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Stay strong at home: U of T Sport & Rec moves fitness and meditation classes online
Posted:To stay fit, she's been taking part in free online workouts offered by the University of Toronto's Sport & Recreation division.
“My training and schedule have changed drastically, similar to…
Blues Tennis Coach Nabil Tadros Keeping Kids Active in Egypt
Posted:It was a simple coincidence that connected Varsity Blues Men’s Tennis Coach Nabil Tadros to the orphanage-turned-school in Egypt that has since become a central part of his life. Nabil, who is also a…
Academic updates for current & future students (COVID-19) - updated May 13
Posted:Future Students
We understand this is a stressful time for students preparing for post-secondary studies this fall. School closures and exam delays are affecting both high school and post-secondary…
Update on fall 2020 from Dean Jacobs - Updated July 20
Posted:The Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education has an amazing team of course instructors, whose capabilities are now being amplified with the integration of education technology specialists added…
KPE graduate department announces name change, direct entry option to PhD program - Updated July 28
Posted:The name of the faculty’s graduate program is being changed from Graduate Department of Exercise Sciences to Graduate Department of Kinesiology to better align with the inter- and multidisciplinary…
Update on KPE academic planning for fall 2020 from Dean Ira Jacobs - updated May 20
Posted:For updates about the status of University operations, please refer to the university’s website.
Update on KPE academic planning for fall 2020 – message from Dean Ira Jacobs
Notwithstanding the…
Staying active in times of a pandemic: KPE experts share insights and tips
Posted:Should we continue to exercise in the middle of a pandemic? Ira Jacobs: There is no research completed yet about the adaptations and responses to exercise for those who are infected with COVID-19.…
A message from Dean Ira Jacobs to KPE undergraduate & graduate students
Posted:This is an academic year that we will all remember for the rest of our lives!
I have tried a few times over the last few days to send this message to our KPE student community, only to be diverted…
March 25 - KPE Summer course offerings
Posted:A finalized listing of summer courses and the KPE Summer Schedule and Registration Guide will be available on the Registration Information page on April 1, 2020.
Enrolment begins for KPE courses on…
March 17 - Message for all KPE students in BKin, MSc, PhD or MPK programs
Posted:General updates:
Academic Courses
Classes are no longer meeting in person as of Monday, March 16. Recognizing that most classes have shifted to modes of online delivery, here are some tips for…
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for the U of T community
Posted:The University is supporting the efforts of our country and our province as we implement measures aimed at containing and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Yesterday, Premier Doug Ford announced…
Canada tells IOC to postpone the Games or they’re keeping their athletes home
Posted:What do you think about Canada’s decision not to send athletes to the 2020 summer Olympic Games in Tokyo unless they are postponed by a year?
It’s very sad, but I fully support this decision. It…