Dr. Nicole Chimera

Associate Professor

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Biography

Nicole Chimera is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Brock University. She is the Master of Athletic Therapy Program Director, focusing on understanding lower extremity movement patterns to enhance injury prevention. Her research emphasizes injury development, the role of the neuromuscular system in stabilizing the kinetic chain, and injury mechanisms essential for establishing effective intervention strategies. She has centered her career on enhancing injury prevention through intervention research. Additionally, she explores clinical movement screening tools and evaluates injury risk assessment methods using clinician-friendly techniques. She is affiliated with professional organizations, including the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association, Ontario Athletic Therapist Association, National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Canadian Society Biomechanics, and the American College of Sports Medicine. Her work also involves supervising research and thesis projects, as well as providing independent study opportunities for undergraduate students.

Research Interests

Requirements for Brock University

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:88
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a related field Satisfactory academic standing
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two electronic reference reports
  • Statement of Intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to the general Graduate Studies standard for departments such as English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, and Sociology.