Investigation of Concussive and sub-concussive head impact Exposure (ICE) study

Principle Investigator: Hours/Time Commitment:5 hours/week (remotely; computer with internet access required) Expected Duties:-Analyze video of ice hockey games and practices-Able to consistently identify contact events between players or external surfaces-Work as part of a larger group and communicate effectively with all members-Able to learn new computer software programs proficiently in a short period of time […]

Looking for volunteers to participate in a diving study

Principle Investigator: Details: Study purpose: We aim to measure the 2D kinematics of recreational divers and quantified head, neck, and body postures over a range of dives (from shallow to deep dives) initiated from different initial heights relative to the water surface, gaining more understanding of injuries caused by diving head first into a body […]

Sexual dimorphism in physiological and bioenergetic responses to aerobic exercise

Principle Investigator: Details: Background and purpose: Physical activity is a necessity for healthy living and dependent on the delivery of oxygen to the working muscles to generate energy. However, our understanding of the body’s response to physical activity has primarily been defined using the “typical 70-kg man”. Substantial “sex-based differences” in the lungs, heart, blood […]

Investigating Standing Balance Deficits Post-Concussion

Principle Investigator: Hours/Time Commitment: We are looking for volunteers for research projects looking into balance deficits post-concussion. We will develop and use emerging new technologies such as robotic platforms and wearable sensors to monitor the balance function of patients. The estimated time commitment is around 10-12 hours per week. Expected Duties: Volunteers will be involved […]

Cardiovascular response to respiratory muscle loading: The effect of menopausal status in women

Principle Investigator: Details: The primary purpose of the study is to observe the blood pressure and heart rate response to high-intensity respiratory work between healthy older men and women. We are also interested in observing the effect of female reproductive hormones on the blood pressure response; therefore, we will compare age-based differences in women. You […]

Sub-concussive impacts in soccer as measured using mouthguards

Principle Investigator:   Hours/Time Commitment: Monday 8am-10am, Tuesday 11am-1pm, Wednesday 8am-10am,Thursday 11am-1pm.   Expected Duties: Your primary duty will be filming soccer practices. Your role can expand over the course of the semester.   Contact Information: If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me beckenny@student.ubc.ca   Posting expiration:

The Impact of Abdominal Body Contouring Surgery on Physical Function After a Massive Weight Loss: A Non-Randomized Control Trial

Principle Investigator: Details: It is estimated that 70% of individuals who undergo a massive weight loss develop excess skin (ES). The ES around the abdominal area has been shown through patient reported outcome measures (PROs) to negatively impact physical function. Yet no studies have examined the impact of surgeries that remove ES on direct measures […]

Atrial Fibrillation Lifestyle Project (ALP)

Principle Investigator: Hours/Time Commitment: Volunteering will take place at Hospital 4-6 hours/week in the Cardiac Rehab exercise gym during the month of June 2019. Expected Duties: Volunteers (1-2) will spend their time in the intervention group exercise classes, and be responsible for collecting data measures on participants as they exercise, monitoring and ensuring the safety […]

UBC Active Kids Gymnastics Instructor

Position title UBC Active Kids Gymnastics Instructor Volunteer or Employment? Employment Employer email address kin.outreach@ubc.ca Organization Organization website http://outreach.kin.educ.ubc.ca/active-kids/ Job description UBC Active Kids Gymnastics Program, an Outreach Program of the School of Kinesiology, is led by instructors that plan and deliver developmentally appropriate gymnastics classes to participants aged 12 months- adults at both recreational […]

UBC Active Kids Multisport Coach

Position title UBC Active Kids Multisport Coach Volunteer or Employment? Employment Employer email address kin.outreach@ubc.ca Organization Organization website http://outreach.kin.educ.ubc.ca/active-kids/ Job description The UBC Active Kids Program, an Outreach Program of the School of Kinesiology, is led by instructors that plan and deliver developmentally appropriate physical activity and sport specific classes to participants aged 18 months- […]

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