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Although Université de Montréal is a French-language university, many of our research departments are open to creating a bilingual environment for students in graduate-level programs. These departments are aware of the importance of bilingualism in order for graduate students to succeed in their research careers.
Students who are proficient in English are therefore welcome and accepted into graduate-level programs.
The Department of Kinesiology provides a number of accommodations to make you feel comfortable and help you fulfill the requirements of the program even if French is not your main language of study:
- Possibility of taking an equivalent course at an English-language university in Montréal.
- Choice of giving oral seminar presentations in French or English.
- Choice of writing exams in French or English.
- Choice of taking the comprehensive exam in French or English.
- Choice of writing your doctoral thesis or dissertation in French or English.
Above all, staff in the program are available to help and support you throughout your studies.
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- Letter of acceptance from a research supervisor
The minimum duration of the program is six sessions done as a residency at the university.
Costs and financial aid
$2,117.74 *
Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
Tuition fees: $1,483.65
Other fees: $634.09
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Under certain conditions, Canadian students who are not residents of Quebec can follow university study programs offered in French while benefiting from the same tuition fees as residents of Quebec.
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$9,753.94 *
Tuition fees: $9,119.85
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Program overview.
The PhD in Health and Exercise Science expands your knowledge of specific areas of health sciences research, including cellular and systems physiology, intervention and rehabilitation and population health. Under the guidance of our faculty you will study the links between specialized sciences such as athletic therapy, molecular biology, neurology, nutrition and behavioural medicine. The program has a focus on prevention and supportive care. You will have access to Concordia’s School of Health and its unique, multiplex facilities. PERFORM provides an exceptional environment for health research that combines a variety of methodologies under one roof. Current research topics include motion analysis, cardiopulmonary testing, clinical imaging, biological sample analyses and socioenvironmental diagnoses. Our researchers have access to a number of university-led research centres, such as the Centre for Structural and Functional Genomics , the Centre for Research in Human Development , and the Centre for Studies in Behavioural Neurobiology , as well as many offsite research units.
Program details
Admission requirements, admission requirements.
- Research MSc in science (e.g., Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physiology, Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Psychology, or Physics) from a recognized university.
- An established publication record.
- Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.
Degree requirements
Degree requirements.
Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 90 credits.
Please see the Health, Kinesiology, and Applied Physiology Courses page for course descriptions.
Health and Exercise Science PhD (90 credits)
| 6 | credits of Required Courses: HEXS 801 Scientific Communication and Pedagogy in Health and Exercise Science (3.00) HEXS 820 Special Topics in Health and Exercise Science (3.00) |
| 6 | credits of Electives Courses chosen from: HEXS 810 Advanced Topics in Health and Exercise Science: Physiology Module (3.00) HEXS 811 Advanced Topics in Health and Exercise Science: Intervention Module (3.00) HEXS 812 Advanced Topics in Health and Exercise Science: Population Health Module (3.00) |
| 6 | credits: HEXS 850 Comprehensive Exam in Health and Exercise Science (6.00) |
| 3 | credits: HEXS 851 Research Proposal in Health and Exercise Science (3.00) |
| 69 | credits: HEXS 890 Research and Thesis in Health and Exercise Science (69.00) |
Application process
Your completed application will include:
- Application form and Fee
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Two letters of reference
- Department of Health, Kinesiology, and Applied Physiology graduate entrance form
- Transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended
- Proof of Canadian citizenship (if applicable)
- Applicants whose primary language is not English, are required to submit official language test scores , unless exempted.
Please apply online . Read the how-to guide for application procedures.
