School of Kinesiology - Lakehead University

School of Kinesiology - Lakehead University The School of Kinesiology at Lakehead University is committed to advancing an understanding of the science of human movement.

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The School of Kinesiology congratulates KarLee Lefebvre on successfully defending her MSc thesis entitled: The Influence...
09/03/2025

The School of Kinesiology congratulates KarLee Lefebvre on successfully defending her MSc thesis entitled: The Influence of Ethanol Consumption on Physiological Perceptual Responses and Postural Control During Acute Heat Exposure in Older Adults.

KarLee was supervised by Dr. Nicholas Ravanelli.

The thesis has also successfully passed external review conducted by Dr. Yorgi Mavros.

KarLee started her PhD at Université de Montréal in Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Physiology with a focus in Cardiovascular Physiology.

We wish KarLee well in all her future endeavours!

The School of Kinesiology congratulates Natasha Scavarelli on successfully defending her MSc thesis entitled: The Short-...
08/12/2025

The School of Kinesiology congratulates Natasha Scavarelli on successfully defending her MSc thesis entitled: The Short-Term Effects of Dry Cupping the Lumbar Paraspinal Muscles in Individuals with Non-specific Low Back Pain: A Single-Blind Randomized Trial.

The thesis has also successfully passed external review conducted by Dr. Patrick Siedlecki.

Natasha was supervised by Dr. Paolo Sanzo.

Natasha will be starting Medical School at the University of Alberta this August.

We wish Natasha well in all her future endeavours!

Madeline Fabiano successfully defended her thesis on Friday entitled: The SHINE (Supporting Her In Navigating Exercise) ...
08/12/2025

Madeline Fabiano successfully defended her thesis on Friday entitled: The SHINE (Supporting Her In Navigating Exercise) Program: An Experimental Study Examining Peer Support as an Exercise Promotion Tool Among Undergraduate Women Initiates
Madeline is off to McGill University this Fall to begin her PhD. Congratulations!!🎉

Supervisor: Dr. Erin Pearson

Committee Members: Dr. John Gotwals; Dr. Aislin Mushquash

06/06/2025

This past weekend, four students from the School of Kinesiology showcased their research at the University of Toronto’s ...
05/20/2025

This past weekend, four students from the School of Kinesiology showcased their research at the University of Toronto’s Bodies of Knowledge Conference.

Faith Martin and Jessica Pettinger, undergraduate students, presented their honours thesis titled “Examining the Long-Term Effects of Concussions on Cognitive Function” through a poster presentation, under the supervision of Dr. Klarner. Hannah Grey also contributed to this research but was unable to attend the conference.

Aaila Wadhwa and Madeline Fabiano, both master’s students supervised by Dr. Pearson, delivered 10-minute oral presentations of their respective theses.

Aaila’s presentation, entitled “”As You’re Able’: Exploring Perceptions of Culturally Inclusive Physical Activity Classes for Older Adults,” and Madeline’s presentation, “The SHINE (Supporting Her In Navigating Exercise) Program: Exploring Mentors’ Perspectives on a Pilot Study Examining Peer-Support as an Exercise Promotion Tool Among Undergraduate Women Initiates.”

Their contributions highlighted the diverse research initiatives within both the field of Kinesiology and within the School of Kinesiology!

Congratulations to Aaila Wadhwa who recently defended her MSc thesis entitled “As You’re Able”: Exploring Perceptions of...
05/06/2025

Congratulations to Aaila Wadhwa who recently defended her MSc thesis entitled “As You’re Able”: Exploring Perceptions of Culturally-Inclusive Physical Activity Classes Among Older Adults.

Aaila worked under the supervision of Dr. Erin Pearson. Next steps for Aaila include pursuing career opportunities in the field of health and exercise psychology with hopes of a future PhD!

Shoutout to our amazing graduate students KarLee Lefebvre and Amy Brough, for representing the School of Kinesiology alo...
04/04/2025

Shoutout to our amazing graduate students KarLee Lefebvre and Amy Brough, for representing the School of Kinesiology alongside Dr. Taryn Klarner Read at the Health and Wellness Expo!
Held at the Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre, this event was all about promoting active living and well-being.

Kinesiologists play a vital role in helping people of all ages move better, feel better, and live healthier lives! 💪

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Congratulations to 4th-year students Victoria Dorion, Ashleigh-Jane Williamson, and Brianna DeAgazio! They were selected...
03/31/2025

Congratulations to 4th-year students Victoria Dorion, Ashleigh-Jane Williamson, and Brianna DeAgazio! They were selected to represent our School of Kinesiology at the Bertha Rosenstadt National Undergraduate Research Conference in Toronto last week.

Well done! 👏👏👏👏

This past weekend, Master’s students Aaila Wadhwa and Madeline Fabiano travelled to London, Ontario, to present their pr...
03/25/2025

This past weekend, Master’s students Aaila Wadhwa and Madeline Fabiano travelled to London, Ontario, to present their preliminary findings at the Eastern Canadian Sport and Exercise Psychology Symposium (ECSEPS).

Under the supervision of Dr. Erin Pearson, they proudly represented Lakehead University at this two-day conference hosted by Western University.

Well done!

Interested in applying to graduate school now or in the future? Drop by the Graduate Program Fair this Thursday!
03/25/2025

Interested in applying to graduate school now or in the future? Drop by the Graduate Program Fair this Thursday!

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History of the School of Kinesiology

The School of Kinesiology was founded as the School of Physical and Health Education in 1969 and graduated its first class with an Honours Bachelor of Physical and Health Education (HBPHE) degree in May, 1973. Since 1969, there have been several name and program changes. Currently, the School of Kinesiology (established in 1994) offers three major undergraduate degree programs, a Graduate Diploma in Professional Kinesiology and a Masters of Science degree at the graduate level.

Since 1973, graduates from the School have pursued a wide variety of careers. Many have become elementary and secondary school teachers and administrators while some have used their degree as a stepping-stone to becoming physicians, chiropractors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, athletic therapists, and university professors. Others have become facility and sports administrators, fitness programmers and consultants, and more recently Kinesiologists employed by industries, hospitals, clinics, and other health related organizations or institutions.

Kinesiology became a regulated health profession in Ontario in 2007. The College of Kinesiologists of Ontario provides the option for graduates wishing to become registered as professional Kinesiologists.

The undergraduate programs were previously reviewed in 1992/93, and 1999/00. The programs were reviewed in 2011/12 under the new Institutional Quality Assurance Program (IQAP) for Ontario. The program also received re-accreditation from the Canadian Council of University Physical Education and Kinesiology Administrators (CCUPEKA) in December 2011 for a seven year period.