Graduate supervision
Graduate student supervision
Dr. Rhodes has served as a supervisor, member of graduate committees, external examiner, and committee chair of theses and dissertations. Theses and dissertations where Dr. Rhodes has served:
He has also supervised directed studies:
Graduate supervision
Present
Alexander, Sophie. (September 2024-present). TBA. Unpublished Master's Thesis, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Barton, Joe. (September 2023-present). TBA. Unpublished Master's Thesis, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Ghorbani, Avi. (September 2022-present). TBA. Unpublished Master's Thesis, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Graham, Chris. (September 2023-present) TBA. Unpublished Master's Thesis, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Hollman, Heather. (September 2020-present). TBA. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Hough, Sarah. (January 2023-present). TBA. Unpublished Master's Thesis, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Magel, Emily. (September 2021-present). TBA. Unpublished Master's Thesis, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Manankil-Lakusta, Alyssa. (September 2021-present). TBA. Unpublished Master's Thesis, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Zhang, Harvey. (September 2023-present). TBA. Unpublished Master's Thesis, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Past
Rudner, Brad. (2023-2024). Unpublished Master's Thesis, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Wierts, Colin (2022-2024). Post-Doctoral Student. School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Gibson, Samantha. (2021-2023). A Case Study of the Effectiveness of a 60-day Emotion Regulation Journal in Improving Emotion Regulation in Canadian Adults. Unpublished Master's Thesis, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Sui, Yoah. (April 2021-March 2023). Post-Doctoral Student. School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Ross, Aleah. (September 2020-2023). A Feasibility Study Evaluating an Online Physical Activity Intervention for Young Adults with Low Mood and/or Depression Engaged in Community Primary Clinical Care. Unpublished Master's Thesis, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Grant, Stina (2019-2023). A Remote Acceptance-Based Affect Regulation Intervention to Promote Physical Activity among Early Career Professionals: A Mixed Methods Examination of Feasibility. Unpublished Master's Thesis, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Paziraei, Sara. (2017-2021). TBA. Unpublished Master's Thesis, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Harrison, Aimee. (2017-2021). TBA. Unpublished Master's Thesis, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Sayar, Reza. (2019-2021). TBA. Unpublished Master's Thesis, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C. Canada.
Rajaram, Riana. (2018-2021). TBA. Unpublished Master's Thesis, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Todd, Anika. (2018-2021). TBA. Unpublished Master's Thesis, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Comeau, Elizabeth (2020-2021). Motivation and Behavioural Regulations of Children and Youth Related to Physical Activity Intensity during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Unpublished Master's Thesis, Social Dimensions of Health Program, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Lithopoulos, Alexander (2018-2020). Post-Doctoral Student. School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Juba, Madeline (2019-2020). TBA-On leave. Unpublished Master's Thesis, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Desmond McEwan (2017-2018). Post-Doctoral Student. School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Kaos, Max. (2016-2018). Agency in Exergames. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Computer Science, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada.
Husband, Cassandra, (2016-2018). TBA, Unpublished Master's Thesis, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada
Lim, C. (2012-2017). Working Out with F.I.D.O. (Frequency, Intensity, Duration, & Outcomes) - A Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial. Unpublished Master's Thesis, School of Exercise Science, Physical & Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Gray, Samantha, (2014-2016). Feasibility randomized control trial of physical activity in women aged 55-70 years: a mixed-methods self-determination theory study of dancing and walking. School of Exercise Science, Physical & Health Education, 探花系列, B.C., Canada.
Kaushal, Navin, (2011-2016). Investigating the Requirements and Establishing Exercise Habit in Gym Members. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, School of Exercise Science, Physical & Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Yao, Christopher. (2011-2015). Unpublished Master's Thesis, School of Exercise Science, Physical & Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Woodend, Jim, (2013-2015). TBA, Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, School of Exercise Science, Physical Health & Education, 探花系列, B.C., Canada.
Mistry, Chet, (2013-2015). TBA, Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, School of Exercise Science, Physical & Health Education, 探花系列, B.C., Canada.
