Events

Emily Gerson’s MSc Thesis Defence

Title: The effect of proportional assist ventilation on diaphragm electrical activity Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Bill Sheel Committee Members: Dr. Paolo Dominelli, Dr. Jordan Guenette, Dr. Tania Lam Chair: Dr Cameron Mitchell Abstract: The diaphragm is the largest contributing muscle in a spontaneous breath. Classically, when failure in this muscle occurs, mechanical ventilation is implemented to reduce acute […]

Yanfei Guan’s PhD Thesis Defence

Title: “Inter-limb asymmetries in functional performance and non-contact lower-limb injury in pediatric-age athletes” Supervisory Committee: Dr. Darren Warburton (Research Supervisor), Jack Taunton, Shannon Bredin University Examiners: Drs. Kishore Mulpuri, Alexander Scott External Examiner: Dr. Anthony N Turner Chair: Dr. Hendrik Michiel Van Der Loos Abstract:  Background: Previous findings regarding the association between inter-limb asymmetries in functional performance […]

Nikolaus Dean’s PhD Thesis Proposal

Title: “A Sociological Exploration of Adaptive Skateboarding and Skateboarders with Disabilities” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Andrea Bundon Committee Members: Dr. Deirdre Kelly (Educational Studies), Dr. Moss Norman, Dr. Brian Wilson Chair: Dr. Patricia Vertinsky Abstract: The action sport of adaptive skateboarding has steadily grown in North America over the last decade, insomuch that adaptive skateboarding was included […]

Jasmine Deol’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: “Training Load and Body Composition in Team Sport: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis” Supervisor: Dr. Darren Warburton Committee members: Dr. Carolyn McEwen, Dr. Andrew Perrotta, Dr. Jack Taunton Abstract: Background: The monitoring of training load and body composition provides an informative, comprehensive assessment of training effectiveness and adaptive response to improve athlete management and […]

Registration Deadline for 2nd Year & Transfer Student Welcome Event

The 2nd Year and Transfer Student Welcome Event is an opportunity for students who completed their first year at UBC online to become more familiar with campus and student life. Participants will meet fellow students, explore campus, and learn about the many resources and opportunities available to them at UBC. At this free event, you’ll […]

Gevorg Eginyan’s MSc Thesis Defence

Title: The effect of transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation on the corticomotor excitability of the abductor hallucis and pelvic floor muscles Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Tania Lam Committee Members: Dr. John Kramer, Dr. Jean-Sébastien Blouin Chair: Dr. Mark Beauchamp Abstract: Background: Urinary incontinence negatively impacts quality of life for over 420 million people worldwide. The pelvic floor muscles (PFM) […]

Hannah ET Goodings’ MSc Thesis Defence

Title: Long Duration, Low-Concentration Topical Capsaicin Diminishes Central Sensitization Thesis Supervisor: Dr. John Kramer Committee Members: Dr. Jean-Sébastien Blouin, Dr. Brian Cairns Chair: Dr. Cornelia Laule Abstract: The development of chronic pain is typically predicated by neuroplastic changes within the spinal cord in response to persistent noxious stimuli, termed central sensitization. Sensitization increases the sensitivity to stimuli […]

Jump Start 2021 – Aug 29

Get ready for Jump Start! The five-day program is designed to give you a first look at university life, let you meet your professors and academic community, and help you make your first friends at UBC Vancouver! Due to the positive impact Jump Start can have on a student’s academic success and transition to university, […]

Imagine UBC – Sept 7

  On Tuesday, September 7, start imagining the possibilities! Your UBC Kinesiology Orientation will help you get a great start to your first few months as a Kinesiology student. Whether you’re coming directly from high school or transferring from a different institution or UBC program, Imagine UBC is a full day event planned just for […]

Start of Term 1 – Sept 7

Term 1 of Winter Session for the 2021/22 Winter Session will start from September 7. Have you been admitted to the Bachelor of Kinesiology program for September 2021? To help you get started with your journey with us here in the School of Kinesiology, check out the New To Kin page for information about Academic […]

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