Events

Carli Monica Peters’ PhD Thesis Defence

Title: “Characterizing the relationship between airway anatomy and physiological function: Implications of sex and swim training” Supervisory Committee: Dr. Bill Sheel (Research supervisor), Dr Stephen C T Lam, Dr. Don McKenzie, Dr Donald Sin University Examiners: Dr. Jean-Sebastien Blouin, Dr. Patricia Schulte External Examiner: Dr. Louis Phillipe Boulet Chair: Dr. John A Fleetham Abstract: Purpose: Two […]

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 […]

T’is the Season: Kin Alumni and Graduate Student Online Games Night – Friday, December 11

Kinesiology Alumni and Graduate Student Representatives present: a holiday games night! Join us for an evening of your favourite online games and some friendly competition. Just like the more traditional games night, you’ll be able to switch between games such as Family Feud, Code Names, Jackbox, Among Us, and more! Sign up with a friend […]

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 […]

Colin Wierts’ PhD Thesis Proposal

Title: “An Examination of Dweck’s Psychological Needs Model in Relation to Exercise-Related Well-Being and Behaviour” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Mark Beauchamp Committee Members: Dr. Guy Faulkner , Dr. Bruno Zumbo, Dr. Ryan Rhodes (University of Victoria) Chair: Dr Bill Sheel Abstract: Psychological needs, which are broadly conceptualized as innate, universal psychosocial requirements for well-being and long-term psychological […]

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 […]

KUS Career Fair – Thursday, January 28

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Exploring career options to find the one that best suits you. The Kinesiology Undergraduate Society (KUS) encourages you to ask yourself what you are looking for from your professional endeavors, and how you hope to impact the world in your future professional pursuits. Whether it be physiotherapy, sports management, rehabilitation, business, medicine, nutrition, or direct […]

Joseph O’Rourke’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: “Street Soccer in Vancouver: An Exploration of Social Identity, Sport, and Homelessness” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Mark Beauchamp Committee Members: Dr. Andrea Bundon, Dr. Guy Faulkner Abstract: The social and economic inequalities derived from homelessness have consistently been found to be related to depleted physical and psychological health (Stafford & Wood, 2017). Social connectivity and […]

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