Dr. Frazer Atkinson
Frazer Atkinson, PhD, is a lecturer in the Health and Exercise Sciences School at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan where he teaches a range of classes. In addition to teaching, Frazer also works as a mental performance coach to athletes and high-performers to help them identify goals, enhance self-awareness and motivation, and cope with self-defeating thoughts and behaviors that prevent them from reaching peak performance. His clients include World Champions, Olympians, business leaders, and a range of professional and amateur athletes who compete all over the world.
Education and Experience
Dr. Atkinson grew up near Manchester, England. He completed his undergraduate degree in Exercise Science from the University of Stirling, followed by his master’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of North Dakota, and then his doctorate degree in Sport Psychology from Wayne State University, Detroit. He has published several scientific journal articles in the sport and performance psychology domain.
Athletic Experience
Frazer played several different sports at a young age before committing to rugby. He played rugby throughout high school and college and travelled to Australia and New Zealand to commit to his own athletic development, before retiring due to injury. Dr Atkinson can now be found rolling on the Jiu jitsu mats and running the trails in the Okanagan, British Columbia.