Moira McPherson
President
President
Department:
Email:
moira.mcpherson@lakeheadu.ca
Phone Number:
+1 (807) 343-8640
Office Location:
UC 2007A
Office Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Academic Qualifications:
- PhD, University of Alberta (1987)
- MSc, University of New Brunswick (1983)
- BSc, University of New Brunswick (1981)
Previous Teaching/Work:
Courses
- Kinesiology 2015
Introduction to Biomechanics - Kinesiology 4015
Quantitative Biomechanical Analysis - Kinesiology 4220
Research Project - Kinesiology 4230
Inquiry into Research - Kinesiology 5453
Advanced Biomechanics
Research Interests:
- Delivery and evaluation of enriched science modules, which expand Grade 7 and Grade 10 curricula to human motion applications and hands-on quantitative data experiences
- Analysis of a motorized flywheel for off-ice skating crossover training: A simulation of on-ice performance (Collaboration with researchers from the Mayo Clinic)
- Prospective analysis of head impacts sustained in Bantam-Aged Minor Hockey players
- Kinematic analysis of winter sports
- Evaluation of online learning programs
Current Research Projects
Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation: A foundation, development, and undertaking of an evaluation of a hockey skills training program aimed at reducing spinal cords injuries (June 2004 - ongoing)
- Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation: Science and Technology Consortium: Research experiences for youth (April 2006 – April 2009)
- NSERC - Promo Science: Wizards of motion (Jan 2005 – May 2008)
- Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation: A prospective analysis of head impacts sustained in Bantam-Aged Minor Hockey players (December 2005 – September 2007)