News & Features
KPE launches Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Posted:This fall, the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education (KPE) will launch the KPE Office of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI), a vital step toward realizing the vision outlined in…
Academic Resources for 2025-26
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. …
U of T Sport & Rec Programs for 2025-26
Posted:GET ACTIVE WITH OUR SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAMMING! Join us to experience and discover ways to enhance your physical, mental and social well-being through sport and physical activity. Sport…
KPE study explores psilocybin's potential in concussion management
Posted:The case, published this week in the journal Psychoactives, involves a 22-year-old intercollegiate athlete with persistent concussion symptoms resulting from a sports injury. The athlete was being…
Making big choices for a longer, healthier life: insights from KPE’s Doug Richards
Posted:Drawing on decades of clinical experience and research expertise, Richards examined the impact of physical activity, tobacco use, diet, alcohol, sleep and sedentary behaviour on both lifespan and…
UCalgary, Harvard and U of T study shows mind-body programs boost mood in cancer survivors
Posted:Published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, the Mindfulness and Tai Chi for Cancer Health (MATCH) Study was designed to evaluate two mind-body therapies: Mindfulness-Based Cancer Recovery (MBCR)…
Varsity Blues women’s hockey alumna Caitlin Maikawa recognized with 2024 John Charles Polanyi Prize in chemistry
Posted:Awarded by the Council of Ontario Universities, the Polanyi Prizes honour outstanding researchers in the early stages of their careers in fields including chemistry, economic science, physics, and…
Simon Darnell appears on Calgary podcast in run up to the Stanley Cup final
Posted:During the episode, Darnell shared insights on hockey’s powerful role in Canadian culture and the complex loyalties it inspires. “It’s not just about local pride,” he said, “but also national pride.…
KPE celebrates the Class of 2025 at spring Convocation and reception
Posted:The early afternoon Convocation ceremony marked a significant milestone in each graduate’s journey, capping years of rigorous study, research and hands-on experience. Later that day, the celebrations…
Thought in motion: Molly Brillinger’s research brings motor imagery to the big leagues
Posted:Today, Brillinger is breaking new ground in the study of motor imagery—how we mentally simulate movement—by exploring how people imagine moving not just alone, but together. Her journey from…
Twin journeys through sport, study and resilience: the Wilcox sisters’ KPE story
Posted:The identical twins enrolled in the same program at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education (KPE), competed together on the Varsity Blues women’s lacrosse team,…
U of T raises Progress Pride flag over Varsity Stadium
Posted: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…