July 2014

Volume 10, Issue 1 Make Your Move

Office of the Practice of Kinesiology and Community Placement School of Kinesiology 807-343-8291

Mid -Summer News One day sun, two days rain! One day sun, two days rain! This has been summer so far in Thunder Bay and it seems that the rainy days always somehow align with the weekends. At least the World Cup of Soccer distracted us now and then. Despite the weather things are heating up in Kinesiology. Take a few moments to read through the newsletter and get up to date with the happenings in your program. We all look forward to your arrival or return in September. Student Faculty Advisors

 1st Yr. – Dr. Carlos Zerpa – SB 1013 – 343-8940 – [email protected]  2nd Yr. – Dr. Erin Pearson – SB1007 – 343- 8481 – [email protected]  3rd Yr. – Mr. Glen Paterson – SB 1019 – 343-8291 – [email protected]  4th Yr. – Dr. Joey Farrell – SB 1015 – 346-7754 – [email protected] (Fall) – Dr. D. Kivi – SB1008 – 343- 8645 – [email protected] (Winter)

Welcome New Students

The Faculty, Staff and current students of Kinesiology extend a warm welcome to all incoming students. Our program continues to grow with an ever-increasing number of new applicants from the four corners of Ontario, other provinces and various international locales. As many of our senior students will tell you Kinesiology is much like a large family in which we work to support each other and provide guidance when needed. You are encouraged to contact your assigned Faculty Advisor if you have any questions or concerns but recognize that a quick e-mail to your professor(s) may be the best way to gain clarification or address problems. The LU student orientation activities are a great way to meet other students, experience the campus, and the city. Check out what is happening at Orientation 2014.

Congratulations to the first Graduate Diploma in

Professional Kinesiology Students

The inaugural class of the Graduate Diploma in Professional Kinesiology is wrapping up in early August. They have participated in a unique educational experience including participation in on-line theory classes, attending four weekend practical courses in Thunder Bay and completing 200 hours of internship. Most have done this while maintaining their current employment. The approved Kinesiology related internship experiences have been completed in a variety of settings and locations throughout the province, once again providing flexibility for the students. Feedback from the internship providers has been extremely positive emphasizing the excellent level of preparedness of the students and the willingness to contribute their knowledge and expertise. Valuable feedback from these students and others involved this year will contribute to the program as it continues to evolve. There are still a few last minute spaces left for this Fall. For more information visit our website: Kinesiology

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Faculty News

Announcing a new addition to the School of student, Mr. Rodney Hulstein's Masters thesis Kinesiology family. Congratulations to Dr. that investigated the amount of physical John Gotwals and his wife Alexa on the birth activity gained by the dog handler during of their baby girl Emily. She surprised them participation in agility practice and by making an early appearance, one of many competitions with their dogs. new surprising experiences to come. Drs. Erin Pearson and Ian Newhouse We welcome back Dr. Tony Bauer from his (School of Kinesiology)(Centre for Education sabbatical in Australia – see article elsewhere and Research in Aging and Health) are in this issue. leading a local team as part of a national initiative called: “Lifestyle Prescriptions Dr. Derek Kivi will be on sabbatical from July and Supports to Reduce the Risk of - December, and then will be the Acting Diabetes in Rural and Remote Director from January to June of 2015 while Communities”. Funding for this project (1.2 Dr. Farrell takes a sabbatical and travels to million) has been secured through the Public Australia. He attended the International Health Agency of Canada and Dietitians of Society of Biomechanics in Sports Canada. The grant will build on pilot work conference in Tennessee in July. He done in London, Ont. (PI Dr. Rob Petrella), presented a paper entitled “Sweep rate vs and will involve the testing of a suite of tools sweep length analysis in competitive male designed to help individuals manage or and female curlers.” prevent diabetes, improve health, and enhance quality of life. These tools include Dr. Carlos Zerpa presented a paper “ The individualized exercise and healthy eating Effect of Removing Examinees with Low prescriptions, personal goal setting and Motivation from Large Scale Assessment coaching, online training and apps that help Data Calibration Using Item Response track exercise and eating patterns. Theory Mathematics Models” at the 9th Further information can be found at: Public Conference of International Test Commission Health Agency of Canada held in San Sebastian, Spain in July.