Application deadlines
| (September) | (January) | (May/June) |
| Health and Exercise Science | PhD | Feb. 1 | Sept. 1 | Feb. 1 |
Courses offered include:
- Grant writing, Scientific Communication, and Pedagogy in Health and Exercise Science
- Special Topics in Health and Exercise Science
- Advanced Topics in Health and Exercise Science: Physiology Module
- Advanced Topics in Health and Exercise Science: Intervention Module
- Advanced Topics in Health and Exercise Science: Population health Module
Consult the graduate calendar for a complete list of current courses
Targeted Graduate Funding Opportunities -
Consideration for Entrance Awards is automatically part of the admissions process for all applicants. Graduate students receive a base annual stipend of $20,000 per annum. Funding comes from an arrangement of sources, including principal investigator grants, teaching assistantships, internal awards and prizes, and externals scholarships.
Targeted Graduate Funding
PhD in Health & Exercise Science: Concussion Electrophysiology and Rehabilitation Research
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Postdoctoral Fellowship: Behaviour Change Communication Training for Healthcare Professionals (MOTIVATOR Program)
PhD: Behaviour Change Communication Training for Healthcare Professionals (MOTIVATOR Program)
PhD: Impact of bariatric surgery on nutrition, microbiome, and brain health
PhD: Enhancing the personalisation of an eHealth behaviour change program (ACCELERATION) using deep learning models of emotional expression
PhD: Enhancing the personalisation of an eHealth behaviour change program (ACCELERATION): developing and optimising of the intervention
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Research-active faculty members have received the highest honours from the Canada and Concordia University Research Chairs Programs. They also publish regularly in some of the highest peer-reviewed journals in physiology or behavioural sciences, including Neurology, the Journal or Neuroscience, the Journal of Physiology, Journal of Pain, PNAS, Chest, Circulation and Lancet Oncology.
Faculty research interests include:
- injury prevention and rehabilitation
- physiological mechanisms of vascular control
- biomechanics of human movement
- cardiorespiratory health and exercise
- movement and balance control in neuromuscular disorders
- sleep physiology and health
- neural coding in normal and pathological brain systems
- nutrition and body composition
- behavioural medicine and chronic illnesses
- clinical and fundamental research on pain
- the immune system and multiple sclerosis
- cancer and exercise physiology
- clinical athletic therapy
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Review an inspiring list of thesis topics .
Your professional future
Our alumni are highly sought after by universities for post-doctoral and research fellowships, tenure-track positions, and teaching appointments. Many have found positions in the areas of physiology, kinesiology, psychology, neuroscience, experimental medicine, geography and urban planning.
Graduates are also well-positioned to secure jobs at equipment companies such as TechnoGym, Nautilus and Cybex, as well as at large pharmaceutical companies, including Merck Frosst and GlaxoSmithKline. A number of our alumni also work within the health care sector as health and exercise program developers, technical supervisors, and policymakers.
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PhD in Kinesiology
The Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education at the University of Toronto offers a unique learning environment where cutting-edge research takes place. Located in Canada’s most vibrant and culturally diverse city, the University of Toronto is consistently ranked among the world’s best research universities. Our location, size and diversity provide unique opportunities for collaboration and innovation.
The PhD program can be taken on a full-time or flexible-time basis.
Areas of Research
Our Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program is immersed within a flourishing research culture encompassing the major disciplines of knowledge: life and physical sciences, social sciences and humanities. Our researchers are internationally recognized for important contributions to knowledge about physical activity, health and their interactions.
Areas of research cover the spectrum of physical activity, including exercise, play, sport, dance and physical inactivity.
BEHAVIOURAL STUDIES
Areas include:
- Exercise and sport psychology
- Motor behaviour/motor learning
- Physical activity and mental health
Explore the psychosocial determinants and consequences of physical activity, sport performance, injury and disability.
Researchers in this field also study sedentary behavior and the implications for mental health and well-being.
BIOPHYSICAL STUDIES
- Exercise physiology/biochemistry
- Exercise and sport nutrition
- Exercise and sport biomechanics
Investigate the impact of physical activity and exercise on physical health, performance, injury and adaptation in healthy and clinical populations, across a spectrum of ages.
PHYSICAL CULTURAL STUDIES
- Social sciences in health and sport (community and international development)
- Cultural studies in physical activity (gender, media, violence)
- Ethics in health and physical activity
Investigate the social construction, institutional structuring, and mass mediation of sport, leisure, health, physical activity and exercise.
