Professor Dr. Gordon Giesbrecht
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Biography
Gordon Giesbrecht operates the Laboratory for Exercise Environmental Medicine, focusing on human responses to exercise in extreme environments. He has conducted hundreds of cold water immersion studies that have provided valuable insights into cold stress physiology and pre-hospital care for human hypothermia. His research interests encompass human physical and mental performance under stresses such as altitude (hypoxia) and diving (hypobaria). His work has also examined drowning physiology and prevention strategies for vehicle submersion deaths. Giesbrecht has developed protocols aimed at preventing drowning during automobile submersions and emphasizes the importance of quick actions in emergencies. His extensive research contributes to the understanding of thermoregulation, thermal stress, environmental stress, and safety measures regarding vehicle submersion. Giesbrecht is actively engaged in teaching courses related to exercise physiology and quantitative research methods and works to disseminate vital information on cold water survival strategies and physiological responses to extreme environments.
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Courses
Requirements for University of Manitoba
Master Program
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GPA Requirement
IELTS
TOEFL
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Specialization Notes
Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.