FHS students present research at conference on adapted physical activity

Students from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s (UOIT) Faculty of Health Sciences recently had a chance to present their research at the top international research-related conference focused on physical activity for people with disabilities.

On October 16, Dr. Meghann Lloyd, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) and students from the Motor Behaviour and Physical Activity Lab travelled to Ann Arbor, Michigan for the North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity conference hosted at The University of Michigan.

Current graduate student participants included:

• Kristin Dobranowski
• Natalyn Hibbs
• Caroline Kassee
• Lindsay Smith
• Keri-Ellen Walcer

Emily Bremer, Master of Health Sciences, class of 2014 and fourth-year undergraduate student Sean Jones also attended.

There were eight accepted abstracts from UOIT, with the students presenting six different projects.

“This was an exceptional opportunity for the students,” said Dr. Lloyd. “They were able to present their work, network and learn about current research in the field.”

“Congratulations to Meghann and her seven accomplished students on their research-related successes at a highly visible international conference,” said Dr. Ellen Vogel, Dean, FHS. “Their individual and collective achievements continue to put the Faculty of Health Sciences and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology on centre stage in the adapted physical activity research field.”