Events

Decolonizing 101: Faculty of Education Staff Professional Development Session

Decolonizing 101 will be led by Ta7talíya Michelle Nahanee, a decolonial creative and strategist who is a member of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation). Decolonizing 101 dives into concepts, vocabulary and applications related to decolonization, reconciliation, Indigenization and more. The session weaves storytelling, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh teachings and critical analytical frameworks to provide language, guidance, and actionable […]

Sharisse Lin’s MSc Thesis Proposal (on Zoom)

Title: Acute Effects of Single Session Pelvic Floor Muscle Training on Somatosensory and Corticospinal Excitability Supervisors: Dr. Tania Lam & Dr. John (Kip) Kramer Committee member: Dr. Jean-Sébastien Blouin Abstract: The pelvic floor muscles play a critical role in maintaining urogenital functions. Pelvic floor muscle training is a commonly prescribed, non-invasive, exercise intervention to manage urinary […]

Anthony Chen’s PhD Thesis Defence (In-Person)

Title: “Physiological Computations Underlying Our Internal Representation of Vestibular Self-motion” Thesis Supervisors: Dr. Jean-Sébastien Blouin & Dr. Robert Boushel Committee Member: Dr. Christopher Dakin  Chair: Dr. Cheryl L. Wellington External Examiner: Dr. Raymond Reynolds University Examiners: Dr. Miriam Spering & James Enns Abstract: Humans rely on sensing for survival. The principles implemented by the brain […]

Meagan Arbeau’s MSc Thesis Proposal (Zoom)

Title: The impact of post exercise nutrition on growth differentiation factor 15 in mice Supervisor: Dr. David Wright Committee members: Dr. Cameron Mitchell & Dr. Michael Koehle Abstract: Growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF15) is a novel pharmacological treatment target for the treatment of metabolic disease because of its anorexic effects. GDF15 is a member of […]

Seminar Series – Anticipation in sports: Integrating contextual and multisensory information – Dr. Rouwen Cañal Bruland

Dr. Rouwen Cañal Bruland will join us for our seminar series on Thursday, June 15 from 12:30 – 1:30pm. Topic: Anticipation in sports: Integrating contextual and multisensory information Since its infancy in the early 1980s research on anticipation in sports has witnessed a steep incline in both research interest and output. Given the increasing importance […]

Jeff Kelly’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: Investigating the effects of galvanic vestibular stimulation on dynamic balance control in Parkinson’s disease Supervisor: Dr. Mark Carpenter Committee members: Dr. Tim Inglis, Dr. Romeo Chua Abstract: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by tremor, bradykinesia, rigidity, and postural instability. As postural instability worsens with disease progression, this can result in falls, […]

Nathan Sanghe’s MSc Thesis Defence

Title: Does group life buffer the effects of cumulative stress on long-term physical and mental health? Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Mark Beauchamp Committee members: Dr. Eli Puterman, Dr. Nancy Sin Defence Chair: Dr. Erica Bennett Abstract: Multiple group membership has been found to positively contribute to individuals’ health and wellbeing (Lam et al., 2018), but little […]

Colin Wierts’ PhD Thesis Defence

Title: “Exercise behaviour and well-being: Examining a novel psychological needs framework” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Mark Beauchamp Committee Members:  Dr. Guy Faulkner, Dr. Bruno Zumbo, Dr. Ryan Rhodes Chair: Dr. Joelle LeMoult External Examiner: Dr. Meghan McDonough University Examiners: Dr. Nancy Perry, Dr. Anita Hubley Abstract: The primary purpose of this dissertation was to examine whether […]

Jennifer Ann Souza Ramos’ MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: Examining the dose-response of exercise from preseason and its effect on cardiovascular function, anthropometry, and athletic performance in female collegiate soccer players Supervisor: Dr. Darren Warburton Committee members: Dr. Andrew Perrotta, Dr. Michael Koehle Abstract: Ensuring an athlete’s health while developing their athletic performance is the primary objective of coaches and training staff. Current literature […]

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