Title: “Out With The Old-School: Exploring Women Hockey Players’ Sport Leadership Perceptions And Intentions” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Andrea Bundon Committee members: Dr. Erica Bennett, Dr. Moss Norman Chair: Dr. Patricia Vertinsky Abstract: The underrepresentation of women in sport leadership roles is recognized by researchers as a significant barrier to achieving gender equity in sport (Burton & […]
Title: “From Sampling to Specializing: Examining Youth Sport Trajectories” Supervisory Committee: Dr. Shannon Bredin (Research Supervisor), Dr. Joseph Baker (York University), Dr. LeAnne Petherick (Faculty of Education), Dr. Darren Warburton (School of Kinesiology) University Examiners: Dr. Alex Scott (Faculty of Medicine), Dr. Janet Jamieson (Faculty of Education) External Examiners: Dr. Nick Holt (University of Alberta) and […]
Title: “Kinesiologists, a Necessary Pillar for Sustainable Canadian Healthcare” Supervisor: Dr. Robert Boushel Second Reader: Dr. Donald McKenzie Abstract: Overwhelming evidence exists showing that physical activity can reverse metabolic markers of chronic conditions and reduce the incidence of non-communicable diseases. Approximately 50% of Canadians are not meeting 24-Hr Movement Guidelines and require support to physical […]
Title: Short-term resistance exercise training attenuates muscle damage and alters transcription of muscle extracellular matrix regulators in response to 300 eccentric contractions in young adults Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Cameron Mitchell Committee members: Dr. Don McKenzie, Dr. James Markworth Chair: Dr. David Wright Abstract: A maximal eccentric (ECC) bout can confer protection by reducing exercise-induced muscle damage […]
Title: Pulmonary and cardiovascular responses to a repeated exposure exercise protocol in ozone air pollution in adults with exercise-induced bronchoconstriction Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Michael Koehle Committee members: Dr. Nadine Borduas-Dedekind, Dr. Bill Sheel Defence Chair: Dr. Karim Khan Abstract: Introduction: Individuals with exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) are at greater risk when exposed to ozone (O3) air pollution, […]
Title: The athletes high? Does physical activity or sport participation prevent substance use? Supervisory Committee: Dr. Guy Faulkner (Research Supervisor), Dr. Eli Puterman, Dr. Robinder Bedi, Dr. Scott Leatherdale University Examiners: Dr. Emily Jenkins, Dr. Martin Guhn External Examiner: Dr. Mats Hallgren Chair: Dr. Kay Teschke Abstract: A particular period of experimentation and a time in which […]
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Title: Characterizing interactions between oculomotor and postural control systems with saccadic eye movements Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Mark Carpenter Committee members: Dr. Romeo Chua, Dr. J Timothy Inglis Defence Chair: Dr. Kayla Fewster Abstract: Oculomotor control is an important component of visual interaction with the external environment; it determines where gaze is directed and what visual information […]
Title: The Canadian Campus Wellbeing Survey (CCWS) – Exploring knowledge transfer in the postsecondary context Supervisor: Dr. Guy Faulkner Committee members: Dr. Jasmin Ma, Dr. Kerry Renwick Abstract: The Canadian Campus Wellbeing Survey (CCWS) is a feedback mechanism tailored for Canadian students and institutions to gather information about student health and wellbeing (CCWS, n.d.). The survey provides […]
Title: An Evaluation of Cortical Preparatory Activity and Peripheral Muscle Activity in Movement-evoked pain Thesis Supervisors: Dr. John Kramer and Dr. Michael Berger Committee member: Dr. Tim Inglis Defence Chair: Dr. Tania Lam Abstract: Pain is a significant contributor to the development and potential persistence of motor dysfunction. However, the influence of movement-evoked pain on motor […]