Brock University Faculty of Applied Health Sciences

03/12/2026

Last week, SPMA Council took advantage of the quiet campus to invite more than 70 SHSM students from three local high schools to take part in SPMA Game Plan, a day that involved interaction with students and professors, discussion, and some fun. “The goal of Game Plan is to give SHSM students a hands-on look at the sport industry and help them see what studying sport management at Brock could look like,” explained Mia Mastroianni, Game Plan Event Coordinator. “As a former SHSM sport student myself, it’s exciting to welcome these students to campus and hopefully inspire them to explore the many opportunities that exist within the sport industry.” Thank you SPMA Council! Your leadership is impressive and appreciated!

03/10/2026

The Brock Functional Inclusive Training Centre is pleased to invite you to an in-person community talk: Aging Well, Living Fully: Biomechanics and Ergonomics for Sexual Well-Being
Date and time: Wednesday, April 9 - 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Canada Games Park, Brock University
Join us for a free thoughtful, practical session on sexual well-being as we age - an important (and often overlooked) part of overall health and quality of life. This session is designed for community members, practitioners, students, and researchers who want to better support healthy aging - whether in their own lives or in their work with older adults.

Presented by Dr. Richard Hughes, this talk uses a respectful, research-informed ergonomic approach to help match the physical demands of intimacy with the strength, flexibility, balance, and comfort of both partners. Dr. Hughes will introduce basic principles of biomechanics and apply them to real-life questions, including common age-related conditions such as arthritis, as well as hip precautions following total hip replacement (Learn more about Dr Hughes here). The session will include time for Q&A. Registration link in Bio!

This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.

03/05/2026

This interactive conversation invites students, trainees, and faculty to discuss building a sustainable and impactful career in STEM. Drawing on her experience leading both fundamental and applied research programs, as well as her national work advancing equity and mentorship through initiatives such as iSTAND, Dr. Jakobi will reflect on leadership, career decision making, and long term success in STEM. While the discussion centers women’s experiences in STEM, the event is open to all students and allies interested in fostering inclusive research environments and exploring academic career pathways.

03/02/2026

's celebration of q***r joy and representation quickly turned the Canadian streaming show into a global sensation, spurring broader conversations about the intersections of identity and inclusion within hockey culture.

In his new research, Associate Professor of Sport Management Kyle Rich is looking at equity-seeking sport organizations in Canada for lessons on making sport environments safer and more welcoming for 2SLGBTQIA+ athletes.

11/04/2024

Did you know that Kinesiology Professor Cathy van Ingen is also a documentary filmmaker? Her film 'What Ales Us?' will screen at the Might Niagara Film Festival on Sunday, Nov. 17 at 3:30 p.m. https://mnff.nac.org/event/what-ales-us/

10/28/2024

After becoming a mother four years ago, prof Corliss Bean developed a passion for research exploring postpartum women returning to physical activity.

In recognition of her scholarly achievements, she has received the Emerging Leisure Scholar Award from the Canadian Association of Leisure Studies.

Corliss Bean knows first-hand the challenges mothers face navigating physical activity after the birth of a child. Since becoming a mother four years ago, the Brock University Associate Professor of Recreation and Leisure Studies has passionately pursued research on postpartum ...

10/25/2024

Using the arts to promote health justice is at the heart of the rescheduled sixth annual Yosif Al-Hasnawi Memorial Lecture: Promoting Racial Justice in Health Care.

The event is free and open to the public. Learn more: https://loom.ly/qIasLfg

10/24/2024

Flashback to last Friday when nearly 1,000 grads crossed the Convocation stage.

Fall Convocation photos have been posted to Brock University's page: https://loom.ly/8Mduicg

10/23/2024

When Joseph Dick (BSM ’21, MA ’24) first stepped on campus in 2017, it wasn’t the fresh start he imagined.

Fast forward to last week when he graduated with a Master of Arts in Applied Health Sciences. The milestone moment is a testament to his perseverance and a reflection of how his time at Brock transformed his life in more ways than one — from igniting a passion for research to rekindling his love of running.

When Joseph Dick (BSM ’21, MA ’24) first stepped on campus in 2017, it wasn’t the fresh start he imagined. While he enjoyed his studies, he struggled to find his feet socially. “That was a very dark year for me,” he said. “...

10/22/2024

Getting involved with extracurricular and community initiatives helped Medical Sciences grads Ilhaam Al-Harazi and Raneem Kalbouna find balance.

They each received the Governor General’s Silver Medal for achieving the highest academic standing of ’s 2024 graduating class.

For the first two years of her undergrad, Ilhaam Al-Harazi (BSc ’24) didn’t think she was smart. There were times when she questioned her ability to keep up in the competitive Medical Sciences program and eventually her negative self-talk began ...

10/21/2024

“Remarkable times are the context in which remarkable people and remarkable communities develop.”

That’s the message Associate Professor of Sport Management Kyle Rich shared with Brock’s newest graduating class last week.

“Remarkable times are the context in which remarkable people and remarkable communities develop.” That’s the message Associate Professor of Sport Management Kyle Rich shared with Brock’s newest graduating class during the morning ceremony of the University’s 116th ...

10/07/2024

As Canada Research Chair in Neuromuscular Mechanics and Ergonomics, Michael Holmes, Associate Professor of Kinesiology, aims to reduce workplace injuries by studying how hand, arm, shoulder and neck muscles move while performing workplace tasks.

The federal government’s Canada Research Chairs program invests up to $311 million per year to attract and retain some of the world’s most accomplished and promising minds. Chairholders are recognized to be national and international experts in the fields ...