News & Features
PhD students to present at Canada’s first conference focused on concussions in girls and women
Posted:The Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education will be well-represented this weekend at Canada’s first-ever concussion conference focused exclusively on issues related to the health of girls and…
Visiting academic explores intersections between culture, gender and stress in athletes
Posted:“First of all, I love this place,” PhD student Chandan Preet beams. “People here are so warm. It’s only been a few weeks and I find I’m already smiling more! ” Preet has fallen for Toronto. More…
Camp U of T participants use entrepreneur skills to make their neighbourhood safer
Posted:Create an inclusive and safe environment and look out for your fellow campers—those are just a couple of the values promoted through Camp U of T's Camper Code. This fall, Oliver Wong, Arnav Shah and…
Kylie Masse: the Blues athlete of our generation
Posted:Kylie Masse begins the first day of class differently than most Kinesiology students. At a mid-morning media avail, she’s flanked by University of Toronto Varsity Blues Sports Information Coordinator…
University of Toronto campers send best wishes to Invictus Games competitors
Posted:Beginning September 23, 550 athletes from 17 nations who have either become ill or injured because of their service will compete for eight days showing what they can do past injury. Prince Harry…
How shock rock was born on Varsity Stadium and other historical facts about the home of the Blues
Posted:Ian Stephen was not present at the eventful concert, but as the assistant facility manager at the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, he is privy to much of the Varsity Centre’s storied…
Two members of the KPE family recognized with Arbor Awards
Posted:Two members of the KPE family, Walter Okihiro and Jim Sheppard, were among the 2017 award recipients feted on September 14 in a ceremony held annually at the house of U of T’s President Meric Gertler…
KPE welcomes Lester B. Pearson scholarship winner
Posted:The scholarship program recognizes students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and creativity and who are recognized leaders within their school. A special emphasis is placed on the…
Dean's welcome back message
Posted:Our Faculty’s mission is to develop, advance and disseminate knowledge about physical activity, health and their interactions through education, research, leadership and the provision of opportunity…
KPE's Janelle Joseph appointed Director, Academic Success Centre and Assistant Director, Transitional Year Programme
Posted:Joseph completed her PhD and two post-doctoral research fellowships (in New Zealand and Canada) in the areas of sport and race. Her Banting SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship research focused on physical…
Faculty welcomes new Registrar and Director of Student Services
Posted:“We are very pleased to welcome Wendy to the Faculty,” says Professor Ira Jacobs, dean of the Faculty. “She has an extensive background in business process improvement, project management, student…
Masse helps Canada to bronze, earns 2nd medal of world championships
Posted:Masse swam the first leg of the relay in 58.22 and was followed by Richard Funk in the breast stroke, 2016 Olympic sensation Penny Oleksiak in the butterly and Yuri Kisil in the freestyle.
The team…