Kait is a second year MSc. student who was raised just out of St. Johns, in the warmer and sunnier town of Conception Bay South. She grew up playing sports, camping and causing havoc around her house with her four siblings and two golden labs. Kait loves to be outdoors, whether it’s a run, a swim in a pond, or simply throwing a frisbee around in a field. She is passionate about fitness and movement and has even begun training for the 2025 Ni4M Axe Throwing Tournament following her devastating loss in the semi-final during the 2024 competition. Her love for movement prompted her interest in completing the BKIN (Hons) program, and she is stoked to continue her journey as a graduate student in the School of Human Kinetics.

Elmira is a happy girl who loves sports. She played professional soccer for many years so she understands sports and the needs of athletes very well. Elmira studied in the field of Exercise Physiology until the Ph.D. level, and believes that exercise is the best medicine. Her research is related to mental fatigue and she thinks that this topic has broad applicability to both sport and rehabilitation.

Madison is a second year MSc (Kin) student at Memorial who is completing her research under the supervision of Dr. Greg Pearcey and Dr. Duane Button. She has recently completed her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology and hopes to continue her studies to pursue a career in physiotherapy following her MSc. Madison has always been an active individual and truly values the importance of exercise on overall health. Transitioning from basketball to ultimate frisbee in senior high, she loves to coach junior ultimate frisbee programs and work with younger athletes to teach them of this importance. She is also a competitive ultimate frisbee player herself who has traveled to many National tournaments and represented NL on multiple occasions with multiple teams. She is a social butterfly who loves to spend time with her friends, family, and teammates, tossing a disc around a field, riding her bike around Octagon Pond with her dad, and volunteering at a Physiotherapy clinic in Goulds, NL. She is super excited to be a part of the Ni4M team and can’t wait to get started! 

Riley is a second year MSc. student born in New Tecumseth, ON, and raised in Harbour Grace, NL. Riley studies individual motor unit behaviour in relation to intrinsic muscle mechanics. He grew up playing hockey, soccer and ball hockey. Through these experiences, Riley began coaching soccer and developed an interest in physical and mental health promotion through physical activity. Riley is a CKA-affiliated Kinesiologist and he hopes to continue contributing to the healthcare field through both research and clinical practice.

Emma finished her Bachelor of Human Kinetics and Recreation (Co-Operative) (honours) degree from Memorial University this year and has just started her MSc in Kinesiology. She grew up in the middle of nowhere (Birchy Bay, NL), where she played lots of sports, primarily focusing on volleyball and weight training. Since moving to St. John's, Emma started training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Emma is a CSEP Certified Personal Trainer, a member of the Newfoundland & Labrador Kinesiology Association and is affiliated with the Canadian Kinesiology Alliance. She hopes to continue a career in research, wherever that might lead.

Jordan is a first-year MSc (Kinesiology) student at Memorial University. He was born and raised in St. John’s and grew up playing sports, including hockey, soccer, ball hockey, and more. He still plays hockey today, enjoys going to the gym, and gives back through volunteer work in the community. He recently finished his Bachelor of Human Kinetics and Recreation (Co-operative, Honours), where he completed research on predictors of skating speed in hockey players. His master’s work builds on this by looking at skating from a neuromuscular perspective, focusing on muscle activity and conduction velocity. Jordan enjoys staying active, being involved in sports, and supporting his community. Looking ahead, he is excited to continue his research and eventually use his experiences to help people in the healthcare field.

Olivia recently graduated with a Bachelor of Human Kinetics and Recreation (Co-operative) (Honours) from Memorial University. She completed her honours research under the supervision of Dr. Pearcey and is now continuing this research over the summer. Olivia is originally from the small town of Burin in Newfoundland, and enjoys playing soccer, running track, hiking, reading, and spending time with her friends and family. 

Bio coming soon!

PhD Student in the Northwestern University Interdepartmental Neuroscience program studying sexual dimorphisms in motor output, and the underlying effects of fluctuations in sex hormones on motor commands.