Researchers in this area also propose concrete policy amendments and cultural adaptations to foster more equitable, enjoyable and ethical physical activity environments for all.
The Graduate Department of Kinesiology at the University of Toronto provides doctoral graduate students with a base funding package equivalent to $17,750 plus tuition and incidental fees for years 1 - 4 of the full-time PhD program.
The funding package may include funds from a variety of sources, including University of Toronto Fellowship (UTF) Stipend Award, Teaching Assistantship Hours, Research Assistantship Stipend, Departmental Awards, Teaching Assistant positions and/or Research Assistant positions, internal and external awards.
Learn more about tuition, fees and funding for the Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology program
PhD Top 30 Program
The Graduate Department of Kinesiology is seeking Canada's brightest and most talented graduate students in the field of Kinesiology. The PhD Top 30 program is an elite doctoral student recruitment initiative aimed at identifying top Master level students who want to pursue a PhD in the field of Kinesiology.
By pursuing a PhD in the Graduate Department of Kinesiology at the University of Toronto, you will be joining a vibrant community committed to creating, shaping and sharing new knowledge of physical activity, exercise, sport and health. Work alongside top internationally acclaimed scholars and take your research to the next level.
Successful applicants to our PhD Top 30 program will be invited to attend a personalized all-expense paid visit to the Faculty. You will meet hand-matched prospective supervisors, other doctoral students, and learn more about our commitment to excellence in teaching and research and what we have to offer you as a future PhD student.
Interested candidates can contact [email protected]
Learn more about the admission requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology program and the steps required to submit an application.
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The PhD degree in Kinesiology is a research oriented thesis-based degree. The areas of research include the broad domain of physiological, biomechanical, behavioural and psychosocial factors influencing human movement and the analysis of social and cultural transformations in the role and functions of physical activity.
Interested applicants are advised to visit the Frequently Asked Questions section for more information.
For specific program requirements, please refer to the departmental program website
What makes the program unique?
The PhD in Kinesiology program affords students an opportunity to learn in a vibrant, supportive, and multidisciplinary research environment. Graduate students are drawn to the School to work with specific research faculty members and benefit from their expertise in specific content areas. Students work closely with individual faculty members who provide exceptional training and focused supervision using a mentorship model. The School offers competitive financial packages to highly qualified students in the form of teaching assistantships and entrance scholarships. Individual faculty members can "top up" a financial package from external grant sources to assist with recruitment of exceptional students. Please see our Awards section for more details.
I love the work that UBC has begun to do towards decolonizing their campus by offering multiple resources to promote Indigenous knowledge (for Indigenous students and settlers alike). For all new students, I highly recommend taking the free Decolonization Tour offered by the Belkin Art Gallery, which breaks down the colonial history of UBC and how it has begun to repair and fortify its relationship with the Musqueam peoples. If you are an Indigenous student, I highly recommend meeting for lunch on Tuesdays at the Longhouse!
Quick Facts
Program enquiries, admission information & requirements, program instructions.
Confirm the proposed faculty member’s interest and availability before proceeding with the formal application process. If you do not receive a response please contact the Graduate Programs Assistant at [email protected] . DO NOT SUBMIT AN APPLICATION WITHOUT CONFIRMING A POTENTIAL SUPERVISOR AS YOU WILL NOT BE ADMITTED WITHOUT THIS CONFIRMATION. APPLICATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
1) Check Eligibility
Minimum academic requirements.
The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all applicants, usually a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC). The graduate program that you are applying to may have additional requirements. Please review the specific requirements for applicants with credentials from institutions in:
- Canada or the United States
- International countries other than the United States
Each program may set higher academic minimum requirements. Please review the program website carefully to understand the program requirements. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission as it is a competitive process.
English Language Test
Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application. Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of your application.
