In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed tobacco\u2019s impact on sporting performance, staying safe in the heat, the chronology of Olympic sports, sponsorships and gender issues at the Games, life after sports, Canada\u2019s bright fencing future and Google\u2019s online search monopoly. Also highlighted in the media was a gift to Brock\u2019s Indigenous Plus program and the University\u2019s upcoming Skyline Celebration.<\/p>\n
Does snus enhance sporting performance?<\/strong> Professor of Kinesiology and Canada Research Chair in Extreme Human Environments Toby M\u00fcndel\u00a0spoke to BBC Radio 4 Inside Health<\/a> about smokeless tobacco’s impact on athletic performance.<\/p>\n How to stay safe when exercising in the heat:<\/strong> Professor of Kinesiology\u00a0Stephen Cheung\u00a0spoke to The Globe and Mail<\/a> <\/em>about how the body cools down in hot environments.<\/p>\n Break dancing makes its debut at the Paris Olympics. A timeline of when every Olympic sport was introduced<\/strong>: Assistant Professor of Sport Management Taylor McKee spoke to CNN<\/a> about the evolution of Olympic sport.<\/p>\n Olympics ads are worth the money \u2014 and the criticism \u2014 for companies, experts say: <\/strong>Associate Professor of Sport Management Michael Naraine was featured in a Canadian Press<\/a> article about Olympic sponsorships that was shared by Canadian publications such as The Toronto Star<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n It\u2019s the \u2018gender equal\u2019 Olympics, but that\u2019s not stopping the sexist remarks: <\/strong>Associate Professor of Sport Management Michele Donnelly\u00a0spoke to CBC News<\/a> about an Olympic athlete incorrectly being identified as transgender and to\u00a0CBC Sports<\/a> about an Olympic commentator\u2019s remarks toward a tennis player.<\/p>\n How the Olympics set athletes up for success beyond the podium:<\/strong> Goodman School of Business Dean Barry Wright spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB<\/a> about post-athletic life for Olympians. Professor of Kinesiology Philip Sullivan and Associate Professor of Sport Management Michael Naraine were also featured on Giant FM (CIXL)<\/a> and PelhamToday.ca <\/a>\u00a0discussing the topic.<\/p>\n Canada\u2019s future in fencing:<\/strong> Brock fencing head coach Tim Stang spoke to CHCH News<\/a> about Canada’s first-ever Olympic fencing medal and the future of the sport.<\/p>\n Brock University<\/strong>\u2019s Indigenous Plus program gets $500,000 from Scotiabank: <\/strong>Indigenous Plus Consultant Evelyn Dilworth (BA \u201924, BEd \u201924) spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB<\/a> about a donation from Scotiabank to Brock University’s Indigenous Plus program. Manager, Co-curricular Experiential Learning and Programs Katrina D\u2019Intino was featured in an article on the Newstalk 610 CKTB website<\/a> about the donation, and coverage was also featured on Giant FM (CIXL)<\/a> and Academica<\/a>.<\/p>\n The history of Brock University to shine at Skyline Celebration<\/strong>:<\/strong> Brock President and Vice-Chancellor Lesley Rigg was featured in an article on the Newstalk 610 CKTB website<\/a> about the University\u2019s upcoming Skyline Celebration and kickoff to the 60th anniversary celebrations. The Niagara-on-the-Lake Local<\/a>, Thoroldtoday.ca<\/a>, Niagara at Large<\/a> and Giant FM (CIXL)<\/a> also featured coverage about the upcoming event.<\/p>\n