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TISS funds research with potential to dramatically impact health & performance of athletes across all populations
Posted:Data from the research projects, which include investigations into how wearable technology can be used to optimize training intensity and whether the intensity and volume of training should be…
Sibling start-up MOTUS STUDIOS is first student-founded clothing brand to partner with U of T
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Sydnie, a third-year St. Mike’s student, and Malik, a fifth-year kinesiology student, will see their MOTUS line of fashion wear, complete with the university T and Leaf logos, go on sale at The…
Guido Geisler’s legacy celebrated with an endowment established in his name
Posted:Geisler was the head coach of the Varsity Blues women’s soccer team from 2002 to 2003 and served as assistant coach to the men’s team from 2007 to 2018, but his love of the beautiful game started in…
Wilton Littlechild to get U of T honorary degree for his leadership in the global Indigenous rights movement
Posted:Littlechild, who was nominated for the honour by Gretchen Kerr, a professor and dean in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, was recognized for his inspirational and transformative…
Kinesiology students, staff and faculty create virtual tour to highlight Black history in sport
Posted:Devonnia Miller did a lot of dancing growing up in the Bahamas, from ballet and tap to acrobatics and jazz. So, when the opportunity presented itself to learn more about the history of Black dance in…
Sprinter Valerie Jerome shares family’s history of racing against racism
Posted:“When people ask me how they can fight racism, I always tell them to be like Annabelle - to stand by others and recognize their dignity,” said Jerome, a retired track and field sprinter, educator and…
Janelle Joseph recognized with Connaught Major Research Challenge for Black Researchers award
Posted:Led by Assistant Professor Janelle Joseph of the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, the project will receive $250,000 through the Connaught Major Research Challenge for Black Researchers…
U of T ranked 21st globally by reputation: Times Higher Education
Posted:The University of Toronto is among an elite group of universities whose teaching and research are highly regarded by the world’s leading scholars, according to new rankings by Times Higher Education…
U of T swimmers strive for OUA, U Sports titles while eyeing Olympic trials
Posted:Ainsley McMurray didn't take long to realize the standards and expectations of the program when she started swimming with the University of Toronto Varsity Blues in 2018.
Diving into the pool…
Cleaner air, better ice: KPE acquires electric Zamboni for Varsity Arena
Posted:Often referred to as “Zambonis” after Frank J. Zamboni, Jr., a block ice salesman who patented the technology in 1953, ice resurfacing machines maintain the skating surface by shaving the top layer…
Annual research report gives overview of KPE's innovative and impactful research
Posted:From investigating why some athletes are injury prone to exploring how activity “snacks” following meals may help maintain muscle mass, KPE researchers have been making important contributions to one…
Michael Williams reflects on KPE community & relationships that propelled his career in physiotherapy
Posted:For Varsity Blues men's basketball alumnus Michael Williams, the community and relationships he was able to build throughout his time at the University of Toronto not only benefited his student-…