Events

Stefanie Atkinson’s MA Thesis Proposal

Title: Athletes’ experiences of felt trust in the coach-athlete relationship Supervisor: Dr. Desmond McEwan Committee members: Dr. Erica Bennett, Dr. Mark Beauchamp Abstract: The interdependent relationship between coaches and athletes has been described in terms of four conceptual dimensions: closeness, commitment, co-orientation, and complementarity. Specifically, closeness has been considered foundational to the coach-athlete relationship (CAR), […]

Serena Trang’s MSc Thesis Defence

Title: The Impact of Chronic Risperidone Treatment on the Metabolic Health of Adolescent Mice Thesis Supervisor: Dr. David Wright Committee members: Dr. Daniel Gamu, Dr. Brian Rodrigues Defence Chair: Dr. Erica Bennett Abstract: Atypical antipsychotics (APs) are considered the frontline treatment for individuals with schizophrenia, autism spectrum disorder, and a range of other mental health […]

Kay Anderson’s PhD Thesis Proposal

Title: Making Space for Identity: A Multi-Method Inquiry into Physical Activity and Social Belonging among Transgender and Gender-Diverse People Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Mark Beauchamp Committee Members: Drs. Hannah Kia & Erica Bennett Chair: Dr. William Sheel Abstract: In my dissertation research, I will explore the role of physical activity in shaping the health, identity, and […]

Benjamin Hives PhD Thesis Defence

Title: Exploring the reciprocal relationship between stress and physical activity Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Eli Puterman Committee Members: Drs. Bruno Zumbo & Mark Beauchamp External Examiner: Dr. Catherine Sabiston University Examiners: Drs. Nancy Sin & Amery Wu Chair: Dr. Jason Snyder Abstract: Continued participation in physical activity improves both mental and physical health, as well as […]

Yiling Tang PhD Thesis Defence

Title: MoodMover: The development of an app-based behavioural intervention for increasing physical activity among people with depression Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Guy Faulkner Committee Members: Dr. Raymond Lam, Dr. Eli Puterman, Dr. Sam Liu External Examiner: Dr. Ralph Maddison University Examiners: Dr. Robinder Bedi, Dr. Linda Li Chair: Dr. Geertje Boschma Abstract: Depression has remained a […]

UBC Exercise, Kinesiology and Health Seminar Series: Dr. Jason Laurendeau

In collaboration with UBC Centre for Sport and Sustainability, join us on September 22 as Dr. Jason Laurendeau explores; Title: “I don’t want to do this half-assed”: Unsettling teaching in a colonial context Abstract:  Drawing on interviews with kinesiology faculty members at three different institutions, I reflect on numerous layers, challenges, and tensions faculty members […]

Kathryn Anderson’s PhD Thesis Proposal

Title: Practice in Student Musicians: Contextual Interference and Metis Reflexivity Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Shannon Bredin, School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Education Committee Members: Dr. Shannon Leddy, Curriculum & Pedagogy, Faculty of Education, Dr. T. Patrick Carrabre, Composition, School of Music Chair: Dr. Janice Forsyth Abstract: In today’s post-secondary landscape, it is important that knowledge creation […]

Alexis Pascoal’s MSc Thesis Defence

Title: Physical Literacy as a Predictor of Child Mental Health: A Longitudinal Analysis Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Guy Faulkner Committee members: Dr. Mark Beauchamp, Dr. Louise Mâsse Chair: Dr. Cameron Mitchell Abstract: Physical literacy (PL) is a multidimensional construct that encompasses fundamental movement skills, confidence, motivation, and knowledge and understanding, and may be an important determinant of […]

Cole Percevault’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: The Effects of Cutaneous Vibration on Dynamic Balance Control Supervisor: Dr. Mark Carpenter Committee member: Dr. Romeo Chua, Dr. Timothy Inglis Abstract: Falls are the leading cause of injury for older adults in Canada and often occur in dynamic conditions when individuals fail to recover from unexpected balance disturbances, emphasizing the importance of reactive […]

Priya Dhaliwal’s MA Thesis Proposal

Title: Exploring the Experiences of Black, Indigenous and Women of Colour in Competitive Ice Hockey Supervisor: Dr. Andrea Bundon Committee members: Dr. Liv Yoon, Dr. Moss Norman, Dr. Lisa Trainor Abstract: At competitive levels in sport, women who are Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) are underrepresented, and an examination of the reasons for […]