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2024 KGSA Conference
"Body, Mind & Culture: Uniting Research and Practice"
Conference Details
Date: Monday, April 8, 2024
Time: 9:30 am-5:30 pm
Location: Thames Hall Atrium, Western University
Cost: $15/student delegate
*Professors and staff are welcome to drop in during the day, free of charge.
Eligibility: All Western and Affiliate School students are welcome! However, only Western Kinesiology Graduate students can register to present their research.
Workshops:
1) Resume Building with David Feeney
2) Writing Development with Western Writing Support Centre
3) Professional Development with Western Learning Development & Success
Cost includes: Delegate name tag & lanyard, small lunch & snacks, participation in one of three workshops, attendance to keynote presentations, delegate goodie bag, and participation in the networking event.
Conference registration link:
*Registration closes Monday, April 1, 2024, at 11:59 pm EST.
Graduate student abstract submission link:
*Registration closes Friday, March 22, 2024, at 11:59 pm EST.
*Abstracts will be accepted on a rolling basis.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at uwokgsa@gmail.com
Conference Schedule
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Event |
Time |
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Registration |
9:30-10:00 am |
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Opening Remarks |
10:00-10:10 am |
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Keynote Speaker: Jhanelle Peters |
10:15-11:00 am |
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Keynote Speaker: Samir Bhatla |
11:05-11:50 am |
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Lunch |
11:50 am-12:25 pm |
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Student Research Presentations |
12:35-1:35 pm |
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Keynote Speaker: Dr. Kevin Boldt |
1:45-2:30 pm |
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Keynote Speaker: Dr. Debra Kriger |
2:35-3:20 pm |
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Break |
3:20-3:50 pm |
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Workshops
|
4:00-5:00 pm |
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Closing Remarks |
5:15-5:25 pm |
|
Networking |
5:30-onwards |
Conference Keynote Speakers
Jhanelle Peters
Jhanelle is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and a professional member of the Ontario Society of Registered Psychotherapists (OSRP).
Jhanelle serves as the Sports Psychology Coordinator for the Athletics Department of Pepperdine University, the Clinical Director of Jhanelle Peters Psychotherapy, a private practice based in Toronto, Ontario, and the former Mental Health Clinician for the Toronto Raptors.
Jhanelle is passionate about promoting mental wellness amongst diverse audiences, including corporate organizations, educational institutions, and community groups. Jhanelle’s unique ability to connect with people from all walks of life captivates audiences, and motivates participants to take charge of their well-being.
Website: https://www.jpeterspsychotherapy.com/
Samir Bhatla
Samir is a sport business professional who holds an MBA from the Ted Rogers School of Management at Toronto Metropolitan University and a Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of Toronto. After completing his Kinesiology degree, Samir made his transition into the sports & entertainment industry through roles with Wasserman, Canada Basketball, Cimoroni, and the Future of Sport Lab.
Currently, Samir works for Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment on their Partnership Development & Innovation team, where he helps lead their business development efforts across MLSE’s world-renowned roster of properties, including the Toronto Raptors, Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto FC, and Toronto Argonauts.
Over the last few years, Samir was selected as one of 48 participants from across the world for the NBA Future Sales Stars program, one of ten Finalists for the Raptors Wayne & Theresa Embry Fellowship, and has been previously recognized as a winner of the Michigan Sport Business Conference BIG Initiative Award. Samir also serves on the Education Committee for the Sponsorship Marketing Council Canada, where he contributes to the development of industry events that bring together the most innovative minds and thought leaders in marketing.
Samir has a passion for mentorship, building meaningful relationships, and empowering BIPOC students and professionals.
Dr. Kevin Boldt
Dr. Kevin Boldt is an Assistant Professor in the School of Kinesiology at Western University. Within the classroom, he instructs courses across exercise physiology, biomechanics, and strength training and conditioning.
In the laboratory, his research is focused on understanding how the body adapts to diet and exercise and how those effects can be enhanced to promote an individual’s health, fitness, or performance goals.
He is a CSEP-Clinical Exercise Physiologist and an NSCA-Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and in addition to his academic outputs, he is the author of two books.
Website: https://kevinboldt.com/
Dr. Debra Kriger
Dr. Debra Kriger (she/her) once got a job by asking to borrow a pound of butter. Her CIHR-funded, arts-based doctoral experiences in physical cultural studies, combined with her background in public health and large repertoire of odd jobs have prepared her well for her applied work putting theory to practice in the field of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. From valet driving to food service, bartending to conflict resolution, consulting to researching… when pursuing non-academic careers, Debra strongly believes in non-linearity, community care, learning, and people.
University of Toronto, PhD (2018), Exercise Sciences
