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A former boxer and fitness trainer, KPE grad finds his calling in academic research
Posted:He qualified for the Commonwealth Games, but eventually decided not to pursue a boxing career further. Instead, he turned to personal training, which occupied the next 13 years of his life – and…
“If you weren't capable, the opportunity would have never come your way”: KPE graduate Anika Taylor
Posted:Taylor was taking a course on sport and popular culture at KPE and the instructor played the clip during a class discussion on sports and the media. In the clip, Ingraham tells LeBron to “shut up and…
U of T grad and her prof share a research history that spans provinces
Posted:The pair first ran into each other at the University of Alberta, where Rickard was wrapping up a bachelor of science degree in kinesiology and Kirkham was pursuing her post-doctoral research. After…
U of T women's volleyball coach Drakich seeks more 'incredible moments' in 34th year
Posted:The Toronto native joined the U of T staff by way of Sport Canada's coaching mentorship program after her playing days ended. Drakich was a member of Canada's national volleyball and beach volleyball…
Percentage of breast cancer survivors in Canada doubles over past 15 years, study finds
Posted:Asked by the Canadian Women’s Heart Health Alliance to co-author a scientific statement paper in 2020 on the state of women’s heart health in Canada, Kirkham - whose research is focused on preventing…
Student blogger gets in the spirit of Halloween with Move U's Scary Skate at the Varsity Arena
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Last Friday evening, I went to Move U's Scary Skate event at the Varsity Arena.
I hadn’t skated in a while, so it was rather scary to get back on the ice. Fortunately, I was able to adjust quickly…
Sport & Rec's IMPACT training program has an impact on student blogger
Posted:Earlier this month, I got to observe the Integrated Movement, Performance, Agility and Conditioning Team (IMPACT) program at the Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport.
The centre, a state-of-…
Activity 'snacks’ following meals may help maintain muscle mass: KPE study
Posted:Daniel Moore, an associate professor of muscle physiology at the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Eduction (KPE) who led the study, found that short bouts of activity, such as two minutes of…
KPE’s Roxy O’Rourke awarded Canada Graduate Scholarship (CGS) to Honour Nelson Mandela
Posted:Her main takeaway was to get a ‘dissertation dog’ to help support her health while studying for her degree.
“I went through some physical health challenges during my comprehensive exams that really…
Student blogger takes a Brain Break: Join him today!
Posted:Fall is midterm season and, like so many other students, I’m beginning to feel increased levels of stress as I prepare for my exams. And because I’m spending a lot more time sitting while studying in…
Pianos, exercise bikes and more: Inside the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education research labs
Posted:The faculty's Training and Enhancing Motor Performance Outcomes (TEMPO) lab is where Joyce Chen, assistant professor of motor learning, and her team of graduate students study how factors such as…
KPE mourns Juri Daniel, professor emeritus and former director of the School of Physical Health and Education
Posted:He was born in Estonia in 1923 and came to Canada in 1948. He graduated from U of T with a bachelor’s degree in physical health and education in 1954, followed by a degree in psychology in 1957.…