World traveler Dr. Paolo Sanzo presented a poster at the Gait and Clinical Movement

Analysis Society Conference in Newark, Professor Vineet Johnson continues work Delaware on "The Effects of Therapeutic on completing his PhD through McGill Taping on the ROM and Strength in the University in Montreal – his major area of Knee" and an oral presentation at the research is Neuro-Rehabilitation in Stroke. International Society of Medical Shockwave He recently presented a poster titled Therapy Conference in Milan, Italy on "The “Sensori-motor Rehabilitation Post-stroke Use of Radial Shockwave Therapy in the th using a Robotic Device” at the “36 Treatment of Chronic Rotator Cuff International Symposium on Sensorimotor Tendonosis" during the summer. Rehabilitation: At the Crossroads of Basic

and Clinical Sciences”, Montreal, Canada. He Dr. Joey Farrell recently attended the also gave a lecture titled “Role of Robotics in International Society for Anthrozoology Stroke Rehabilitation, at the Canadian (ISAZ) conference in Vienna, Austria. The Physiotherapy Congress, Edmonton, AB, society looks at human-animal interactions at Canada. all levels, and similar to Kinesiology, is very interdisciplinary. She presented a portion of Recently retired Dr. Jane Crossman has the research findings from, recent graduate been spotted driving tractor at Belluz Farm.

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Canoeing and Hiking – Kine 4193 3rd Year Students: ______

who do not complete 16 lengths (400 m) in 15 Those students entering third year who intend “All students need to select on participating in the Canoe Trip experience min. have the option to complete a swimming either Canoeing or Hiking to in fourth year are required to register for Camp upgrade class and subsequent reassessment meet the requirements of th School (Canoe Prep) Kine 4193(FA) for this or they will be required to do hiking in 4 year. Kine 4193 – this is a non- credit required course!” Fall. Registration is to be completed on- line. Those who do not intend to participate in “It is strongly recommended the Canoe Trip are required to take Hiking that varsity athletes and School in 4th year. other community team athletes consider Camp Camp School Kine 4193(FA) will meet School (Canoe Prep) for this Monday and Wednesday 2:30 – 4:30 Sept. 8 credit. There will be less to Oct. 15 (no class Thanksgiving Monday). conflict with practice and Every student participating in Camp School game schedules.” will need to provide proof of current swimming qualifications (at least a Bronze Medallion) or complete a swimming assessment conducted in the LU pool. Swimming assessments will take place Fri. Oct. 24 – 2:30 – 4:00. Those ______

th Current 4 Year Students: If you took Camp School last Fall but for some th reason cannot participate in the Canoe Trip “The 4 year Canoe Trip For those entering fourth year, one of the this Fall you are required to complete Hiking students will need to bring culminating highlights of your experiences School and should register online for Kine their Health Card number here at LU is the annual canoe trip. Students 4193(FB) ASAP. and a medical emergency who completed and gained credit for Camp contact number to the School (Canoe Prep) Kine 4193(FA) in the rd Note: Participation in both hiking and mandatory planning Fall of 3 year will be completing the Canoe canoeing requires a current Standard First meeting Sept. 2. Trip Sept. 3-7. Note that you do not need to Aid/CPR “C” certification or equivalent. If re-register for the Canoe Trip. you have not done so, please complete this

and update your file with Sandra in the The trip planning meeting is scheduled for office by Sept 1. Tues. Sept. 2 at 12:00 Noon in SB 1016.

