Events

Graduate Research Day – May 20

The 2022 KIN Graduate Research Day is on the way! Graduate Research Day is an annual conference organized by the graduate representatives and the School of Kinesiology for grad students to present their research. Students will be able to enhance their presentation skills, receive valuable feedback on their research projects, and network with other students […]

UBC Spring 2022 Congregation for KIN graduating students

The Spring 2022 Graduation Congregation will take place LIVE and IN PERSON for all graduating Kinesiology students, including:  Ph.D., M.A., M.H.K., M.Kin., M.Sc., MHPCTL, B.Kin. Date: Thursday, May 26 Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm Location: Chan Centre Join in the excitement by tweeting, posting, and sharing your #UBCKingrad stories #UBCgrad, #UBCKINgrad For more information see: https://graduation.ubc.ca/schedule/

Spring 2022 KIN Post-Graduation Reception

    All Kinesiology undergrads and grads who will graduate in the Spring 2022 Congregation Ceremony, are cordially invited to attend a post-graduation reception on: Date: Thursday, May 26th Time: 12:30-3:00pm PST Location: Sage Bistro

    Erica Bennett UBC Exercise, Kinesiology and Health Seminar Program – May 26

    Problematizing the ‘control the controllable’ narrative: How elite athletes are differently situated to thrive in the face of stressful events throughout their athletic careers In this seminar, Dr. Erica Bennett will discuss her research attending to elite athletes’ experiences of privilege and marginalization in shaping how they cope with and adapt to stressful events throughout […]

    Vivian McCollor’s MA Thesis Proposal

    Title: “Aging, Older Adults, and Later Life: An Exploration of Kinesiology Undergraduate Students’ Perceptions and Experiences” Supervisor: Dr. Laura Hurd Committee members: Dr. Ben Mortenson (Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy), Dr. Carolyn McEwen Abstract: In this research, I propose to explore kinesiology students’ perceptions and experiences of aging, older adults, and later life. The […]

    From stem cells to performance: The role of skeletal muscle in challenging perceptions of human ageing

    From stem cells to performance: The role of skeletal muscle in challenging perceptions of human ageing Stephen Harridge obtained his PhD from the University of Birmingham and then undertook 3 years of post-doctoral research in Scandinavia at the Karolinska Institute (Sweden) and at the Copenhagen Muscle Research Centre (Denmark) with Professor Bent Saltin. On return […]

    Rachel Jackman’s MSc Thesis Proposal

    Title: “Chronic Hyperinflation and Exertional Dyspnea in COPD Patients Pre- and Post-Lung Transplant” Supervisor: Dr. Bill Sheel Committee members: Dr. Don McKenzie, Dr. Robert Levy, Dr. Jordan Guenette Abstract: In COPD patients, chronic hyperinflation due to abnormal gas exchange, emphysematous deterioration of lung tissue, and airflow limitation not only contribute to ventilatory impairments but also systemic […]

    Liam Foulger’s MSc Thesis Proposal

    Title: “The Role of Uncertainty in the Vestibular Control of Locomotion” Supervisor: Dr. Jean-Sébastien Blouin Committee members: Dr. Romeo Chua, Dr. Calvin Kuo Abstract: Uncertainty is present in all the inferences we make about the world and our orientation within it. When sensory or motor noise increases, confidence in our belief about our environment and self-motion […]

    Andy Hung’s MSc Thesis Defence

    Title: “Impact of traffic-related air pollution on the cardiovascular response to exercise in patients with hypertension“ Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Michael Koehle Committee members: Dr. Christopher Carlsten, Dr. Robert Petrella, Dr. Mark Gelfer Chair: Dr. Bill Sheel Abstract: Evidence from epidemiological, modelling, and experimental studies suggest that the health benefits of exercise in healthy populations outweigh the […]

    Bennett Stothers’ MSc Thesis Defence

    Title: “Examining the Effect of Salbutamol Use in Ozone Air Pollution by People with Asthma and/or Exercise Induced Bronchoconstriction” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Michael Koehle Committee members: Dr. Bill Sheel, Dr. Nadine Borduas-Dedekind Chair: Dr. Karim Khan Abstract: Introduction: Ground level ozone is a respiratory irritant component of air pollution. Exercise is a key part of […]

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