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Rachel Jackman’s MSc Thesis Defence

Title: Dynamic Hyperinflation and Exertional Dyspnea in COPD Patients Pre- and Post-Lung Transplant Thesis Supervisor: Dr. A. William Sheel Committee members: Dr. Jordan Guenette, Dr. Donald McKenzie, Dr. Robert Levy Defence Chair: Dr Daniel Gamu   Abstract: The pathophysiological hallmark of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is dynamic hyperinflation and progressive impairment of ventilatory mechanics […]

Naomi Maldonado-Rodriguez’s PhD Thesis Proposal

Title: Access to and engagement with comprehensive HIV care: An intersectional examination of the experiences of migrant women living with HIV Thesis Supervisors: Eli Puterman Committee Members: Vicky Bungay, Erica Bennett Chair: Guy Faulkner Abstract: As of 2020, approximately 62,790 people were living with HIV in Canada, of which a growing proportion are women – […]

Jian Kun Zhan’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: 24-Hour Movement Index: Exploring Acceptability Among Parents Supervisors: Dr. Guy Faulkner Committee members: Dr. Liv Yoon, Dr. Karim Khan Abstract: Background: The Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children and Youth were introduced in 2016 offering recommendations on moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), light physical activity (LPA), sedentary behavior, and sleep in a typical 24-hour period […]

Taylor Unger’s MA Thesis Proposal

Title: Positive Body Image Development in Late Adolescent and Young Women Athletes Supervisors: Dr. Erica Bennett Committee members: Dr. Katherine Tamminen, Dr. Desmond McEwan Abstract: Sport is a unique environment for body image experiences. Body image is gendered and girls are susceptible to appearance and functionality related body image concerns that may limit their sport […]

Katrina Waldhauser’s PhD Thesis Defence

Title: An examination of military veteran health and well-being following transition from the armed forces, and the role of physical activity Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Mark Beauchamp Committee Members:  Dr. Eli Puterman, Dr. Yan Liu External Examiner: Dr. Marc Jones University Examiners: Dr. Daniel Cox, Dr. Amery Wu Chair: Dr. Suna Eryigit-Madzwamuse Abstract: During transition from […]

Boaz Injege’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: Predicting Depressive Symptoms from Demographic, Social, Psychological, Behavioral, and Genetic Factors in Older Adults: A Trajectory Analysis of the Health and Retirement Study Supervisor: Dr. Eli Puterman Committee members: Dr. Mark Beauchamp, Dr. Guy Faulkner Abstract: Depressive symptoms in older adults are common, persistent, and are associated with cardiovascular disease, cognitive impairment, as well […]

Gabriel Manalo’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: INTERACTIVE VIDEO-BASED TECHNOLOGY AND PERCEPTUAL SKILL TRAINING FOR BATTING IN YOUTH BASEBALL PLAYERS Supervisors: Dr. Shannon SD Bredin Committee members: Dr. Andrew Perrotta, Dr. Desmond McEwan Abstract: The desire to gain a competitive advantage in sport has shifted focus to developing the underlying neural processes related to skill execution, referred to as perceptual-cognitive skills. […]

Kieran McBride’s MA Thesis Proposal

Title: Experiences of Stress and Coping among Sport Psychology Consultants Supervisors: Dr Desmond McEwan Committee members: Dr Erica Bennett (UBC), Dr Katherine Tamminen (University of Toronto) Abstract: The study of coach and athlete wellbeing has been a focal point in recent sport psychology research, in part, as a response to the recognition that participation in […]

Jameel Bains’ MSc Thesis Defence

Title: The Relationship Between On-Ice Maximum Velocity and Acceleration in Collegiate Ice Hockey Players Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Michael Koehle (UBC Kinesiology), Dr. Darren Warburton (UBC Kinesiology) Committee members: Dr. Kevin Neeld (Boston Bruins), Dr. Jack Taunton (UBC Emeritus) Defence Chair: Dr. Donald McKenzie Abstract: Speed is important in ice hockey as it separates calibre, and […]

Hana Hicks’ MA Thesis Proposal

Title: Effects of Different Features of a Single Bout of Exercise on Neurobiological Activation and Recovery Following Induction of a Social Interaction Supervisors: Dr. Eli Puterman Committee members: Dr. Frances Chen, Dr. Mark Beauchamp Abstract: Long-term physical activity and exercise have been shown to mitigate neurobiological responses to acute psychosocial stressors. There is also evidence […]

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