Michael Kennedy, PhD
Contact
Associate Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation - Academic Programs
- kennedy@ualberta.ca
- Phone
- (780) 492-2830
- Address
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4-230 Van Vliet Complex - East
8810 114th St NWEdmonton ABT6G 2H9
Overview
Area of Study / Keywords
Extreme Environments Exercise Performance Female Athlete Health
About
Degrees
- PhD (Rehabilitation Science), University of Alberta, 2006
Background
- Dr. Michael Kennedy is a Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CSEP-CEP).
- Achieved a BPE in Sport Science focusing on pace strategy and performance. MSc was focused on developing critical velocity models in rowers. PhD work was in integrative physiology focusing on oxygen delivery during exercise in elite athletes. Obtained Clinical Exercise Physiologist designation in 2007.
- Joined the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation in 2007 as an Assistant Professor in Athlete Health.
- Has served as the lead sport scientist for men’s basketball, women’s field hockey, women’s soccer and both men and women's swim team the University of Alberta. Currently he is the director of Fitness Testing Services.
Research
The Athlete Health Lab aims to understand the influence of environment, sex, training status and injury on sport and exercise performance.
- environmental and training related factors influencing lung function in athletes
- exercise responses to extreme environments (cold, heat, altitude)
- relationship between training stress, health and menstrual status and performance specifically in female athletes
Our approach involves understanding prevalence, improving screening, studying mechanisms and increasing awareness.
Teaching
HEED 120: Biological Aspects of Fitness
KIN 436: Endurance Training Methods
KSR 514: Sport Physiology
Announcements
Courses
HE ED 120 - Introduction to the Biological Aspects of Fitness to Health
A biological analysis of the contributions of physical activity and exercise to fitness and long term health. Emphasis is on the introduction of training principles, health related components of physical fitness, exercise and physical activity guidelines, and the application of these concepts for determination of physical fitness, individual long term health outcomes, and preventable disease. Note: Credit will be granted for only one of HE ED 120 or HE ED 220.
KIN 399A - Research Project
Directed research done under the supervision of an academic member in the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation or approved research affiliate. Normally for students in their third year of study. Prerequisite: KIN 209 or 409 and consent of the Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs). Students must arrange a project with an academic staff member or approved research affiliate. Enrolment is limited and preference will be given to students with GPA of 3.0 and above on their most recent 30 units.
KIN 399B - Research Project
Directed research done under the supervision of an academic member in the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation or approved research affiliate. Normally for students in their third year of study. Prerequisite: KIN 209 or 409 and consent of the Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs). Students must arrange a project with an academic staff member or approved research affiliate. Enrolment is limited and preference will be given to students with GPA of 3.0 and above on their most recent 30 units.
Scholarly Activities
Research - Exercising outdoors in Canada: What the research tells us about exercising safely and effectively in extreme cold
2023-01-23 to 2023-01-23
This lay publication provides real advice on the why exercising in the cold can be hard on the body what steps you can take to minimize cold air effects while exercising.
Other - Exercising outdoors in Canada: What the research tells us about exercising safely and effectively in extreme heat
Started: 2023-01-23
This is the sister publication to the exercising in cold article published in the Sport Information Resource Centre quarterly publication highlighting Canadian Sport Scientists Research Advice. This article on extreme heat was written by Joao Falk Neto the senior PhD student in the Athlete Health Lab.
Other - Extreme Environments: How do different types of cold environments affect your body, your health and your performance?
Started: 2023-05-03
This was a keynote presentation to the German Sport University, in Cologne Germany. The Athlete Health Lab collaborates with scientists at the German Sport University.
Other - Risky Business: How does training and competition affect respiratory health in cold weather athletes…
This talk was given to 80 of our best Nordic coaches from all over Canada. I presented on respiratory health in Nordic skiers. The talk focusses on the risk factors associated with training and competing, why Nordic skiers have acute and chronic respiratory issues and what coaches can do to treat and prevent respiratory issues in their skiers.
More InformationTeaching - Stress management – what, why and how can you improve health outcomes in your clients….
Started: 20170629
Spent an afternoon talking to the trainers and exercise specialists at Body By Bennett about the evidence around chronic stress. We focussed on their client base that is looking for stress reduction via exercise and physical activity. I discussed the evidence around chronic stress and risk factors for poor health and chronic disease. We explored how and what are the best techniques to improve overall health. We also discussed how they can measure and evaluate progress in their clients.
Featured Publications
Michael D. Kennedy, Mirjam Limmer, Christopher A. Wichert, Aidan K. Comeau, Martin Faulhaber
Applied Sciences. 2025 March; 10.3390/app15073775
Joao Henrique Falk Neto, Martin Faulhaber, Michael D. Kennedy
Sports. 2024 June; 10.3390/sports12060164
Aidan K. Comeau, Kelvin E. Jones, Eric C. Parent, Michael D. Kennedy
Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology. 2024 March; 10.3390/jfmk9010048
Sara W. Szabo, Emily C. Owen, Michael D. Kennedy, Camilla J. Knight
International Sport Coaching Journal. 2023 January; 10.1123/iscj.2022-0049
Hannes Gatterer, Tobias Dünnwald, Rachel Turner, Robert Csapo, Wolfgang Schobersberger, Martin Burtscher, Martin Faulhaber, Michael D. Kennedy
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021 September; 10.3390/ijerph18189700
João Henrique Falk Neto, Eric C. Parent, Veronica Vleck, Michael D. Kennedy
Sports. 2021 June; 10.3390/sports9070094
Letícia de Souza Andrade, Isabella da Silva Almeida, Luís Mochizuki, Caio Victor Sousa, João Henrique Falk Neto, Michael David Kennedy, João Luiz Quagliotti Durigan, Yomara Lima Mota
Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. 2021 April; 10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.12.007
Michael D. Kennedy, Camilla J. Knight, Joao Henrique Falk Neto, Katie S. Uzzell, Sara W. Szabo
BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2020 December; 10.1186/s13102-019-0153-5
Michael D. Kennedy, Elisabeth Lenz, Martin Niedermeier, Martin Faulhaber
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020 September; 10.3390/ijerph17186662
Effects of a heat and moisture exchanger on respiratory function and symptoms post–cold air exercise
Clemens Frischhut, Michael D. Kennedy, Martin Niedermeier, Martin Faulhaber
Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. 2020 March; 10.1111/sms.13603
Michael D Kennedy, Camilla J Knight
International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching. 12 (3):303-311
Michael D Kennedy, Craig Steinback, Rachel Skow, Eric C Parent
Allergy, asthma & immunology research. 8 (3)
Kennedy, M. D., & Faulhaber, M.
Allergy, asthma & immunology research. 10 (1):43-51
Michael D Kennedy, Jessie MS Gill, Alastair MH Hodges
Journal of exercise science and fitness (JESF). 15 (1):12-17
Davies, R. D., Parent, E. C., Steinback, C. D., & Kennedy, M. D.
International Journal of Exercise Science. 11 (6):999-1018
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