Events

Jeffrey L. Sauvé’s PhD Thesis Defence

Title: “An examination of factors that undermine and support Olympic-level athlete well-being: A multi-perspective approach” Thesis Supervisor: Professor Mark Beauchamp Committee Members:  Professor Andrea Bundon, Professor Brian Wilson Chair: Professor David Kuhl External Examiner: Professor Chris Wagstaff University Examiners: Professor Moss Norman, Professor Rob VanWynsberghe Abstract: The overall goal of the research subsumed within this doctoral dissertation […]

Stephanie Stresing’s MA Thesis Proposal

Title: Seeking healthcare services in hockey: Understanding health behaviours in a masculine sport subculture Supervisor: Dr. Andrea Bundon Committee members: Dr. Moss Norman, Dr. Desmond McEwan Abstract: Despite men receiving more power, privilege, and opportunity than women in most societal contexts, they experience a lower life expectancy, higher rates of life-threatening chronic diseases, and a higher […]

Mehdi Ahmadian’s PhD Defence

Title: “Acute Intermittent Hypoxia: A Potential Therapeutic To Improve Cardiac Function Following Experimental Spinal Cord Injury” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Christopher West Committee Members:  Drs. Glen Foster and Jonathan Little Chair: Dr. Jordan Guenette External Examiner: Dr. Kristine Cowley University Examiners: Drs. Ismail Laher and Matthew Ramer Abstract: Purpose: High-thoracic spinal cord injury (SCI) markedly impairs cardiac […]

Shannon Field’s MSc Thesis Defence

Title: Urban Indigenous Perspectives and Experiences with Play Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Shannon Bredin Committee members: Dr. Moss Norman, Dr. Margaret Kovach Defence Chair: Dr. Janice Forsyth Abstract: There are few universally agreed upon definitions of play. Furthermore, the way play is defined, understood, acted out, and valued, varies across cultures, yet the conceptualization of play […]

Regan Thompson’s MA Thesis Proposal

Title: A fall from grace? Examining retired ballet dancers’ experiences with body image across the life course Supervisor: Dr. Erica Bennett Committee members: Dr. Moss Norman, Dr. Meridith Griffin Abstract:According to master choreographer George Balanchine, the ‘ideal ballet body’ for women is to be tall and incredibly slender, with small breasts, small hips, long limbs, […]

Brook Haight’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: COVID-19 Pandemic and Exercise for Healthcare Workers (COPE HCW) trial: Secondary analyses examining the effects of at-home exercise on healthcare workers’ multidimensional well-being Supervisor: Dr. Eli Puterman Committee members: Dr. Guy Faulkner, Dr. Mark Beauchamp Abstract: Background. Research on employee well-being should employ a broader more interdisciplinary perspective extending past employee health and functioning […]

Vienna Nguyen’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: Feasibility of cardiorespiratory fitness testing in primary care settings Supervisor: Dr. Robert Boushel Committee members: Dr. Michael Koehle, Dr. Jasmin Ma Abstract: Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) testing in primary care settings offers healthcare practitioners a feasible tool to stratify chronic disease risk in patients, specifically through measurements of exercise capacity, as well as physiological responses […]

Xueqing Zhou’s MSc Thesis Defence

Title: Pelvic floor muscle activity during exoskeleton-assisted walking in controls and individuals with complete spinal cord injury: Feasibility considerations and characterization Thesis Supervisors: Dr. Tania Lam & Dr. Jean-Sébastien Blouin Committee member: Dr. John Kramer Defence Chair: Dr Hyosub Kim Abstract: Background: The pelvic floor muscles (PFM) are important for maintaining continence and a potential […]

Kassandra Welch’s MA Thesis Defence

Title: “I Still Have That Athlete Soul”: Storying Identity and Pain in Retired Athletes Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Erica Bennett Committee members: Dr. Andrea Bundon, Dr. Guy Faulkner Defence Chair: Dr. Desmond McEwan Abstract: Sport culture narratives teach athletes that their identities should center around athletic performance and physical superiority, with pain as an accepted part […]

Benjamin Hives’ PhD Thesis Proposal

Title: Exploring the Reciprocal Relationship Between Stress and Physical Activity Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Eli Puterman Committee Members: Dr. Mark Beauchamp and Dr. Bruno Zumbo Chair: Dr. Daniel Gamu Abstract: Physical activity (PA) offers an array of health benefits including improved mental health and decreased risk of multiple clinical physical morbidities and premature mortality. Despite the […]

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