Minimum requirements for the two most common English language proficiency tests to apply to this program are listed below:
TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet-based
Overall score requirement : 96
IELTS: International English Language Testing System
Overall score requirement : 7.0
Other Test Scores
Some programs require additional test scores such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Test (GMAT). The requirements for this program are:
The GRE is not required.
Prior degree, course and other requirements
Prior degree requirements.
The School of Kinesiology normally requires a thesis-based master's degree in Human Kinetics, Physical Education, Kinesiology, or other related fields of study, for admission.
2) Meet Deadlines
3) prepare application, transcripts.
All applicants have to submit transcripts from all past post-secondary study. Document submission requirements depend on whether your institution of study is within Canada or outside of Canada.
Letters of Reference
A minimum of three references are required for application to graduate programs at UBC. References should be requested from individuals who are prepared to provide a report on your academic ability and qualifications.
Statement of Interest
Many programs require a statement of interest , sometimes called a "statement of intent", "description of research interests" or something similar.
- Supervision
Students in research-based programs usually require a faculty member to function as their thesis supervisor. Please follow the instructions provided by each program whether applicants should contact faculty members.
Instructions regarding thesis supervisor contact for Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology (PhD)
Citizenship verification.
Permanent Residents of Canada must provide a clear photocopy of both sides of the Permanent Resident card.
4) Apply Online
All applicants must complete an online application form and pay the application fee to be considered for admission to UBC.
Tuition & Financial Support
| Fees | Canadian Citizen / Permanent Resident / Refugee / Diplomat | International |
|---|---|---|
| $114.00 | $168.25 | |
| Tuition * | ||
| Installments per year | 3 | 3 |
| Tuition | $1,838.57 | $3,230.06 |
| Tuition (plus annual increase, usually 2%-5%) | $5,515.71 | $9,690.18 |
| Int. Tuition Award (ITA) per year ( ) | $3,200.00 (-) | |
| Other Fees and Costs | ||
| (yearly) | $1,116.60 (approx.) | |
| Estimate your with our interactive tool in order to start developing a financial plan for your graduate studies. | ||
Financial Support
Applicants to UBC have access to a variety of funding options, including merit-based (i.e. based on your academic performance) and need-based (i.e. based on your financial situation) opportunities.
Program Funding Packages
All full-time students who begin a UBC-Vancouver PhD program will be provided with a funding package of at least $24,000 for each of the first four years of their PhD. The funding package may consist of any combination of internal or external awards, teaching-related work, research assistantships, and graduate academic assistantships. Please see our Awards section for more details.
Average Funding
- 25 students received Teaching Assistantships. Average TA funding based on 25 students was $10,056.
- 26 students received Research Assistantships. Average RA funding based on 26 students was $13,851.
- 8 students received Academic Assistantships. Average AA funding based on 8 students was $2,987.
- 30 students received internal awards. Average internal award funding based on 30 students was $9,673.
- 8 students received external awards. Average external award funding based on 8 students was $27,396.
Scholarships & awards (merit-based funding)
All applicants are encouraged to review the awards listing to identify potential opportunities to fund their graduate education. The database lists merit-based scholarships and awards and allows for filtering by various criteria, such as domestic vs. international or degree level.
Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA)
Many professors are able to provide Research Assistantships (GRA) from their research grants to support full-time graduate students studying under their supervision. The duties constitute part of the student's graduate degree requirements. A Graduate Research Assistantship is considered a form of fellowship for a period of graduate study and is therefore not covered by a collective agreement. Stipends vary widely, and are dependent on the field of study and the type of research grant from which the assistantship is being funded.
Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA)
Graduate programs may have Teaching Assistantships available for registered full-time graduate students. Full teaching assistantships involve 12 hours work per week in preparation, lecturing, or laboratory instruction although many graduate programs offer partial TA appointments at less than 12 hours per week. Teaching assistantship rates are set by collective bargaining between the University and the Teaching Assistants' Union .