Kowalski, Kristina, (2010-2014t). Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Interdisciplinary, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Trill, David. A fruit and vegetable intervention in the family. Unpublished Master's Thesis, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
McIntyre, Carolyn. TBA-ON LEAVE. Unpublished Master's Thesis, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Cameron, Tyler. Unpublished Master's Thesis, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Horne, Lori. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Bellows, Kai. (2005-2010). Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Blacklock, Rachel. (2004-2007). The Effects of Exercise Intensity and Self-Efficacy on State-Anxiety with Breast Cancer Survivors. Unpublished Master's Thesis, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Coble, James. (2003-2006). Physical Activity Behaviors and Motivations in an Adult First Nation Population. Unpublished Master’s Thesis, School of Physical Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Dean, Rachel. (2005-2009; on leave). TBA. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Interdisciplinary (Exercise Science & Psychology), 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Djukic, Jelena. (2010-2011). TBA. Unpublished Master's Thesis, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Fiala, Bonnie. (2007-2010). Using Social Cognitive Constructs to Predict Preoperative Exercise before Total Joint Replacement. Unpublished Master's Thesis, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Kirk, Megan. (2008-2010). The Impact of Early Career Transitions on Physical Activity Status among Canadian Faculty members: An Application of the Theory of Planned Behaviour. Unpublished Master's Thesis, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Kliman, Aviva. (2003-2006). An evaluation of Health Canada's Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Active Living as a motivational instrument. Unpublished Master's Thesis, School of Physical Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Kwasnicki, Marsha. (2002-2004). When good intentions are not enough: Can goal-setting increase exercise adherence in at risk personalities? Unpublished Master’s Project, School of Human Kinetics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C., Canada.
Mark, Rachel. (2007-2009).Testing the effectiveness of interactive game bikes on physical activity motivation among parents and young children in the home: An iIntervention study. Unpublished Master's Thesis, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Smith, Nicole. (2004-2007). Exploring the relationship between physical activity and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in Children. Unpublished Master's Thesis, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Graduate committees
Present
Behin, Taban (2019-present). Unpublished Masters Thesis, Determinants of Health Program (Multi-Disciplinary), 探花系列, Victoria, BC Canada.
Brennan, Carol (2021-present). TBA. Unpublished Dissertation, School of Public Health, Physiotherapy, and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Ireland.
Browning, Nicholas (2022-present). Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Australia.
Coulter, Rebecca (2023-present). Unpublished Masters Thesis, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, BC Canada.
James, Maeghan (2021-present). TBA. Unpublished Dissertation, School of Kinesiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Jenkins, Kailas (2020-present). Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Australia.
Kheirmandparizi, Maryam (2021-present). TBA. Unpublished Masters Thesis, Human Nutrition, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Rudner, Brad (2022-present). TBA. Unpublished Masters Thesis, Child and Youth Care, 探花系列, Victoria, BC, Canada.
Snowden-Richardson, Taylor (2020-present). Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Island Medical Program, 探花系列, Victoria, BC Canada.
Tabaczynski, Allyson (2020-present). TBA. Unpublished Dissertation, School of Kinesiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Wierts, Colin (2019-present). TBA. Unpublished Dissertation, School of Kinesiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Past (within 5 years)
Adams, Brenda (2019-2022). Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, BC Canada.
Ruissen, Geralyn (2017-2022). AFFECTIVE DYNAMICS UNDERLYING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY BEHAVIOUR ENGAGEMENT: A MATTER OF (CONTINUOUS) TIME. Unpublished Dissertation, School of Kinesiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Schwartz, Juliano. (2016-2022). Adaptation of a Pan-Canadian Chronic Disease Prevention Intevention to Promote Health Behavior Change in Brazillian Adults. Unpublished Dissertation, School of Kinesiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Lapusniak, Sam (2020-2022). Physical Activity Promotion in Children Using a Novel Smartphone Game: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Unpublished Master's Thesis, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Willms, Amanda (2020-2021). Financial Incentives for Physical Activity and Heart Health (FIPAHH): Exploring the Usability and Feasibility of an Eight-Week Financial Incentive and Physical Activity mHealth Intervention. Unpublished Master's Thesis, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Torkia, Caryne (2019-2021). Unpublished Dissertation, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Doucette, Madline (2020-2021). A Quantitative and Qualitative Examination of Executive Function, Sport and Physical Activity in Young Adults. Unpublished Masters Thesis, Department of Psychology, 探花系列, Victoria, BC Canada.
