Title: “A Social Identity Approach to Military Veteran Health and Well-Being Following Transition from the Armed Forces” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Mark Beauchamp Committee Members: Dr. Eli Puterman, Dr. Yan Liu Chair: Dr. Erica Bennett Abstract: During transition from the military, veterans are at notable risk of mental and physical health deficits as they navigate their new […]
Title: “The effect of aerobic fitness on exercise-induced diaphragm fatigue in females” Supervisor: Dr. Bill Sheel Committee members: Dr. Jeremy Road, Dr. Donald Mackenzie Abstract: Muscle fatigue can be described as the temporary loss of the force producing capacity of a muscle resulting from muscle activity under load. In healthy humans, diaphragm fatigue can occur during […]
Title: Co-Creation of a Culturally-Relevant Approach to Examining Movement Through Story and Storytelling in Indigenous Communities Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Shannon Bredin Committee members: Dr. Moss Norman, Dr. Rosalin Miles Chair: Dr. Janice Forsyth Abstract: Background: Culturally relevant ways to realize the capacity for learning through story are important areas of research within Indigenous communities. Indigenous communities […]
Title: “Storying the post-athletic career body: Identity construction in former athletes living with persistent pain” Supervisor: Dr. Erica Bennett Committee members: Dr. Andrea Bundon, Dr. Guy Faulkner Abstract: ‘What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger’ and similar sport culture narratives teach athletes that their identities should center around athletic performance and physical superiority, with pain being an […]
Title: “Social justice in the clinic: Caring for larger patients” Supervisory Committee: Prof. Laura Hurd (Research Supervisor), Associate Prof. Moss Norman (Co-Supervisor), Prof. Robert Woollard (Department of Family Practice) University Examiners: Associate Prof. Jennifer Black (Department of Food, Nutrition and Health), Associate Prof. Laura Nimmon (Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy) External Examiner: Prof. […]
Title: “Out With The Old-School: Exploring Women Hockey Players’ Sport Leadership Perceptions And Intentions” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Andrea Bundon Committee members: Dr. Erica Bennett, Dr. Moss Norman Chair: Dr. Patricia Vertinsky Abstract: The underrepresentation of women in sport leadership roles is recognized by researchers as a significant barrier to achieving gender equity in sport (Burton & […]
Title: “From Sampling to Specializing: Examining Youth Sport Trajectories” Supervisory Committee: Dr. Shannon Bredin (Research Supervisor), Dr. Joseph Baker (York University), Dr. LeAnne Petherick (Faculty of Education), Dr. Darren Warburton (School of Kinesiology) University Examiners: Dr. Alex Scott (Faculty of Medicine), Dr. Janet Jamieson (Faculty of Education) External Examiners: Dr. Nick Holt (University of Alberta) and […]
Title: “Kinesiologists, a Necessary Pillar for Sustainable Canadian Healthcare” Supervisor: Dr. Robert Boushel Second Reader: Dr. Donald McKenzie Abstract: Overwhelming evidence exists showing that physical activity can reverse metabolic markers of chronic conditions and reduce the incidence of non-communicable diseases. Approximately 50% of Canadians are not meeting 24-Hr Movement Guidelines and require support to physical […]
Title: Short-term resistance exercise training attenuates muscle damage and alters transcription of muscle extracellular matrix regulators in response to 300 eccentric contractions in young adults Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Cameron Mitchell Committee members: Dr. Don McKenzie, Dr. James Markworth Chair: Dr. David Wright Abstract: A maximal eccentric (ECC) bout can confer protection by reducing exercise-induced muscle damage […]
Title: “Investigating Susceptibility of Cardiorespiratory Responses to Ozone During Cycling Exercise Based on Resting Ozone Exposure” Supervisor: Dr. Michael Koehle Committee members: Dr. Bill Sheel, Dr. Valerie Bougault Abstract: Ground level ozone (O3) is a common airborne pollutant that is well recognized to cause negative respiratory symptoms and impair pulmonary function. During competition and high-intensity exercise, […]