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Get into the groove of a workday workout
Posted:Between a full day of school, work, family and social commitments, not to mention errands, most people find it difficult to make time for physical activity. But the health benefits of getting active…
U of T research fuels IOC Gender Equality Review Project
Posted:In a statement, the International Olympic Committee promised to act on 25 “gender equality recommendations.”
“It is not just the right thing to do. It is in the interest of us all,” said IOC…
International Women’s Day: Building Strength and Community
Posted:Various stations were set up within the Athletic Centre including yoga, volleyball, dodgeball, Zumba, a spin class, and a nutrition class. Enthusiastic instructors kept participants motivated…
Safeguarding of athletes from maltreatment: Q & A with Professor Gretchen Kerr
Posted:What is the role of an athlete welfare officer?
Athlete welfare officers play important volunteer roles in helping to ensure that athletes are protected from maltreatment, including sexual,…
Mobilizing change: KPE hosts public symposium on enhancing physical activity accessibility
Posted:“We know already that physical and metaphorical barriers can impact one’s ability to enjoy healthy active living,” said Professor Ira Jacobs, dean of KPE, in his opening remarks. “Our Faculty…
KPE Career Café shows many paths to a dream job
Posted:“I came here tonight, because I wanted to hear what other people in my field were able to do with their kinesiology degree,” said third year student Tabatha Amponsah.
First year student Shalom Howe…
U of T sport-related subjects ranked 6th in the world second year in a row
Posted:“Last year was the first time that the QS World University Rankings identified a subject category consisting of programs that are integral to our Faculty, demonstrating the growing global relevance…
Faculty showcases benefits of an active classroom
Posted:Dancing around the Athletic Centre gym as part of a “flock” and playing a hand-tapping game that required concentration and control probably weren’t what high school teachers from the Toronto…
U of T alumni, staff at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang
Posted:Alumnus Paul Poirier was one of 17 figure skaters on the national team competing at the Games. Along with partner Piper Gilles, Poirier represented Canada in the ice dance category, finishing in…
KPE researchers dig deep into the meaning of subconcussion and find out it’s not all bad news
Posted:The concept has been garnering increasing attention ever since the surge of interest in chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a suspected long-term outcome of multiple repeated blows to the head –…
KPE symposium to examine physical activity accessibility from playground to podium
Posted:University of Toronto Professors Kelly Arbour-Nicitopoulos and John Cairney will be joined by Paralympic medallist and Professor Danielle Peers (University of Alberta) and Professor David Legg (Mount…
Meet Zarine Ahmed, Graduate Program Coordinator, KPE
Posted:Zarine Ahmed vividly remembers Convocation last fall.
Chosen as gonfalon bearer for the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education(KPE), she had the best seat in the house from which to view…