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UNB Fredericton

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Students and employees

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Current students

Honours student

BScKin (Hons) (Started in 2023), Project: TBD. Supervisor: Dr. Sénéchal.


Master's student

MSc in Kinesiology (started in 2021), UNB Fredericton; Master’s Thesis: The Band-Frail Pilot Study: Intervention to Outweigh Diabetes and Frailty in Fredericton. Supervisor: Dr. Sénéchal.


PhD student

Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Studies (started in 2023), UNB Fredericton; PhD Thesis: Co-designing Implementation Strategies to Promote Access and Adherence to an Online Fall Prevention Exercise Program in Community-Dwelling Older Adults; Supervisor: Dr. Bouchard.


Master's student

MSc in Kinesiology (started in 2021), UNB Fredericton; Master’s Thesis: Impact of Blood Flow Restriction Strength Training on Physical Function in Frail Older Adults. Supervisor: Dr. Sénéchal.


Honours student

BScKin (Hons) (Started in 2023), Project: TBD. Supervisor: Dr. Sénéchal.


PhD student

Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Studies (started in 2018), UNB Fredericton; PhD Thesis: Exercise Response: Is Irisin a Novel Factor that Explains the Metabolic Adaptation? Supervisor: Dr. Sénéchal.


Master’s student

MSc in Kinesiology (started in 2023), UNB Fredericton; Master’s Thesis: TBD; Supervisor: Dr. Sénéchal.


Former students

Brianna Leadbetter: MSc in Kinesiology (2023) UNB Fredericton: Master's Thesis: Resistance Training on an Outdoor Exercise Structure Improves Lower Body Relative Strength in Older Adults. Supervisor: Dr. Bouchard. Currently: National Coordinator of the CIHR-AAIMS project.

Jamie McCain: MA in Sport & Recreation Studies (2022), UNB Fredericton; Master’s Thesis: The Experience of Long-Term Care Residents Participating in a Standing Intervention: Mixed-Study Design. Zoomers on the Go. Supervisor: Dr. Bouchard. Currently: MSc in Occupational Therapy at Dalhousie University.

Daniel Meister: MSc in Kinesiology (2022), UNB Fredericton; Master’s Thesis: The Association between Adherence to the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines and Frailty: A Cross-Sectional Study. Supervisor: Dr. Sénéchal. Currently: Proud owner of the family business Holman's Ice Cream Parlour in PEI.

Vanessa Pitre: MSc in Kinesiology (2022), UNB Fredericton; Master’s Thesis: Potential Benefits of Online Delivery of a Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults. Zoomers on the Go. Supervisor: Dr. Bouchard. Currently: Emergency Medicine Clinical Research Coordinator Associate at Stanford University.

Kendra Cooling: MSc in Kinesiology (2021), UNB Fredericton; Master’s Thesis: Stand if you can: a standing intervention aiming to improve gait speed among residents of long-term care: a randomized controlled trial. The Stand if You Can Project. Co-Supervisors: Dr. Bouchard and Dr. Handrigan. Currently: Clinical Research Coordinator at Vitalité.

Molly Gallibois: MSc in Kinesiology (2020), UNB Fredericton; Master’s Thesis: Effectiveness of a 5-month Standing Intervention on Falls in Long-term Care: A 12-month Follow-up. The Stand if You Can Project. Supervisor: Dr. Bouchard. Currently: Research Coordinator at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering. New-Brunswick Brain Health Initiative: Preventing Alzheimer's by Lessening Modifiable Risks (NB-PALM).

Marcus Lees: MA in Sport & Recreation Studies (2020), UNB Fredericton; Master’s Thesis: Potential Benefits of a Novel Home-Based Exercise Program for Inactive Older Adults: An Exploratory Case Study. Supervisor: Dr. Bouchard and Dr. Edwards. Currently: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Founder at The Football Academy.

Courtni Soucy: MSc in Kinesiology (2020), UNB Fredericton; Master’s Thesis: Variability in Physical Function for Patients Living with Breast Cancer During a 12-week Exercise Program. Supervisor: Dr. Bouchard. Currently: Health Coach for the Live Well Bien Vivre program at the Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick, and Certified Exercise Physiologist, Silver series instructor at REDS Recreation.

Amanda Lee: MSc in Exercise and Sport Science (2019), UNB Fredericton; Master’s Thesis: Exploring the Attendance and Potential Benefits of Reducing Sitting Time for Residents in a Canadian Longterm Care Setting: A Pilot Study. Supervisor: Dr. Bouchard. Currently: Program Assistant at the UNB, Pedorthic Student at Jennifer Gould Andrew Orthotics, Pilates Instructor at URec, beWell, and The Nest.

Hilary Pond: MSc in Kinesiology (started in 2019), UNB Fredericton; Master’s Thesis: A Cross-Sectional Analysis Investigating the Association of Physical Activity & Sedentary Behaviour Patterns on Frailty Status in Adults Living with Diabetes Mellitus. Supervisor: Dr. Sénéchal. Currently: Strength & Conditioning Coach For Fitness and Athletics.

Andrea Mayo: MSc in Exercise and Sport Science (2018), UNB Fredericton; Master’s Thesis: Comprehensive Evaluation of Physical Activity and Physical Function for Canadian Aging Adults: A Cross-sectional Study. Supervisor: Dr. Bouchard. Currently: PhD Student in Health at Dalhousie University and Research Associate at Northwood Continuing Care.


