Title: “Examining the Effect of Salbutamol Use in Ozone Air Pollution by People with Asthma and/or Exercise Induced Bronchoconstriction” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Michael Koehle Committee members: Dr. Bill Sheel, Dr. Nadine Borduas-Dedekind Chair: Dr. Karim Khan Abstract: Introduction: Ground level ozone is a respiratory irritant component of air pollution. Exercise is a key part of […]
Title: “Affective dynamics underlying physical activity behaviour engagement: A matter of (continuous) time” Supervisory Committee: Dr. Mark Beauchamp (Research Supervisor), Dr. Eli Puterman, Dr. Ryan Rhodes, Dr. Bruno Zumbo University Examiners: Dr. Amery Wu, Dr. Lesley Lutes External Examiner: Dr. Austin Baldwin Chair: Dr. Kristin Campbell Abstract: The affective processes theorized to underpin, and result from, physical activity behaviour […]
Title: “Exploring the neuromechanical principles of artificially stabilized upright stance” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Mark Carpenter Committee Members: Dr. Tim Inglis, Dr. Romeo Chua Chair: Dr. Kayla Fewster Abstract: Upright standing is inherently unstable but is stabilized by torque generated at the ankle joint. Standing behaviour can be simulated with a linear feedback control model, which assumes […]
Title: “Limb and Inspiratory Metaboreflex Activation in Healthy Males and Females” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Bill Sheel Committee members: Dr. Robert Boushel, Dr. Glen Foster Chair: Dr. Michael Koehle Abstract: The muscle metaboreflex is a cardiovascular control mechanism that contributes to the reflex increase in mean arterial pressure (MAP) and redistribution of blood flow during exercise, […]
Title: “South Asians in ‘The Great Outdoors’: Navigating Racialized Experiences Rock Climbing in Canada” Supervisor: Dr. Moss Norman Committee members: Dr. Erica Bennett, Dr. Yuka Nakamura Abstract: Throughout my 25-year experience in outdoor rock climbing, there has been a marked absence of South Asian participation. Given that there are over 2 million South Asians living in Canada […]
Title: “The association between different levels of protein intake per day and muscle strength and skeletal muscle mass depending on sex, age, and physical activity level in young and middle-aged adults” Supervisor: Dr. Darren Warburton Committee members: Dr. Carolyn McEwen, Dr. Mahsa Jessri Abstract: The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein (i.e., 0.8 g/kg body weight/day) […]
Title: “The effect of aerobic fitness on exercise-induced diaphragm fatigue in females” Supervisor: Dr. Bill Sheel Committee members: Dr. Jeremy Road, Dr. Donald Mackenzie Abstract: Muscle fatigue can be described as the temporary loss of the force producing capacity of a muscle resulting from muscle activity under load. In healthy humans, diaphragm fatigue can occur during […]
Title: Co-Creation of a Culturally-Relevant Approach to Examining Movement Through Story and Storytelling in Indigenous Communities Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Shannon Bredin Committee members: Dr. Moss Norman, Dr. Rosalin Miles Chair: Dr. Janice Forsyth Abstract: Background: Culturally relevant ways to realize the capacity for learning through story are important areas of research within Indigenous communities. Indigenous communities […]
Title: “Storying the post-athletic career body: Identity construction in former athletes living with persistent pain” Supervisor: Dr. Erica Bennett Committee members: Dr. Andrea Bundon, Dr. Guy Faulkner Abstract: ‘What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger’ and similar sport culture narratives teach athletes that their identities should center around athletic performance and physical superiority, with pain being an […]
Title: “Social justice in the clinic: Caring for larger patients” Supervisory Committee: Prof. Laura Hurd (Research Supervisor), Associate Prof. Moss Norman (Co-Supervisor), Prof. Robert Woollard (Department of Family Practice) University Examiners: Associate Prof. Jennifer Black (Department of Food, Nutrition and Health), Associate Prof. Laura Nimmon (Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy) External Examiner: Prof. […]