Your Health Card number and a medical Camp Preparation classes and the Canoe Trip emergency contact number is required at that time – forms will be e-mailed shortly. will be conducted by Dave Maynard from Spirit Attendance is mandatory. of the Paddle and Hiking School classes and trips will be conducted by a new instructor. “Canoe trip details

Students will meet the following morning (including trip kit list and Sept. 3 at 8:30 am to board the bus for the medical emergency forms) canoe trip. Students will return to campus have been e-mailed Sunday Sept. 7. Please bring all personal directly to those who equipment required – sorry no pets allowed. successfully completed Camp School last Fall.” Fourth year students who are not eligible or who chose not to participate in the Canoe Trip are required to complete Hiking School – register online for Kine 4193(FB).

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Kinesiology – the Australian Approach

Dr. Tony Bauer’s recent sabbatical provided an opportunity to explore and compare. ? The sabbatical leave was set up to explore the profession of Kinesiology within the Australian health system and compare it to Kinesiology as a regulated health profession in Ontario.

To get an overview of impressions and perspectives I interviewed a cross section of ten different academics, practitioners and administrators who currently serve as board members for Exercise and Sport Science Australia (E.S.S.A.). Needless to say this was often over beer, wine and great sea food in a variety of beautiful settings around Australia!!!!!

E.S.S.A. is responsible for administering the training and accreditation for Exercise Physiologists (Kinesiologists) in Australia. The profession currently provides services within all 6 states of Australia and is directed through the Federal Health Scheme where the public is provided with health services based on the level of health insurance purchased. E.S.S.A. is not a regulated body like the College in Ontario but it functions under the control and standards of Health Australia.

Potential Exercise Physiologists complete 5 years - 3 years undergrad and 2 years graduate practice in clinical settings. Courses are accredited through strict content guidelines and competency standards including practical experience under accredited Exercise Physiologists in a variety of clinical settings. Many universities conduct accredited clinics within the institutions where the public is treated by practicing students and supervisors on a weekly basis. Students complete only accredited courses and must pass with an 80% and also complete required practice hours with standards controlled by accrediting teams of professionals from E.S.S.A. There is no entry to practice exam.

“It is recommended that Overall the Australian approach has been in place for at least 6 years and the system appears graduates waiting to apply to function very well and the standards of practice and training are very high. There are a for registration with the variety of comparisons to the Ontario system and a variety of features that could be adopted College of Kinesiologists and applied in the Canadian setting. should become members of OKA” Other Regulation Comments

Many of the core and elective Kinesiology courses are beneficial for those students wishing to challenge the competency exam upon graduation. The practical orientation of the program is advantageous for those considering professional practice. It is highly recommended that students and graduates review the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario competency documents available here.

The Regulated Health Professions Act stipulates that practitioners of kinesiology in Ontario must be registered with the College. Registration indicates to the public that the Kinesiologist has met the entry-to-practice requirements and entitles the member to use the protected title “Kinesiologist” and the designation “R.Kin.” Using the protected title or holding oneself out to be a Kinesiologist prior to being registered is a significant offence, which can result in prosecution, disciplinary action and/or fines. The College views unauthorized practice very seriously.

First Aid/CPR

Students are required to be certified in Standard First Aid and CPR (C) or equivalent by Jan. of 2nd year and this certification is to be kept up to date throughout 4th year. Many students choose to complete this during the summer months. Another option is to complete a workshop offered on campus in the Fall semester. Please ensure that a current copy of your certification is provided to the Administrative Assistant (Sandra).

Note: Many courses with placements require CPR recertification every year.

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California or Bust! – Conference Presentation Dr. Erin Pearson recently returned from a conference hosted by the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity held in San Diego, California, where she represented Lakehead, along with one of our Kinesiology Master's candidates, Alyssa Fairservice. They had a wonderful time listening to and meeting with academics from around the globe, sharing their own Northwestern Ontario research experiences, and engaging in a number of fun social activities!

