Graduate Program Potential Supervisors

Blouin JS, PhD

Neurophysiology of the spine, Head-neck control, Whiplash injuries, Postural control, Vestibulospinal and reticulospinal pathways

Bredin S, PhD

Human motor learning (Skill Acquisition), Motor Expertise, Motor Development, Physical Education, Teacher Preparation, Analysis of Teaching Effectiveness

Carpenter MG, PhD

Physiological and psychological origins of balance disorders and the efficacy of physical activity intervention programs to improve balance performance

Chua R, PhD

Human perception and action, visual-motor control, sensory-motor integration, perceptual-motor compatibility, coordination dynamics

Franks IM, PhD

Behavioural Research: cognitive aspects of movement control and learning.

Hodges NJ, PhD

Human motor control and learning across the life-span. Motor expertise. Learning and coordination. Instructions, feedback and observational learning

Inglis JT, PhD

Vestibular and somatosensory control of standing balance; microneurographic recording of sensory axons; human kinaesthesis; physical therapy

Khan K, PhD

Bone health with a particular emphasis on interventions in childhood and in seniors; research in seniors concerns fall prevention in high-risk groups, such as those with osteoporosis

Lam T, PhD

Neural and sensory control of walking, gait rehabilitation, neurological injury and rehabilitation

McKenzie DC, PhD, MD

Applied physiology; sports medicine

Rhodes EC, PhD

Bioenergetics of physical activity; metabolic physiology pertaining to training of the energy systems of the body

Rupert J, PhD

The genetics and genomics of physical performance and the evolution of human adaptation to high-altitude

Sanderson DJ, PhD

Biomechanics: including analysis of wheelchair mechanics, locomotion, cycling; electromyography; role of biomechanical variables in modification of movement patterns

Sheel W, PhD

Exercise Science: exercise physiology, respiratory physiology, athletic performance

Taunton JE, MD

Sports medicine: over-use injuries; etiology/treatment for stress fractures, exercise-induced anemia; endocrine aspects of exercise

Warburton DER, PhD

Exercise Science: cardiovascular physiology, clinical exercise rehabilitation, exercise physiology, health status in high risk populations, fitness assessment

Beauchamp MR, PhD

Sport and Exercise Psychology, Psychology of Group Dynamics, Role Perceptions, Transformational Leadership, Close Relationships

Crocker PRE, PhD

Sport & exercise psychology - stress, coping and emotion; physical self

Frisby WM, PhD

Socio-Managerial Research: organizational theory; gender and organizations; inclusion of disadvantaged groups; inter-organizational partnerships; community-based health promotion; qualitative research methods

Hurd Clarke L, PhD

Health and Aging Research: ageism; body image and aging; non-surgical cosmetic procedures; older women's sexuality; osteoporosis and subjective conceptualizations of health, quality of life and well-being; and qualitative methods

Sparks RE, PhD

Socio-Managerial Research: sport marketing and communication; advertising and consumer culture; media relations and journalism studies

Vertinsky P, EdD

Gender and sport, history and sociology of sport, health and physical activity, social critique of science, socio-cultural issues of health and physical activity

Wilson B, PhD

Cultural studies and sociology, with a focus on media studies, deviance, youth, social inequality, social movements, and qualitative methods

Mosher RE, PhD

Coaching science; the elite-level pre-pubertal athlete; growth and motor development