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Researchers

  • five FKRM researchers standing together smiling
  • Who are our researchers?

     

    The Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management researchers study a diverse range of topics like motor control and learning, exercise physiology, self-compassion and therapeutic recreation.

    Our faculty's collaborative and integrative approach provides undergraduate and graduate students with rich experiences and opportunities to develop their own research, helping to improve communities across the globe.

     

    Learn more about FKRM's researchers

Research labs

FKRM research activities are supported by the following laboratories:

Additional research lab spaces include:

Qualitative Research Lab

125 Frank Kennedy Centre

What is this space used for?

For undergraduate and graduate students working on qualitative research. Space to conduct and transcribe interviews, analyze data, etc. Current research topics:

Equipment:

  • Desktop computers

Athletic Therapy Skills Lab

128 Frank Kennedy Centre

What is this space used for?

Used in the undergraduate Athletic Therapy program where students learn to access, treat, and rehab musculoskeletal injuries.

Equipment:

Human Anatomy Lab

130 Frank Kennedy Centre

What is this space used for?

Used in the undergraduate Kinesiology program for a variety of classes (anatomy, advanced anatomy, biomechanics, motor learning, and athletic therapy). Also used as home base for the SPARC Program.  

Equipment

Strength Training Suite

240 Applied Research Centre

What is this space used for?

Used for research projects and undergrad Kinesiology classes. Also used by Recreation Services for occupational testing.

Current research topics: 

Blood flow restriction coupled with resistance training on blood markers associated with muscle grown in 65-plus aged men.

Equipment:

  • Calf raise
  • Chest press
  • Leg extension
  • Leg press x 2
  • Seated row
  • Shoulder press
  • Dumbbells 
  • Kettle bells
  • Powerblock stackable dumbbells 
  • Medicine balls

Cardio Suite

240 Applied Research Centre

What is this space used for?

Used for research projects and undergrad Kinesiology classes. Also used by Recreation Services for occupational testing.

Current research topics: 

Used for conducting the warm-up in resistance training studies.

Equipment:

Treadmill Suite

240 Applied Research Centre

What is this space used for?

Used for research projects and undergrad Kinesiology classes. Also used by Recreation Services for occupational testing.

Current research topics: 

Equipment:

Assessment Rooms

233 and 237 Applied Research Centre

What is this space used for?

Primarily used by Recreation Services for occupational testing and fitness assessments. Is also for research studies and undergrad classes.  

Equipment

229 Applied Research Cenrte

Purpose: Used for research projects and undergrad classes. Is also used by Bison Sports as an evaluation tool to asses effectiveness of training on injury rehab.

Equipment: Biodex Dynomometer 

Get involved in research

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Participate in research

FKRM researchers are often looking for participants who meet the specific criteria of their current study. Learn how you can get involved to help push the level of our understanding and innovation.

See what studies are looking for participants

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Research Seminar Series

The Research Seminar Series features presentations by visiting scholars, research affiliates and invited guests to share their personal knowledge and expertise on a variety of topics and subjects.

Research Seminar Series