Collaborative Projects
Analysis of The Changes of An Overhand Throw
As part of a group I helped analyze an overhand throw through cross-sectional observation of three populations and examine the changes of the motor task that occur across the lifespan.
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Directed Study Projects
Fall Prevention Study
I helped conduct as a part of a team, under the direction of several professors, a fall prevention study of the elderly population. This was done by examining gait parameters, conducting balance and mobility tests with accelerometers, force plates, gait mats and other equipment to classify prospective fallers and non fallers.
Varsity Injury TrackingAs a part of my strength and conditioning internship, I created a document that can be used to record and track injuries throughout the year for varsity athletes. Its aim is to improve communication between therapists and coaches and allow for quick synopsis of team injuries, severity of injuries, and where injuries are coming from. In addition allow detailed information and return guidelines for each individual player. For more information on this document feel free to contact me.
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One Ability Program Acquisition
I gathered information and created a document in an attempt to centralize and increase awareness of programs available for individuals with disabilities in the Greater Victoria Area. that could be used by parents.
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Relevant UVIC courses
EPHE 141 - Human Anatomy
Systematic study of human anatomy emphasizing the relationship between structure and anatomical function. Involves detailed examination of human tissues, organs, and structural components of all physiological systems (neural, muscular, skeletal, integument, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, renal, lymphatic, endocrine, reproductive) emphasizing those involved in human movement. Mandatory system-focused weekly laboratories using human skeletons, fresh tissue dissections, computer graphics, anatomical charts, and plastinated models complement lectures to provide an understanding of the structural organization of the human body.
EPHE 241 - Cellular Physiology
The study of the integrated functions of physiological systems with emphasis on the nervous, endocrine, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
EPHE 242 - Systemic Physiology
The study of the molecular and cellular functions in humans with emphasis on homeostasis, cellular transport, protein synthesis, energy metabolism, cellular control, and blood as a tissue.
EPHE 245 - Motor Learning
Neural and cognitive processes underlying human skilled action and the factors that influence learning and control of these actions. Ways in which the human motor system enables the acquisition and retention of complex movement skills and implications for the design of instructional situations to support retention and optimal performance of skilled actions
BIOL 225 - Principles of Cellular Biology
An introduction to cellular, subcellular, and molecular structure/function relationships in eukaryotic cells. Membrane structure and dynamics, membrane transport, protein sorting, vesicular transport, endocytic pathways, extracellular matrices, interactions with the cellular and acellular environments, endomembrane system, cytoskeleton and motility, cellular reproduction, mechanisms of cell signalling, techniques in cell biology
BIOL 230 - Principles of Genetics
Introduction to principles of inheritance. Classical genetic theory; meiosis, mitosis, recombination, population genetics and evolution, genotype, phenotype, random assortment, dominance, DNA structure, function, replication and molecular basis of inheritance. RNA and protein synthesis, regulation of transcription and gene organization. Introduction to DNA technologies.
EPHE 341 - Biomechanics
Focuses on the fundamental physical and mechanical laws that control human movement and relates these laws to the techniques used in a variety of motor skills. Teaches how optimal performances in motor skills are based on the best use of these laws.
EPHE 344 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
An introduction to general athletic training practices. Topics to be covered include safe environments, identifying risk factors associated with specific sports, legal responsibilities and documentation, developing and implementing emergency protocols for crisis procedures, and basic taping and strapping techniques. May include a practical field experience.
EPHE 346 - Motor Development and Physical Maturation
An overview of motor development and maturation from the neonate to adulthood and old age. Special attention will be given to the growth and motor development characteristics of children and adolescents.
EPHE 355 - Functional Anatomy
The study of human anatomy of the musculoskeletal system and related neural structures with focus on functional applications. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between anatomical organization and human movement including movement analysis, as well as designing and implementing rehabilitation exercises. There will be some application to causes, prevention and rehabilitation of activity-related musculoskeletal disorders.
EPHE 360 - Exercise Prescription
Principles of fitness and the development of exercise programs to enhance health and/or performance of children, adults and special populations including athletes, the elderly and disabled; application of programs in a variety of settings; methods of evaluating physiological adaptation to exercise using laboratory and field experiences.
EPHE 361 - Coaching Studies
An in-depth study of coaching theory. Students who successfully complete the course will receive the Coaching Association of Canada's Level 1 and 2 theory certification. Requires a practical coaching experience in a sport of the student's choice.
EPHE 380 - Motor Control
An examination of the neural processes involved in the maintenance of posture, the control of movement, and issues related to understanding the cerebral organization of goal-directed movement. Includes discussion of certain movement disorders and the relationship of disturbances to stages in the sequence of information processing.
EPHE 441 - Exercise Physiology
The physiological adaptation of the human body to acute and chronic exercise; nutrition for exercise and recovery.
EPHE 444 - Measurement and Evaluation in Exercise Science
Use of laboratory and field tests in the assessment of physical performance and physique. Test administration and interpretation of results
EPHE 487 - Principles of Strength and Conditioning
The application of strength and conditioning training principles on a high performance population. Examining training load, exercise program creation and building competence in exercise application and form.
EPHE 456 - Ocupational Ergonomics
The application of ergonomic principles to industrial settings, work site job analysis, assessing biomechanical risk factors and the development of risk prevention programs. Specific emphasis will be placed on understanding the relevant Canadian occupational health and safety legislation and ergonomic standards.
ANTH 352 - Human Osteology
Theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of human skeletal remains.
ANTH 452 - Forensic Osteology
A specific applied osteology course covering the basic biomechanics of bone injury both theoretically and practically. This covered a variety of topics, primarily traumatic injury to bone by various mechanisms (ballistic, blade, blunt, and burn) as well as taphonomy and skeletal aspects of child abuse. Human and non-human bone, whole and fragmentary, are analyzed with the primary objective to understand skeletal trauma mechanisms that may aid in the analysis of bone injury in both archaeologic and modern human skeletal remains.