JULY 24 2023 | DIGEST NO. 356
Deep Dives: Why is #MentalHealth Trending?
SFU Public Square has a new and exciting event series – Deep Dives! For their first instalment, they are asking “Why is #MentalHealth Trending?”. The demand for youth mental health supports has surged in Canada since the onset of the pandemic, but with long wait times, limited availability by service providers, a lack of affordable options, and many other barriers to access, people are not finding the care they need.
This event will explore this rising demand for mental health support, the driving force behind this surge, and the role that social media plays in discussions on mental health. The free event brings together panelists and audience to explore these questions – and they want to hear your thoughts! Join SFU Public Square for this timely and important conversation by following the link below!
BPK 343, BPK 455 and BPK 482 Enrolment Information
SFU is required by law to ensure that every student registered in a practicum that involves working with children or vulnerable adults undergoes a CRRA Criminal Record Check. The University must submit consent forms with payment to the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General. SFU is prohibited by law to permit students to work with children or vulnerable adults without a CRRA Criminal Record Check. List of BPK Courses requiring a CRRA Criminal Record Check is as follows:
- BPK 343 – Active Health: Assessment & Programming
- BPK 445 – Advanced Cardiac Rehabilitation
- BPK 482 - Ergonomics and Rehabilitation
The Criminal Record Check is coded as a prerequisite for the above courses and cannot be waived by law.
Please refer to the process for Criminal Records Check on SFU Student Service website here: https://www.sfu.ca/students/criminalrecords.html
By law, SFU cannot accept CRC's done through other agencies including the RCMP. Students with criminal record checks conducted through agencies other than the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General are still expected to fulfill this requirement. Further, the process for a Criminal Record Check must be undertaken by SFU only.
Since the document is valid for 5 years, it would be a good idea to get it done far in advance of your enrollment for any of the listed courses as the processing time can vary.
*Note: Enrollment appointments for Fall 2023 classes begin July 2023
Science Career Chats Drop-in
Attention Science students and recent alumni! Want to learn more about careers that complement your degree? Join us for drop-in Career Chats on Mondays from 11:30am to 1:30pm at SCI-SPACE (AQ 3146) this Summer. Meet Brenda from Career & Volunteer Services and learn about exploring career possibilities, gaining experience, and job searching. No appointment required, just show up!
Personal Trainer Certification Programs 2023
Here are the best personal trainer certification programs of 2023 according to experts. If you are passionate about fitness and want to help other reach their health goals, you may considering a career as a personal trainer.
Click here and learn more about these programs.
Semester in Dialogue is back! Upcoming Course: Fall 2023 The Future of Healthcare
Courses: DIAL 390 and DIAL 391 (10 credits total)
Prerequisite: 45 units
Location: SFU’s Harbour Centre Campus (Room 3050)
Time: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 AM – 4 PM
The Semester in Dialogue is a unique program at SFU, is perfect for students looking for a completely different type of experience during their studies.
The program will provide students with an opportunity to practice skills like dialogue, active listening, self-reflection and working in teams while tackling some of the more wicked problems facing healthcare in our collective future.
Two $1500 scholarships/awards are also on offer!
BCIT Environmental Public Health program
The BCIT Environmental Public Health program trains students to become health inspectors and environmental health professionals. Through legislation, education, and promotion, BCIT graduates work with people in almost every industry to safeguard public health. Our students gain current, practical experience to become certified and start working as soon as they graduate.
About the Program:
- Two year, full-time Bachelor of Environmental Public Health program
- Small class sizes provide individual support
- Lectures, field trips, and research deliver a solid theory-based education
- A three-month practical experience at a BC health agency offers direct field experience
This program is for individuals who:
- Like working with teams to problem solve and manage conflict in a public health setting
- Enjoy a flexible work environment that changes daily
- Are interested in building strong communication skills
- Have two or more years of post-secondary education
The need for environmental health is everywhere. From law enforcement, consulting, and legislation, to government and quality assurance, public health jobs are critical to keeping people safe.
Participants Needed for Research on Visually Guided Walking
Gemma (MSc student in BPK) is recruiting participants for her thesis experiment. If you are interested, please contact her.
In addition to the poster (click to enlarge), note the following when deciding if you are interested:
You should NOT participate in this study if one or more of the following applies:
- Your age is greater than 40 or less than 19 (or less than 18 for an SFU student)
- You have any known visual disorder other than one that can be corrected with lenses
- You have a musculoskeletal (e.g., arthritis) or neurological (e.g., stroke, Parkinson’s disease) disorder that affects your movement or balance
- You are allergic to rubbing alcohol or adhesive
- You have participated in a research experiment using prism glasses before
- You are not vaccinated against COVID19
Your decision on whether to participate will not influence your grades in any coursework or benefit you in terms of status or success in any class.
