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Chad Sutherland is the Director of Operations at the newly established Centre for Human Performance & Health at the University of Windsor's Faculty of Kinesiology. He holds a Ph.D. in Sport & Exercise Biomechanics from McMaster University and has extensive experience in sport science consulting for teams and individual athletes. His focus is on strength and conditioning programming along with athletic testing, aiming to maximize performance while minimizing injury risks. Chad's doctoral research investigates the effects of fatigue on knee joint mechanics during sport movements such as vertical jumping and lateral bounding. Additionally, he examines individualized exercise prescriptions to reduce ACL injury risks among athletes. Beyond research, Chad is actively involved in developing sports and exercise programs that enhance the physical and mental health of various community groups, including adults with autism and intellectual disabilities, cancer patients, and university students facing mental health challenges. His research projects include the impact of progressive fatigue on knee joint landing mechanics, strength and conditioning tests for elite athletes, and exercise prescriptions for specific populations.
Centre for Human Performance & Health • Windsor, ON
Oversees the newly established Centre, providing community programming and conducting research in strategic areas such as Active Healthy Living, Sport Performance, and Workplace Training & Safety.
Includes Mechanical, Automotive, and Materials Engineering streams.