Social Sciences and Psychology - Sport
Detecting concussions with a simple spit test
HeadFirst , a company at Velocity , the University of Waterloo's startup incubator, has developed a way to test for concussions using a simple saliva test. The process provides a rapid and accurate way to detect mild traumatic brain injuries. The startup's technology advances the traditional concussion tests that are largely subjective and could give athletes a way to circumvent a head trauma diagnosis, which ultimately leaves these injuries undetected and untreated.
Levelling the playing field for women student-athletes
Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser knows the impact of support. The hockey legend, who earned multiple degrees from the University of Calgary, has seen what it means to a team and how it inspires every corner of the dressing room.
Daily exposure to intense cold can improve sleep quality
A new study by UdeM's Olivier Dupuy shows that daily cryostimulation sessions in a chamber cooled to -90°C can make you sleep better and feel better.
Former SFU athlete Debbie Brill inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame
A former Simon Fraser University high-jumper who created the 'Brill Bend' technique and whose Canadian high-jump record has remained untouched for four decades is being inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame.
Olympic Winter Games’ climate crisis
Study reveals Olympic Winter Games' climate crisis.
Ridgebacks men’s soccer team wins Ontario championship
Ontario Tech won four playoff games over two weeks to capture the title. For the first time, the Ontario Tech Ridgebacks men's soccer team is the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) champion.
Benjie Thomas: From Waterloo co-op to CEO of KPMG in Canada
Benjie Thomas (PDAcc '98), is the new CEO of KPMG in Canada and his path to getting there is a testament to the power of education, determination and the opportunities that lie within Waterloo's co-op program.
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Full-Time Career Lecturer (Exercise Science)University of Alberta
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Tenure Track Faculty Position - Adapted SportUniversity of Alberta - Sport - 21.10
Sessional InstructorUniversity of Alberta - Sport - 22.5
Sessional Teaching PositionUniversity of Alberta