Annual Report 2013-14

Faculty of Applied Health Sciences

“Helping make the world a healthier place to live”

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It is my pleasure to write this message of congratulations for inclusion in the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences’ Annual Report.

As this document illustrates very clearly, the FAHS is a pivotal Faculty of Brock University. The FAHS is comprised of dedicated faculty and staff, united in their commitment to the education and well-being of students, and passionate about producing leading edge research. It was my distinct privilege to serve as the Faculty Dean for more than two years, and now as Provost I continue to monitor and admire the successes that arise from the Faculty on a regular basis.

My sincere thanks and congratulations to all staff and faculty members of the FAHS, Brock University is very proud of your accomplishments and your dedication to our students and to this institution.

Dr. Neil McCartneyProvost and Vice-President, Academic

Vision, Mission and Dean’s message

Who we are

Undergraduate studies

Graduate studies

Research

Brock-Niagara Centre for

Health and Well-Being

Welcome to new faculty

Faculty recognition

In the community & beyond

Message from the Provost

Welcome

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Dean’s message

We advance the health and well-being of individuals, making the world a better place.

To foster excellence in education and research in a student-focused environment and to develop, promote, and maintain multi-disciplinary programs focusing on human health and well-being. We are committed to the application of basic and applied knowledge for the purpose of enhancing the social, environmental, and economic health of the Niagara Region and beyond.

Mission

Vision

Over the past year, our Faculty welcomed 821 new majors (14% more than 2012/13) to our undergraduate programs, taught 10,627 students (4.6% more than 2012/13) in our classes, mentored 3,304 majors (7% more than 2012/13) throughout the year, and worked with over 500 community partners as part of our priority for community engagement.

This year also saw the awarding of a PhD to Dr. Rebecca MacPherson who was FAHS’ first doctoral student who started and finished her dissertation in the FAHS. She was one of 117 graduate students (17 PhD, 52 MSc, and 48 MA) enrolled in the Faculty’s Graduate Program.

2013/14 was also a very successful year for researchers across our Faculty with members receiving funding from all three of Canada’s Tri-Council Agencies. FAHS also led all Faculties at Brock in receiving funding from non-Tri-Council agencies. At the same time, our newest research centre, the Brock Niagara Centre for Health and Well-Being, doubled its community membership in its first year of existence while also supporting a number of innovative research projects.

And while the numbers are indeed impressive, it is the people who make up these numbers who are truly the reason behind our success.

From internationally renowned and award winning faculty members whose scholarship and teaching are at the forefront of their discipline, to a small but highly dedicated and efficient group of staff whose support, often behind the scenes, enable faculty members and students to be successful, to our graduate and undergraduate students who represent the best and brightest future leaders in their chosen areas of study, the Faculty of Applied Health Sctiences is helping to make our communities a healthier place to live each and every day.

This year’s Annual Report is a chance for us to share with you just some of our successes over the past year and our vision for the year ahead. We hope you enjoy learning about what we do as much as we enjoy doing what we do.

Dr. James Mandigo

Professor & Interim Dean

As Interim Dean, it is my pleasure to welcome you to this year’s Faculty of Applied Health Sciences (FAHS) Annual Report for 2013/14. Once again, FAHS experienced tremendous growth and success in the areas of teaching, scholarship, and service to the community.

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Who we are

The Faculty of Applied Health Sciences has

five departments offering 11 undergraduate

programs, seven Masters, and three Doctoral

fields of study

• 81 Faculty

• 26 Staff

Number of faculty and staff

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Health SciencesBachelor of Arts in Child HealthBachelor of Arts in Community Health*Bachelor of Science in Medical SciencesBachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences Bachelor of Public Health (with co-op option)

Kinesiology Bachelor or Kinesiology* (with co-op option)Bachelor of Science in KinesiologyBachelor of Physical Education*Concurrent Bachelor of Physical Education/Education - Junior/Intermediate - Intermediate/Senior

NursingBachelor of Science in Nursing*

Recreation and Leisure StudiesBachelor of Recreation and Leisure Studies - Community Recreation* - Outdoor Recreation* - Therapeutic Recreation*

Sport ManagementBachelor of Sport Management

* Includes articulation agreements with various Ontario Colleges

Undergraduate studies

Undergraduate programsApplied Health Sciences continues to grow year after year

Intake Numbers

Headcount

Course Enrolments

2011

771 718 8212012 2013

2011-12

3067

2012-13

3087

2013-14

3304

2011-12 9,6872012-13

10,1592013-14

10,628

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Graduate studies

Sandra Peters Professor, Kinesiology

2014 Graduate Mentorship Award Recipient

Graduate numbers2011-12 2012-13 2013-14

Programs Headcount Intake Headcount Intake Headcount Intake

Master of Science (MSc) 47 21 46 24 52 26

Master of Arts (MA) 75 35 59 22 48 18

Doctoral (PhD) 19 7 25 5 17 3

Total 141 63 130 51 117 47

Average time of degree completion (in years)

Master fields of study MA, Community HealthMA, Health & Physical EducationMA, Leisure StudiesMA, NursingMA, Sport ManagementMSc, Health SciencesMSc, Kinesiology

Doctoral fields of studyPhD, Behavioural & Population HealthPhD, Health BiosciencesPhD, Social & Cultural Health Studies

The graduate programs in Applied Health Sciences offer

students an educational opportunity that emphasizes an

individualized program of study, including mentorship-

style learning, and concentrated inquiry in an area of

interest, leading to the completion of a research thesis.

