Paul Kennedy

		Office:	Osborne Unit I – Room 215
		Phone:	604-822-9204
		Fax:	604-822-6842
		Lab:
		Lab Ph:	6604-822-4206
		EMail:	paul.kennedy@ubc.ca
Instructor 1

Background

B.Kin. (Kinesiology), McMaster University, 1997; M.A. (Human Kinetics), University of British Columbia, 1999; Ph.D. (Human Kinetics), University of British Columbia, 2004

Specialization

Neurophysiology, Exercise Prescription, Biomechanics

Teaching Philosophy

Learning is an active process, one that must engage students on several different levels. Part of my role as an instructor is to design a curriculum that challenges the students and promotes dialogue on the concepts and principles inherent to the science of human movement. I also try to encourage students to openly share their opinions, questions and concerns. I take these comments very seriously as I believe that students and teachers must work together to create an optimal learning environment. I like the fact that each student brings a unique perspective to the classroom and can raise interesting questions about a subject that has not yet been considered.

Courses Taught

HKIN 151 - Application of elementary principles of physics and math to a quantitative analysis of movement.

HKIN 373 - Research Methods in Human Kinetics

Critical evaluation of research studies and methods with emphasis on the physical activity context.

HKIN 469 – Exercise Prescription

Theory and methods of fitness appraisal and exercise prescription for special populations.

Research Interests

The ability to produce coordinated movement is dependent upon sensory information from muscles, joints and skin. Together, the sensory receptors provide important information that is then incorporated into the motor commands at all levels of the central nervous system. However, the loss of the peripheral sensory information typically results in awkward, unrefined actions. My research interests revolve around the role played by sensory information in motor control. Such as how different sensory systems interact, and how this information is integrated with motor information to produce smooth coordinated actions.

Selected Publications

Lusina, S.J., Kennedy, P.M., Inglis, J.T., McKenzie, D.C., Ayas, N.T., and Sheel, A.W. (2006) Long-term intermittent hypoxia increases sympathetic activity and chemosensitivity during acute hypoxia in humans.  Journal of Physiology (London) 575(Pt 3):961-70.

Kennedy, P.M., Cressman, E.K., Carlsen, A.N., and Chua, R. (2005) Assessing vestibular contributions during changes in gait trajectory.  Neuroreport.  16:1097-1100.

Kennedy, P.M., Cresswell, A.G., Chua, R., and Inglis, J.T. (2004) Galvanic vestibular stimulation alters motor unit recruitment thresholds at shortened muscle lengths.  Muscle and Nerve.  30:188-194.

Kennedy, P.M., Carlsen, A.N., Inglis, J.T., Chow, R., Franks, I.M., and Chua, R. (2003) Relative contributions of visual and vestibular information on the trajectory of human gait.  Experimental Brain Research. 153:113-117.

Kennedy, P.M., and Inglis, J.T. (2002) Interaction effects of galvanic vestibular stimulation and head position on the soleus H-reflex in humans. Clinical Neurophysiology. 113:1709-1714. 

Kennedy, P.M., and Inglis, J.T. (2002) Distribution and behaviour of glabrous cutaneous receptors in the human foot sole.  Journal of Physiology (London). 538:995-1002.

Kennedy, P.M., and Inglis, J.T. (2001) Modulation of the soleus H-reflex in prone human subjects using galvanic vestibular stimulation.  Clinical Neurophysiology. 112:2159-2163.

Kennedy, P.M., and Cresswell, A.G. (2001) The effect of muscle length on motor-unit recruitment during isometric plantar flexion in humans.  Experimental Brain Research. 173:58-64.