Events

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 […]

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 […]

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