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Activity levels among children with autism spectrum disorder linked to parental behaviour: U of T study
Posted:“We know that parent support for physical activity is critical for engaging children and youth with disabilities in physical activity, although it may be especially important for children and youth…
Study examines impact of Respect in Sport Parent Program on psychosocial experiences of minor hockey athletes
Posted:A study from the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education examined the impact of Respect in Sport Parent Program on athletes’ psychosocial development among minor hockey…
From Tokyo 1964 to Tokyo 2020: Reflections of an Olympic activist
Posted:Thank you very much for this great honour and for your perseverance during these unsettling times. I regret that the pandemic makes it impossible for us to meet in person.
Much has changed within…
“You’re already a step ahead,” alumni tell students in KINections Career Café
Posted:This was one of the key takeaways from the KINections Career Café, an annual event that connects KPE alumni with students for an evening of career exploration. Like most other things, this year’s…
KPE’s Janelle Joseph wins Connaught New Researcher Award
Posted:The annual awards are provided to U of T assistant professors within the first five years of a tenure-stream academic appointment to help them establish strong research programs.
“Physical literacy…
Learning online: KPE faculty and students share insights and tips
Posted:Ashley Stirling, associate professor, teaching stream, and vice dean of academics at KPE, explains the Faculty is committed to maintaining academic excellence while thoughtfully evolving in response…
Keeping the community spirit alive: KPE launches KINections
Posted:Ask any student at the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education (KPE) what they love most about KPE and you’ll probably get the same answer: the sense of community.
This fall, that community…
An unprecedented week in sport: U of T experts weigh in on major leagues postponing games and matches to protest racial injustice
Posted:We spoke to Assistant Professor Janelle Joseph and Associate Professor Simon Darnell of the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education about the unprecedented week in sport…
Dean's Welcome Message - September 3
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Welcome to a new academic year at the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education (KPE)! The start of a new academic year is always an exciting time, rich with potential for new experiences…
U of T multi-sport summer program brings joy to children, relief for parents
Posted:So, when the University of Toronto's Sport & Recreation division decided to offer a summer multi-sport program for children of the university’s staff, faculty, librarians and students, many…
KPE well represented in new sport coaching book
Posted:David Cooper, on the far right in the back row, with the 2014-15 Varsity Blues women's squash team (photo by Jill Clark)
The book, called Tactical Decision-Making in Sport: How Coaches Can Help…
Plans for future pandemics should include strengthening community sport and sport for development, say KPE experts
Posted:Sport England, an arms-length body of government responsible for growing and developing grassroots sport and getting more people active across England, found a small impact of COVID-19 on overall…