News & Features
Jude Bek wins fellowship to pursue research project to support neurorehabilitation for Parkinson’s
Posted:This is an issue Jude Bek, a postdoctoral fellow in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE) at the University of Toronto, hopes to help address with her new research. She was recently…
Joe’s Basketball Diaries: Season 2 launches with episode on community
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For Joseph Wong, basketball is more than a hobby or a passion – it’s a platform to foster meaningful conversations about community, sustainability, diversity and equity, and reconciliation.
As…
Incidence of concussions after hits to the side of the head decreased following NHL’s Rule 48: Study
Posted:The incidence and proportion of concussions suffered by NHL players following hits to the lateral side of the head reduced substantially following the implementation of the league’s Rule 48,…
University of Toronto honours top scholar student-athletes
Posted:University of Toronto Vice President and Provost, Professor Cheryl Regehr, Professor Gretchen Kerr, dean of the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education, Beth Ali, executive director of…
How much exercise is too much? Study looks into effect of exercising beyond recommended levels
Posted:“Endurance exercise training is generally considered good for the heart, as moderate to vigorous physical activity reduces all-cause mortality,” says Robert Bentley, an assistant professor at the…
KPE researchers sweep awards at North American Society for the Sociology of Sport (NASSS) conference
Posted:Associate Professor Tricia McGuire-Adams and Assistant Professor Janelle Joseph, along with other members of The Re-Creation Collective, won the Outstanding Sociology of Sport Journal (SSJ) Article…
KPE researchers review relationship between anxiety and physical activity in children with disabilities
Posted:A group of researchers from the University of Toronto Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE) worked with colleagues from Dalhousie University and the University of British Columbia to …
Congratulations Class of 2023! KPE celebrates new graduates
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KPE associate professor Caroline Fusco delivered the keynote speech to graduating students from KPE, the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture,…
Set small, achievable goals every day and celebrate the small wins, says KPE graduate Maeghan James
Posted:Maeghan James lists playing for the U of T women's football team as one of the highlights of her time at the university.
Her PhD studies focused on early childhood motor development and physical…
Be open to opportunities that come your way, says KPE graduate Sandhya Mylabathula
Posted:They conducted a literature review, engaged with experts and stakeholders within and outside sport, and developed several recommendations for both sport and non-sport contexts.
“One of these…
“It’s ok to say no occasionally,” says KPE graduate Sarah McGee
Posted:McGee’s grandfather, who was a professor in the Faculty of Music, was also on stage at Convocation Hall when her father – and mother – attended their convocation ceremonies some years ago. It’s…
FIT TIPS: Moving with IMPACT
Posted:“The profs who educated me and other staff working here, also work with firefighters, athletes and other individuals who want to move well, in addition to having any performance aspirations,” says…