Thesis topics

Building on knowledge of how the body works

Master of science students in the Kinesiology program are engaged in a variety of research projects that put their knowledge to work and help them build on our current understanding of physiology, health, and exercise.

Graduate thesis research in Kinesiology generally employs quantitative methods. Below are some examples of thesis titles completed by students graduating from the MA Kinesiology program from 1974 to 2007.

• Jenkins, Jacqueline (MSc Kinesiology, 2007). The effect of different training protocols in helicopter underwater escape training on egress performance.
• Horne, Andrew (MSc Kinesiology, 2004). Lower limb bilateral symmetry of the sit-to-stand transfer: A biomechanical analysis.
• O'Neill, Brendan (MSc Kinesiology, 2003). An ergonomic evaluation of the Canadian Solas Life Jacket.
• Reilly, Tara (MSc Kinesiology, 2003). Implication of a helicopter passenger suit on the structural anthropometry and functional reach of industrial offshore workers.
• Kwok, Amy (MSc Kinesiology, 2001). An analysis of the instantaneous joint center of the knee joint.
• Butler, Heather (MSc Kinesiology, 2000). A biomechanical explanation of the effects of load and posture on self-reports of muscular effort and load estimation in female checkout operators.
• Fountain, Leslie (MSc Kinesiology, 2000). Examining the relationship between Rapid Upper Limb Assessment's (RULA) Postural Scoring System and selected physiological and psycophysiological measures.
• Hughes, L. (MSc Kinesiology, 1999). Biomechanical analysis of a sit-to-stand task among the elderly.