Dr. Jamie Burr

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Jamie Burr is an Associate Professor in the field of Human Health Sciences at the University of Guelph. He has developed a strong interest in understanding how lifestyle decisions, such as physical activity participation and sport choice, impact health risks related to chronic disease. His academic journey includes a B.A. Honours in Kinesiology from Western University, and both a Master's and Ph.D. from York University. He has post-doctoral experience from the University of British Columbia in Cardiovascular Physiology Rehabilitation Lab, focusing on the cardiovascular effects of novel exercise perturbations. His research interests are divided between human performance and health, keenly investigating novel training methods and interventions that enhance performance while also assessing how physical activity and exercise influence cardiovascular function and metabolic regulation. Burr's expertise lies in fitness assessment and performance evaluation, notably with professional athletes and those in physically demanding occupations. His laboratory aims to optimize human performance through understanding the physiological limits and interactions of stressors with physical activity across different age groups.

Research Interests

Courses

Kin*3030 - Nutr. Exercise Metabolism HK*3600 - Applied Human Kinetics HK*4600 - Applied Human Kinetics II

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).