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 […]
Campus Kinnections Overview
Campus KINnections is a peer mentorship program that pairs upper-year students with first-year and transfer students in Kinesiology for a year-long partnership. The initiative aims to provide incoming Kinesiology students with resources, support, and guidance to ensure a smooth transition into UBC Kin. Throughout the year, students will meet virtually and in person at Campus […]
Missed Imagine Day 2021? Here’s a Recap!
This month, I had the chance to relive the magic of Imagine Day through my role as a Senior Orientation Leader. The day began with a 6:30 AM wakeup that was much less painful than expected. All the leaders arrived bright and early to check-in, deck themselves in green face paint, and head over to […]
Professor Michael Koehle working with Athletics Canada for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
With regard to other Olympic experience as medical support staff, Mike also played a key role at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver as the Venue Medical Officer for Whistler Olympic Park. This year, there is an added challenge for both the teams and the medical staff at the Olympics. Amidst preparations for the […]
Congratulations to new doctoral student, Monir Shahzeidi
Congratulations to new doctoral student Monir Shahzeidi, who will be working with Moss Norman this year. Monir comes to UBC Kin from the Vancouver Island University, where she completed her master’s thesis was focused on refugees’ quality of life. In her study she investigated the influence of leisure on the quality of life of refugees […]
KIN Alumni in the 2020 Olympics
KIN Alumni on the Road to Competing at the Olympics: The UBC School of Kinesiology Community Serving at the 2021 Olympics!
Event Recap: 2021 National Indigenous Physical Activity & Wellness Conference
The Indigenous Physical Activity & Cultural Circle (IPACC) recently hosted the National Indigenous Physical Activity & Wellness Conference on May 1st and 2nd, 2021. It is the nation’s largest conference on Physical Activity & Wellness for First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples and was created for all individuals interested in the promotion of health and […]
National Indigenous Peoples Day
Dear members of the School, Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day (rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca), celebrating the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. There are celebrations and events across BC and Canada and I encourage you to participate in these events. Here are some links to topics in the field […]
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 […]