Graduate Academic Assistantships (GAA)
Academic Assistantships are employment opportunities to perform work that is relevant to the university or to an individual faculty member, but not to support the student’s graduate research and thesis. Wages are considered regular earnings and when paid monthly, include vacation pay.
Financial aid (need-based funding)
Canadian and US applicants may qualify for governmental loans to finance their studies. Please review eligibility and types of loans .
All students may be able to access private sector or bank loans.
Foreign government scholarships
Many foreign governments provide support to their citizens in pursuing education abroad. International applicants should check the various governmental resources in their home country, such as the Department of Education, for available scholarships.
Working while studying
The possibility to pursue work to supplement income may depend on the demands the program has on students. It should be carefully weighed if work leads to prolonged program durations or whether work placements can be meaningfully embedded into a program.
International students enrolled as full-time students with a valid study permit can work on campus for unlimited hours and work off-campus for no more than 20 hours a week.
A good starting point to explore student jobs is the UBC Work Learn program or a Co-Op placement .
Tax credits and RRSP withdrawals
Students with taxable income in Canada may be able to claim federal or provincial tax credits.
Canadian residents with RRSP accounts may be able to use the Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) which allows students to withdraw amounts from their registered retirement savings plan (RRSPs) to finance full-time training or education for themselves or their partner.
Please review Filing taxes in Canada on the student services website for more information.
Cost Estimator
Applicants have access to the cost estimator to develop a financial plan that takes into account various income sources and expenses.
Career Outcomes
39 students graduated between 2005 and 2013: 2 graduates are seeking employment; 1 is in a non-salaried situation; for 2 we have no data (based on research conducted between Feb-May 2016). For the remaining 34 graduates:
Sample Employers in Higher Education
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The PhD program prepares graduates for a broad range of careers. Former PhD students have pursued additional training including post-doctoral degrees as well as careers in health promotion, governmental and non-governmental work, research, and teaching. Many former Kinesiology graduates have become successful academics.
Alumni on Success
Andrea Bundon
Job Title Assistant Professor
Employer The University of British Columbia - School of Kinesiology
Employer Trinity Western University
Jordan Guenette
Job Title Associate Professor (Department of Physical Therapy) and Associate Director (Centre for Heart Lung Innovation)
Employer University of British Columbia
Catherine Sabiston
Job Title Associate Professor
Employer University of Toronto
Enrolment, Duration & Other Stats
These statistics show data for the Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology (PhD). Data are separated for each degree program combination. You may view data for other degree options in the respective program profile.
This program went through a name change in previous years that may have included curriculum changes. It was previously known as: Doctor of Philosophy in Human Kinetics until 2011. Historical data on this page may include data collected under the previous name(s) of the program.
ENROLMENT DATA
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 15 | 12 | 15 | 10 | 20 |
| Offers | 8 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 14 |
| New Registrations | 5 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 9 |
| Total Enrolment | 38 | 43 | 40 | 38 | 43 |
Completion Rates & Times
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Advice and insights from UBC Faculty on reaching out to supervisors
These videos contain some general advice from faculty across UBC on finding and reaching out to a supervisor. They are not program specific.
This list shows faculty members with full supervisory privileges who are affiliated with this program. It is not a comprehensive list of all potential supervisors as faculty from other programs or faculty members without full supervisory privileges can request approvals to supervise graduate students in this program.
