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Activity 'snacks’ following meals may help maintain muscle mass: KPE study
Posted:Daniel Moore, an associate professor of muscle physiology at the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Eduction (KPE) who led the study, found that short bouts of activity, such as two minutes of…
KPE’s Roxy O’Rourke awarded Canada Graduate Scholarship (CGS) to Honour Nelson Mandela
Posted:Her main takeaway was to get a ‘dissertation dog’ to help support her health while studying for her degree.
“I went through some physical health challenges during my comprehensive exams that really…
Pianos, exercise bikes and more: Inside the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education research labs
Posted:The faculty's Training and Enhancing Motor Performance Outcomes (TEMPO) lab is where Joyce Chen, assistant professor of motor learning, and her team of graduate students study how factors such as…
KPE mourns Juri Daniel, professor emeritus and former director of the School of Physical Health and Education
Posted:He was born in Estonia in 1923 and came to Canada in 1948. He graduated from U of T with a bachelor’s degree in physical health and education in 1954, followed by a degree in psychology in 1957.…
Hockey Canada should lead the way in challenging cultures that lead to abuse in sport, says KPE’s Simon Darnell
Posted:While testifying, Skinner stated that Hockey Canada won’t be making any managerial changes, despite calls across party lines to do so, and said Hockey Canada CEO Scott Smith “deserves an A” for his…
From Strength to Strength: Tanenbaum Institute for Science in Sport will help athletes at all levels perform better
Posted:Most sports have rules that protect the safety of athletes. But how do we come up with these rules? And which rules work best to keep athletes healthy and able to play?
Several years ago, Michael…
Every Child Matters Flag raised at U of T's Varsity Stadium in advance of Sept. 30
Posted:Professor Gretchen Kerr, dean of the U of T Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education (KPE), said the raising of the Every Child Matters flag was an important sign of support for Indigenous…
KPE’s Joseph Manzone recognized with Franklin Henry Young Scientist Award
Posted:“Winning the Young Scientist Award has provided me important validation on the work that I have done and necessary motivation to continue the work I haven't completed yet,” he says.
“Doing a…
KPE’s Janelle Joseph elected to Royal Society of Canada College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists
Posted:“It is the pinnacle of my career to be elected to such an esteemed group,” says Joseph. “I first heard of the Royal Society of Canada and its scholars who were doing such incredible empirical and…
Welcome to the 2022/23 academic year: a message from Dean Gretchen Kerr
Posted:Welcome to the 2022-23 academic year at the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education!
I hope your summer has been good, with many opportunities for movement, exploration, connection and rest…
Academic Resources for 2024-25
Posted: Student SupportsAcademic AdvisingAcademic advising is delivered by KPE's Student Advisor via in-person, phone or virtual with one-on-one private academic advising appointments and group sessions. …
Why are some athletes injury prone? Timothy Burkhart's research could offer clues
Posted:Growing up, as he watched NBA small-forward Grant Hill go down with yet another ankle injury, or point guard Derrick Rose rip up one or the other knee again, Burkhart used to wonder: Why are some…