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Celebrating U of T's impact on hockey in Toronto

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“I’m excited about the future of hockey because I think we’ve never been in a better place – especially with the creation of a professional women’s league,” says Jayna Hefford, a five-time Olympic…

Faculty celebrates student excellence with 2024 Student Awards

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The event was the 2024 Student Awards Reception hosted by the University of Toronto Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE) to celebrate both undergraduate and graduate students who have…

KPE experts share best exercises for surviving winter

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Canadian winters don’t just mean unbearably cold temperatures. It also means trudging through snow and ice, and all the chores that come with it. Shovelling snow, scraping ice off of windshields and…

2023 Arbor Awards celebrate U of T’s most dedicated volunteers

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Addressing the award winners at the first in-person celebration since 2019, U of T President Meric Gertler said, “Our success is due in no small measure to the excellence of our alumni and friends,…

Big dream, high demands: Katherine Tamminen discusses mental health challenges of elite youth athletes

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Elite sport poses several unique pressures that can impact athletes’ mental health. Demanding travel schedules and intense competition pressures can lead to negative emotional experiences. Athletes…

KPE's Simon Darnell partners with MLSE Foundation on research study detailing state of youth sports in Ontario

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A new report on the state of youth sports in Ontario found a 17 per cent decrease in access compared to the previous year across various demographic groups, with social isolation and affordability…

Blue Monday isn't real, but the winter blues are no joke: KPE's Catherine Sabiston explains how being active can help

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Catherine Sabiston, a professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE) at the University of Toronto, debunks the myth of Blue Monday and warns about the very real effects of…

Paralympian Stephanie Dixon adds U of T master’s degree to her long list of achievements

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At the 2000 Paralympic Games in Sydney, Australia, 16-year-old swimmer Stephanie Dixon won five gold medals — the Canadian record for most golds at a single game.  Dixon views that competition as a…

KPE alum & Canadian Olympian Kylie Masse unveils signature wine label

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"I am excited and happy to be partnering with Pillitteri Estates Winery to have a branded wine in my name," said Masse, who swam for the Varsity Blues while studying at U of T, following the official…

Speaking out for human rights: KPE’s Sabrina Razack speaks at Sporting Chance Forum

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Other speakers included Carla Qualtrough, Canada’s Minister of Sport, Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and UN High Commissioner on Human Rights, and Caster Semenya, South Africa’s middle-…

Undisputed champion: Donovan Bailey launches memoir at U of T Faculty of KPE

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Donovan Bailey spoke with Kayla Grey about his memoir Undisputed: A Champion's Life at the KPE Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport last Thursday. With seven gold and five silver medals to…