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Joshua (Josh) Bovard’s PhD Thesis Proposal

Title: “Bioenergetic and physiological responses to aerobic exercise” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Robert Boushel Committee Members: Dr. Dave Clarke (SFU, Biomedical Physiology & Kinesiology), Dr. Trish Schulte (Zoology), Dr. Bill Sheel Chair: Dr. Jean-Sébastien Blouin Abstract: Humans evolved to be physically active, as physical activity became integral to short- and long-term energy balance. Key aspects of the […]

Vivian McCollor’s MA Thesis Proposal

Title: “Aging, Older Adults, and Later Life: An Exploration of Kinesiology Undergraduate Students’ Perceptions and Experiences” Supervisor: Dr. Laura Hurd Committee members: Dr. Ben Mortenson (Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy), Dr. Carolyn McEwen Abstract: In this research, I propose to explore kinesiology students’ perceptions and experiences of aging, older adults, and later life. The […]

Rachel Jackman’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: “Chronic Hyperinflation and Exertional Dyspnea in COPD Patients Pre- and Post-Lung Transplant” Supervisor: Dr. Bill Sheel Committee members: Dr. Don McKenzie, Dr. Robert Levy, Dr. Jordan Guenette Abstract: In COPD patients, chronic hyperinflation due to abnormal gas exchange, emphysematous deterioration of lung tissue, and airflow limitation not only contribute to ventilatory impairments but also systemic […]

Andy Hung’s MSc Thesis Defence

Title: “Impact of traffic-related air pollution on the cardiovascular response to exercise in patients with hypertension“ Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Michael Koehle Committee members: Dr. Christopher Carlsten, Dr. Robert Petrella, Dr. Mark Gelfer Chair: Dr. Bill Sheel Abstract: Evidence from epidemiological, modelling, and experimental studies suggest that the health benefits of exercise in healthy populations outweigh the […]

Bennett Stothers’ MSc Thesis Defence

Title: “Examining the Effect of Salbutamol Use in Ozone Air Pollution by People with Asthma and/or Exercise Induced Bronchoconstriction” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Michael Koehle Committee members: Dr. Bill Sheel, Dr. Nadine Borduas-Dedekind Chair: Dr. Karim Khan Abstract: Introduction: Ground level ozone is a respiratory irritant component of air pollution. Exercise is a key part of […]

Geralyn Ruissen’s PhD Thesis Defence

Title: “Affective dynamics underlying physical activity behaviour engagement: A matter of (continuous) time” Supervisory Committee: Dr. Mark Beauchamp (Research Supervisor), Dr. Eli Puterman, Dr. Ryan Rhodes, Dr. Bruno Zumbo University Examiners: Dr. Amery Wu, Dr. Lesley Lutes External Examiner: Dr. Austin Baldwin Chair: Dr. Kristin Campbell Abstract: The affective processes theorized to underpin, and result from, physical activity behaviour […]

Kyle Missen’s PhD Thesis Proposal

Title: “Exploring the neuromechanical principles of artificially stabilized upright stance” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Mark Carpenter Committee Members: Dr. Tim Inglis, Dr. Romeo Chua Chair: Dr. Kayla Fewster Abstract: Upright standing is inherently unstable but is stabilized by torque generated at the ankle joint. Standing behaviour can be simulated with a linear feedback control model, which assumes […]

Jenna Benbaruj’s MSc Thesis Defence

Title: “Limb and Inspiratory Metaboreflex Activation in Healthy Males and Females” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Bill Sheel Committee members: Dr. Robert Boushel, Dr. Glen Foster Chair: Dr. Michael Koehle Abstract: The muscle metaboreflex is a cardiovascular control mechanism that contributes to the reflex increase in mean arterial pressure (MAP) and redistribution of blood flow during exercise, […]

Shabana Ali’s MA Thesis Proposal

Title: “South Asians in ‘The Great Outdoors’: Navigating Racialized Experiences Rock Climbing in Canada” Supervisor: Dr. Moss Norman Committee members: Dr. Erica Bennett, Dr. Yuka Nakamura Abstract: Throughout my 25-year experience in outdoor rock climbing, there has been a marked absence of South Asian participation. Given that there are over 2 million South Asians living in Canada […]

Saul Alejandro Gaytan Gonzalez’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: “The association between different levels of protein intake per day and muscle strength and skeletal muscle mass depending on sex, age, and physical activity level in young and middle-aged adults” Supervisor: Dr. Darren Warburton Committee members: Dr. Carolyn McEwen, Dr. Mahsa Jessri Abstract: The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein (i.e., 0.8 g/kg body weight/day) […]

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