News & Features
2019 Special Olympics come to the 6ix
Posted:Ready, set, shoot
But, that’s not the only source of excitement at U of T’s Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education. While the Games are running, KPE researchers will be busy evaluating the…
Translation in motion is theme of KPE graduate student conference
Posted:“Knowledge translation is a lot more difficult than people think,” says Marcus Waskiw-Ford, a PhD student at the Faculty, who chaired the conference. “It’s really an important skill to be able to…
Psychological abuse is most common form of maltreatment experienced by national team athletes, U of T study finds
Posted:While recognizing the numerous potential benefits that sport participation has to offer, the study looked at all forms of maltreatment, including sexual abuse, physical abuse, psychological abuse,…
Mental Health and Physical Activity Research Centre (MPARC) endorsed as Extra-Departmental Unit
Posted:MPARC is a unique research facility integrating the study of physical activity and mental health. The researchers involved with MPARC are dedicated to developing and evaluating interventions to…
The Ball's in Your Court: Teaming up for cancer recovery
Posted:KPE researchers and Varsity Blues taking a picture break with participants of the Ball's in Your Court program
Although testicular cancer accounts for a little over one per cent of all male cancers…
Four KPE students honoured with 2019 Gordon Cressy Student Leadership Award
Posted:The award, established in 1994 by the U of T Alumni Association (UTAA) and the Division of University Advancement, recognizes students who have made outstanding extra-curricular contributions to…
Creating inclusive opportunities for play: U of T team to evaluate accessible playgrounds
Posted:The playgrounds, built by Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, feature traditional play components modified for children of all abilities. That includes features like double-wide ramps for wheelchair…
The zen of golf: Study finds as little as seven minutes of meditation can improve your game
Posted:Before going out on an indoor (synthetic) putting green, the study participants had their brain wave activity measured with a portable electroencephalogram (EEG) device called MUSETM. After a first…
Young researchers shine at 20th annual Bertha Rosenstadt National Undergraduate Research Conference
Posted:The conference, hosted by KPE since 1999, provides undergraduate kinesiology students with a platform to present literature reviews, critiques, term papers, findings from research projects or works…
Students honoured with Dean’s Student Leadership Award
Posted:Winners of the 2019 Dean's Student Leadership Awards
“From intercollegiate and intramural sport teams to camp programs and community outreach, U of T students have the opportunity to make a…
Varsity Blues athletes honoured with Silver T awards at 14th annual President’s Reception
Posted:The luncheon recognizes the athletic excellence of the Varsity Blues, while acknowledging the hard work and dedication of staff, students and volunteers who make the Varsity Blues intercollegiate…
Federal minister comes to U of T to announce investigation unit, helpline to address abuse in sport
Posted:The announcement comes on the heels of a CBC investigation published in February that revealed at least 222 coaches who were involved in amateur sports in Canada have been convicted of sexual…