Alyssa presented preliminary findings via poster from an ongoing study entitled "Addressing Obesity in Northwestern Ontario: What is being done and where to next?" and Dr. Pearson provided an oral presentation on some of her doctoral work entitled: ""The CHANGE Program: Comparing an interactive versus prescriptive approach to self-management among university students with obesity." All in all, a great experience, and one that would be recommended to any student who is interested in conducting research, meeting new people, and traveling.

Dr. Pearson offers this advice, “continue to embrace the feelings of summer, and gear up for another academic year filled with possibility!”.

Submitted by Dr. Erin Pearson

Research Experience – Student perspective When Dr. Pearson invited me to apply to present a poster at the International Society of Behaviour, Nutrition, and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) Annual 2014 meeting in San Diego, California I was shocked. I did not realize there are such amazing opportunities for Graduate students. I received travel grants from CIHR and Lakehead University to help cover the costs of the trip. Without these I would not have been able to attend on a student budget. It was an amazing experience; I had my first “celebrity” moment when I was listening to a researcher speak whom I had referenced many times throughout my studies. It was very intimidating setting up my poster for researchers from all around the world to see. Many people seemed genuinely interested in my poster and asked a lot of questions about my research study. It was very cool to learn about new and exciting research going on all around the world, as well as listen first hand to those speaking about upcoming projects. Overall I would definitely attend another research conference in the future, and highly recommend the experience to other Graduate students! Submitted by Graduate Student – Alyssa Fairservice

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A Tale of Two Students

Kayla? Edison graduated from LU in 2009 with a HBKin degree and Gerontology minor. This is her story: “After Lakehead I moved to Halifax to complete a clinical master's of science degree in audiology at Dalhousie University. After graduation I moved back to Thunder Bay where I worked as a private practice audiologist.

In July, 2013 I accepted a position at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, where I now work and live. At the hospital I spend the majority of my days working in: the Ontario Infant Hearing Program, with outpatient pediatric patients, the vestibular clinic and the hearing aid dispensary. The pediatric side of the job involves hearing tests and hearing aid prescription/ validation for infants and children identified with a permanent hearing loss (or identified as being at risk for a hearing loss), this has really allowed me to refine the lost skill of blowing bubbles. The vestibular clinic involves testing patients with dizziness/ balance problems through electronystagmography, (sounds worse than it is), and hoping no one throws up. The hearing aid dispensary is where I test hearing, prescribe/fit/validate hearing aids for adults, and pretend to never get sick of "what, I can't hear you" jokes.

You would be surprised how much my Kin/Gero degree has helped me along the way: motor development, anatomy, physiology, leadership, lifestyle counselling, statistics, adapted physical activity and all my gerontology textbooks are all still used on a regular basis. As a fun fact: I am currently preparing for a presentation for the Geriatrics Institute University Health Network here in Toronto on Thursday and have my Motor Development and Aging in Canada texts sitting on my desk! Perfect timing for a Kinesiology update.

Adam Blando graduated from LU in 2013 from the HBK-BEd concurrent education program. This is his story:

“I chose to pursue an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology due to my interest in combining the two consistent aspects of my life – participation in sport and the resulting injury/rehabilitation due to sport participation. My ultimate goal was to pursue a career in the health care field as a physiotherapist. The HBK program at Lakehead University is an excellent undergraduate program to set the foundation for understanding, interpreting, and treating musculoskeletal conditions within the scope of a Kinesiologist. Upon graduating, I accepted a job in the education field teaching in Turtleford, Saskatchewan from April 2013 - June 2013 to gain practical experience as a professional educator. At the end of June______2013 I was excited to receive an acceptance letter to attend McMaster University in the MSc Physiotherapy program with the intent of graduating as part of the ‘Class of 2015’ and to hopefully return to the health care community in Northwestern Ontario. The combination_ of the HBK and BEd degrees at Lakehead University has provided me with a well-rounded educational foundation preparing me for success in all aspects of the physiotherapy program; from hands-on clinical skills to communicating a diagnosis and providing patient education prescribing home exercise programs for musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory, and neurological pathologies.

