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No lab? No problem. KPE student finds benefits to socially distant research

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Michael Rosenblat, left, and Professor Scott Thomas presented a talk at the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology conference in 2018 (image courtesy of Michael Rosenblat) Michael Rosenblat, a…

Sport & Rec blogger goes vogueing online

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I desperately attempt a cat walk, my arms alternating forward motions with each step. Looking at Sport & Rec’s vogue dance online class instructor moving so gracefully, I’ve got to admit, I feel…

Gretchen Kerr appointed dean of U of T's Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education

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Currently the vice-dean, programs and innovation at U of T’s School of Graduate Studies, Kerr will assume her new role at KPE on July 1, 2021 for a five-year term. Being named dean of KPE marks yet…

‘Resilient and inspiring’: U of T faculty members celebrate students in video message

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“U of T sees how hard the student body is working through this crazy time,” says Fiona Rawle, associate dean, undergraduate, at U of T Mississauga, in the short video. “I want my students to know…

Student-athlete stories: How Mia Workman’s season-ending knee injury helped shape her career path in KPE

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Not every first-year student-athlete has a storybook beginning to their university careers and that is especially true for third-year Varsity Blues women’s volleyball veteran Mia Workman. The Ottawa…

Off court and online, U of T basketball coaches offer support to players: CBC

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“It's been a tough time, obviously, not being on the court as much, really trying to make your team essentially become a team – not necessarily on the court. That's been tough,” she said. “But there…

Mindful Moments Yoga: A chance for reflective movement

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“Okay everyone, head into child’s pose” Folding my body over my bent knees, I extend my arms. Wow, is reaching forward like this supposed to be so hard? Man, I need to stretch more, I think to…

Testing Sport & Rec's #UTrain barre class

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There is something about the week after reading week that is specifically stressful. It seemed like I just couldn’t fit in a scheduled workout, but luckily, UTrain has three playlists of on-demand…

KPE students who crushed it in 2020

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Maeghan James is a second year PhD candidate studying under the supervision of Associate Professor Kelly Arbour-Nicitopoulos. Her research is focused on physical literacy in the early years,…

Sport & Rec blog: Four tips for a relaxing winter break

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Right now, I’m sure that many students like myself are wrapped up in pushing through final assignments. Though winter break is only days away - or already in place, for those lucky few - it can feel…

Sport & Rec blogger: Four ways to enjoy a winter day

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The transition from a fall coat to a full-on winter jacket marks the true beginning of winterwell, to me at least. With the recent drop in temperatures from this week, I’ve donned my winter coat and…