Contact Us

Department of Health and Physical Education

Jill Parnell, PhD
Acting Chair

Email: jparnell@mtroyal.ca

Erin Sanderson
Administrative Assistant to the Chair
Phone: 403.440.6507
Email: esanderson@mtroyal.ca

Physical Literacy — Program Coordinator

Nadine Van Wyk, PhD
Phone: 403.440.5147
Email: nvanwyk@mtroyal.ca


Admission and advising information

External applicants

If you are an external applicant and require information regarding the Bachelor of Health and Physical Education — Physical Literacy admission requirements and process contact:

Admissions and Recruitment Office
4825 Mount Royal Gate SW
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T3E 6K6
Phone: 403.440.5000 — Option 5
Toll-free: 1.877.440.5001
Email: aro@mtroyal.ca


Current MRU student

If you are a current MRU student in another program or Open Studies, please contact:

MRU Academic Advising Services
4825 Mount Royal Gate SW
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T3E 6K6
Room: C109
Phone: 403.440.6222
Email: advising@mtroyal.ca

Please include your name, student ID, program goal, and phone number. 

To book an appointment, call or visit our office during office hours, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.


Current BHPE — Physical Literacy student

For students who have accepted a seat in the Bachelor of Health and Physical Education — Physical Literacy program please contact:

Academic Advising and Practicum Coordination
4825 Mount Royal Gate SW
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T3E 6K6
Room: U241

Academic advising

Lindsey Wynder
Academic Advisor
Email: hpedadvising@mtroyal.ca


An online or in person appointment is available for Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership, Physical Literacy and Sport Recreation Management students to ensure you're on track with your courses.

Practicum advising

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Gisèle Marcoux
Academic Advisor and Practicum Coordinator
Email: hpedpracticum@mtroyal.ca or athletic.therapy@mtroyal.ca

An online or in person advising appointment is available for Athletic Therapy students and all students for practicum related questions.