Loren Chiu, PhD, CSCS
Contact
Associate Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation - Academic Programs
- loren1@ualberta.ca
Overview
About
Degrees
PhD (Biokinesiology), University of Southern California, 2008
MS (Human Movement Sciences and Education), The University of Memphis, 2002
BHK, University of British Columbia, 2000
Background
• Academic training in muscle physiology (MS, The University of Memphis), anatomy and biomechanics (PhD, University of Southern California)
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (National Strength and Conditioning Association)
• Level 1 Weightlifting Coach (Canadian Weightlifting Federation)
Research
Dr. Chiu’s research program investigates how the design of the musculoskeletal system influences performance of multi-joint human movement. This research has three inter-related tracks:
• Examining how the structure of bones and joints influences physical function
• Determining how the strength of key muscles influences performance of multi-joint movement
• Developing novel techniques and equipment to evaluate human movement and muscle function
Teaching
PEDS 206: Biomechanics
PEDS 306: Quantitative Biomechanics of Physical Activity
PEDS 400: Human Gross Anatomy
PEDS 500: Seminar in Biomechanics