Event Category Archives: Student Events

Anthony Chen’s PhD Thesis Proposal

Title: “Towards Probabilistic Modeling of Vestibular Integration from Peripheral Afferents to Multiple Senses” Thesis Supervisors: Dr. Jean-Sébastien Blouin (Kinesiology), Dr. Robert Boushel (Kinesiology) Committee Member: Dr. Chris Dakin (Utah State University) Chair: Dr Bill Sheel Abstract: The brain continuously transmits and integrates vestibular information with other sensory systems for self-motion perception and spatial orientation. This neural […]

Henry Lai’s MSc Thesis Defence

Title: “Co-Creation of a Strengths-Based Approach to Improve Cardiometabolic Health: A Community-Based and Indigenous-Led Healthy Lifestyle Intervention” Thesis Supervisor: Dr Darren Warburton Committee members: Dr Shannon Bredin, Dr Rosalin Miles, Dr Don McKenzie Chair: Dr Eli Puterman Abstract: Background: Finding culturally relevant and safe ways to co-create health and fitness programs that support traditional ways to […]

Kimberley Ekstrand’s MA Thesis Defence

Title: “Ekiden Racing: Examining the Intercultural Sporting Exchange Between Canadian and Japanese Elite Runners” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Patricia Vertinsky Committee members: Dr. Brian Wilson, Dr. Moss Norman Chair: Dr. Andrea Bundon Abstract: Western perspectives on sport in Japan have tended to overlook running as a manifestation of a unique set of features influenced by environment and cultural […]

Shalaya Kipp’s PhD Thesis Proposal

Title: “The Mechanics and Energetics of the Aging Pulmonary System during Exercise” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Bill Sheel (Kinesiology) Committee Members: Dr. Jordan Guenette (Physical Therapy), Dr Don McKenzie (Kinesiology), Jean-Sebastien Blouin (Kinesiology) Chair: Dr Eli Puterman Abstract: Normative aging of the respiratory system involves significant structural changes leading to a progressive decline in pulmonary function. These […]

Deana Kanagasingam’s PhD Thesis Proposal

Title: “Social justice in the clinic: Caring for larger patients” Thesis Supervisors: Dr. Moss Norman and Dr. Laura Hurd Committee Members: Dr. Robert Woollard (Department of Family Practice) Chair: Dr Patricia Vertinsky Abstract: Even though social justice has often been described as “the historic dream of public health” (Gostin & Powers, 2006, p. 1053), the […]

Sobhan Mardan’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: “The Impact of Abdominal Body Contouring Surgery on Physical Function After a Massive Weight Loss: A Non-Randomized Control Trial” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Cameron Mitchell Committee Members: Dr. Laura Hurd , Dr Michael Koehle Chair: Dr Bill Sheel Abstract: Background: It is estimated that 70% of individuals who undergo a massive weight loss develop excess […]

Katherine Lienhard’s MSc Thesis Defence

Title: “Exploring the Impact of Physical Activity- and Nutrition-Focused Workplace Wellness Programs on Employee Quality of Life” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Darren Warburton (Kinesiology) Committee members: Dr. Tamara Cohen (Land and Food Systems), Dr. Michael Koehle (Kinesiology), Dr. Tanis Mihalynuk (Vancouver Coastal Health) Chair: Dr. Bill Sheel (Kinesiology) Abstract:  Background: The majority of employed Canadians work forty […]

Jordan Stevenson’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: “The Effects of Essential and Non-Essential Amino Acids on Post-Exercise Muscle Collagen Synthesis in Young Men: a Randomized Controlled Trial” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Cameron Mitchell Committee Members: Dr. Michael Koehle, Dr. Alex Scott (Physical Therapy) Abstract: Background: Collagen is a major structural protein in skeletal muscle extracellular matrix (ECM) which surrounds myofibers. Recent work […]

Zoom Talk: Assessing and training Perceptual skills in hitting sports

  Dr Müller’s presentation will discuss the importance of visual anticipation and decision-making to expert performance in sports. His presentation will be structured into three parts. Part one, will make the case for why anticipation and decision-making are vital in order to guide action in high-speed sports skills. Part two, will outline how anticipation and […]

Mahabhir Kandola’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: “Evaluation of Mind Fit: a mental and physical wellness intervention for adolescents” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Guy Faulkner Committee Members: Dr. Erica Lau (UBC Center for Hip Health and Mobility), Dr. Peter Crocker Chair: Dr Brian Wilson Abstract: The worldwide prevalence of poor mental health among children and adolescents is increasing, and those experiencing low […]

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