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U of T Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education task force on race and Indigeneity releases final report
Posted:The 12-member task force, whose creation was inspired by U of T’s Truth and Reconciliation efforts, oversaw four working groups that examined a broad range of issues, experiences and barriers at the…
U of T Kinesiology to boost PhD base funding, expand graduate student programs
Posted:“The quality of graduate education, both practice and research-based, is one of our strengths that we continue to be committed to advancing,” said Ashley Stirling, who is vice-dean of academic…
Why are cities falling out of love with the Olympic Games? Q & A with Professor Bruce Kidd
Posted:Why are cities turning their backs on the Olympic Games?
The primary, understandable reason is the fear of tremendous costs, with increasing tax burdens and few benefits to show for it. The fact that…
'The solutions aren’t complicated': U of T expert on Canada's failing grade in children's physical activity
Posted:The recent 2018 ParticipAction report card on physical activity for children and youth isn't something to brag about. The non-profit organization's report found only 35 per cent of children aged five…
Reception for Scholars: A celebration of excellence
Posted:Viiu Kanep (left) chats with Zerada Slack Leadership Award recipient Emily Hickey (middle) and her friend
Sophia Masterson-Pinedo was in grade ten when she injured the anterior cruciate ligament (…
U of T expert on why hazing happens and how to stop it
Posted:What is hazing exactly?
Hazing manifests in many forms and varieties. Colloquially referred to as initiation rituals or “team bonding” exercises, hazing is a set of ceremonies, practices or customs…
KPE’s Sharon Grandison wins Excellence Through Innovation Award
Posted:Grandison was nominated for the award by Rosanne Lopers-Sweetman, chief administrative officer at KPE, for her work on the Implementation of Technological Innovations for Appointed and Casual Staff…
Meet the KPE students graduating this fall
Posted:Laksiitha Balasurbramaniam shows off her R. Tait McKenzie Society Award (photo provided by LB)Laksiitha Balasubramaniam completed her undergraduate degree in kinesiology before starting in U of T’s…
What is physical literacy and why does it matter? Q & A with Professor John Cairney
Posted:What is physical literacy?
Physical literacy refers to the competence, confidence and knowledge to be physically active for life. A single generation ago, many Canadian children had the opportunity…
Professor Scott Thomas recognized by The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology
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"This award means a lot to me. It highlights the importance of our efforts to make exercise for health safe, effective and accessible to Canadians," said Thomas.
His research into the role of…
KPE remembers Dr. Brian Pronger, scholar and activist
Posted:“This is a great loss for the Faculty and the critical study of sports and physical activity. Brian challenged us to question our traditional thinking in so many ways—about science and received…
Yes we can: U of T students create prize-winning IDeA project for accessibility
Posted:The duo were third-place finalists in the Innovative Designs for Accessibility (IDeA) competition, winning $1,000. Their submission comprises a series of posters with “can” statements –such as one…