The Legacy of Cheryl and Jack Taunton in Sports and Exercise Medicine: Pioneers, Mentors, and Friends

Authors

  • Darren Warburton University of British Columbia
  • Shannon Bredin University of British Columbia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14288/hfjc.v13i4.314

Keywords:

sports medicine, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Mentorship, Trainee, Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, Exercise Rehabilitation, Clinical Exercise Rehabilitation

Abstract

This commentary outlines the remarkable contributions of Cheryl and Jack Taunton to the exercise sciences, kinesiology, high performance sport, and sports and exercise medicine. We also highlight the role that the Tauntons have played in our lives.  We outline our more than 20 year relationship with the Tauntons beginning as colleagues progressing to trusting friends. We emphasize how many of our achievements and that of our trainees and children can be attributed directly to the mentorship, guidance, and friendship provided by Cheryl and Jack. We discuss our experiences working together with Cheryl and Jack during important international events (such as the 2010 Winter and Paralympic Games and the Masters Games), working with various professional teams and Olympic athletes, and various other initiatives that they have spearheaded over the years. Through these experiences, we have seen first-hand the influence that this dynamic duo has had on the lives of others and elite sport, clinical physiology, and sports and exercise medicine (to name just a few areas). We are honoured to call them friends and mentors.

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Published

2021-02-16

How to Cite

Warburton, D., & Bredin, S. (2021). The Legacy of Cheryl and Jack Taunton in Sports and Exercise Medicine: Pioneers, Mentors, and Friends. The Health & Fitness Journal of Canada, 13(4), 3–7. https://doi.org/10.14288/hfjc.v13i4.314

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