Fetterly, Nicole (2019-2020). Altering the Cafeteria Environment to Improve Health. Unpublished Masters Thesis, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, BC Canada.
Comeau, Elizabeth (2019-2020). Motivation and Behavioural Regulations of Children and Youth Related to Physical Activity Intensity during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Unpublished Masters Thesis, Determinants of Health Program (Multi-Disciplinary), 探花系列, Victoria, BC Canada.
Perdew, Megan (2019-2020). A Quasi-Experimental Trial Addressing Family Eating Practices using an Interactive Family-Based Healthy Weights Intervention: Short Term (10-Week) Outcomes. School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, BC Canada.
Sahin, Cigdem (2016-2020). Effective Message Strategies for Mobile Text Messaging Interventions Targeting Type 2 Diabetes Self-Management. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Social Determinants of Health Program (Multi-Disciplinary), 探花系列, Victoria, BC Canada.
Vallerand, James (2014–2018) Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation. Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation. University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB Canada.
McConnell, Jennifer (2014-2017). An investigation of overweight and obesity and potential social and behavioural contributors in an ethnically diverse cohort of British Columbian children and youth. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Determinants of Health Program (Multi-Disciplinary), 探花系列, Victoria, BC Canada.
External Examiner
Imran Haider (2022). Moderation analysis of the effects of goal conflict and trait self-control on the intention-behaviour relationship. Unpublished Masters Thesis, School of Kinesiology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON.
Melinda Silva (2022). Partnering with parents in a digital age: Codesigning health for children with cerebral palsy. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Medicine, University of Otago, Otago, New Zealand
Huaxuan Liu (2021). eHealth literacy and physical activity in Chinese college students: Scale development and model testing. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Sport, Physical Education, and Health, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China.
Claudia Ming Yu Wong (2021). The relationship between physical activity and self-compassion in Hong Kong secondary students. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Sport, Physical Education, and Health, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China.
Rinat Avraham (2020). The Impact of Regulatory Focus and Time Preference on the Dual-Process of Physical Activity Adoption among Healthcare Workers. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Psychology, Ben-Gurion University, Israel.
Lauren Rose Powell (2019). Human-dog interactions and mental well-being: acute physiological responses and chronic effects. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Faculty of Medicine and Health. University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Maillet, Miles. (2017). Self-Regulation of Healthy Eating: The Role of Motivation and Approach-Avoidance Goals. Unpublished Master’s Thesis, Department of Psychology, 探花系列, Victoria, BC, Canada.
Hattar, Anne. (2016). Developing and testing a theory based behavioural intervention in overweight and obese adults: The Health Eating and Active Lifestyle Health Intervention. Department of Pscyhology, Edith Cowan University, Australia.
Rompotis, Christopher (2015). Construction and Validation of Habit Measures. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation. University of Western Australia, Australia.
Carey, Tyler. (2013). Testing a Self-Determination Theory Model of Recovery from Problematic Alcohol Use Through Peer-Support Involvement. Unpublished Master's Thesis, Department of Psychology, 探花系列, Victoria, BC, Canada.
Dewar, Deborah. (2013). NEAT Girls obesity program for adolescent girls living in low-income communities. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Department of Health and Physical Education, University of Newcastle, Callaghan NSW, Australia.
Boone, Erin (2004). Game on: Diminishing risks for depressive symptoms in early adolescence through positive involvement in team sports. Unpublished Master’s Thesis, Department of Psychology, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Dean, Rachel (2004). Understanding strength training behaviour in older adults using the theory of planned behaviour. Unpublished Master’s Thesis, Department of Kinesiology, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada.
Fadol, M. (2006). Survivors of childhood abuse: The experience of receiving acknowledgement from the abusers. Unpublished Master’s Thesis, Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Martin, Blayre (2007). Factors influencing participant's use of cardiac rehabilitation programs. Unpublished Master’s Thesis, School of Human Kinetics and Recreation, Memorial University, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada.
