Events

Geralyn Ruissen’s PhD Thesis Defence

Title: “Affective dynamics underlying physical activity behaviour engagement: A matter of (continuous) time” Supervisory Committee: Dr. Mark Beauchamp (Research Supervisor), Dr. Eli Puterman, Dr. Ryan Rhodes, Dr. Bruno Zumbo University Examiners: Dr. Amery Wu, Dr. Lesley Lutes External Examiner: Dr. Austin Baldwin Chair: Dr. Kristin Campbell Abstract: The affective processes theorized to underpin, and result from, physical activity behaviour […]

Kyle Missen’s PhD Thesis Proposal

Title: “Exploring the neuromechanical principles of artificially stabilized upright stance” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Mark Carpenter Committee Members: Dr. Tim Inglis, Dr. Romeo Chua Chair: Dr. Kayla Fewster Abstract: Upright standing is inherently unstable but is stabilized by torque generated at the ankle joint. Standing behaviour can be simulated with a linear feedback control model, which assumes […]

Jenna Benbaruj’s MSc Thesis Defence

Title: “Limb and Inspiratory Metaboreflex Activation in Healthy Males and Females” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Bill Sheel Committee members: Dr. Robert Boushel, Dr. Glen Foster Chair: Dr. Michael Koehle Abstract: The muscle metaboreflex is a cardiovascular control mechanism that contributes to the reflex increase in mean arterial pressure (MAP) and redistribution of blood flow during exercise, […]

Shabana Ali’s MA Thesis Proposal

Title: “South Asians in ‘The Great Outdoors’: Navigating Racialized Experiences Rock Climbing in Canada” Supervisor: Dr. Moss Norman Committee members: Dr. Erica Bennett, Dr. Yuka Nakamura Abstract: Throughout my 25-year experience in outdoor rock climbing, there has been a marked absence of South Asian participation. Given that there are over 2 million South Asians living in Canada […]

Saul Alejandro Gaytan Gonzalez’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: “The association between different levels of protein intake per day and muscle strength and skeletal muscle mass depending on sex, age, and physical activity level in young and middle-aged adults” Supervisor: Dr. Darren Warburton Committee members: Dr. Carolyn McEwen, Dr. Mahsa Jessri Abstract: The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein (i.e., 0.8 g/kg body weight/day) […]

Katrina Waldhauser’s PhD Thesis Proposal

Title: “A Social Identity Approach to Military Veteran Health and Well-Being Following Transition from the Armed Forces” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Mark Beauchamp Committee Members: Dr. Eli Puterman, Dr. Yan Liu Chair: Dr. Erica Bennett Abstract: During transition from the military, veterans are at notable risk of mental and physical health deficits as they navigate their new […]

Owen Payne’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: “The effect of aerobic fitness on exercise-induced diaphragm fatigue in females” Supervisor: Dr. Bill Sheel Committee members: Dr. Jeremy Road, Dr. Donald Mackenzie Abstract: Muscle fatigue can be described as the temporary loss of the force producing capacity of a muscle resulting from muscle activity under load. In healthy humans, diaphragm fatigue can occur during […]

Kathryn Anderson’s MSc Thesis Defence

Title: Co-Creation of a Culturally-Relevant Approach to Examining Movement Through Story and Storytelling in Indigenous Communities Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Shannon Bredin Committee members: Dr. Moss Norman, Dr. Rosalin Miles Chair: Dr. Janice Forsyth Abstract: Background: Culturally relevant ways to realize the capacity for learning through story are important areas of research within Indigenous communities. Indigenous communities […]

Jordan Stevenson’s MSc Thesis Defence

Title: The Effects of Essential and Non-Essential Amino Acids on Post-Exercise Anabolic Signaling and Transcriptional Regulators of the Intramuscular Extracellular Matrix in Young Males: a Randomized Controlled Trial Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Cameron Mitchell Committee members: Dr. Michael Koehle, Dr. Alex Scott Chair: Dr. Kayla Fewster Abstract: Skeletal muscle is composed of myofibers surrounded by an […]

Kassi Welch’s MA Thesis Proposal

Title: “Storying the post-athletic career body: Identity construction in former athletes living with persistent pain” Supervisor: Dr. Erica Bennett Committee members: Dr. Andrea Bundon, Dr. Guy Faulkner Abstract: ‘What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger’ and similar sport culture narratives teach athletes that their identities should center around athletic performance and physical superiority, with pain being an […]

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