Throughout my undergraduate education at LU I had the pleasure of working with the entire faculty and staff to further develop my knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, motor learning, and musculoskeletal injuries. The Professors, through the variety of courses that were offered as part of the HBK degree, inspired me to pursue a career in the health care field as a physiotherapist. The hands-on practical experiences gained in classes such as musculoskeletal injuries, advanced motor control, exercise physiology, and advanced biomechanics, to name a few, were all instrumental in providing me with the in-depth understanding and application of knowledge required to be successful at the MSc Physiotherapy level. The HBK program provided me the opportunity to experience the beginning of a self-directed learning style in my final year completing an individual thesis with Dr. Eryk Przysucha researching the kinematic analysis of throwing in children with and without DCD following implementation of variable type practice. Transitioning to the MSc Physiotherapy program offered some challenge as it is a heavily self-directed, problem based learning oriented program that stresses the importance of working as a member of an inter-professional team in clinical health care. The field of physiotherapy is a perfect blend of the two degrees that I obtained from Lakehead University. The School of Kinesiology has always encouraged the academic development of their students but also recognizes the importance of personal growth derived from extra curricular pursuits. While completing my education at Lakehead University I was afforded the opportunity to pursue many of my extra curricular activities. One highlight was officiating major international hockey tournaments in Halifax, Nova Scotia at the Canada Winter Games as well as the World Under 17 Challenge in Drummondville, Quebec.

Currently, at McMaster University I have been afforded opportunities to work in multiple interdisciplinary settings within the health care system from complex neurological inpatient care to private practice sports medicine orthopedic rehabilitation. The cumulative experience I have gained throughout my on-going academic career at LU and McMaster University has allowed me the freedom to customize my future career path as a health care professional working as a physiotherapist. The starting point at LU within the HBK program provided a broad dynamic learning experience that encompassed a wealth of future career opportunities that students were encouraged to explore. The key ingredient to pursuing a future as a health care professional post-undergrad is the understanding that being a lifelong learner and scholarly practitioner are of vital importance to the provision of effective evidence based treatment. My story demonstrates that there are many different career paths and opportunities that can arise from completion of the HBK program. My advice is take the time to discover and experience a variety of classes during the undergraduate program to find which path you truly want to pursue as the career prospects with an HBK degree are bountiful.

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Elective News

Many are offered; Kine 4071 (FA) – Motor Development Clinic Fall Prerequisite: Kine 3070  Kine 3113 – Health Promotion & Weight Management Students actively participate in identification,  Kine 4015 – Advanced Biomechanics assessment, instruction, and evaluation of ______  Kine 4071 – Adapted Physical Activity – children with movement difficulties. Includes a practicum of individual instruction planned Motor Development Clinic The course calendar that you and implemented by the student in a clinical  Kine 4810 – Directed Studies enter under is the course setting. Emphasis is on the learning of calendar you graduate Winter multiple assessment techniques, structuring individual education plans, and the ability to under!  Kine 3011 – Physiology of Exercise II Kine 4134 – Clinical Exercise Physiology implement intervention strategies in an    Kine 4713 – Career Exploration ecologically valid setting.

  Kine 4714 – Clinical Exercise Therapy For further information: Dr. Eryk Przysucha  Kine 4810 – Directed Studies

Kine 4134 (WA) – Clinical Exercise  4th year students only – all others open rd th Physiology to both 3 and 4 year Pre-requisite: Kine 3010 You are allowed to complete

NOTE: Many of these elective courses an additional 2 FCEs in first This is an advanced course linking basic have limited enrolment and some have year credits over what you human physiology principles to acute and specific detailed entrance requirements. chronic adaptations to physical activity in both complete in required first For more information consult the current health and disease. Emphasis is on the year courses. For most calendar and/or your faculty advisor. critical interpretation and reporting of current students this means you can research in skeletal muscle and take a total of 8 FCEs Featured Electives at the year 1 level. cardiovascular physiology. Students will also work with the Canadian Society of Exercise

Kine 3113 (FA) – Health Promotion & Physiology preparation materials preparing Weight Management for CPT certification.

