Events

Brooklynn Ratzlaff’s MA Thesis Proposal

Title: ‘Thinner is (not) faster’: Body image experiences of elite endurance athletes Supervisor: Dr. Erica Bennett Committee members: Dr. Andrea Bundon, Dr. Amber Mosewich Abstract: ‘Thinner is faster’ is a common phrase endurance athletes hear throughout their sport careers. The phrase is reflective of a long-held belief in endurance running that body weight and body […]

Owen Harris’ MSc Thesis Defence

Title: Investigating the susceptibility of cardiorespiratory responses to ozone during cycling exercise Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Michael Koehle Committee members: Dr. Bill Sheel, Dr. Valérie Bougault Defence Chair: Dr. Karim Khan Abstract: Ground-level ozone (O3) is a common airborne pollutant well recognized to impair pulmonary function and cause negative respiratory symptoms when inhaled. Due to a […]

Stephen Busch’s PhD Thesis Proposal

Title: Exploring the role of pulmonary sensory receptors in sympathetic regulation of cardiorespiratory function to ozone pollution Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Bill Sheel Committee Members: Dr. Michael Koehle and Dr. Chris Carlsten Chair: Dr. David Wright Abstract: Traffic related air pollution contains a heterogeneous mixture of gaseous and solid particulates that compromise human cardiorespiratory health. The […]

Shabana Ali’s MA Defence

Title: South Asians in ‘The Great Outdoors’: Navigating racialized experiences rock climbing in Canada Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Moss Norman Committee members: Dr. Yuka Nakamura, Dr. Erica Bennett Defence Chair: Dr. Liv Yoon Abstract: The underrepresentation of South Asians in climbing (Wigfield, 2021) is a significant indicator of the racial inequity in the sport and culture. […]

UBC Exercise, Kinesiology & Health Seminar Series: Dr. Hester Hockin-Boyers

Diasporic Bodies: An exploration of body image and body belonging among first and second generation Chinese Canadian women This research seminar will unpack preliminary findings from a project exploring how body image interacts with diasporic identities and transnational belonging. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 32 first and second generation Chinese Canadian women to explore their […]

Annika Szarka’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: The role of afferent vs. efferent signals to implicit sensorimotor adaptation Supervisor: Dr. Romeo Chua Committee members: Dr. Timothy Inglis, Dr. Hyosub Kim Abstract: Humans continuously adjust their movements to adapt to changes in both external surroundings (e.g., walking on a slippery surface) or internal conditions (e.g., fatigue). Whereas we may be consciously aware […]

Sharisse Lin’s MSc Thesis Defence

Title: Acute Effects of Single Session Pelvic Floor Muscle Training on Somatosensory and Corticospinal Excitability Thesis Supervisors: Dr. Tania Lam & Dr. John (Kip) Kramer Committee member: Dr. Jean-Sébastien Blouin Defence Chair: Dr. Karim Khan Abstract: Background: The pelvic floor muscles play a critical role in maintaining urogenital function. Pelvic floor muscle training is a […]

Kimberley Ekstrand’s PhD Thesis Proposal

Title: Performing Culture Through The Sport of Ekiden Racing: Learning from the Japanese Sporting Ethos of Long-Distance Running Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Patricia Vertinsky Committee Members: Dr. Kohei Kawashima, Dr. Charles Menzies, Dr. Janice Forsyth  Chair: Dr. Andrea Bundon Abstract: Academic works written about Japan and its sporting culture have tended to overlook Japan’s rich history […]

Waneek Horn-Miller UBC Exercise, Kinesiology and Health Seminar Series: Waneek Horn-Miller

Building Indigenous Resilience Through Sports Waneek Horn-Miller’s powerful presentations and keynotes are aimed at reconciling relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples to create culturally safe spaces. Waneek is an advocate for building Indigenous sport and has worked with the Assembly of First Nations to develop their sport, fitness, and health strategy. Drawing on her athletic […]

Jennifer Ann Souza Ramos’ MSc Thesis Defence

Title: Physiological and Performance Adaptations from Completing Preseason in Female Collegiate Soccer Players Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Darren Warburton Committee members: Dr.  Andrew Perrotta, Dr. Michael Koehle, Dr. Jack Taunton Defence Chair: Dr. Daniel Gamu Abstract: Ensuring an athlete’s health while developing athletic performance is a key objective of coaches and training staff. Current literature supports […]