Events

Deana Kanagasingam’s PhD Thesis Defence

Title: “Social justice in the clinic: Caring for larger patients” Supervisory Committee: Prof. Laura Hurd (Research Supervisor), Associate Prof. Moss Norman (Co-Supervisor), Prof. Robert Woollard (Department of Family Practice) University Examiners: Associate Prof. Jennifer Black (Department of Food, Nutrition and Health), Associate Prof. Laura Nimmon (Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy) External Examiner: Prof. […]

Donna Cumming’s MA Thesis Defence

Title: “Out With The Old-School: Exploring Women Hockey Players’ Sport Leadership Perceptions And Intentions” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Andrea Bundon Committee members: Dr. Erica Bennett, Dr. Moss Norman Chair: Dr. Patricia Vertinsky Abstract: The underrepresentation of women in sport leadership roles is recognized by researchers as a significant barrier to achieving gender equity in sport (Burton & […]

Mark Rice’s PhD Thesis Defence

Title: “From Sampling to Specializing: Examining Youth Sport Trajectories” Supervisory Committee: Dr. Shannon Bredin (Research Supervisor), Dr. Joseph Baker (York University), Dr. LeAnne Petherick (Faculty of Education), Dr. Darren Warburton (School of Kinesiology) University Examiners: Dr. Alex Scott (Faculty of Medicine), Dr. Janet Jamieson (Faculty of Education) External Examiners: Dr. Nick Holt (University of Alberta) and […]

Carmela de Gracia-Patten’s Mkin Major Paper Presentation

Title: “Kinesiologists, a Necessary Pillar for Sustainable Canadian Healthcare” Supervisor: Dr. Robert Boushel Second Reader: Dr. Donald McKenzie Abstract: Overwhelming evidence exists showing that physical activity can reverse metabolic markers of chronic conditions and reduce the incidence of non-communicable diseases. Approximately 50% of Canadians are not meeting 24-Hr Movement Guidelines and require support to physical […]

Donna Li’s MSc Thesis Defence

Title: Short-term resistance exercise training attenuates muscle damage and alters transcription of muscle extracellular matrix regulators in response to 300 eccentric contractions in young adults Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Cameron Mitchell Committee members: Dr. Don McKenzie, Dr. James Markworth Chair: Dr. David Wright Abstract: A maximal eccentric (ECC) bout can confer protection by reducing exercise-induced muscle damage […]

Owen Harris’ MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: “Investigating Susceptibility of Cardiorespiratory Responses to Ozone During Cycling Exercise Based on Resting Ozone Exposure” Supervisor: Dr. Michael Koehle Committee members: Dr. Bill Sheel, Dr. Valerie Bougault Abstract: Ground level ozone (O3) is a common airborne pollutant that is well recognized to cause negative respiratory symptoms and impair pulmonary function. During competition and high-intensity exercise, […]

Patric Gonçalves’ MSc Thesis Defence

Title: Pulmonary and cardiovascular responses to a repeated exposure exercise protocol in ozone air pollution in adults with exercise-induced bronchoconstriction Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Michael Koehle Committee members: Dr. Nadine Borduas-Dedekind, Dr. Bill Sheel Defence Chair: Dr. Karim Khan Abstract: Introduction: Individuals with exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) are at greater risk when exposed to ozone (O3) air pollution, […]

Matthew James Fagan’s PhD Thesis Defence

Title: The athletes high? Does physical activity or sport participation prevent substance use? Supervisory Committee: Dr. Guy Faulkner (Research Supervisor), Dr. Eli Puterman, Dr. Robinder Bedi, Dr. Scott Leatherdale University Examiners: Dr. Emily Jenkins, Dr. Martin Guhn External Examiner: Dr. Mats Hallgren Chair: Dr. Kay Teschke Abstract: A particular period of experimentation and a time in which […]

KIN Student Awards Night – November 24

The KIN Student Awards Night is coming up! 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. Details of the event will be provided to invitees soon, so keep a look out! If you have received an invitation to […]

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