MSc

2.1MA

3.0PhD

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External scholarships(OGS/NSERC/SSHRC/CIHR)

Student success rateYear Masters Doctoral

2011-12 19% 75%2012-13 22% 75%2013-14 29% 80%

Research

Over the past three years, we have

received more than $8 million in

funding from various National and

Provincial Agencies and Foundations.

The interdisciplinary nature of our

research has allowed us to secure

funding from all major granting

agencies: CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC.

Composed of well-respected dynamic scholars and two

Canada Research Chairs, the Faculty of Applied Health

Sciences has a strong research reputation, supported by

ongoing research funding, and a graduate program that

is second to none.

Research centres

Our goal is to optimize musculoskeletal function and health to achieve and maintain a high quality of life and prolong the healthspan.

We act as conduit between research and practice in order to foster innovation and knowledge-transfer among Canada’s sport organizations.

Our research and practice support a healthier and more active future. The Centre provides a vehicle for creating, evaluating, and disseminating effective strategies to develop physical literacy skills.

The Centre for Bone & Muscle Health

The Centre for Sport Capacity

The Centre for Healthy Development

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Brock-Niagara Centre for Health and Well-Being

As one of Brock University’s

new transdisciplinary

centres, we focus on bridging

academic and community

health innovations while

remaining dedicated to

enhancing quality of life

among individuals with

chronic disease.

The Heart Strong program functions as both a research facility and a community program with the goal of improving overall function, independence, and quality of life in individuals with known cardiovascular disease, as well as those with cardiovascular risk factors.

The SeniorFit program’s goal is to improve fitness, increase function and independence, and enhance quality of life in community-dwelling older adults, in a fun and comfortable environment.

The POWER CORD wheelchair accessible exercise facility is both a research centre that investigates the effects of exercise on health and function in those with disability (primarily spinal cord injury), and a community-based exercise program for individuals with spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, and amputations.

Therapeutic Exercise for Amputees in Motion is a community-based partnership with the Niagara Amputee Association that provides post-operative amputees the opportunity to participate in a supervised exercise program.

Heart Strong program

SeniorFit program

POWER CORD program

Brock T.E.A.M.

Welcome to new faculty

As part of the 2014 Winter Tour,

Brock University hosted a ‘pep talk’

from the Toronto Blue Jays with over

250 Sport Management students in

attendance.

On the panel were major league

players and personnel that included

Brock Alumnus Andrew Tinnish (RECL

‘99, SPMA ‘01), who is the Assistant

General Manager of the Toronto

Blue Jays.

Dr. Timothy Fletcher, Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology

Dr. Andrea Josse, Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology

Dr. Jenn Salfi, Assistant Professor,

Department of Nursing

In 2013-14, we welcomed five new faculty members.

Dr. Kevin Mongeon, Assistant Professor, Department of Sport Management

Dr. Paula Gardner, Assistant Professor, Department of Health Sciences

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Julie Stevens Associate Professor, Sport Management

North American Society for Sport Management Research Fellow

Brent E. FaughtProfessor & Chair, Health Sciences

OCUFA Award for Teaching Excellence, 2013

Mary BreunigAssociate Professor,Recreation & Leisure Studies

2014 Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence

Erin SharpeAssociate Professor,Recreation & Leisure Studies 2013 Brock Chancellor’s Chairfor Excellence in Teaching

Faculty recognition

Tim FletcherAssistant Professor, Kinesiology

Young scholar award from AIESEP – Association Internationale des Ecoles Supérieures d’Education Physique

BookOnline Courses

Workshops

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ArticlesPublished

Edited Books/ Chapters

Refereed Papers Presented

Invited Speakers

189

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Spring/Summer Courses

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Community Partners

Students in Experiential Courses

Number of Student Hours

Experiential Courses

500221,979

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2,441

International collaborations Marks visited locations

AfricaAustraliaAustriaChina CubaEl SalvadorGreeceGuatemalaHondurasIndiaIsrael

JapanMoroccoThe NetherlandsNew ZealandNorwaySouth KoreaSwedenUnited KingdomUnited StatesVietnam

In the community & beyond

Providing opportunities for students to apply their knowledge in authentic ways through experiential learning is a pillar not only for Brock, but also for the FAHS.

FAHS offers many courses that include experiential learning opportunities in the form of internships, field work placements, and community/classroom collaborations.

According to the recent National Survey of

Student Engagement 74% of FAHS students

indicated that they participated in community

service work prior to graduating.

Our 2014 Community Engagement

Celebration included a keynote address

from Vicki Keith, former Canadian

Marathon Swimmer.

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CoverAlex NedeljkovicUndergraduate, Bachelor

of Science in Medical

Sciences.

Goals

Enter medical school.

Provide care for families.