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KPE mourns Elizabeth (Betty) Mortimer, member of the first School of Physical and Health Education graduating class
Posted:On April 20, 2020, Dr. E.M. Roberts celebrated her 100th birthday some 77 years after receiving her BPHE degree. In 1943, Elizabeth (Betty) Mortimer was a member of the first School of Physical and…
Paralympian Stephanie Dixon adds U of T master’s degree to her long list of achievements
Posted:At the 2000 Paralympic Games in Sydney, Australia, 16-year-old swimmer Stephanie Dixon won five gold medals — the Canadian record for most golds at a single game.
Dixon views that competition as a…
KPE alum & Canadian Olympian Kylie Masse unveils signature wine label
Posted:"I am excited and happy to be partnering with Pillitteri Estates Winery to have a branded wine in my name," said Masse, who swam for the Varsity Blues while studying at U of T, following the official…
KPE alum takes his skills around the world with Swimming Canada
Posted:When Ron Castro graduated from the University of Toronto's undergraduate kinesiology program in 2005 (then called the Bachelor of Physical Education & Health), his career direction was decidedly…
KPE Class of 8T2 reunites to reminisce and pay it forward
Posted:The day was filled with stimulating activities, including tours of the U of T's state-of-the-art facilities, a chance to watch the #1 nationally ranked women’s hockey team in action and dinner at the…
Former exchange student from Zambia writes book on women in sports inspired by her KPE experience
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One of those students was Tomaida Phiri, who spent a year at the Faculty between 2008 and 2009. Phiri recently published a book called Women in Sport: Their stories told, one of few books focusing…
With new documentary, KPE alumna – and former Olympian – explores how women are defined in sport
Posted:“The hours and hours and hours of preparation. The sort of monomaniacal focus. The idea that you can never give up. Fighting to the finish … There’s a total commitment, and also a lot of learning…
KPE’s Bren Kugamoorthy awarded Ludwik and Estelle Jus Memorial Human Rights Prize
Posted:“My parents were always advocating for human rights and sharing stories about renowned heroes from various communities who brought positive change into the world,” he says. “My grandfather served as…
Competitive edge: KPE alumnus draws on data to help Canada's athletes succeed
Posted:Ali, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from U of T’s Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education (KPE) in 2019, works as a sports analyst for Canadian Tire Bank – an opportunity sprung out…
When sport and journalism collide: Q & A with KPE alum and CTV journalist Annie Bergeron-Oliver
Posted:Bergeron-Oliver, left, with fellow OUA champion Lydia Shultz during a competition practice (photo courtesy of Annie Bergeron-Oliver)
You were a successful figure skater and competed at the national…
Fitness for seniors: Why it's important and how to do it
Posted:Eric Williams joined the University of Toronto in 2001, as a student in the Faculty of Physical Education and Health and football player for the Varsity Blues. He joined the communications team in…
Anatomy on the half shell: U of T alumnus draws on education to become champion oyster shucker
Posted:Born into a family of teachers, McMurray planned to become a teacher after completing his bachelor’s degree in physical health and education at U of T in 1993.
Yet, McMurray says his undergraduate…