Yannick Laflamme, CSCS

Yannick Laflamme works as the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Space Health Operations Exercise Specialist focusing on strength and conditioning of CSA astronauts. Prior to working with CSA, Laflamme worked as a research assistant in human performance for the Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS). He was involved in the delivering of strength and conditioning sessions and yearly testing to the Canadian Armed Forces members. He acted as both a researcher and fitness, sports, and recreation coordinator onboard the HMCS Winnipeg frigate during the 2021 deployment. He has earned the Special Service Medal Expedition and the Operational Service Medal Expedition for his deployment. He has a Bachelors degree with Honors in Physical and Health Education from Queens University (ON, Canada) and a Masters degree in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa (ON, Canada). He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).