For further information: Prof. Vineet Johnson Using a health promotion lens, students will examine issues surrounding weight Kine 4714 (WA) – Clinical Exercise management from both individual and Therapy societal perspectives. Contributory factors such as health behaviours (e.g., physical activity, diet) and the obesogenic Designed to provide the required clinical skills environment will be examined. Research and applied knowledge for assessment of evidence aimed at uncovering solutions to musculoskeletal movement patterns and the attenuate the burden of this epidemic will be prescription of exercise. A theoretical and integrated. case study approach is used through laboratory experiences. Ethical and For further information: Dr. Erin Pearson professional clinical practices are simulated in the clinical setting.

Kine 4015 (FA) – Quantitative For further information: Dr. Tony Bauer Biomechanical Analysis

Prerequisite: Kine 2015

Focus is on the theories and methodologies associated with quantitative biomechanical analysis techniques. Topics include the discussion and application of videography, electromyography and force analysis techniques.

For more information: Dr. Carlos Zerpa

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Co-op Corner

“On the Job” with the current co-op students

Jacqueline Harvey is completing her final co-op work term with Moorelands Community Services as part of the Program Coordinating team for Moorelands Camp based in Dorset, ON.

Cheryl Luptak is completing her second co-op work term with Medical Diagnostics Incorporated and is continuing on to complete the required 4 work terms with the option of one additional work term.

Taylor MacLean will be commencing her second work term starting in August replacing Brittany Pennock at Medical Diagnostics Incorporated and will be completing four work terms in total.

Faiz Ahmed is completing his first work term with Medical Diagnostics Incorporated

Statistics indicate that and is scheduled to continue with his second work term in the Fall. co-op program Margaret Kuzmich is completing her first work term at Stride Orthopedics and as a graduates earn greater third year student will continue on to complete three other work terms. starting salaries and have an easier time Brittany Pennock is completing her first work term at Medical Diagnostics Incorporated and will be returning to complete third year in the program this Fall. finding employment upon graduation than non-co-op program Interested in Co-op? graduates.

Students interested in integrating conceptual classroom learning with experiential application in the work place may choose this option. The Co-op option adds a year to the program with students graduating with an Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology Co- operative Program Option Degree. Total enrolment is limited with the total number accepted based in part on projected co-op employment opportunities.

nd rd All HBKin Co-op and any 2 or 3 year HBKin students interested in being considered for a position in the Co-op program must complete an application which includes the completion of an essay and statement of interest, and a Co-op Work Term Registration Form available from the Student Success Centre. Minimum academic requirements for final admission include successful completion of Year 1 and Year 2 of the HBKin program with a minimum 75% cumulative average in all Kine courses and a minimum 65% cumulative overall average. HBKin students who were not previously registered as Co-op students will need to complete a Request for Program Change Form through the Office of Admissions and Recruitment by Nov. th 30 of year 2 or year 3 immediately following acceptance into the program. The Kinesiology Co-op Admissions Committee will review all applications with admission decisions being completed by the end of January. For more info click HERE.

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This June, the core HealtheSteps™ team from Western University in London, Ontario, travelled to Thunder Bay for a few days in order to provide hands-on training for the Lakehead HealtheSteps ™ team. What is HealtheSteps™? It is an evidence-based lifestyle prescription program that aims to improve the health of Canadians and reduce their risk for chronic disease. It is supported by individualized coaching and innovative health technologies, such as on-line and telephone-based support. The HealtheSteps™ team gives participants the resources and knowledge required to increase physical activity, reduce sedentary time, and improve healthy eating.

