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U of T raises Progress Pride flag over Varsity Stadium

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On Wednesday, a crowd gathered at Varsity Stadium on the St. George campus for the Progress Pride Flag Raising, an annual event hosted by the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education (KPE) and…

U of T honours 2025 Sports Hall of Fame inductees at Kimel Family Field House

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The 35th annual event celebrated six outstanding athletes and builders who have contributed to athletic excellence at U of T.  “The University of Toronto is known for its excellence,” said Professor…

KPE celebrates Asian Canadians’ contributions to sport, physical activity and the study of movement with special event

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Professor Gretchen Kerr, dean of KPE, welcomed the excited crowd to the Kimel Family Field House at the day’s onset.  “Movement,” she reminded the students, “is a human right, and essential to the…

KPE joins U of T partner faculties for Asian Heritage Month event

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The event was hosted at the FIFSW building on a rainy May Thursday; attendees braved blustery spring weather on their way to campus. A packed house awaited them, with an air of excitement for the…

KPE's Ryan Collins signs with the Argos

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Ryan Collins's football career began back in Hamilton; he was a team MVP three times while still in high school. The six-foot-five linebacker went on to dress for 29 games as a Blue, tallying 100…

KPE opens its doors with mentor appreciation breakfast

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The BKin In-Field Learning program takes place every year thanks to nearly 100 placement sites and KPE community partners. Between 2024 and 2025, close to 200 upper-year BKin students participated in…

Sharon Grandison receives Exemplary U of T Ambassador Award

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The Division of People Strategy, Equity & Culture (PSEC) held the 2024-25 Exemplary University of Toronto Ambassador (EUTA) Awards presentation and reception on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in the…

KPE students host annual Bodies of Knowledge conference

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KPE professor Catherine Sabiston opened the proceedings with welcome remarks that emphasized the Faculty’s mission to lead in the creation and dissemination of knowledge that enhances health and well…

Ms. FIT: filling the gaps in women's health research

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“The review outlined how the basis for using strategies such as medications and lifestyle changes, including diet and physical activity, to help prevent heart disease stemmed from two major studies…

KPE celebrates the alumni and donors who make lasting change

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KPE Dean Gretchen Kerr opened the festivities with a warm welcome, thanking the alumni and donors whose support allows the Faculty to pursue its mission to develop, advance and disseminate knowledge…

No performance boost from ischemic preconditioning before intense cycling: KPE study

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Now, that practice is being adopted by high performance athletes. However, a new study led by researchers at the KPE Human Physiology Research Lab has found that IPC does not enhance endurance…

New Action Plan charts accelerated path towards Faculty goals

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Last fall, KPE Dean Gretchen Kerr announced plans to bring together strategic and operational oversight of academic, athletic and physical activity programs within one portfolio led by Ashley…