Event Category Archives: Student Events

Joseph O’Rourke’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: “Street Soccer in Vancouver: An Exploration of Social Identity, Sport, and Homelessness” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Mark Beauchamp Committee Members: Dr. Andrea Bundon, Dr. Guy Faulkner Abstract: The social and economic inequalities derived from homelessness have consistently been found to be related to depleted physical and psychological health (Stafford & Wood, 2017). Social connectivity and […]

Hannah Goodings’ MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: “Secondary Hyperalgesia Following Prolonged Low-Dosage Capsaicin Exposure” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. John Kramer Committee Members: Dr. Brain Cairns, Dr. Jean-Sebastian Blouin Abstract: Background: Capsaicin, the active ingredient in chili peppers, is a common ingredient in pain relieving ointments. The mechanism of pain relief, resulting from prolonged use of low concentration (0.1%), is currently missing from […]

Sarita Devi Ram Singasan’s MA Thesis Proposal

Title: “Aerial Dance: Exploring Diversity, Inclusivity and Space” Supervisor: Dr. Moss Norman Committee Members: Dr Patricia Vertinsky, Dr Brian Wilson Abstract: Aerial dance came into prominence in the late 1960s and continues to evolve within the arena of postmodern dance (Bernasconi & Smith, 2008). The art form is growing in popularity among women as a […]

Shout-out to our KIN Community! KIN grad students need an audience. Come support them at the 3MT – Feb 19

Shout-out to our KIN Community! KIN grad students need an audience. Come support them at the 3MT (Three Minute Thesis) Physical Activity and Exercise Competition. The Three Minute Thesis is an academic competition that assists current graduate students with fostering effective presentation and communication skills. Participants have just three minutes to explain the breadth and […]

Georgia Grieve’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: “Developing perceptual skills for pitch recognition in baseball” Supervisor: Dr  Nicola Hodges Committee members: Dr Miriam Spering, Dr Romeo Chua, Dr Sean Muller Abstract: There has been an increasing interest in training perceptual skills in sports, particularly in baseball (e.g., baseball pitch recognition). However, there is little empirical evidence to guide the application of […]

Danni Zhang’s MA Thesis Proposal

Title: “When East Meets West: Older Chinese Immigrants in Canada and Their Perceptions and Experiences of Mental Health and Mental Illness” Supervisor: Dr. Laura Hurd Committee Members: Dr. Moss Norman, Dr. Sabrina Wong Abstract: In this study, I propose to explore older Chinese immigrants’ perceptions and experiences of mental health and mental illness. Studies have […]

Martin Zaback’s PhD Defence

Title: “The influence of emotional factors on the control of balance studied using threat and repeated threat exposure manipulations” Supervisory Committee: Dr. Mark Carpenter (Research Supervisor), Drs. J. Timothy Inglis and Romeo Chua University Examiners: Drs. Todd Handy and Peter Crocker External Examiner: Dr. William McIlroy (University of Waterloo) Chair: Dr. Anthony Herdman Abstract: Postural threat manipulations elicit […]

KIN Faculty and Student Mixer – April 1

The KUS Creative Team and the KAS are hosting a KIN Faulty and Student Mixer. All are invited to attend this fun, online mixer. Come get to know each other better in a more informal setting. To register to attend, please click here to sign up on the qualtrics sheet: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4V0IWrorU8DDTa6

Luke Peddie’s MSc Thesis Defence

Title: Acute effects of outdoor versus indoor exercise: a systematic review and meta-analysis Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Eli Puterman Committee Members: Dr. Michael Koehle, Dr. Guy Faulkner Chair: Dr. Mark Beauchamp Abstract: Physical activity and exposure to nature have each been recognized for their positive effects on health and wellbeing. When taken in tandem, outdoor exercise is proposed to […]

Sarah Elizabeth Smith Mkin Paper Presentation

Title: “Creating a Fighter: Embodiment and Agency in Theatrical Martial Arts and Combat Performances” Supervisor: Dr. Andrea Bundon Second Reader: Patricia Vertinsky Abstract: Martial arts and combat sports (MACS) encompass a wide variety of bodily expressions of culture, history, athleticism, and martial skills. Practitioners of MACS perform movements usually meant to physically overcome another person(s) in combat […]

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