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KPE celebrates Class of 2024
Posted:Undergraduate students were presented with awards by Dean Gretchen Kerr, on the right, while proud family members and friends snapped pictures at the KPE graduation reception hosted at the Goldring…
A lifelong advocate for Indigenous Peoples, Wilton Littlechild receives U of T honorary degree
Posted:Today, in recognition of his inspirational and transformative advocacy for Indigenous rights and human rights, Littlechild will receive a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, from the University of Toronto…
'Incredible gratitude': U of T grad on his journey from spinal cord injury to convocation
Posted:But the accident changed Hayward's life. He sustained a spinal cord injury that caused him to become an incomplete quadriplegic, which means he has limited function in his upper body.A period of…
“You are the captain of your ship, so make the most of your voyage,” says kinesiology grad Rebecca Chan
Posted:“In high school, I was involved in various sports and had a lot of fun doing all of them – wushu, badminton, track and field, swimming, netball, dance– no matter the level of competition,” says Chan…
With PhD in hand, KPE grad and former Olympian aims to tackle athlete abuse
Posted:Yet, despite her triumphs, Willson's long career at the pinnacle of her sport also caused her to realize just how many athletes experienced emotional abuse, and how little awareness there was around…
U of T holds flag-raising ceremonies across its three campuses to mark start of Pride Month
Posted:At the St. George campus, the Progress Pride flag was hoisted above Varsity Stadium during an event hosted by the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education (KPE) and the Sexual and Gender…
U of T celebrates 2024 Sports Hall of Fame inductees
Posted:This year, 13 individual athletes and six teams were inducted for their outstanding achievements and contributions to athletics. “I am very proud to be part of an institution that provides an…
Kelly Arbour-Nicitopoulos leads project on athlete concussion surveillance in Special Olympics Sports
Posted:Kelly Arbour-Nicitopoulos, an associate professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE) at the University of Toronto (U of T), has been at the forefront of research into adapted…
With Olympics approaching, it’s time to recognize children as a protected class in sport, say KPE researchers
Posted:Imagine this scenario: a 15-year-old child is caught consuming cannabis in public and is charged with an offence. If the child is found guilty, the court has discretion to order an absolute discharge…
Varsity Blues alumna Kylie Masse heading to Paris 2024 with Team Canada
Posted:The native of LaSalle, Ont., did not disappoint at the 2024 Olympic Trials this past week at TPASC. Masse swam the second fastest time in the world this year, winning her signature 100 backstroke…
U of T executive director of athletic & physical activity Beth Ali announces retirement
Posted:Ali has been a valued member of the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education for over 30 years. She was appointed the Executive Director on November 1, 2016 after serving as the director of…
KPE's Simon Darnell joins U of T think tank focused on studying UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Posted:On April 16, they became Fellows in the SDGs Scholars Academy. The Academy is part of SDGs@UofT. This Institutional Strategic Initiative brings together faculty, students and staff whose research…