Our team is comprised of: Co-Leads, Drs. Erin Pearson and Ian Newhouse, a Regional Knowledge Broker, Justine Tempelman, and three senior undergraduate kinesiology students, Brooke Moncrief, Jacqueline Harvey, and Jessica Gosselin who will serve as the coaches. After completing the planning and training sessions, the team was able to apply all they had learned through a practice session with some participants from the community! After the session, one participant said, "The members of your team seemed very confident, knowledgeable, and encouraging... I like how they collaborated with me to add reasonable/manageable and specific- to-me interventions... I was able to add 2 extra bottles of water to my daily intake yesterday. I used the pedometer for the rest of the day and clocked 3,000 extra steps in addition to my normal walking patterns at work and exercised at home last evening because these discussions were on my mind." The regional knowledge broker and coaches also anticipate an excellent experience with the HealtheSteps™ program that will allow them to apply and further develop a variety of skills acquired through their Kinesiology studies.

Our team from Lakehead plans to begin the implementation of this eight-month program in September with graduates from the WE-Can program and hospital staff at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.

The team is excited as they continue to prepare for the implementation of this project!

Undergraduate Research Conference This is a letter received from the 4th year Kine 4220 research students who were selected to attend the Undergraduate Research Conference at the University of Toronto this year.

First, we would all like to take a moment to thank you and the faculty for the opportunity to represent Lakehead at this conference. This experience allowed us to explore a variety of research areas that other kinesiology students from different universities have focused on. There were approximately sixty other students who presented along with us and faculty from various universities also attended. We were expecting to present in front of larger groups, however the presentations were similar to our practice session we had with the faculty. Multiple groups presented at the same time in different small lecture rooms so the audience was not overwhelming in size. After every presentation, students and faculty members who were present asked excellent questions to either clarify some of the ideas presented or to add suggestions for future implementation of the study’s findings. Overall, we found the experience allowed us the opportunity to collaborate with other students in a way that helped all of us view our studies, especially the results, from different perspectives.

Although we have been stressed about our presentations, preparing for this conference and with our various other assignments, we all agree that the experience is more than worth the stress and that we are grateful for the ability to experience something so unique. In particular we enjoyed the layout of the conference. The short presentation times were ideal, the different sessions allowed for learning about different topics and the many breaks with food made the experience so much better! Along with the abundance of food, there was also an abundance of hospitality from the students as well as the faculty and staff, whether they were involved in the event or not. You can tell they were happy we came.

To finish off our experience, we went to a small restaurant near the U of T campus where we were able to take a moment to breathe, relax, and reflect on the day.

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Recent Grad News Berit Dool (HBKin 08) recently updated her status and informed us that she is going into her 2nd year at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM). Following completion of our program she completed a Master of Science in Physical Therapy at Queens University (MScPT 10). After working in the field for a few years she has now “decided to take the plunge and here I am (in Medicine).” Kaylin Kainulainen (HBKin 10, MScKin 14) has accepted a teaching position at Keyano College in Fort McMurray, Alberta with the Physical Education, Kinesiology and Fitness Leadership and Movement program. Stephen Hrychuk (HBKin 11) following our program completed the Advanced Respiratory Therapy Diploma program at the Michener Institute in Toronto. He has now successfully completed his board exams and is practicing in Surrey, B.C. Shannon McMillan (HBKin 13) was successful this year in getting into the Master of Science in Physical Therapy program at Queen's University! She will be moving to Kingston at the end of August to start the program in September and says she is very excited to begin this new adventure! She wrote to say, “I will never forget my time at Lakehead in the Kinesiology program. I want to thank you and the other Kinesiology faculty for providing me with such a great experience during my 4 years in the program! I will definitely be using my knowledge and experiences as I pursue my Masters!”

