B.Sc. (Hons), M.Sc., PhD
Instructor
Brunofollmer@capilanou.ca
Education
PhD, Kinesiology, University of Victoria, 2022.
M.Sc., Biodynamics of Human Performance, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil, 2016.
B.Sc. (Honours), Physical Education, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, 2006.
"Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn."
Bio
Bruno Follmer (PhD, University of Victoria, 2022) completed a PhD in Kinesiology at the University of Victoria in 2022. During his PhD, Follmer investigated the causes and effects of chronic exposure to head impacts in combat sports athletes.
He has a scientific background as an author of a book, book chapters, and over 20 scientific manuscripts, as well as a reviewer for international journals.
Originally from Brazil, Follmer completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education and a Master of Science degree in Biodynamics of Human Movement before moving to Canada in 2018. As an instructor, he has been teaching undergraduate courses since 2016.
Before that, Follmer worked for over 10 years as a personal trainer for the general population and as a strength and conditioning coach for athletes.
Teaching is a never-ending learning process. I learn with every student that I have because I try my best to reach every learner in my classroom. I am passionate about the teaching and learning process.
I strive to convey reliable information in a way that is accessible to my students. Active learning strategies are the foundation of my teaching style.
I have experience teaching both Exercise Science and Health Promotion courses. My students will receive relevant content and engage in different activities in the classroom to understand the material and retain information.
Follmer B, Varga AA, Zehr EP (2021) Effects of chronic exposure to head impacts on the balance function of combat sports athletes. Translational Sports Medicine 4(6).
Follmer B, Zehr EP. It's a no brainer: combat sports should be ground zero for research on concussion (2021) British Journal of Sports Medicine. 55(24).
Follmer B, Andreato LV, Coswig VS. (2021) Combat-ending submission techniques in modern mixed martial arts. Ido Movement for Culture. Journal of Martial Arts Anthropology 21(2).
Mustafa H, Follmer B, E. Paul Zehr (2022). Five weeks of Yuishinkai karate training improves balance and neuromuscular function in older adults: a preliminary study. BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation 14(1).
Andreato LV, Branco BHM, Follmer B, Ramos SP, Coswig VC, Ladeia G. (2021). Aerobic and anaerobic performance of lower- and upper-body in Brazilian jiu-jitsu athletes. Sci Sports.
Follmer B, Andreato LV, Coswig VS. (2021). Combat-ending submission techniques in modern Mixed Martial Arts. Ido Mov Culture J Martial Arts Anthrop.
Follmer B, Ruas CV, Dellagrana RA, de Lima LAP, Pinto RS, Diefenthaeler F. (2021). Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighters present greatest rapid and maximal strength imbalances at extreme elbow angles. J Bodyw Mov Ther,25:126-132.
Black SE, Follmer B, Mezzarane RA, Pearcey GEP, Sun Y, Zehr EP. (2020). Exposure to head impacts across a competitive rugby season impairs balance and neuromuscular function in female rugby athletes. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med, 25;6(1).
Follmer B, Varga AA, Zehr, EP. (2020) Understanding concussion knowledge and behavior among mixed martial arts, boxing, kickboxing, and muay thai athletes and coaches. Phys Sportsmed. 1-7.
Andreato LV, Oliveira DV, Follmer B, Bertolini SMMG. (2020). The influence of age and overweight or obesity on foot sensitivity and postural control: A systematic review. Australas J Ageing.
Follmer B, Dellagrana RA, Zehr EP (2019) Head trauma exposure in Mixed Martial Arts varies according to sex and weight class. Sports Health. 11:280-285.
Quintero AM, Orsatto LBR, Follmer B. (2019) Physical performance, body composition and somatotype in Colombian Judo athletes. Ido Mov Culture J Martial Arts Anthrop. 19:56-63.
Kons RL, Junior JNS, Follmer B, Katcips LF, Almansba R, Detanico D. (2018) Validity of judô specific tests to assess neuromuscular performance of judô athletes. Sports Biomech. 9:1-12.
Follmer B, Dellagrana RA, Rossato M, Sakugawa R, Diefenthaeler, F. (2018) The Photobiomodulation therapy is beneficial in reducing muscle fatigue in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu athletes and physically active men. Sport Sci Health. 14:685-691.
Coswig VS, Gentil P, Bueno J, Follmer B, Del Vecchio FB. (2018) Physical fitness predicts technical-tactical and time-motion profile in simulated Judo and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu matches. PeerJ 6:e4851.
Kons RL, Athayde MSS, Follmer B, Detanico D. (2017) Methods and magnitudes of rapid weight loss in Judo athletes over pre-competition periods. Hum Mov, 18:49-55.
Diefenthaeler F, Sakugawa R, Follmer B, de Campos W. (2017) Is respiratory exchange ratio an alternative to estimate anaerobic threshold in trained runner? Braz J Kinanth Hum Perform.19:108-17.
Follmer B, Dellagrana RA, De Lima LAP, Herzog W, Diefenthaeler F. (2017) Analysis of elbow muscle strength parameters in Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioners. J Sports Sci 35:2373-79.
Marinho BF, Andreato LV, Follmer B, Franchini E. (2016) Comparison of body composition and physical fitness in elite and non-elite Brazilian jiu-jitsu athletes. Sci Sports 31:129-134.
Andreato LV, Follmer B, Celidonio CL, Honorato AS. (2016) Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Combat Among Different Categories. Strength Cond J 38:44-54.
Follmer B, Dellagrana RA, Franchini E, Diefenthaeler F. (2015) Relationship of Kimono Grip Strength Test and Isokinetic Parameters in Jiu Jitsu Athletes. Braz J Kinanth Hum Perform 17:575-82.
Oliveira SN, Follmer B, Moraes MA, Santos JOL, Bezerra ES, Rossato M. (2015) Physiological Profiles of North Brazilian Mixed Martial Artists (MMA). J Exerc Physiol Online 18:56-61.
Rodrigues-Krause J, Cunha GS, Follmer B, Krause M, Reischak-Oliveira A. (2014) Oxygen Consumption and Heart Rate Responses to Isolated Ballet Exercise Sets. J Dance Med Sci 18:99-105.
Dr. Esme Foord Graduate Scholarship, University of Victoria, 2020.
M.A. & D.E. Breckenridge Graduate Awards, University of Victoria, 2020.
Cameron Memorial Trust Scholarship, University of Victoria, 2019 and 2020.
UVic Graduate Award, Faculty of Education, University of Victoria, 2019 and 2020.
ICORD Travel Grant, International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries, 2019.
Graduate Entrance Award, Faculty of Education, University of Victoria, 2018.
Scholarship for Masters Degree, FAPESC, Brazil, 2014-16.
Honorable mention award, Brazilian Biomechanics Society, 2015.
Award winning presentation, XVIII Scientific Initiations Week, UFRGS, 2006.
Scholarship for Bachelors Degree, CNPq, Brazil, 2004-06.