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For the love of swimming: Varsity Blues alum Gaël Chaubet awarded 2020 Masters Excellence in Coaching Award
Posted:“I was introduced to the team in my second year by my swimming coach Byron MacDonald, who knew I was looking for a job and had previous experience with coaching. What I didn’t tell him was that I had…
KPE students study impact of COVID-19 on physical activity and cancer survivors
Posted:“Not only do their weakened immune systems put them at a greater risk for severe outcomes from COVID-19, the symptoms normally associated with a cancer diagnosis such as increased fatigue and stress…
Physical activity doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated, says U of T professor
Posted:“There are a number of reasons why Canadian children may not be as physically active as they should be, including a lack of opportunity or resources to participate in physical activity,” says…
We have not done enough to confront racism, say KPE leaders
Posted:These past weeks have been a horrible reminder of endemic anti-Black racism. And, last week was a stark alarm bell for us personally, one that has shaken our confidence in the effectiveness of the…
#UofTGrad20: Meet KPE graduate students convocating this summer
Posted:Paty Lopez graduated in June with a Master of Science degree in exercise science, under the supervision of Assistant Professor Daniel Santa Mina.
What was your thesis about?
The objective of my…
To KPE graduates, with love: An online celebration of the class of 2020
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Wearing a ceremonial convocation robe, Dean Jacobs congratulated KPE’s newest graduates on completing their bachelor, masters and doctoral degrees, and introduced major award winners of the…
#UofTGrad20: Meet Katrina Innanen, newly minted bachelor of kinesiology
Posted:What led you to study kinesiology?
I was always interested in the human body and health and so when I was looking in grade 12 the kinesiology program looked like the best fit for my interests. I…
In a celebration of Pride and inclusion, U of T raises flags above Varsity Stadium
Posted:“The addition of the black and brown stripes serves to highlight the importance of representation and inclusion of queer, trans, Black, Indigenous and people of colour (QTBIPOC) communities and is a…
Varsity Blues grad continues basketball career in Sweden
Posted:“My time at U of T has been amazing. I’ve gained friends for life and learned a lot through the ups and downs in both basketball and my academics,” says Johansson by email from Stockholm, where he…
#UofTGrad20 first person account: Samir Bhatla reflects on his experience
Posted:Why I applied to kinesiology
When the time came to apply for university programs, I was quite clueless. I didn’t really know what I wanted to be, but I did know that I would likely pursue something…
Historic U of T convocation ceremony to celebrate Class of 2020
Posted:More than 15,000 University of Toronto students will graduate today at a convocation ceremony unlike any other in the university’s 193-year history.
The “virtual” proceedings – necessary because of…
Tamara Tatham to assume position of interim head coach of Varsity Blues women’s basketball
Posted:“Tamara has excelled at every level,” said Beth Ali, executive director of athletics and physical activity. “As a former student-athlete, she understands the nuances and rigours of balancing both the…