Evelyn Arenada, BScKin (Hons) 2023. Project: Exploring the Role of Gender in Participation and Outcomes when Participating in an Exercise Program for Seniors. Supervisor: Dr. Bouchard. Currently: Student Intern for the University of Waterloo Power Up Intervention.

Nicolas Blair, BScKin (Hons) 2023. Project: Individual Characteristics Related to Error During the Data Entry Process. Supervisor: Dr. Bouchard.

Alexandra McCain, BScKin (Hons) 2022. Project: Validity of Online Functional Testing for Seniors. Supervisor: Dr. Bouchard. Currently: MSc in Physical Therapy Student at Queen’s University.

Monica McDonald, BScKin (Hons) 2022. Project: Evaluation of the risk of Falls via different modes of delivery for an exercise program for Seniors. Supervisor: Dr. Bouchard. Currently: MSc in Occupational Therapy at Dalhousie University.

Amy Thomson, BScKin (Hons) 2022. Project: Influence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Duration on the Effectiveness of a Lifestyle Intervention. Supervisor: Dr. Sénéchal.

Mike Caroll, BScKin (Hons) 2021. Project: Effect of Initial Physical Activity Level on Outcomes Following a Community Exercise Program for Breast Cancer Survivors. Supervisor: Dr. Bouchard. Currently: Dual Master’s Program: Thesis-based MSc in Rehabilitation Research and a MSc in Physiotherapy at Dalhousie University.

Daniel Meister, BScKin (Hons) 2021. Project: The Impact of 24 hours Movement Guidelines on Premature Mortality in Frail Older Adults Living with Diabetes Mellitus. Supervisor: Dr. Sénéchal.

Martine Girard, BScKin (Hons) 2019. Project: The Effectiveness of Personal Training Compared to Membership Fee Reduction in a Fitness Center Setting: Results from the Living Well with Diabetes Initiative; Supervisor: Dr. Sénéchal; Currently: Teacher and group fitness instructor and personal trainer.

Spencer Smith, BScKin (Hons) 2019. Project: Are Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Patterns Contributing to Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome Simultaneously. Supervisor: Dr. Sénéchal. Currently: Occupational Therapist.

Madison Blake, BScKin (Hons) 2018. Project: The Impact of Exercise Intensity Feedback Using Technology for Children During Active Play: Pilot Study. Supervisor: Dr. Bouchard. Currently: Community pharmacist in Saint John, NB.

Luke MacLeod, BScKin (Hons) 2018. Project: Association between a comprehensive movement assessment and metabolically healthy overweight-obese adults. Supervisor: Dr. Sénéchal. Currently: Residency in Internal Medicine at Western University in London, Ontario.

Megan Comeau, BScKin (Hons) 2017. Project: Association between Functional Movements Skills and Health Indicators in Children Aged between 9 and 12 Years Old. Supervisor: Dr. Sénéchal. Currently: Medicine Student at Memorial University.

Marika de Winter, BScKin (Hons) 2017. Project: Physical Activity and Sedentary Time Patterns Among Metabolically Healthy Individuals Living with Obesity. Supervisor: Dr. Sénéchal. Currently: Physiotherapist at the Winter Physiotherapy, Saint John, NB.

Devin Blizzard LeBlanc, BScKin (Hons) 2017. UNB Fredericton: Undergraduate Honours Thesis: Exercise-induced irisin release as a determinant of the metabolic response to exercise training in obese youth: the EXIT trial. Supervisor: Dr. Sénéchal. Currently: Physiotherapist (Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist) at the Altum Health Toronto Western Hospital.

Matt Short, BScKin (Hons) 2017. Project: Exploring the Benefits and Interest to a Circuit Resistance Training Program Targeting People Living with Obesity. Co-Supervisors: Dr. Sénéchal and Dr. Bouchard. Currently: Master’s Student in Kinesiology at Dalhousie University.

Evan Belyea, BScKin (Hons) 2016. Project: Exploring the Benefits and Interest to a Circuit Resistance Training Program Targeting People Living with Obesity. Supervisor: Dr Bouchard. Currently: Physiotherapist at Halifax Infirmary.

Colby Craig, BScKin (Hons) 2016. Project: Time Spent in Select Physical Activity Intensities and Sedentary time, Associations with Physical Capacity in Inactive Older Adults. Supervisor: Dr Bouchard. Currently: Pediatric OT at Horizon Health Network.

Jill Fox, BScKin (Hons) 2016. Project: Effect of an acute exercise bout on immediate post-exercise irisin concentration in adults: A meta-analysis. Supervisor: Dr. Sénéchal. Currently: Occupational Therapy at Dalhousie University.

Alisha McLellan, BScKin (Hons) 2016. Project: Can Older Adults Improve the Identification of Moderate Intensity Using Walking Cadence. Supervisor: Dr Bouchard. Currently: Chiropractor at Active Care Oromocto.


Mohammad Keshavarz: PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies (2023), UNB Fredericton; PhD Thesis: Resistance Training for Men Living with Obesity; The Circuit Project; Supervisor: Dr. Bouchard. Currently: CEP & Strength Conditioning Coach at UNB.

Travis Hrubeniuk: PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies (2022), UNB Fredericton; PhD Thesis: Improving Individual Glycemic Response with Exercise Intensity. The Intensity Study. Co-Supervisors: Dr. Bouchard and Dr. Sénéchal. Currently: Project Lead, Manitoba Tomorrow Project, Cancer Care Manitoba.


Employees

National Project Coordinator for the CIHR-AAIMS project


Laboratory Technician