Faculty of Kinesiology
Graduate student attends conference in Japan
Melanie Nason
Posted: September 1, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
In July, our Masters student, Ethan Wilkie (MScKin Oct '23), attended the Footwear Biomechanics Symposium 2023 in Osaka, Japan. The theme of the conference was "Footwear for Everybody". Ethan gave an oral presentation entitled "Technological advances in track spike design facilitate enhanced running performance". I had the amazing privilege and opportunity to attend and present at the 16th Biennial Footwear Biomechanics Symposium in Osaka, Japan (at Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences)....
Women in Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport Management: Dr. Terri Byers
Terri Byers
Posted: December 3, 2021 12:00:00 PM AST
Category: Research
My career in sport management and academia has developed over several decades through an interest in sport, business and the growing commercial development of sport and recreational opportunities. I attended Acadia University for my undergraduate degree in Physical Education (thinking I wanted to be a physical education teacher), but in year 3 had the chance to specialize in sport management and felt this was more my interest than teaching. I was inspired by many people, including the Dr...
Kinesiology Colloquium
Melanie Nason
Posted: October 22, 2021 10:00:00 AM ADT
Guest speaker: Gwyneth De Vries Diversity in Canadian Medical Newsletters: A Content Analysis of Photographs: (A picture is definitely worth a thousand words) Dr. De Vries was born in Snow Lake Manitoba to Dutch immigrant parents and grew up in Nelson, British Columbia and competed internationally in freestyle skiing and nationally in long-track speed skating. Dr. De Vries obtained BSc (Biochemistry), MSc (Cardiovascular Physiology), MD degrees and orthopedic surgery training from the...
Stephan Dombrowski receives University Research Scholar
Linda O'Brien
Posted: May 12, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Awards , Research , News
Dr. Dombrowski came to UNB in 2018 with a highly successful career at the University of Stirling, UK. Imagine leaving the beautiful UK for all this snow 😊. Dr. Dombrowski is an expert in the development, testing and application of behavior change theory and interventions for health. He is particularly interested in aspects concerning maintenance in health behavior change interventions, and the use of evidence-based behavior change techniques to facilitate sustainable long-term change....
Dr. Doris I. Miller - Pioneer in Sport Biomechanics
Linda O'Brien
Posted: March 8, 2021 12:00:00 AM AST
Dr. Miller earned a Bachelor of Physical and Health Education from the University of Toronto (1961), Master of Arts from University of Oregon (1964) and was the first PhD graduate (1970) from Penn State University’s new biomechanics program. She later earned a Master’s in Divinity from University of Victoria (1990). Her sport biomechanics research spanned four decades investigating a variety of sports, but her true passion focused on diving biomechanics. Dr. Miller is considered a...
Dr. Luke Potwarka, University of Waterloo to present at Graduate Colloquium, February 26th @ 10:30AM Via TEAMS
Linda O'Brien
Posted: February 19, 2021 12:00:00 AM AST
Topic of Presentation: “In Search of Inspiration: A Realist Synthesis Approach to Understanding Demonstration Effects”. BIO: My research focuses on consumer behaviour related to sport events. It addresses the overarching question: under what conditions do sport events have positive impacts for individuals and organizations in host communities? My research draws from diverse disciplinary perspectives (e.g., social psychology, geography) and methodological approaches....
Dr. Katherine Tamminen, Assoc. Professor, University of Toronto to speak at Graduate Colloquium, February 12th at 1:30 PM via TEAMS
Linda O'Brien
Posted: February 9, 2021 12:00:00 AM AST
Title of Presentation: Processes of Coping and Communication between Parents and Athletes in Youth Sport In this presentation, Dr. Tamminen will provide an overview of her research in the area of youth sport. She will present research on parent socialization of coping among youth athletes, parental communication in sport, and current research examining patterns of parent-athlete communication in sport. Dr. Katherine Tamminen is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology &...
Dr. Shawnda Morrison to present at Graduate Colloquium VIA TEAMS, on February 5th at 10:30AM, the title of her presentation is Considerations for monitoring and assessing population-based paediatric physical fitness, contact jonathon.edwards@unb.ca for link
Linda OBrien
Posted: February 3, 2021 12:00:00 AM AST
Dr. Shawnda Morrison is a Certified Exercise Physiologist, originally from Canada, who has been active in the field of kinesiology and sport science for over 20 years. She got her start as an undergraduate student studying for a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of New Brunswick in Canada, and continued there to gain her Masters of Science in Sport and Exercise Science under the supervision of Dr. Gordon Sleivert and Dr. Stephen Cheung. Shawnda then moved to...
Nayeli Munoz research focuses on Age-related changes in multisegment foot and lower limb mechanics
Linda OBrien
Posted: January 13, 2020 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Research
Studying the mechanics of gait in healthy and clinical populations can greatly improve our knowledge of movement. During gait, the foot and ankle functions to attenuate shock at impact, provide stability and support of the lower limb, and aid in forward propulsion of the body. Given such important factors of the ankle/foot complex in gait, it is plausible that changes in foot function may result in impaired movement patterns. Furthermore, the mechanics of the foot and ankle during gait are...
Behaviour Change Interventions for Weight Loss - Emily Whitcomb
Linda OBrien
Posted: July 23, 2019 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Research
Meet Emily Whitcomb from Saint John, NB. Emily is going into her 4th year of BScKIN at UNB. Emily is currently working with Drs. Stephan Dombrowski and Jeff Hebert on a project entitled, "Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of RCTs comparing face-to-face vs digitally remote behaviour change interventions for weight loss. This project is funded by the New Brunswick Health Research Foundation (NBHRF). When speaking with Emily about the project, she said "what I find most interesting...
Behaviour Chage Interventions for Weight Loss - Emily Whitcomb
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Posted: July 22, 2019 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Research
Meet Emily Whitcomb from Saint John, NB. Emily is going into her 4th year of KIN Science. Emily is currently working with Drs. Stephan Dombrowski and Jeff Hebert on a project entitled, "Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of RCT's comparing face-to-face vs digitally remote behaviour change interventions for weight loss. This project is funded by the New Brunswick Health Research Foundation (NBHRF). When speaking with Emily about the project, she said "what I find most interesting...
Brittany Dillman presents at the 26th International Seminar on Olympic Studies for Postgraduate Students
Linda OBrien
Posted: June 27, 2019 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Research
Brittany Dillman, an MSESS candidate in the Faculty of Kinesiology presented on her Master's thesis topic, "Mindfulness and Elite Athletics" at the International Olympic Academy in Olympia, Greece for the 26th International Seminar on Olympic Studies for Postgraduate Students. When asked what excited her most about her trip to Greece, Brittany said that "this conference allowed me the opportunity to collaborate with other students and professors who are interested in Olympic...
KIN Occupational Performance Laboratory - NSERC Engage Plus Research
Linda O'Brien
Posted: June 14, 2019 12:00:00 AM ADT
Dr. Andrew Cardenas, MSc in Exercise & Sport Science candidate (left), Dr. Michelle Cardoso, University of Moncton (middle) and Dr. Wayne Albert, UNB (right), are conducting research to determine if a newly manufactured active seat (both seats on the exterior) will help reduce the negative biomechanical and physiological effects of sedentary behavior that is often found in the workplace. This research is sponsored through an NSERC Plus Engage, Lifeform Furniture, and Core-flex Seating...