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
Athletic Therapy — Program Coordinator
Mark Lafave, PhD
Phone: 403.440.6246
Email: mlafave@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 — Athletic Therapy 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 — Athletic Therapy student
For students who have accepted a seat in the Bachelor of Health and Physical Education — Athletic Therapy program please contact:
Academic Advising and Practicum Coordination
4825 Mount Royal Gate SW
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T3E 6K6
Room: U241
Email: athletic.therapy@mtroyal.ca
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
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.