Jolene Kohne (HBKin 13) writes to say, “I have successfully passed the entry to practice exam and am now a Registered Kinesiologist. I got a promotion in the field and am now the Director of the Health Centre at a gym in North Toronto where I manage the personal training department and all new incoming clients. I am extremely thankful of my degree and the faculty at Lakehead. After seeing what other schools offer for the undergrad I know that Lakehead definitely had a one up on some universities course selection wise and real-life experience wise.” Sonja Wolski (HBKin 13) writes to say after considering offers from other Canadian and British universities she has accepted a position studying Occupational Therapy at the University of Limerick in Ireland for the next 2 years. “I notice that I apply the knowledge that I have obtained in Kinesiology at LU almost on a daily basis in my current job(s) which makes me stand out to many of my peers/bosses, and I know I am going into OT with a solid foundation.”

Megan Bates (HBKin 13) is entering Early Childhood Education at Lambton College in Sarnia in September 2014 – it seems her experiences working with pre-school children in first year had a lasting impact.

Josh McGeown (HBKin 14) is entering the Master of Science in Kinesiology program with us in the Fall and has spent his summer establishing Salus Strength and Weight Management, his own business – new clients welcome.

Michael Manzini (HBKin 14) has been accepted to the University of Toronto Master of Occupational Sciences and Occupational Therapy program for September. Please pass on any grad news for future inclusion in the newsletter. Kine Job/Career Postings

Check the bulletin board in the hall by the vending machines for up-to-date volunteer, job, and career postings. Part-time work is often available with Athletics as trainer assistants, recreational program assistants, and control desk staff. Other facilities and organizations within the community also hire students part-time. Also go to the Student Success Centre website for job postings.

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Kinesiology Graduates – Convocation 2014

Certification Courses  8 hrs of guided hands-on wrapping and taping experience School of  $90 includes manual and all materials Kinesiology  Enrollment is limited to 16 – minimum 10  Letter of completion granted

Kinesio Taping Certification Workshop Lakehead CSEP – CPT Certification Sept. 27 & 28 (9-5 each day) University TBA – Oct. – Facilitated independent study

 Designed for those wishing to gain an Phone:  Includes instructional training & practice advanced certification in Taping 807-343-8544 or classes followed by theory & practice  Pre-requisites include completion of exams for final certification 807-343-8291 Anatomy, Musculoskeletal Injuries and the  Requires current First Aid and CPR Wrapping and Taping course  Leads to Personal Trainer certification  Leads to certification Fax: 807-343-8944  Pre-requisite for Kine 4712  Contact Joanna S anchez  Presented in cooperation with the  $500.00

Newsletter E-Mail: Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology glen.paterson@lake  Enrollment limited to 15 headu.ca  Cost TBA (~$500)

NCCP Coaching Available through the Department of Professional Development in Education Standard First Aid/ CPR-HCP Certification th st Sept. 20 & 21 (9-5 each day) (other sessions arranged if needed)  Certification in Competitive Coaching Part A & B will be earned.  For those who still need this certification  Each Part can be completed separately. or those who want to update.  Cost TBA

Kine on the Web!  Presented in cooperation with the Canadian Red Cross – meets all Check us out! requirements for our program  Enrollment limited to 20 – minimum 10  Cost $110.00 Pool Workouts CPR-C Re-Certification TBA – Oct. Nov. TBA (9-5) (sessions arranged if needed)  Creating effective water based exercise for clients needing a supportive aquatic  For those who need to re-certify CPR environment  Presented in cooperation the Canadian  Enrollment limited to 20 – minimum 10  Cost TBA Red Cross – meets all requirements for Standard First Aid & CPR-C re-cert  Enrollment limited to 20 – minimum 10 Note: dates are subject to change.

 Cost $60.00 To sign up for or get more information Wrapping and Taping on any of these workshops e-mail Glen Oct. 18th & 19th (9-1) or enter your name on the sheet posted outside office SB 1019.  Great for those interested in coaching & athletic therapy Just a reminder to check your LU e-mail account throughout the year for Workshop Ideas course and activity updates.

Note that workshops will only be offered if there is enough interest meaning We wish you all the best for that there are at least eight paid participants. E-mail your suggestions for other possible workshops to Glen. the rest of the summer and look forward to seeing you in September.