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Gregg Eschelmuller’s PhD Thesis Proposal

Title: The role of proprioception in target-directed reaching. Thesis Supervisors: J. Timothy Inglis; Romeo Chua Committee Member: Hyosub Kim Chair: Kayla Fewster Abstract:In order to successfully navigate our environment, the central nervous system (CNS) must have accurate information regarding the state of our musculoskeletal system. This sense, which is known as proprioception, can be defined […]

Meagan Arbeau’s MSc Thesis Defence

Title: Growth Differentiation Factor 15 Associates with, but is not Responsible for, Exercise Induced Increases in Corticosterone and Indices of Fatty Acid Utilization in Mice Thesis Supervisor: Dr. David Wright Committee members: Dr. Cameron Mitchell, Dr. Michael Koehle Defence Chair: Dr. Daniel Gamu Abstract: Growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF15) is a stress-induced cytokine known for […]

Boaz Injege’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: Predicting Depressive Symptoms from Demographic, Social, Psychological, Behavioral, and Genetic Factors in Older Adults: A Trajectory Analysis of the Health and Retirement Study Supervisor: Dr. Eli Puterman Committee members: Dr. Mark Beauchamp, Dr. Guy Faulkner Abstract: Depressive symptoms in older adults are common, persistent, and are associated with cardiovascular disease, cognitive impairment, as well […]

Gabriel Manalo’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: INTERACTIVE VIDEO-BASED TECHNOLOGY AND PERCEPTUAL SKILL TRAINING FOR BATTING IN YOUTH BASEBALL PLAYERS Supervisors: Dr. Shannon SD Bredin Committee members: Dr. Andrew Perrotta, Dr. Desmond McEwan Abstract: The desire to gain a competitive advantage in sport has shifted focus to developing the underlying neural processes related to skill execution, referred to as perceptual-cognitive skills. […]

Sierra Rose Arn’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: The Effect of Oestrogen and Progesterone on Ventilation and Respiratory Muscle Recruitment during Exercise in Hypoxia Supervisors: Dr. Bill Sheel Committee members: Dr. Michael Koehle, Dr. Janice Leung Abstract: The ovarian hormones oestrogen (E2) and progesterone influence ventilatory (V̇e) control. They fluctuate throughout the eumenorrheic menstrual cycle (MC) to create the early follicular (EF) […]

Kieran McBride’s MA Thesis Proposal

Title: Experiences of Stress and Coping among Sport Psychology Consultants Supervisors: Dr Desmond McEwan Committee members: Dr Erica Bennett (UBC), Dr Katherine Tamminen (University of Toronto) Abstract: The study of coach and athlete wellbeing has been a focal point in recent sport psychology research, in part, as a response to the recognition that participation in […]

Jameel Bains’ MSc Thesis Defence

Title: The Relationship Between On-Ice Maximum Velocity and Acceleration in Collegiate Ice Hockey Players Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Michael Koehle (UBC Kinesiology), Dr. Darren Warburton (UBC Kinesiology) Committee members: Dr. Kevin Neeld (Boston Bruins), Dr. Jack Taunton (UBC Emeritus) Defence Chair: Dr. Donald McKenzie Abstract: Speed is important in ice hockey as it separates calibre, and […]

Jamie Hawke’s PhD Thesis Proposal

Title: Being and becoming adult dancers: Experiences of engaging and participating in dance as a recreational activity Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Shannon Bredin Committee Member: Dr. Barbara Weber, Dr. Erica Bennett, Sandra Mathison Chair: Dr. Desmond McEwan Abstract: Recreational dance is a meaningful activity that attracts participants across the lifespan. Lifelong engagement in dance can follow […]

Hana Hicks’ MA Thesis Proposal

Title: Effects of Different Features of a Single Bout of Exercise on Neurobiological Activation and Recovery Following Induction of a Social Interaction Supervisors: Dr. Eli Puterman Committee members: Dr. Frances Chen, Dr. Mark Beauchamp Abstract: Long-term physical activity and exercise have been shown to mitigate neurobiological responses to acute psychosocial stressors. There is also evidence […]

Sierra Moores’ MSc Thesis Defence

Title: TRAINING LOAD, MENSTRUAL PATTERNS, RECOVERY, AND STRESS’ INTERRELATION AND IMPACT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF ELITE FEMALE SWIMMERS Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Eli Puterman Committee members: Dr. Cameron Mitchell, Dr. Margo Mountjoy Defence Chair: Dr. David Wright Abstract: The primary purpose of this pilot study was to examine the complex interplay between training loads, stress, recovery, […]

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