Event Category Archives: Graduate Student Event

Julia McKenna’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: The Cope Trial: Evaluating the Engagement of Healthcare Workers in an mHealth Exercise App Intervention Supervisor: Dr. Guy Faulkner Committee members: Dr. Eli Puterman, Dr. Mark Beauchamp Abstract:  Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated symptoms of stress, burnout, depression, and anxiety among healthcare workers (HCWs). Physical activity (PA) improves mental and physical health, and […]

Candy Liu’s MSc Thesis Proposal (Hybrid)

Title: Adapting to sensorimotor delay in the control of standing balance Supervisor: Dr. Jean-Sébastien Blouin Committee members: Dr. Mark Carpenter, Dr. Lyndia Wu Abstract: The ability to stand upright is a crucial motor skill for humans. The sensing, transmission, and integration of sensory signals as well as force generation for balance involve delays that change […]

Sharisse Lin’s MSc Thesis Proposal (on Zoom)

Title: Acute Effects of Single Session Pelvic Floor Muscle Training on Somatosensory and Corticospinal Excitability Supervisors: Dr. Tania Lam & Dr. John (Kip) Kramer Committee member: Dr. Jean-Sébastien Blouin Abstract: The pelvic floor muscles play a critical role in maintaining urogenital functions. Pelvic floor muscle training is a commonly prescribed, non-invasive, exercise intervention to manage urinary […]

Anthony Chen’s PhD Thesis Defence (In-Person)

Title: “Physiological Computations Underlying Our Internal Representation of Vestibular Self-motion” Thesis Supervisors: Dr. Jean-Sébastien Blouin & Dr. Robert Boushel Committee Member: Dr. Christopher Dakin  Chair: Dr. Cheryl L. Wellington External Examiner: Dr. Raymond Reynolds University Examiners: Dr. Miriam Spering & James Enns Abstract: Humans rely on sensing for survival. The principles implemented by the brain […]

Meagan Arbeau’s MSc Thesis Proposal (Zoom)

Title: The impact of post exercise nutrition on growth differentiation factor 15 in mice Supervisor: Dr. David Wright Committee members: Dr. Cameron Mitchell & Dr. Michael Koehle Abstract: Growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF15) is a novel pharmacological treatment target for the treatment of metabolic disease because of its anorexic effects. GDF15 is a member of […]

Jeff Kelly’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: Investigating the effects of galvanic vestibular stimulation on dynamic balance control in Parkinson’s disease Supervisor: Dr. Mark Carpenter Committee members: Dr. Tim Inglis, Dr. Romeo Chua Abstract: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by tremor, bradykinesia, rigidity, and postural instability. As postural instability worsens with disease progression, this can result in falls, […]

Nathan Sanghe’s MSc Thesis Defence

Title: Does group life buffer the effects of cumulative stress on long-term physical and mental health? Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Mark Beauchamp Committee members: Dr. Eli Puterman, Dr. Nancy Sin Defence Chair: Dr. Erica Bennett Abstract: Multiple group membership has been found to positively contribute to individuals’ health and wellbeing (Lam et al., 2018), but little […]

Colin Wierts’ PhD Thesis Defence

Title: “Exercise behaviour and well-being: Examining a novel psychological needs framework” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Mark Beauchamp Committee Members:  Dr. Guy Faulkner, Dr. Bruno Zumbo, Dr. Ryan Rhodes Chair: Dr. Joelle LeMoult External Examiner: Dr. Meghan McDonough University Examiners: Dr. Nancy Perry, Dr. Anita Hubley Abstract: The primary purpose of this dissertation was to examine whether […]

Jennifer Ann Souza Ramos’ MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: Examining the dose-response of exercise from preseason and its effect on cardiovascular function, anthropometry, and athletic performance in female collegiate soccer players Supervisor: Dr. Darren Warburton Committee members: Dr. Andrew Perrotta, Dr. Michael Koehle Abstract: Ensuring an athlete’s health while developing their athletic performance is the primary objective of coaches and training staff. Current literature […]

Jeffrey L. Sauvé’s PhD Thesis Defence

Title: “An examination of factors that undermine and support Olympic-level athlete well-being: A multi-perspective approach” Thesis Supervisor: Professor Mark Beauchamp Committee Members:  Professor Andrea Bundon, Professor Brian Wilson Chair: Professor David Kuhl External Examiner: Professor Chris Wagstaff University Examiners: Professor Moss Norman, Professor Rob VanWynsberghe Abstract: The overall goal of the research subsumed within this doctoral dissertation […]

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