ALYSSA MCQUAID
Educator, Researcher, Coach & Athlete
Mobilizing Health & Physical Education as a platform to highlight and address racial, gender, and economic inequities.
EDUCATION
MT ONTARIO INSTITUTE FOR STUDIES IN EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
September 2020 - Present
Ontario College of Tearchers Certificate Qualification Program
Specialized Cohort (University of Toronto Schools-based): Global Citizenship
Intermediate/Senior Division, Health and Physical Education & Social Science
MFSC YORK UNIVERSITY
September 2018 - December 2019
Kinesiology & Health Sciences
Supervisor: Dr. Veronica Jamnik
Research Paper: Absolute VO2max and Successful Completion of Job-Simulation Tasks in Female Firefighter Applicants: Cross-Sectional Associations.
BSC YORK UNIVERSITY
September 2012 - April 2018
Kinesiology & Health Sciences
specialized honours
deans honour roll
CERTIFICATE YORK UNIVERSITY
September 2016 - April 2017
Fitness Assessment & Exercise Counselling
high performance laboratory, specialized internship
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Background & Expertise
Sep 2020 - Present
LAB ASSISTANT, IDEAS LAB
Indigeneity, Diaspora, Equity, Anti-Racism in Sport (IDEAS) Laboratory focuses on developing theory, translating knowledge, and delivering high impact programming relevant to anti-racism in sport, physical activity, education, and leadership. Under the direction of Dr. Janelle Joseph, the lab leverages academic and political work to lead sustainable systemic change and cultivate future research leaders in physical activity and decolonize praxis.
Sep 2018 - Dec 2019
TEACHING ASSISTANT, YORK UNIVERSITY
Facilitate learning of course materials through catering to multiple learning styles to a diverse group of 15 to 20 undergraduate students and future health and fitness professionals. Evaluated student learning through laboratory assignments and case studies.
Sep 2016 - Mar 2020
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST, FITNESS AT YORK
Through a comprehensive understanding of biological, psychological, sociological, historical, recreational aspects of human movement and overall health; I conducted over 500 VO2max tests on fire fighter applicants. Capability to identify priorities and proper courses of action, to plan execution of tasks and to determine and delegate responsibilities to group members to most effectively carryout projects.
Sep 2017 - Aug 2018
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH, YORK UNIVERSITY
Stayed up to date on the latest research and trends regarding training and achieving physical fitness through exercise and nutrition. Mentored newly certified personal trainers in program design and client relations. Assisted the Head strength and conditioning coach in varsity athlete program implementation.
June 2014 - April 2018
CAMP COUNSELLOR & YOUTH SPORT COACH, SENECA COLLEGE
Instructed children in the basic rules and skills of soccer such as dribbling, shooting and passing. Collaborated with a team of three to five counsellors in order to ensure a fun and memorable experience for all campers. Conducted staff evaluations twice every session.