Dr. Jamie Burr

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jamie Burr is an Associate Professor in the College of Biological Science at the University of Guelph. His research is focused on enhancing human performance and understanding how physical activity affects health outcomes, particularly in relation to chronic disease risk management. He has developed expertise in fitness assessment and performance evaluation, and has experience testing professional Olympic level athletes and first responders. His post-doctoral training in Cardiovascular Physiology at the University of British Columbia allowed him to explore the cardiovascular implications of novel exercise methods and prolonged adventure-based sport. Dr. Burr's central mission is to maximize individual health by exploring the physiological limits of human body performance and the interactions between physical activity and physiological stressors.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Guelph • Guelph, ON, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in exercise physiology and human performance.

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).