‘Something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue’: 45 – year reflections on exercise psychology and behaviour change My first academic appointment was in 1979. If I have any expertise, it’s in psychology and health behaviour change. But initially I was searching for something and couldn’t quite find it. Career trajectories change and I […]
Title: Adaptation of goal-directed whole-body postural movement to a repeated electrical vestibular perturbation. Supervisors: Dr. Mark G. Carpenter, Dr. J. Timothy Inglis Committee member: Dr. Romeo Chua Abstract: The vestibular system plays a crucial role in the neural control of posture and balance. Vestibular loss patients and astronauts returning to Earth initially exhibit postural deficits but […]
Title: Seeking Healthcare Services in Hockey: Understanding Health Behaviours in a Masculine Sport Subculture Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Andrea Bundon Committee members: Dr. Moss Norman, Dr. Desmond McEwan Defence Chair: Dr. Patricia Vertinsky Abstract: Despite receiving more power, privilege, and opportunity than women in most societal contexts, men experience a lower life expectancy, higher rates of […]
Title: Investigating Changes in Responses to Controlled Effective Doses of Ozone at Different Exercise Intensities Supervisor: Dr. Michael Koehle Committee members: Dr. Valerie Bougault, Dr. Don McKenzie Abstract: Due to the growing incidence of wildfires, temperature increases with climate change and increased urbanization, more people are exposed to high levels of ground-level zone (O3), a […]
Title: Positive Body Image Development in Late Adolescent and Young Women Athletes Supervisors: Dr. Erica Bennett Committee members: Dr. Katherine Tamminen, Dr. Desmond McEwan Abstract: Sport is a unique environment for body image experiences. Body image is gendered and girls are susceptible to appearance and functionality related body image concerns that may limit their sport […]
Title: Exploring the effects of aging on vestibular perception of rotation during standing. Supervisor: Dr. Mark Carpenter Committee members: Dr. Romeo Chua, Dr. J. Timothy Inglis Abstract: Despite its seemingly effortless execution, standing balance is a complex task that is maintained through sensory inputs from the visual, somatosensory, and vestibular systems. The vestibular system, located […]
Title: Cycling for all? A sociological inquiry into (in)equitable cycling spaces in Vancouver, BC Thesis Supervisors: Dr. Brian Wilson Committee Members: Dr. Andrea Bundon, Dr. Liv Yoon Chair: Dr. Desmond McEwan Abstract: While cycle travel is increasing in many urban centers as a result of expanding cycling policies and planning, cycling activists and scholars of […]
Title: Characterizing sensory integration mechanisms in open- and closed-loop models of human balance control Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Mark Carpenter Committee Members: Dr. Tim Inglis, Dr. Romeo Chua External Examiner: Dr. Kei Masani University Examiners: Dr. Hyosub Kim, Dr. Bryan Gick Chair: Dr. Michael Gordon Abstract: Human standing balance is functionally organized as a closed-loop feedback […]
Title: An examination of military veteran health and well-being following transition from the armed forces, and the role of physical activity Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Mark Beauchamp Committee Members: Dr. Eli Puterman, Dr. Yan Liu External Examiner: Dr. Marc Jones University Examiners: Dr. Daniel Cox, Dr. Amery Wu Chair: Dr. Suna Eryigit-Madzwamuse Abstract: During transition from […]
Title: A Fall From Grace? Examining Retired Ballet Dancers’ Experiences With Body Image And Embodiment Across The Life Course Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Erica Bennett Committee members: Dr. Meridith Griffin, Dr. Moss Norman Defence Chair: Dr. Desi McEwan Abstract: According to master choreographer George Balanchine, the ‘ideal ballet body’ for women is to be tall and […]