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
Arbour-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. (In press)
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.