of Victoria | McKinnon 120 PO Box 1700STN CSC Victoria BC VEW 2¥2 Canada (555) University | Faculty of Education | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education 1 250-721-8373 | F 250-721-6601 | uvieca/education/cker ‘Tyler EPP Lam writ his letter in support of Mr. Tyler James Epp’s application to Palmer College of Chiropractic. | have known Mr, Epp for the last 3 years and have been very impressed with his focus and discipline in completing, with superb quality level, all required assignments, In my roles as a Lecturer and Researcher ion, in the School of Exercise Science and Physical Education at the University of Victoria, | have seen Mr. Epp excel in two of my laboratory classes, EPHE 245 Motor Learning and EPHE 348 Psychology of Physical Activity. For the first class, the curriculum required understanding neural and cognitive processes underlying human skilled action and the factors that influence learning and control of these actions, ‘Throughout the semester students are tasked in conducting research-inquiring ways in which the human motor system enables the acquisition and retention of complex movement skills and implications for the design of instructional situations to support retention and optimal performance of skilled actions, in particular to health and performance settings, For the second class, Mr. Epp had 10 demonstrate understanding of psychological concepts related to human physical activity behaviour, which includes engas He was tasked with individual and group presentations, weekly practical laboratory experiment and research reports. Mr. Epp demonstrated superb competencies managing elass material and took the initiative to expand his knowledge by presenting applied knowledge specific to emotional factors contributing to the quality of coping with injury. the Faculty of Educ: nent in exercise and sport Within Victoria’s community Mr. Epp has proven to be an effective young leader through many initiatives He has mentored many individuals in his role as a trainer and athletic therapist for the Saanich fusion football club; a local division in Victoria, BC | soccer team, He worked with them for a season and was tasked with helping tape players, educate them about injuries prevention and manag giving general assessment of their injuries in order to refer them to local specialists. Further, he was the team's first aid attendant and had to design and implement an emergency plan. Mr. Epp has able to manage high standards of academia while maintaining his athleties interest and volunteer commitments. Tyler has chosen to focus his attention in developing his professional potential and I He is ve at will assist him to bring together his love For people, optimal development and conscientious and deliberated in becomin best professional sports Lam pleased t9 support Mr. Epp’s application, as 1 believe he would be an excellent ambassador values and highest standards. of M. Veronica Planélla, MA, PhD(c) Senior Laboratory instructor Faculty of E School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education - University of Vietoria 250.721 8375- 250.886 7042 Planella@uvie.ca