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