**SEMINAR CANCELLED Speaker: Dr. Kristin Stanford, Associate Professor, Department of Physiology and Cell Biology, Department of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology Associate Director, Diabetes Metabolism Research Center, Investigator, Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute, The Ohio State University WexnerMedical Center Hosts: Dr. Robert Boushel, Director, Professor, UBC School of Kinesiology and Dr. Jean Sebastien Blouin, Professor, UBC School […]
Title: “Effects of Varying Leadership styles on Motivation” Supervisor: Dr. Maria Gallo Second Reader: Barry Legh Abstract: The goal of this paper is to analyse leadership styles and investigate how these styles influence motivation in sport. In order to examine the relationship between motivation and leadership style this paper will review two major constructs, self-determinacy […]
Title: “Physical Activity for Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder” Supervisor: Dr. Maria Gallo (Kinesiology) Second Reader: Dr. Anne Lasinsky (Kinesiology) Abstract: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is the most common paediatric neurological disorder and one of the most common developmental disabilities. Typically, individuals with ASD participate in a variety of therapies such as physical, occupational, and speech. […]
Title: “The Implications of Biological Rhythms on Performance and Resistance Training” Supervisor: Dr. Maria Gallo (Kinesiology) Second Reader: Samantha Pritchard (UBC Senior Manager, Sport Science and Sport Medicine) Abstract: Organizations and athletes are constantly in search of methods to optimize training and improve athletic performance. Various strategies have been explored in attempts to maximize the body’s […]
Title: “A Review of Supramaximal Resistance Training: Current Understandings and Practical Applications for Athletic Populations” Supervisor: Dr. Darren Warburton (Kinesiology) Second Reader: Dr. Maria Gallo (Kinesiology) Abstract: Background: supramaximal resistance training (SRT) involves applying heavy eccentric loads above concentric one-repetition maximum (1-RM). Current understandings in the field appear inconclusive as to SRT’s effectiveness compared to traditional […]
Title: “Towards Probabilistic Modeling of Vestibular Integration from Peripheral Afferents to Multiple Senses” Thesis Supervisors: Dr. Jean-Sébastien Blouin (Kinesiology), Dr. Robert Boushel (Kinesiology) Committee Member: Dr. Chris Dakin (Utah State University) Chair: Dr Bill Sheel Abstract: The brain continuously transmits and integrates vestibular information with other sensory systems for self-motion perception and spatial orientation. This neural […]
Title: “Co-Creation of a Strengths-Based Approach to Improve Cardiometabolic Health: A Community-Based and Indigenous-Led Healthy Lifestyle Intervention” Thesis Supervisor: Dr Darren Warburton Committee members: Dr Shannon Bredin, Dr Rosalin Miles, Dr Don McKenzie Chair: Dr Eli Puterman Abstract: Background: Finding culturally relevant and safe ways to co-create health and fitness programs that support traditional ways to […]
Title: “Ekiden Racing: Examining the Intercultural Sporting Exchange Between Canadian and Japanese Elite Runners” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Patricia Vertinsky Committee members: Dr. Brian Wilson, Dr. Moss Norman Chair: Dr. Andrea Bundon Abstract: Western perspectives on sport in Japan have tended to overlook running as a manifestation of a unique set of features influenced by environment and cultural […]
Title: “The Mechanics and Energetics of the Aging Pulmonary System during Exercise” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Bill Sheel (Kinesiology) Committee Members: Dr. Jordan Guenette (Physical Therapy), Dr Don McKenzie (Kinesiology), Jean-Sebastien Blouin (Kinesiology) Chair: Dr Eli Puterman Abstract: Normative aging of the respiratory system involves significant structural changes leading to a progressive decline in pulmonary function. These […]
Title: “Social justice in the clinic: Caring for larger patients” Thesis Supervisors: Dr. Moss Norman and Dr. Laura Hurd Committee Members: Dr. Robert Woollard (Department of Family Practice) Chair: Dr Patricia Vertinsky Abstract: Even though social justice has often been described as “the historic dream of public health” (Gostin & Powers, 2006, p. 1053), the […]
Deana Kanagasingam’s PhD Thesis Proposal