Brock University Faculty of Applied Health Sciences

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 ...

10/04/2024

Shauna Bookal (BSM '05) works towards breaking gender, race and minority barriers faced by athletes at all levels of sport.

The Sport Management grad recently received the 2024 Brock University Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award in recognition of her contributions to sport in Canada.

Shauna Bookal (BSM ‘05) builds community everywhere she goes. As President and CEO of the Inclusion in Canadian Sports Network (ICSN), Bookal advises internal and external communities on equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in Canadian amateur sports. She is a tireless ...

10/03/2024

A new report by Brock University Sport Management researchers highlights the importance of community sport groups and what can be done at the provincial level to support them.

The report addresses community sport groups’ need for leadership and support as more responsibilities are placed on them by the provincial and federal governments as well as sport governing bodies.

🔗 Read more about the findings and recommendations ⬇️

Whether it’s a children’s soccer league run by parent volunteers or an adult hockey team whose players spend as much time socializing as shooting pucks, amateur sports play a vital role in enhancing community engagement and public health. ...

10/02/2024

Applied Health Sciences master’s student Ryanne Logan (BSc ’23) is among 32 Brock University graduate students and postdoctoral scholars to receive federal funding for their research.

Ryanne is shaping research around the complexity of strength and the discrimination faced by self-identifying Indigenous women.

The federal government has awarded more than $2 million in Canadian Graduate Scholarships (CGS) and Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships to 32 Brock graduate students and postdoctoral scholars for their innovative and impactful research. The Tri-Agency federal funding programs — jointly administe...

10/01/2024

Brock University Health Sciences researcher Asif Khowaja is helping Ugandans tackle a critical health-care challenge through an Academics Without Borders volunteer project.

Brock researcher Asif Khowaja is helping Ugandans tackle a critical health-care challenge through an Academics Without Borders (AWB) volunteer project. Developed by the Assistant Professor of Health Sciences and the Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) in Uganda, the ...

09/30/2024

At just 29 years old, Zanab Jafry Shah (BSc ’19) has already become an inspiring leader and voice in her field.

At just 29 years old, Zanab Jafry Shah (BSc ’19) has already become a inspiring leader and voice in her field. She was recognized for her accomplishments and community impact with the 2024 Brock University Alumni Association (BUAA) Outstanding Young Alumni Award during ...

09/24/2024

Extreme heat not only decreases physical and exercise performance, it can also impact a person’s overall health.

In an experiment conducted for White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio podcast, Brock University Kinesiology Professor Stephen Cheung demonstrated how working in hot environments elevates core temperatures and increases fatigue, which can contribute to heart and kidney problems down the road.

It can be hard to exercise or do physical work in very hot or cold environments. Fatigue can set in, making any movement feel sluggish and difficult. The mechanics of exactly how this happens inside the body has long been ...

09/20/2024

🎉 Congratulations to three Applied Health Sciences graduates, who will receive distinguished honours this Sunday during Brock University's 60th anniversary Homecoming celebrations.

🏆 Zanab Jafry Shah (BSc ’19) — Outstanding Young Alumni Award

🏆 Shauna Bookal (BSM ’05) — Distinguished Alumni Award

🏆 Chris Shewfelt (BSM ’02) — Faculty of Applied Health Sciences Distinguished Graduate Award

Read more: https://loom.ly/bTpLHLg

09/19/2024

Nursing students are quickly and skillfully transitioning from classroom to clinic thanks to Brock University’s ongoing partnership with Niagara Health.

Brock’s Nursing students are quickly and skillfully transitioning from classroom to clinic thanks to the University’s ongoing partnership with Niagara Health. Brock’s longtime collaboration with Niagara Health, which was formalized five years ago through Memorandum of Understanding (...

09/18/2024

Classroom learning is a key part of any child’s development, but just as impactful are two other components of the school day: lunch and recess.

With school back in session, Brock University experts are reflecting on the importance of children’s nutrition and exercise.

Read more in The Brock News: https://loom.ly/bWkEiK4

09/12/2024

Karen Patte shares her journey to be a Canada Research Chair in Child Health Equity and Inclusion, exploring what boosts youth physical and mental health.

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 ...