Schlote, Sarah (2009). Animal-assisted therapy and equine-assisted therapy/learning in Canada: Surveying the current state of the field, its practitioners, and its practices. Unpublished Master’s Thesis, Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Williams, Lara (2006). Exploring the potential benefit of adult day centre exercise programs. Unpublished Master’s Thesis, Department of Gerontology, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, B.C., Canada.
Yamada, Shinichi (2001). Application of bayesian networks to testing theory. Unpublished Master’s Thesis, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Committe chair
Bichler, Ahren. (2003). Landslides, stratigraphy and surficial geology of the hydraulic map sheet. Unpublished Master’s Thesis, Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Bradley, Lynne (2009). Meddling with masterpieces: the on-going adaptation of King Lear. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Department of English, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Ghobadi, Monia. (2007). Resource optimization algorithms for virtual private networks using the hose model. Unpublished Master’s Thesis, Department of Computer Science, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Giesbecht, G. (2010). Biological productivity in the Northeast Pacific: Comparing an in-situ method with incubation based methods. Unpublished Master’s Thesis, Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
McCallum, Glen. (2006). EGADSS: A clinical decision support system for use in a service-oriented architecture. Unpublished Master’s Thesis, Department of Computer Science, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Swallow, Tye. (2005). A sense of place: Toward the development of curriculum of place for WSANEC people. Unpublished Master’s Thesis, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Directed Studies Research Supervision
Wallace-Webb, Jesse (2022). Effect of mindfulness interventions on cognitive function: Systematic review and meta-analysis. School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, BC, Canada.
Ross, Aleah (2021). Feasibility of an internet-based intervention for physical activity among young adults with mild to moderate depression. School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, BC, Canada.
Sayar, Reza. (2021). Mobil phone physical activity application development: A synthesis of expert consensus research School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C. Canada.
Hollman, Heather. (2021). Mom’s Pilot Study. School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, BC, Canada.
Filice, Peter (2020). Systematic review and meta-analysis of the relationship between quality of life and physical activity among nonclinical populations. School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, BC, Canada.
Grant, Stina. (2020). The Development of a Physical Activity Habit Measure Using Focus Groups. School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, BC, Canada.
Rajaram, Riana (2019). Athletic Injury and Mental Health. School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, BC, Canada.
Todd, Anika (2019). Physical activity and severe mental illness. School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, BC, Canada.
Gray, Samantha. (2016). Leadership in Physical Activity Recreation. School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, BC, Canada.
Boudreau, Patrick. (2016). Personality and Physical Activity. School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, BC, Canada.
Simonson, Steve. (2016). Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity. School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, BC, Canada.
Lim, C. (2013 –2014). Breed size and dog walking among older adults. School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Health, Holly. (2012–2015). Experimental effects of social cognitive constructs on behaviour: A meta-analysis. School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Horne, Lori. (2011-2012). Self-regulation of exercise behaviour: A systematic review. School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Horne, Lori. (2011-2012). Elicitation of self-regulation strategies among four age-groups. School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Kaushal, N. (2011-2012). Habit formation of regular exercise: A longitudinal trial. School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Kaushal, N. (2011-2012). The home environment and physical activity and exercise behaviour. A systematic review. School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Lim, C. (2013 – 2014). Breed size and dog walking among older adults. School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Monks, Kathryn. (2012). Mediators of physical activity interventions in clinical populations: A review. School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Yao, C. (2011-2013). Child and parent physical activity patterns: A meta-analysis. School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Casiro, Naomi. (2008-2009). Intergenerational and personal physical activity of parents: A comparison of correlates and their relationship to intervention specificity. School of Exercise Science, Health and Physical Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Hoffert, Krista. (2004-2006). Comparing traditional exercise with non-traditional physical activity: Motivational differences, affect, and strategies for promotion. Honours Thesis, School of Physical Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Galna, Brook. (2004). Sleep and health habits of university students. Department of Psychology, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
McKay, Tim. (2004). Research methods. School of Physical Education, 探花系列, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
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