News & Features
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…
MoveU blogger: Striking a balance key to well-being
Posted:We’re in one of the most competitive academic environments and that atmosphere can feel suppressing. Lately, the conversation around mental health on campus has grown a bit louder and I think we need…
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…
MoveU blogger: What to eat before and after your workout
Posted:Pre-workout foods
Carbs
There is so much mixed information out there about whether or not carbs are good for us. Without diving too much into the controversy, carbs are one of our main sources of…
KIN Games come to U of T
Posted:“It’s a very unique experience,” says Brenaven (Bren) Kugamoorthy, a third year student at KPE, who is helping to coordinate the four day event with Justin Massa, a KPE alum in his first year of a…
'We're in a good place right now': Women entrepreneurs share their experiences at U of T event
Posted:Building a startup company is a daunting prospect – often more so if you’re a woman. But things may finally be starting to change.
That was one takeway from a panel discussion, held on the eve of…
MoveU blogger: “Fitspo” may be inspiring the wrong things
Posted:Unfortunately, these fitspo accounts may actually be harmful to our self-esteem and self-image. The typical “athletes” body that the fitspo movement promotes is a really skinny body type that many…
MoveU blogger goes to the She Moves Conference
Posted:There were a range of activities and participants signed up in advance to choose the team that offered the activities they wanted to try. My team went from yoga to basketball, running and cycling to…
KPE's annual public symposium turns lens on maximizing food’s potential with exercise
Posted:Assistant Professor Daniel Moore takes a question from the audience at the 2019 KPE public symposium on optimizing nutrition through exercise
“The muscles in our bodies are built of proteins that…
Oh, the places you’ll go (with a KPE degree)!
Posted:He decided to pursue graduate studies in exercise and cardiac rehabilitation at the University of British Columbia. After completing his Master and PhD degrees at UBC, he went on to do a post-…