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Jeffrey L. Sauvé’s PhD Thesis Defence

Title: “An examination of factors that undermine and support Olympic-level athlete well-being: A multi-perspective approach” Thesis Supervisor: Professor Mark Beauchamp Committee Members:  Professor Andrea Bundon, Professor Brian Wilson Chair: Professor David Kuhl External Examiner: Professor Chris Wagstaff University Examiners: Professor Moss Norman, Professor Rob VanWynsberghe Abstract: The overall goal of the research subsumed within this doctoral dissertation […]

Mehdi Ahmadian’s PhD Defence

Title: “Acute Intermittent Hypoxia: A Potential Therapeutic To Improve Cardiac Function Following Experimental Spinal Cord Injury” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Christopher West Committee Members:  Drs. Glen Foster and Jonathan Little Chair: Dr. Jordan Guenette External Examiner: Dr. Kristine Cowley University Examiners: Drs. Ismail Laher and Matthew Ramer Abstract: Purpose: High-thoracic spinal cord injury (SCI) markedly impairs cardiac […]

Shannon Field’s MSc Thesis Defence

Title: Urban Indigenous Perspectives and Experiences with Play Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Shannon Bredin Committee members: Dr. Moss Norman, Dr. Margaret Kovach Defence Chair: Dr. Janice Forsyth Abstract: There are few universally agreed upon definitions of play. Furthermore, the way play is defined, understood, acted out, and valued, varies across cultures, yet the conceptualization of play […]

Regan Thompson’s MA Thesis Proposal

Title: A fall from grace? Examining retired ballet dancers’ experiences with body image across the life course Supervisor: Dr. Erica Bennett Committee members: Dr. Moss Norman, Dr. Meridith Griffin Abstract:According to master choreographer George Balanchine, the ‘ideal ballet body’ for women is to be tall and incredibly slender, with small breasts, small hips, long limbs, […]

Brook Haight’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: COVID-19 Pandemic and Exercise for Healthcare Workers (COPE HCW) trial: Secondary analyses examining the effects of at-home exercise on healthcare workers’ multidimensional well-being Supervisor: Dr. Eli Puterman Committee members: Dr. Guy Faulkner, Dr. Mark Beauchamp Abstract: Background. Research on employee well-being should employ a broader more interdisciplinary perspective extending past employee health and functioning […]

Vienna Nguyen’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: Feasibility of cardiorespiratory fitness testing in primary care settings Supervisor: Dr. Robert Boushel Committee members: Dr. Michael Koehle, Dr. Jasmin Ma Abstract: Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) testing in primary care settings offers healthcare practitioners a feasible tool to stratify chronic disease risk in patients, specifically through measurements of exercise capacity, as well as physiological responses […]

Benjamin Hives’ PhD Thesis Proposal

Title: Exploring the Reciprocal Relationship Between Stress and Physical Activity Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Eli Puterman Committee Members: Dr. Mark Beauchamp and Dr. Bruno Zumbo Chair: Dr. Daniel Gamu Abstract: Physical activity (PA) offers an array of health benefits including improved mental health and decreased risk of multiple clinical physical morbidities and premature mortality. Despite the […]

Brooklynn Ratzlaff’s MA Thesis Proposal

Title: ‘Thinner is (not) faster’: Body image experiences of elite endurance athletes Supervisor: Dr. Erica Bennett Committee members: Dr. Andrea Bundon, Dr. Amber Mosewich Abstract: ‘Thinner is faster’ is a common phrase endurance athletes hear throughout their sport careers. The phrase is reflective of a long-held belief in endurance running that body weight and body […]

Owen Harris’ MSc Thesis Defence

Title: Investigating the susceptibility of cardiorespiratory responses to ozone during cycling exercise Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Michael Koehle Committee members: Dr. Bill Sheel, Dr. Valérie Bougault Defence Chair: Dr. Karim Khan Abstract: Ground-level ozone (O3) is a common airborne pollutant well recognized to impair pulmonary function and cause negative respiratory symptoms when inhaled. Due to a […]

Shabana Ali’s MA Defence

Title: South Asians in ‘The Great Outdoors’: Navigating racialized experiences rock climbing in Canada Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Moss Norman Committee members: Dr. Yuka Nakamura, Dr. Erica Bennett Defence Chair: Dr. Liv Yoon Abstract: The underrepresentation of South Asians in climbing (Wigfield, 2021) is a significant indicator of the racial inequity in the sport and culture. […]

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