Contact information: Gemma Malagon / gemma_malagon@sfu.ca
Supine-to-stand versus Supine-to-Lower Body Negative Pressure (LBNP), Cardiovascular/Musculoskeletal Baroreflex Responses (#30001262)
We are looking for healthy, able-bodied participants aged 19-35 years to come to the Aerospace Physiology Laboratory (APL) to undergo supine-to-stand and supine-to-lower body negative pressure (LBNP) testing protocols.
Your participation in this study will involve…
- 1 lab visit (no longer than 1 hour) at SFU’s APL where you will be lying on your back and standing on a force platform.
- 1 lab visit (no longer than 1 hour) at SFU’s APL where you will be lying on your back inside a LBNP chamber from below the hips.
Both visits will be measuring heart rate, blood pressure, and muscle activity.
Your contribution helps us improve our understanding if LBNP accurately mimics heart and muscle responses that are seen with quiet standing after laying down.
For more information, please contact APL via email or telephone:
Email: LBNP2022Study@gmail.com
Telephone: 778-255-3904
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Science Alive is Hiring Two InSTEM Instructor Positions
SFU Applied Sciences Outreach offers fun, engaging workshops and resources that encourage youths to explore topics in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Design, and Mathematics (STEAM). They aim to not only enhance STEAM literacy among youths in BC, but also foster an appreciation of how science can be used to make sense of the world we live in and improve how we do things.
Two positions currently hiring:
1) SFU Applied Sciences Outreach Hiring- InSTEM Instructor
2) SFU Applied Sciences Outreach Hiring - Haida Gwaii 2023
Applicants are encouraged to apply for both positions, as they are related and offer a great opportunity to continue to develop leadership and facilitation skills!
Fraser Health Crisis Line Volunteer Opportunity
Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity? Why not start now!
The Fraser Health Crisis Line is recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No previous experience is needed as extensive training and ongoing support is provided. If you are interested in learning more about this challenging and rewarding opportunity,the first step is to review the information on our website and then attend a Zoom Information Session. Please go to www.options.bc.ca and click on Get Involved -> I Want to Volunteer -> Crisis Line. Here you will find the dates and Zoom links for the up-coming sessions.
Many volunteers report that their Crisis Line experience was significant in helping them reach their educational and/or career goals, including acceptance into Graduate Programs, Policing, Medical School, E-Comm 911, Social Work, Mental Health and related fields. Volunteers also tell us that they find the Crisis Line to be a rewarding and fulfilling experience, as they are truly making a difference.
From Classroom to Clinic: Gaining Practical Experience in Kinesiology
OLC Stories
"Some examples from my current co-op position include understanding how the role of the practitioner fits into a patient’s treatment plan, the importance of health insurance in patient care, and learning about different types of business models in private practice."
Featuring Elena Selles, BPK student
BPK Lab and SFU Strength and Conditioning Partner in Running the First Annual PoCo Sports Festival Physical Literacy Combine
On Saturday July 15, members of BPK’s Laboratory for Quantitative Exercise Biology and SFU Strength and Conditioning partnered to run the first annual PoCo Sports Festival Physical Literacy Combine at Gates Park in Port Coquitlam.
The Sports Festival was organized by the Port Coquitlam Sports Alliance, which consists of local sports associations, School District 43, and the City of Port Coquitlam. The Alliance has been successful in attracting sporting events, sports organizations, and physical literacy initiatives to Port Coquitlam.
The idea for the combine was to encourage youth from the Port Coquitlam community to test the fitness components of strength, power, and speed. Following a warm-up, participants completed the following five tests: 20-m sprint run, vertical jump, backwards overhead medicine ball toss, 20-m slalom run, and isometric midthigh pull (a measure of whole-body strength).
Dr. Dave Clarke, the director of BPK’s Laboratory for Quantitative Exercise Biology, a resident of Port Coquitlam, and coach and Board member for the Port Coquitlam Ridge Meadows Ringette Association, recruited members of his lab and SFU Strength and Conditioning to conduct the testing. The testing team was led by Kris Robertson, Head Coach of SFU Strength and Conditioning, and consisted of the following individuals:
- Luke Everard, BPK MSc student and Assistant Coach, SFU Strength and Conditioning
- Tom Clifford, Assistant Coach, SFU Strength and Conditioning
- Jared Kengkengan, SFU kinesiology major, SFU Strength and Conditioning intern
- Aaron Arnold, SFU Strength and Conditioning intern
Jared’s contribution to the event served as a component of a directed studies course that he is conducting this summer under the co-supervision of Clarke and Robertson. Jared curated testing data from the literature to establish normative standards for males and females of various age ranges. He then developed a handout for each participant on which their results were recorded and that listed the standards against which participants could evaluate their performances.
The event exceeded expectations: despite minimal advertising, approximately 90 people of all ages were tested during the four-hour-long event. The participants enjoyed the experience, with some returning to repeat the testing! Parents expressed their gratitude for the opportunity and for gaining insight into options and opportunities to engage their children in sport. In return, members of SFU BPK and Strength and Conditioning gained valuable practical experience in athlete testing and in community engagement.
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