Events

KIN Student Service & Leadership Recognition Awards – March 24

    The School of Kinesiology holds an annual event that recognizes and celebrates the service and leadership contributions of undergraduate students to the School and to the Kinesiology Undergraduate Society (KUS) at the Student Service and Leadership Recognition Awards event. Qualifying students must have held a volunteer or paid role and met minimum service criteria over […]

    Raza Malik’s PhD Thesis Defence – March 28

    Title: “Planning and execution of skilled lower limb movements: advancing rehabilitation for community ambulation after incomplete spinal cord injury” Supervisory Committee: Dr. Tania Lam (Research Supervisor), Dr. Daniel S. Marigold, Dr. Miriam Spering University Examiners: Dr. Michael Hunt, Dr. Romeo Chua External Examiner: Dr. Bradford J. McFadyen (Université Laval) Chair: Dr. Thomas Oxland Abstract: Individuals with partial paralysis due […]

    Envisioning Alternative Socio-Environmental Futures Through Sociocultural Kinesiology – Mar. 31

      The Centre for Sport and Sustainability, in partnership with the Brock University Centre for Sport Capacity. This speaker series examines sport in the context of the climate emergency. It considers the politics of sport and the environment, meaning the decision-making of people, organizations, and governments, and the social dynamics that underlie these decisions. It considers environmental practices […]

      Myriam Tremblay’s MSc Thesis Defence – April 5

      Title: “The Role of Masculinity on the Experience of Self-compassion Among Men Varsity Athletes” Thesis Supervisors: Dr. Peter Crocker/Dr. Erica Bennett Committee members: Dr. Moss Norman, Dr. Amber Mosewich (University of Alberta) Chair: Dr. Andrea Bundon Abstract: Self-compassion is a positive way of relating to the self which can be used by athletes to facilitate […]

      Nikol Grishin’s MSc Thesis Defence – April 7

      Title: “VEXT: An 8-week Virtual Exercise and Texting program for pediatric solid organ transplant patients” Thesis Supervisors: Dr. Bill Sheel Committee members: Dr. Eli Puterman, Dr. Kathryn R. Armstrong, Dr. Jim Potts Chair: Dr. Cameron Mitchell Abstract: Pediatric solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients report lower physical activity levels, exercise capacity, muscular strength, and quality of life […]

      KIN Last Lecture – April 7

      To all graduating KINners, you are invited to attend KIN’s last (and possibly best) lecture on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm PDT. Be prepared to receive some motivating words to lift you through your final finals and to help guide you through the rest of your life! This special farewell […]

      Activate Your Entrepreneurial Mindset: Powered by PechaKucha – April 7

        Do you want to enhance your performance at work, be valued by your employer, and develop skills essential to today’s economy? One way to do so is to think like an entrepreneur. At this virtual event, you’ll hear from Shahrzad Rafati (BSc’07), who is the Chairperson and CEO of BroadbandTV (BBTV). Her media-tech company is […]

        Shannon Field’s MSc Thesis Proposal

        Title: “Indigenous perspectives and experiences with active play” Supervisor: Dr. Shannon Bredin Committee members: Dr. Margaret Kovach, Dr. Moss Norman Abstract: The United Nations recognizes that all children have a right to play and that Indigenous peoples have the right to self-determination. Unfortunately, colonization and Western perspectives have significantly impacted both play experiences for Indigenous peoples, […]