Cameron Ehnes

Biography

Cameron completed his M.Sc. at the University of Alberta, studying exercise physiology with a focus on physically demanding, emergency response occupations (e.g. firefighting, law enforcement, search and rescue, military). Cameron’s M.Sc. thesis investigated the impact of police duty ensemble on the cardiopulmonary response to exercise and simulated work performance. Cameron is currently working on his PhD at the University of Alberta. The focus of Cameron’s doctoral research is the mechanisms regulating pulmonary gas exchange and how endurance training may impact these mechanisms. Cameron’s other research interests include human physiology (cardiopulmonary), human performance, and the impact of occupational clothing and equipment on the human response to exercise. Cameron’s undergraduate degree is a B.Sc. Kinesiology from the University of Alberta. Outside of the academy, Cameron is involved in multiple pursuits in the community and enjoys many recreation and wellness activities. 

Cameron places an extremely high value on bridging the gaps between theory, research, and practice in his own endeavors in the academy and otherwise. As a kinesiology instructor, Cameron’s philosophy in teaching is based on three key principles. First, to engage students to find an interest area in the field. Second, to encourage students to approach physiology as the essential foundation for kinesiology, recognizing that understanding the body in function is essential for understanding the body in motion. Finally, to draw meaningful connections to previous competencies, future directions, and applications in the professional field of kinesiology outside of the institutionalized academy. 

Education

• M.Sc., University of Alberta 
• B.Sc. Kinesiology, University of Alberta