Events

Benjamin McIntosh’s MSc Thesis Defence

Title: Exploring the effects of task design on the flexion-relaxation phenomenon in the lumbar spine during repetitive lifting Thesis Supervisors: Dr. Kayla Fewster Committee members: Dr. Jean-Sébastien (co-supervisor), Dr. Michael Hunt Defence Chair: Dr. Romeo Chua Abstract: Repetitive forward flexion of the lumbar spine is involved with occupations like manual materials handling. Repetitive lumbar flexion […]

Alexis Pascoal’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: A Longitudinal Exploration of Physical Literacy and Child Mental Health Supervisor: Guy Faulkner Committee members: Mark Beauchamp, Louise Mâsse Abstract: This study proposes a longitudinal examination of the relationship between physical literacy and mental health in children. Recognizing physical literacy as a multidimensional construct that includes fundamental motor skills, confidence, motivation, knowledge, and understanding, […]

School of Kinesiology’s Student Awards Night

The School of Kinesiology is excited to host its annual Student Awards Night on Friday January 31, 2025. Award winners will be announced in mid-December, and only those selected will receive an invitation to the event. Winners will be contacted via email some time between mid-December and mid-January with instructions on how to RSVP. Please […]

Alex-Lizheng Liu’s MSc Thesis Defence

Title: Assessing lower limb proprioception with a novel mechatronics device Thesis Supervisors: Dr. Jean-Sébastien Blouin Committee members: Dr. Calvin Kuo, Dr. Martin Héroux Defence Chair: Dr. Shannon Bredin Abstract: Awareness of our body position and movement is fundamental to how we interact with the world. Proprioception, the sense we use to perceive our physical self, […]

Allyson Schweitzer’s PhD Thesis Proposal

Title: Regulation of the Extracellular Matrix in Human Skeletal Muscle and the Influence of Resistance Exercise Thesis Supervisor: Cameron Mitchell Committee Members: Alex Scott, Michael Koehle, Fabio Rossi Chair: Bill Sheel Abstract: The extracellular matrix (ECM) of skeletal muscle is dynamic compartment that plays an important role in muscle health and function. Its primary component […]

Indigenous Influences in the NHL via Hockey Cards by Naim Cardinal

Abstract: The Indigenous Influences in the NHL via Hockey Cards presentation will discuss a number of Indigenous hockey players who have made it to the highest levels of hockey—the NHL—and will celebrate their careers and impacts on the game of hockey. The presentation also discusses and shares some of the barriers the players had to overcome during their […]

UBC Exercise, Kinesiology and Health Seminar Series: Dr. Meridith Griffin

Is physical activity for any-body? In/exclusion and the mythical norm in physical culture Abstract: How/can physical activity be for any-body? What would or could that look like, in policy, in practice, in ‘vibes’? Dr. Griffin’s research aims to unpack the relationship between health and/or wellness imperatives (the neoliberal and moral obligation to engage in health […]

Newcomer Series: Active Kids Open House

Are you a Newcomer to Canada living in or around UBC Campus? Tell us what you’re looking for in a Physical Activity Program!   UBC Active Kids is an outreach program within the School of Kinesiology that focuses on student development and community development. We provide recreational programming in gymnastics, sports and physical activity programs […]

Viviana J Shiffman’s PhD Thesis Proposal

Title: Trainability of the pulmonary system: Effect of age and sex Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Bill Sheel Committee Members: Dr. Lee Romer, Dr. Jordan Guenette Chair: Dr. Cameron Mitchell Abstract: BACKGROUND: Human lungs and airways show little to no adaptation to exercise training such that static lung volumes, flow rates, lung diffusing capacity, and structural elements […]

FREE Gymnastics Drop In with UBC Active Kids

Looking for a fun way to move this Friday? UBC Active Kids is offering free access to our gymnastics gym on Friday February 28th from 12:15-1:15pm! All UBC students, staff, faculty, and residents (children and adults) are welcome to come try our trampoline, sprung floor, beams, bars, vault, climbing ropes, mini climbing wall, and more! […]

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