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#UofTGrad22: If you can’t see your path, look at it from a different angle, says KPE graduate Alexa Govette

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“One of my favourite parts about being a master’s student in KPE was the environment and being around supportive and passionate people,” says Govette. “Especially prior to COVID-19 and now as we…

#UofTGrad22: If you face inequity, advocate for yourself, says KPE graduate Raiya Taha Thomure

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“Comparing my options, the kin program at U of T was completely unmatched in terms of opportunities and resources, so it ended up being the only school I applied to - and thankfully got in,” says…

'Do not let challenges and difficulties stop you': kinesiology student and cancer survivor Lucas Aragao

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Having grown up in soccer-crazed Brazil, the pickup game was a chance to wow others with his talent on the ball. “As a Brazilian, playing soccer with the other kids was very easy and allowed me to…

U of T raises Progress Pride flag to mark the start of Pride month

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Flags were also raised at U of T Mississauga and U of T Scarborough. At St. George, Caroline Fusco, an associate professor at KPE specializing in social justice and equity issues in sport, kicked…

Bodies of Knowledge student conference highlights importance of equity, diversity and inclusion in research practice and design

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The theme of the 2022 conference was equity, diversity and inclusion in research practice and design, and featured Nicole Kaniki, U of T’s first director of equity, diversity and inclusion in…

KPE’s Sandhya Mylabathula wins 2022 Course Instructor Teaching Excellence Award

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Mylabathula won the award for her course on the impact of concussions – from management and recovery to concussion policy and science communication.  “Winning the CI Teaching Excellence Award feels…

“KPE provided me with a community, family & team,” says winner of Dean’s Student Leadership Award

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Professor Gretchen Kerr, dean of KPE, congratulated the awarded students on behalf of the Faculty, telling them she was “impressed by their commitment and enthusiasm for their academic, athletic and…

The politics of sport: KPE's Simon Darnell on Wimbledon's ban of Russian and Belarusian players

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The Championships, held annually at the All England Club in London, broke from the rest of the tennis world since Russian tennis players have been allowed to remain on the ATP and WTA tours following…

KPE experts contribute to digital book on safe sport movement in Canada

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Recently, Professor Gretchen Kerr, dean of KPE, Professor Emeritus Bruce Kidd, U of T’s ombudsman, Professor Emeritus Peter Donnelly, sessional instructor Marcus Mazzucco, senior research associate…

U of T ranked first in Canada across all five categories in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022

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U of T also ranked among the top 25 universities globally in 32 specific subjects – a feat matched by only six other schools: Harvard University, the University of California, Berkeley, Stanford…

KPE scholars ask Sport Minister for a review of Own The Podium

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“What began as a carrot has turned out to be a stick,” the letter said. “We believe that the ultimate measure for the success of the Canadian sports system should not be medals, but the health and…

22nd annual Bertha Rosenstadt national undergraduate research conference returns in person

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A total of 84 presentations were delivered by kinesiology students from U of T, McMaster University, Trent University, University of Alberta, Lakehead University, University of Regina, University of…