Kinesiology Seminar Series: “Sport Physiology and Biomechamics’ Elite Athletic Performance & Public Health Perspectives”
Guest Speaker: Dr Hans-Christer Holmberg
Dr. Holmberg’s research integrates physiology and biomechanics in sport to investigate the adaptive responses to exercise training. He has published over 100 papers integrating subcellular to systemic regulation and has received numerous awards for research and leadership. He is an entrepreneur in development of elite sport, sport technology and sport participation for health across diverse populations.
Dr. Holmberg collaborates with faculty in the School of Kinesiology and will be discussing future developments in sport physiology/biomechanics and strategic initiatives in the Centre for Sport and Sustainability at UBC.
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Health and Fitness Coach – Studeo55
Vancouver’s Studeo55 is looking for Kinesiology graduates to fill the position of Health and Fitness Coach in their fitness facility. The roles and responsibilities of this position include client management and support, program design, and program implementation.
The successful candidates will:
- Have availability for full time work
- Have gained a undergraduate degree in Kinesiology (Human Kinetics)
- Have experience coaching people
- Have a willingness to learn
- Have a great attitude and an appetite for hard work
Additional things we are interested in from our teammates experience:
- Experience with high level sport
- Experience working in groups/teams effectively
- People who have volunteered for charities/non-profit groups
Interested?
Please email Matt Reid with your CV and a cover letter. For more information, please visit their website.
Term 2 Seminars
1. Multidisciplinary Approaches to Sports and Exercise (ASTU 400I 001)
Term: 2
Coordinators: Charlotte Kukowski
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Sunaina Assanand
Time: Tuesday, 4:00pm to 7:00pm
Location: Buchanan B216
This seminar is focused on social issues surrounding sports and exercise, bringing together a variety of disciplines. We will explore topics such as the use of supplements and steroids in sports, the role of gender in sports and exercise, media portrayals of fitness and body ideals, and life-course approaches to exercise and healthy living. The aim of this course is to facilitate open and diverse discussion on issues surrounding sports and exercise, and to encourage multi-disciplinary thinking. The course emphasizes peer-learning and will include a presentation, papers, and peer-evaluation. Interested students are asked to submit a statement of interest to the course facilitator (charlotte.kukowski@gmail.com).
2. Bully Culture and the Politics of Change (ASTU 400H 001)
Term: 2
Coordinators: Georgia Filippopoulos
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Patrick Moore
Time: Monday, 9:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Buchanan B219
Bully Culture and the Politics of Change’ will examine both the internal behaviours and external socializing forces of bullies, victims and bully-victims. As a class, we will explore multiple facets of bully culture: power dynamics, mental health, workplace harassment, aggression and violence, and the recent spike in school shootings. On a local scale, we will focus on the University of British Columbia and its role in combating bully-behaviour and harassment, and on a provincial scale, we will examine anti-bully legislations that have been made recent news. We will think critically about systemic violence in institutional domains and delve deeply into what it means to ‘bully’, its consequences, and what steps can be taken in its prevention. To register, please visit the SIS and register as you would for the rest of your courses.
3. Disorders of Consciousness (ASTU 400E 001)
Term: 2
Coordinators: Samantha Baglot
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Lawrence Ward
Time: Tuesday and Thursday, 3:30 to 5:00pm
Location: Buchanan D213
This course will investigate various disorders of consciousness, with specific focus on: the factors that contribute to a loss/lack of consciousness, the consequences to everyday functioning, and the factors that mediate recovery. See attached poster for more information and to register, email Samantha (s.baglot@gmail.com) with your name, applicable previous courses, major/faculty, and reason for wanting to take this course.
Claire Hope, B.Kin.
Graduating year: BKin, May 2013
Employed by: Live Well Exercise Clinic
Stream: Kinesiology
Claire joined the co-op program to gain an avenue which would allow her to take knowledge and skills from the classroom and apply it to new opportunities. She also wanted to explore other situations and develop non-academic skills. Prior to her co-op terms, Claire was deciding between graduate studies in Physiotherapy and Medicine, but as it happened, her first job was a combination of those interests.
Claire spent her time in co-op with Live Well Exercise Clinic Inc., a supervised exercise and lifestyle management program for people with chronic disease. Claire’s role in the clinic was as an Exercise Leader. It was there she learned that she greatly enjoyed work with people and got immense satisfaction from aiding in patient’s health and wellness. During her co-op terms she developed clinical skills, including: obtaining blood pressure readings, heart rate, and blood sugar counts; and writing clinical exercise prescription and providing clinical monitoring. She also learned business management and development skills from Sara Hodson, the owner of Live Well Exercise Clinic. Claire was able to work with many specialists during her work terms, because of the team approach employed by Live Well, and was also fortunate to to work with and learn from Director of Cardiology, Dr. Jiao Yang, and Medical Director and Internist, Dr. Ali Zentner.
After completing three work terms, and graduating from UBC, Claire successfully completed the requirements to become a Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP), Cancer Exercise Trainer (CET), and Canadian Diabetes Educator. Following that, she was hired by Live Well as a CEP. When the Live Well Clinic in White Rock grew beyond it’s capacity, a new branch was opened in Kerrisdale. Claire moved to the new branch starting as a CEP, and eventually became Clinic Director .
Claire’s current goals are both personal and professional. She plans to “help build Live Well into an even stronger and more successful organization that can have significant positive impact on the health and wellness of the community”. On a personal level she will take additional personal and professional development courses so that she might contribute more to the program.
Advice to Current Students: “Welcome new positions with an open mind and don’t take any position for granted, regardless of whether it’s where your passion lies. You never know what opportunities may arise through a work placement opportunity. It might be through the company that employs you, a work colleague, a contractor, someone you meet at a networking event, or even a client. Each placement offers opportunities for learning from others and provides a new climate for personal growth – make the most of it.”