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Sport & Rec blogger: Four ways to enjoy a winter day
Posted:The transition from a fall coat to a full-on winter jacket marks the true beginning of winterwell, to me at least. With the recent drop in temperatures from this week, I’ve donned my winter coat and…
KINections keeps spirits high at KPE
Posted:“Working collaboratively with KPE student groups, Sport & Rec and U of T Student Life, KINections delivers curated activities that support student wellness and success,” says Wendy Pais, KPE’s…
Minister of Heritage applauds launch of Research Hub for Gender+ Equity in Sport
Posted:Directed by Professor Gretchen Kerr from the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, Professor Guylaine Demers of Laval University and Professor Ann Pegoraro of the…
Short exercise snacks improve blood sugar regulation following a meal, new study finds
Posted:“Periods of prolonged sitting can be associated with elevated increases in the concentration of blood insulin, a hormone that regulates our blood sugar concentration following meals,” says Jenna…
Sport & Rec blogger: Four tips for crushing winter workouts
Posted:1. Dress right
This one’s a non-negotiable…believe me, I’ve learned it the hard way. It’s easy to throw on too many layers on a cold day—and be drenched in sweat 10 minutes into your workout—or…
A new brand for a new era: KPE launches academic brand platform
Posted:Following 10 months of research and consultation with students, staff, alumni and faculty members, KPE will launch its new academic brand platform. Developed with the goal of more cohesively…
Gender+ Equity in Sport Research Hub officially launched
Posted:The Hub was developed with $1.65 million in funding from the Government of Canada, whose goal is to achieve gender equity in sport by 2035 through support of applied research in sport and other…
2020 Reception for Scholars celebrates students, honours donors
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Professor Ira Jacobs, dean of KPE, welcomed everyone to the online celebration, acknowledging that we are all still adapting to a life disrupted by a pandemic.
“That is why I think it is all the…
Review of cancer rehabilitation guidelines to strengthen cancer care
Posted:Daniel Santa Mina, an assistant professor at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, worked with colleagues from West Virginia University Cancer Institute,…
Diego Maradona, the making of an icon: Q & A with Professor Peter Donnelly
Posted:What made Diego Maradona such an icon?
First, he was a wonderful player. At 1.65m he was one of the smaller players, but had amazing dribbling skills, and a powerful left-footed shot. He played in…
Fitness for seniors: Why it's important and how to do it
Posted:Eric Williams joined the University of Toronto in 2001, as a student in the Faculty of Physical Education and Health and football player for the Varsity Blues. He joined the communications team in…