- Beauchamp, Mark (Kinesiology; social determinants of health; Health Promotion; Quality of Life and Aging; Mental Health and Society; Children; Exercise Psychology; Group Processes; Health Psychology; Intervention; Leadership; Older Adults; Physical Activity; Social Cognition; Sport Psychology)
- Bennett, Erica (Sport and exercise psychology; stress, emotion, and coping; Aging; sport; chronic illness; disability; Physical Activity; community and critical perspectives in physical activity psychology)
- Blouin, Jean-Sebastien (Kinesiology; sensorimotor integration; Motor System; robotics and automation; Trauma / Injuries; Physiology; Balance robot; Computational approaches; Head and neck; Sensorimotor physiology; Sensory virtualisation; Standing balance; Whiplash injuries)
- Boushel, Robert (Kinesiology)
- Bredin, Shannon (Education; Psychology and cognitive sciences; Health sciences; Motor Behaviour (Motor Expertise, Learning, and Development); Human Performance; Physical Activity; Knowledge Translation and Mobilization; Indigenous Physical Activity and Health; Long-Term Athlete Development; Childhood Development)
- Bundon, Andrea (Kinesiology; Social Contexts; critical disability studies; disability; Paralympics; social media; sociology; sport)
- Carpenter, Mark (neural control of movement, fear of falling, Neural control of movement, postural control, fears of falling, balance disorders, Parkinson's disease)
- Chua, Romeo (Other natural sciences; Human sensorimotor control; Visual-motor control)
- Faulkner, Guy (Kinesiology; Community Health / Public Health; behavioral medicine; Exercise Psychology; mental health; physical activity and public health; physical activity interventions)
- Fewster, Kayla (Injuries in the spinal tissue; Temporal mechanical changes in the lumbar spine in relation to motor control and joint mechanics)
- Forsyth, Janice (Kinesiology; History of Physical Culture and Sport; Indigenous Studies in Kinesiology; Socio-Cultural Studies)
- Hodges, Nicola (Sport and exercise psychology; Behavioural neuroscience of learning and memory; action anticipation and observation; coaching and motor skill expertise; skill acquisition; Motor learning; observational learning and instruction; sports skill development)
- Hurd, Laura (Sociological methodology and research methods; Sociology and social studies of health, health systems and health care; Aging; Gender; health; ageism or age-based discrimination; sociology of aging; sociology of health; embodiment or embodied experience; body image; chronic conditions or chronic illness; disability; Assistive technology; qualitative methods; media representation; LGBTQ+ aging; intersectionality; information and communication technology)
- Inglis, J Timothy (Exercise science, neurophysiology, biomechanics, stance and balance control, human microneurography, physical therapy and rehabilitation, vestibular system)
- Kim, Hyosub (Sensorimotor control; Motor systems; Sensorimotor neuroscience; Sensory processes, perception and performance; Motor learning; motor control; Computational modeling; Bayesian Methods)
- Koehle, Michael (Systems physiology; Other clinical medicine; Musculoskeletal biology and physiology; Exercise Physiology; air pollution; Sport and Exercise Medicine; Environmental Physiology; Altitude)
- Lam, Tania (Sensorimotor physiology; Kinesiology; Physical therapy; Neurological disorders (except neuromuscular diseases))
- McEwan, Desmond (Sport and exercise psychology; Industrial and organizational psychology; Teamwork; Sport Psychology; Group Dynamics; High-Performance Teams; Human Thriving)
- Miran-Khan, Karim (Exercise is Medicine; Health promotion via Exercise; Type 2 DM prevention)
- Mitchell, Cameron (Kinesiology; Aging; molecular biology; Muscle hypertrophy; Nutrition; Physical performance; Protein metabolism; Resistance training; Sarcopenia)
- Norman, Moss (Kinesiology; Community and public health; Critical weight studies; Indigenous Studies in Kinesiology; Indigenous physical cultures; Masculinities; Socio-Cultural Studies)
- Petrella, Robert (Aging; rehabilitation; Geriatrics; Chronic Disease prevention, management and control; Physical Activity; Lifestyle management)
- Puterman, Eli (Kinesiology; Neurosciences, biological and chemical aspects; Neurosciences, medical and physiological and health aspects; Acute exercise; cellular aging; chronic stress; Exercise interventions; Health Psychology; Physical Activity; Physical literacy; Stress physiology; telomeres)
- Sheel, William (Animal physiology, exercise; Kinesiology; airways, exercise, hypoxia, pulmonary physiology, respiratory muscle)
- Vertinsky, Patricia (social and cultural history of the body, gender relations, health, sport and exercise, social history of women and health, social/cultural aspects of sport and physical activity, health education, promotion and policy, Social and cultural history of sport and physical activity, gender, race, aging and disability, modern olympics)
