Title: What factors influence exercise capacity (VO2peak) in adolescents with Tetralogy of Fallot? Thesis Supervisor: Dr. William Sheel Committee members: Ms. Astrid De Souza, Dr. David Wright, Dr. Kathryn Armstrong Defence Chair: Dr. Cameron Mitchell Abstract: BACKGROUND: Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is the most common cyanotic congenital heart defect. Infants with TOF typically receive surgical […]
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, […]
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 […]
Title: Does Different Dose Impact Changes in Physical Literacy? An Implementation Evaluation of a Physical Literacy Program for Elementary Children Supervisor: Dr. Guy Faulkner Committee members: Dr. Nicola Hodges, Dr. Patti-Jean Naylor Abstract: This study proposes an implementation evaluation which explores the relationship between intervention dose delivered in a real-world physical literacy program and changes […]
Title: Interactive video-based technology and perceptual skill training for batting in youth baseball players Thesis Supervisors: Dr. Shannon Bredin, Kinesiology, University of British Columbia Committee member: Dr. Desmond McEwan, Kinesiology, University of British Columbia; Dr. Andrew Perrotta, Kinesiology, University of Windsor Defence Chair: Dr. David Wright, Kinesiology, University of British Columbia Abstract: The pursuit of […]
Title: Within Sport Diversity and Developmental Profiles of Competitive Swimmers Supervisor: Dr. Nicola Hodges Committee members: Dr. Bradley Young, Dr. Desmond McEwan, Baylee Munro Abstract: There has been much interest in pathways of skill development in sport related to early specialization and sport-sampling. Most of this research has been centered around team sports (where skill […]