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Study examines impact of Respect in Sport Parent Program on psychosocial experiences of minor hockey athletes
Posted:A study from the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education examined the impact of Respect in Sport Parent Program on athletes’ psychosocial development among minor hockey…
Sport & Rec Blog: What I learned from the Big HIIT workout - and why you should do it, too
Posted:“40 seconds of split jumps folks, starting…now!” instructs the U of T Sport & Rec coach.
Alrighty, I think as I begin the first exercise of the online HIIT workout class I’m attending…but my…
From Tokyo 1964 to Tokyo 2020: Reflections of an Olympic activist
Posted:Thank you very much for this great honour and for your perseverance during these unsettling times. I regret that the pandemic makes it impossible for us to meet in person.
Much has changed within…
“You’re already a step ahead,” alumni tell students in KINections Career Café
Posted:This was one of the key takeaways from the KINections Career Café, an annual event that connects KPE alumni with students for an evening of career exploration. Like most other things, this year’s…
Anatomy on the half shell: U of T alumnus draws on education to become champion oyster shucker
Posted:Born into a family of teachers, McMurray planned to become a teacher after completing his bachelor’s degree in physical health and education at U of T in 1993.
Yet, McMurray says his undergraduate…
KPE’s Janelle Joseph wins Connaught New Researcher Award
Posted:The annual awards are provided to U of T assistant professors within the first five years of a tenure-stream academic appointment to help them establish strong research programs.
“Physical literacy…
Learning online: KPE faculty and students share insights and tips
Posted:Ashley Stirling, associate professor, teaching stream, and vice dean of academics at KPE, explains the Faculty is committed to maintaining academic excellence while thoughtfully evolving in response…
Keeping the community spirit alive: KPE launches KINections
Posted:Ask any student at the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education (KPE) what they love most about KPE and you’ll probably get the same answer: the sense of community.
This fall, that community…
An unprecedented week in sport: U of T experts weigh in on major leagues postponing games and matches to protest racial injustice
Posted:We spoke to Assistant Professor Janelle Joseph and Associate Professor Simon Darnell of the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education about the unprecedented week in sport…
Dean's Welcome Message - September 3
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Welcome to a new academic year at the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education (KPE)! The start of a new academic year is always an exciting time, rich with potential for new experiences…
U of T multi-sport summer program brings joy to children, relief for parents
Posted:So, when the University of Toronto's Sport & Recreation division decided to offer a summer multi-sport program for children of the university’s staff, faculty, librarians and students, many…
From Singapore to Saskatchewan; A Varsity Blues’ pandemic journey
Posted:Brenna Hamel is on the Varsity Blues track and field team (photo by Seyran Mammadov)
Hamel wasted no time and was on a flight to her hometown of Shellbrook, Saskatchewan, 140km north of Saskatoon,…