Doctoral Citations
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Dr. Trainor explored elite athlete well-being. Her research demonstrates the critical role of sport culture and the high-performance environment in comprising athlete well-being. After interviewing Olympic and Paralympic athletes, she identified eight sport-specific components that make up athlete well-being, which can help support elite athletes. |
| 2024 | Dr. Dean illustrated how participation in adaptive skateboarding and wheelchair motocross may offer health benefits and social benefits to physically disabled people and illuminated how larger social, cultural, political, economic, and structural forces may influence disabled riders' participation in different sporting spaces. |
| 2024 | Dr. Ramachandran explored the history of body classification systems in health and sport-focused areas, through the example of the somatotype. She found that the somatotype was used to characterize race, class, athletic ability, and intelligence biologically, demonstrating how measurement methods are value laden and warrant critical exploration. |
| 2023 | Dr. Chen combined experimental and probability-based computational approaches to study how the brain integrates motion sensations into perceived self-motion. His research advanced our knowledge in sensory processing at both the individual neuron and sensory organ levels, offering insights for future works in neuro-prosthetics and rehabilitation. |
| 2023 | Dr. Ahmadian investigated the potential cardiovascular benefits of breathing low oxygen in a rodent model of spinal cord injury. His works lay the foundation for future translational hypoxia therapies to help restore blood pressure control in individuals living with spinal cord injury. |
| 2023 | Dr. Wierts examined factors that contribute to the well-being and exercise behaviour, and demonstrated the importance of identity in predicting exercise behaviour. He further examined key antecedents of exercise identity and the feasibility of a group-based exercise program for promoting exercise identity and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
| 2023 | Dr. Sauvé examined the perspectives of national team coaches, National Sport Federation performance directors, and Olympians regarding factors they felt undermined and supported Olympic-level athlete well-being. The findings and recommendations were discussed with influential leaders within the Canadian elite sport environment, with the intention of optimizing athlete well-being in the future. |
| 2023 | Dr. Fagan examined if physical activity prevents substance use among Canadian youth. Overall, there was no evidence that physical activity confers broad, universal benefits in prevention. However, sport participation may provide a contextual experience that enhances school connectedness which in turn is associated with substance use prevention. |
| 2023 | Dr. Yogev examined the reliability and validity of wearable near-infrared spectroscopy during exercise, to better inform practitioners about the utility of measuring muscle oxygenation in field conditions. His work provides valuable guidelines for muscle oxygenation monitoring in real-time during exercise. |
| 2023 | Dr. Leahy studied the effect of age and sex on the human skeletal muscle metaboreflex. His studies further our understanding on the effects of healthy ageing on reflex cardiovascular function, as well as sex differences in blood flow distribution and ventilatory control during exercise. |
Sample Thesis Submissions
- Olympic and Paralympic athletes' (de)construction of athlete psychological well-being
- The fate of the somatotype: examining the afterlives of a body classification system
- A sociocultural analysis of adaptive skateboarding and wheelchair motocross
- Acute intermittent hypoxia : a potential therapeutic to improve cardiac function following experimental spinal cord injury
- Physiological computations underlying our internal representation of vestibular self-motion
- An examination of factors that undermine and support Olympic-level athlete well-being : a multi-perspective approach
- Exercise behaviour and well-being : examining a novel psychological needs framework
- Measuring muscle oxygenation in endurance sports with wearable nirs - from validation to application
- The effect of age and sex on the skeletal muscle metaboreflex
- The mechanics and energetics of the aging pulmonary system during exercise
- The athlete's high? : can physical activity and sport participation prevent substance use in youth?
- From sampling to specializing : examining youth sport trajectories
- Social justice in the clinic : caring for larger patients
- Affective dynamics underlying physical activity behaviour engagement : a matter of (continuous) time
- The control of skilled walking: development of novel protocols for assessment of spinal cord injury function and rehabilitation
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