theory-based physical activity behavior change intervention to inactive individuals living with and beyond cancer: A mixed methods study. OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine. http://dx.doi.org/10.21926/obm.icm.2404067
Lucibello KM, Sabiston CM, Murray RM, Pila E, Arbour-Nicitopoulos KP, Gilchrist JD. (2024). Associations among negative weight-related experiences, weight bias internalization, and body-related self-conscious emotions in adolescents: A daily diary study. Journal of Adolescence. https://doi.org/10.1002/jad.12425
Kim J, Ellard C, Tamminen KA, Arbour-Nicitopoulos KP. (2024). Special Olympics athletes’ experiences of mental health and help-seeking. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1080/10413200.2024.2437185Arbour-Nicitopoulos, K., Bassett-Gunter, R., Leo, J., Sharma, R., Olds,T., Latimer-Cheung, A. E., Martin Ginis, K. A. (2020). A cross-sectional examination of the 24-hour movement behaviours in Canadian youth with physical and sensory disabilities. Disability and Health Journal.
Brown, D. M., Arbour-Nicitopoulos, K. P., Martin Ginis, K. A., Latimer-Cheung, A. E., & Bassett-Gunter, R. L. (2020). Examining the relationship between parent physical activity support behaviour and physical activity among children and youth with autism spectrum disorder. Autism, 24(7), 1783–1794
Trinh, L., Arbour-Nicitopoulos, K.P., Sabiston, C.M. et al. (2018). RiseTx: testing the feasibility of a web application for reducing sedentary behavior among prostate cancer survivors receiving androgen deprivation therapy. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act,15(49).
Tomasone, J. R., Arbour-Nicitopoulos, K. P., Latimer-Cheung, A. E., & Martin Ginis, K. A. (2018). The relationship between the implementation and effectiveness of a nationwide physical activity telephone counseling service for adults with spinal cord injury. Disability and Rehabilitation, 40(5), 527–537
As Principal Investigator
Arbour-Nicitopoulos KP, Buliung R, Ross T, Leo J, Shirazipour C, Latimer-Cheung A. (2018-2023). Play finds a way through inclusive playgrounds. Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities.
Arbour-Nicitopoulos KP, Bassett-Gunter R, Martin Ginis KA. (2017-2022). The national physical activity measurement project for children and youth with disabilities. Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities.
Arbour-Nicitopoulos KP (PI), Wright V, Faulkner GE, McPherson AC, & Wood, S. (2014-2017). Developing and pilot-testing an inclusive recreational sports program for preadolescent children with physical disabilities. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Insight Development Grant.
Arbour-Nicitopoulos, K.P. (2014-2016). Igniting Fitness Possibilities: A pilot study to develop and test the feasibility of a community-based inclusive physical activity program for youth with physical disabilities. Connaught New Researcher Grant.
Arbour-Nicitopoulos KP (PI), Leo, J, Faulkner, G, & Bassett-Gunter, R. (2015-2016). The Physical Activity Monitoring Study: A Pilot Study Examining the Feasibility and Validity of Community-Based Physical Activity Measurement in Children and Youth with Mobility Impairments living in the Greater Toronto Area. Internal Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education Research Grant.
As Co-Investigator
Costa C (PI), Leo J, Arbour-Nicitopoulos KP, Arkell J. (2021-2022). Addressing the sport and recreation needs of Canadian women and girls with disabilities. Canadian Parks and Recreation Association, Community Grants Initiative.
Sit C (PI), Wong, SHS, Ho RTH, Arbour-Nicitopoulos KP. (2021-2022). A cluster randomized controlled trial of school-based physical activity intervention on mental health and risk behaviours of adolescents with special education needs. Research Grant Council -General Research Fund.
Arkell J (PI), Costas C, Bassett-Gunter R, Arbour-Nicitopoulos KP. (2019 to 2022). Increasing sport participation in children and youth with disabilities: Messaging and marketing to parents. Sport Canada, Sport Support Program Innovation Initiative.
Sabiston C (PI), Arbour-Nicitopoulos KP, Beach T, Bender J, Culos-Reed N, Jones J, McDonough M, Rose J, Santa Mina D, Tomasone J, Trinh L, Fong A, Smith J. (2019-2022). Connecting breast cancer survivors for exercise: Extending the impact of ActiveMatch. Canadian Cancer Society Research Institute, Innovation to Impact Grant.
Bassett-Gunter R (PI), Arbour-Nicitopoulos KP, Latimer-Cheung AE, Tomasone J. (2019-2021). A workshop to establish evidence-informed recommendations for developing and disseminating sport and physical activity information targeting parents of children with disabilities. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, Connections Grant.
Martin Ginis KA (PI), Latimer-Cheung AE, Connelly CE, Miller WC, Arbour-Nicitopoulos KP, Bassett-Gunter RL, Beauchamp MR, Bonaccio S, Borisoff JF, Bray SR, Chaudhury H, Côté J, Demers L, Eng J, Gellatly IR, Gignac MAM, Horrocks J, Jetha A, McBride CB, McColl MH, Mortenson WB, Noreau L, Rimmer JH, Routhier F, Tucker SM, & Smith BM. (2014-2022). Enhancing community participation in Canadians with physical disabilities: Development, implementation, and evaluation of a partnered strategy. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Partnership Grant.
Latimer-Cheung A, Arbour-Nicitopoulos KP (co-PIs), Tomasone J, Lee E-Y. (2020-2021). Evaluating the quality of Special Olympics Canada’s Active Start and FUNdamentals programs: Quality participation observation tool development and validation. Funded by Special Olympics Canada, Research Grants.
Sweet SN, Kairy D, & Arbour-Nicitopoulos K. (2016-2017). Enhancing quality of life through exercise: A tele-rehabilitation approach. Craig H. Neilson Foundation, Psychosocial Research Grants
Faulkner GE, Sabiston C, & Arbour-Nicitopoulos KP (co-I). (2013-2018). Mental Health and Physical Activity Research Centre. Canadian Foundation and Innovation and Ontario Research Fund.
Martin Ginis KA, Latimer-Cheung AE, Connelly CE, Miller WC, Arbour-Nicitopoulos KP (co-I), Bassett-Gunter RL, Beauchamp MR, Bonaccio S, Borisoff JF, Bray SR, Chaudhury H, Côté J, Demers L, Eng J, Gellatly IR, Gignac MAM, Horrocks J, Jetha A, McBride CB, McColl MH, Mortenson WB, Noreau L, Rimmer JH, Routhier F, Tucker SM, & Smith BM. (2014-2021). Enhancing community participation in Canadians with physical disabilities: Development, implementation, and evaluation of a partnered strategy. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Partnership Grant.
Wright V & Arbour-Nicitopoulos KP (co-PI). (2015-2020). Igniting Fitness Possibilities: A pilot study to test the feasibility of an inclusive community-based physical activity program for children and youth (Phase 2). The National Bank.