Event Category Archives: Student Events

Markus J. Duncan’s PhD Thesis Defence – Oct 22

Title: “Assessing Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour in Individuals with Schizophrenia” Supervisory Committee: Dr. Guy Faulkner (Research supervisor), Dr. Alasdair Barr (Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics), Dr. Mark Beauchamp (Kinesiology) University Examiners: Dr. Jean-Sebastien Blouin (Kinesiology), Dr. Donna Lang (Radiology) External Examiner: Dr. Simon Rosenbaum (University of New South Wales) Chair: Dr. Paul Pavlidis (Psychiatry) Abstract: Individuals with […]

Jiyu Wang’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: “Adaptation responses to altered physics law of standing: is it a consequence of exploratory actions and minimizing muscle activation?” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Jean-Sébastien Blouin Committee Members: Dr. Calvin Kuo (School of Biomedical Engineering), Dr. Romeo Chua Chair: Dr. Tim Inglis Abstract: Computational models help us understand how the brain controls movement while enabling testable […]

Webinar: Careers after Graduate School – Nov 4

UBC Vancouver’s School of Kinesiology and UBC Okanagan’s School of Health and Exercise Sciences present the UBC Exercise, Kinesiology and Health Seminar Program. The seminar program is a forum for critical academic discussion between students and faculty members from all disciplines. Careers after Graduate School     Zoom Registration link: Click Here.

Kaitlin Crawford’s MA Thesis Defence

Title: Reaching out: The help-seeking behaviours of professional male ice hockey athletes Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Mark Beauchamp Committee Members: Dr. Laura Hurd, Dr. Brian Wilson Chair: Dr. Peter Crocker Abstract: In the last decade, a number of former National Hockey League (NHL) players died by suicide and overdose. In response to these tragic deaths, the NHL initiated several […]

Joseph Vecchione’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: “Technique Change in Sport: Theory, Application and Future Research” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Nicola Hodges Committee Members: Dr. Andrea Bundon, Dr. Ben Sporer (Vancouver Whitecaps FC),  Dr. Cate Madill (University of Sydney ) Chair: Dr. Guy Faulkner Abstract: Changing automatic movement patterns is of practical significance to sport coaches; it’s often a time consuming and […]

Fall Graduation 2020 Ceremony

Fall Graduation 2020 There will be one virtual ceremony for all graduates of the UBC Vancouver campus. Click here for the livestream of the graduation ceremony on November 25. You may also watch the ceremony on YouTube, Facebook or Panopto, a platform that is accessible from many countries. VANCOUVER CAMPUS SCHEDULE November 25, 2020 2:30 […]

Alyssa Reyes’ MA Thesis Proposal

Title: “A Study Exploring Indigenous Women Athletes’ Experiences With Physical Activity & Sport” Supervisor: Dr. Moss Norman Committee Members: Dr. Dorothy Nason, Dr. Andrea Bundon Abstract: This research project proposes to explore how Indigenous women athletes experience physical activity and sport. Five of the ninety-four Calls to Action that have come out of the Final […]

Assaf Yogev’s PhD Thesis Proposal

Title:“Measuring Muscle Oxygenation in Endurance Sports with Wearable NIRS – From Validation to Application” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Michael Koehle Committee Members: Dr. Jordan Guenette, Dr. Dave Clarke, Dr. Ben Sporer Chair: Dr Nicola Hodges Abstract: Wearable NIRS devices are becoming more suitable for field application, with better ergonomic design, connectivity to smart watches and sport computers, […]

Paige A. Reinhard’s MSc Thesis Defence

Title: Exercise-Induced Diaphragm Fatigue With Superimposed Hypoxia Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Bill Sheel Committee Members: Dr. Michael Koehle, Dr. Jordan Guenette Chair: Dr. Peter Crocker Abstract: The mechanisms and sites that contribute to skeletal muscle fatigue vary depending on the specifications of the task, oxygen delivery, and fibre type composition. Due to anatomic and physiologic differences, men and women […]

Student Awards Night – January 21

The Kin Student Awards Night is scheduled on Thursday, January 21, from 6:00 – 7:15 pm via zoom. This annual event recognizes KIN students who are recipients of academic scholarships and prizes, as well as the generous donors and supporters of the School. The link and details of the event will be provided to invitees […]

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