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Translating passion into action: KPE doctoral students create special topic courses
Posted:Maeghan James has worked with children throughout her adult life through summer camps, recreation programs, respite work and child care. In addition to seeing first-hand how physical activity and…
Journalists can help prevent athlete abuse, says grad student Anika Taylor
Posted:“A lot of positives inspired me to get involved in sport,” says Anika Taylor. “It is an opportunity to stay healthy, build great relationships and develop leadership skills.
“But what keeps me in…
Stephanie Dixon, a decorated Paralympian, embarks on new journey as KPE grad student
Posted:Born without her right leg and hip and with a medical condition known as omphalocele, Dixon started swimming at the age of two. She was 13 when she began competitive swimming and 14 when she joined…
For the love of swimming: Varsity Blues alum Gaël Chaubet awarded 2020 Masters Excellence in Coaching Award
Posted:“I was introduced to the team in my second year by my swimming coach Byron MacDonald, who knew I was looking for a job and had previous experience with coaching. What I didn’t tell him was that I had…
#UofTGrad20: Meet KPE graduate students convocating this summer
Posted:Paty Lopez graduated in June with a Master of Science degree in exercise science, under the supervision of Assistant Professor Daniel Santa Mina.
What was your thesis about?
The objective of my…
#UofTGrad20: Meet Katrina Innanen, newly minted bachelor of kinesiology
Posted:What led you to study kinesiology?
I was always interested in the human body and health and so when I was looking in grade 12 the kinesiology program looked like the best fit for my interests. I…
#UofTGrad20 first person account: Samir Bhatla reflects on his experience
Posted:Why I applied to kinesiology
When the time came to apply for university programs, I was quite clueless. I didn’t really know what I wanted to be, but I did know that I would likely pursue something…
Twin sisters go from lab to legislature in their fight against concussions
Posted:“Concussions are a growing problem in Canada,” Swapna told MPs while she held up a graphic showing an increase in concussions among youth. “This represents a lot of sport concussions. This is just…
'We're in a good place right now': Women entrepreneurs share their experiences at U of T event
Posted:Building a startup company is a daunting prospect – often more so if you’re a woman. But things may finally be starting to change.
That was one takeway from a panel discussion, held on the eve of…
MPK grad Randa Shickh helping youth with bipolar disorder
Posted:It’s an important role, since individuals with bipolar disorder typically lead a more sedentary lifestyle and are less active than the general population. In fact, adults living with bipolar disorder…
Riding the rocket to a career
Posted:Working alongside leading practitioners in downtown Toronto and across the GTA, students have the opportunity to network and advance their expertise through 600 hours of professional, structured…
KPE student is one of the G(irls)20
Posted:Fourth year student of Kinesiology and Physical Education Ambareen-Rose Velji represented Canada at the 2018 G(irls)20 Summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Velji’s application was greatly helped by the…