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Markus J. Duncan’s PhD Thesis Defence – Oct 22

Title: “Assessing Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour in Individuals with Schizophrenia” Supervisory Committee: Dr. Guy Faulkner (Research supervisor), Dr. Alasdair Barr (Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics), Dr. Mark Beauchamp (Kinesiology) University Examiners: Dr. Jean-Sebastien Blouin (Kinesiology), Dr. Donna Lang (Radiology) External Examiner: Dr. Simon Rosenbaum (University of New South Wales) Chair: Dr. Paul Pavlidis (Psychiatry) Abstract: Individuals with […]

Jiyu Wang’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: “Adaptation responses to altered physics law of standing: is it a consequence of exploratory actions and minimizing muscle activation?” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Jean-Sébastien Blouin Committee Members: Dr. Calvin Kuo (School of Biomedical Engineering), Dr. Romeo Chua Chair: Dr. Tim Inglis Abstract: Computational models help us understand how the brain controls movement while enabling testable […]

Kaitlin Crawford’s MA Thesis Defence

Title: Reaching out: The help-seeking behaviours of professional male ice hockey athletes Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Mark Beauchamp Committee Members: Dr. Laura Hurd, Dr. Brian Wilson Chair: Dr. Peter Crocker Abstract: In the last decade, a number of former National Hockey League (NHL) players died by suicide and overdose. In response to these tragic deaths, the NHL initiated several […]

Negin Riazi’s PhD Thesis Defence – Dec 8

Title: “Popping the Bubble-Wrap: Examining Children’s Independent Mobility in Canada” Supervisory Committee: Dr. Guy Faulkner (Research supervisor), Dr. Mariana Brussoni, Dr. Patricia Vertinsky University Examiners: Dr. Alexander Bigazzi, Dr. Nicola Hodges External Examiner: Dr. Sandra Mandic Chair: Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose Abstract: Children’s independent mobility is defined as a child’s freedom to travel and play in their neighbourhood […]

Carli Monica Peters’ PhD Thesis Defence

Title: “Characterizing the relationship between airway anatomy and physiological function: Implications of sex and swim training” Supervisory Committee: Dr. Bill Sheel (Research supervisor), Dr Stephen C T Lam, Dr. Don McKenzie, Dr Donald Sin University Examiners: Dr. Jean-Sebastien Blouin, Dr. Patricia Schulte External Examiner: Dr. Louis Phillipe Boulet Chair: Dr. John A Fleetham Abstract: Purpose: Two […]

Alyssa Reyes’ MA Thesis Proposal

Title: “A Study Exploring Indigenous Women Athletes’ Experiences With Physical Activity & Sport” Supervisor: Dr. Moss Norman Committee Members: Dr. Dorothy Nason, Dr. Andrea Bundon Abstract: This research project proposes to explore how Indigenous women athletes experience physical activity and sport. Five of the ninety-four Calls to Action that have come out of the Final […]

Assaf Yogev’s PhD Thesis Proposal

Title:“Measuring Muscle Oxygenation in Endurance Sports with Wearable NIRS – From Validation to Application” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Michael Koehle Committee Members: Dr. Jordan Guenette, Dr. Dave Clarke, Dr. Ben Sporer Chair: Dr Nicola Hodges Abstract: Wearable NIRS devices are becoming more suitable for field application, with better ergonomic design, connectivity to smart watches and sport computers, […]

Paige A. Reinhard’s MSc Thesis Defence

Title: Exercise-Induced Diaphragm Fatigue With Superimposed Hypoxia Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Bill Sheel Committee Members: Dr. Michael Koehle, Dr. Jordan Guenette Chair: Dr. Peter Crocker Abstract: The mechanisms and sites that contribute to skeletal muscle fatigue vary depending on the specifications of the task, oxygen delivery, and fibre type composition. Due to anatomic and physiologic differences, men and women […]

Colin Wierts’ PhD Thesis Proposal

Title: “An Examination of Dweck’s Psychological Needs Model in Relation to Exercise-Related Well-Being and Behaviour” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Mark Beauchamp Committee Members: Dr. Guy Faulkner , Dr. Bruno Zumbo, Dr. Ryan Rhodes (University of Victoria) Chair: Dr Bill Sheel Abstract: Psychological needs, which are broadly conceptualized as innate, universal psychosocial requirements for well-being and long-term psychological […]

Joseph O’Rourke’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: “Street Soccer in Vancouver: An Exploration of Social Identity, Sport, and Homelessness” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Mark Beauchamp Committee Members: Dr. Andrea Bundon, Dr. Guy Faulkner Abstract: The social and economic inequalities derived from homelessness have consistently been found to be related to depleted physical and psychological health (Stafford & Wood, 2017). Social connectivity and […]

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