Events

Xueqing Zhou’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: Pelvic floor muscle activation patters during exoskeleton-assisted walking in individuals with motor-complete spinal cord injury Supervisors: Drs. Tania Lam & Jean-Sébastien Blouin Committee member: Dr. John Kramer Abstract Background: The pelvic floor muscles (PFM) have an important role in maintaining continence, and are a potential therapeutic target for improving bladder function after spinal cord […]

Assaf Yogev’s PhD Thesis Defence

Title: Measuring muscle oxygenation in endurance sports with wearable NIRS – from validation to application Supervisory Committee: Dr. Michael Koehle (Research Supervisor), Dr. David  Clarke, Dr. Jordan Guenette, Dr. Ben Sporer University Examiners: Dr. Colin Brauner, Dr. David Wright External Examiner: Dr. Kevin McCully Chair: Dr. Kiran Soma Abstract: Muscle oxygenation monitoring is enabled by commercially […]

Joseph Vecchione’s MSc Thesis Defence

Title: Technique Change: How Practitioners Intervene in High-Performance Sport Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Nicola Hodges Committee members: Dr. Andrea Bundon, Dr. Cate Madill, Dr. Ben Sporer Defence Chair: Dr. Desmond McEwan Abstract: Changing technique, whereby a permanent strategy is adopted to improve performance or reduce injury risk, is a common practice among sport practitioners. Although the empirical […]

Heather Pudwell’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: Measuring balance deficits in chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy Supervisors: Dr. Mark Carpenter Committee members: Dr. Michael Berger, Dr. J. Timothy Inglis Abstract: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is an immune-mediated peripheral neuropathy leading to progressive loss of strength, sensation, and balance. A common treatment method for CIDP is intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIg), most often administered […]

Apply to be a 2023 Kinesiology Orientation Leader

Want to build leadership skills, make friends, and help new students get to know campus? Apply to be a KIN Orientation Leader! Learn more and apply. Applications close May 7, 2023, at 11:59pm.

Carrie Peters’ PhD Thesis Proposal (Hybrid)

Title: “The role of observed errors in performing and learning motor skills” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Nicola Hodges Committee Members: Dr. Romeo Chua and Dr. Sarah Kraeutner Chair: Dr. Jean-Sébastien Blouin Abstract: Committing and correcting errors are critical components of motor skill learning. Yet, it is unclear if and how seeing someone else make a mistake […]

Julia McKenna’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: The Cope Trial: Evaluating the Engagement of Healthcare Workers in an mHealth Exercise App Intervention Supervisor: Dr. Guy Faulkner Committee members: Dr. Eli Puterman, Dr. Mark Beauchamp Abstract:  Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated symptoms of stress, burnout, depression, and anxiety among healthcare workers (HCWs). Physical activity (PA) improves mental and physical health, and […]

Seminar Series: Mood states and mental health in sport, exercise and life – Dr. Peter Terry

Dr Peter Terry is Dean of the Graduate Research School and Professor of Psychology at the University of Southern Queensland. Dr Terry will join our seminar series to speak about mental health in sport, exercise and life. Learn more.

Candy Liu’s MSc Thesis Proposal (Hybrid)

Title: Adapting to sensorimotor delay in the control of standing balance Supervisor: Dr. Jean-Sébastien Blouin Committee members: Dr. Mark Carpenter, Dr. Lyndia Wu Abstract: The ability to stand upright is a crucial motor skill for humans. The sensing, transmission, and integration of sensory signals as well as force generation for balance involve delays that change […]

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