News & Features
A new kind of intramural: Sport & Rec's Amazing Race
Posted:The words “Amazing Race” bring to mind images of sweaty, backpack-wearing tourists running around the world, competing in a series of semi-absurd challenges in hopes of claiming a million dollar…
KPE celebrates the class of 2020
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The Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education (KPE) celebrated its graduates with a special video featuring the dean of KPE, Professor Ira Jacobs and a graduate of the doctoral program, Emma…
From Hay River to U of T; How Fiona Huang fell in love with the KPE program and the track & field community
Posted:Fiona Huang admits that it was a “pretty big culture shock” coming to the University of Toronto from the small town of Hay River to study kinesiology, but she was eager to make the transition work…
Sport & Rec blog: The insatiable cult of anti-fat bias
Posted:On November 18, I had the chance to listen to guest speaker Stephanie Chrismon as part of the University of Toronto Sport & Rec’s Diversity and Equity virtual conference. Chrismon—whose…
Update on academic planning for winter 2021 from Dean Ira Jacobs
Posted:With the end of the fall term approaching, I want to share with you some important information about the coming winter term, and also some thoughts about the past few months.
I have long known that…
Six Faculty volunteers recognized with prestigious 2020 Arbor Awards
Posted:The Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education nominated six volunteers for the award this year.
Fidelia Ho, seen here attending a fencing event from 2019, was among this year's recipients of the…
Racism and mental health should be part of the same conversation, finds KPE panel
Posted:“Many people were already mentally struggling with the pandemic,” says Robin Waley, assistant manager of co-curricular diversity & equity in the University of Toronto Sport & Recreation…
Sport & Rec blog: The True Blue Tour: Free merch, pushups and Varsity Blues pride
Posted:Suffice it to say, life at U of T's St. George campus looks a bit different this year. With online classes in full swing, it has never been easier to stroll down St. George towards Sid Smith Hall…
New study makes case for renewed commitment to gender equality in interuniversity sport
Posted:The study, published recently in the International Journal of Sport Policy and Politics, combined results from four separate studies of gender equality in Canadian inter-university sport conducted…
Activity levels among children with autism spectrum disorder linked to parental behaviour: U of T study
Posted:“We know that parent support for physical activity is critical for engaging children and youth with disabilities in physical activity, although it may be especially important for children and youth…
Sport & Rec blog: The best way to overcome October chills? Squad training
Posted:Okay, I know that exercising outside in mid-October sounds tortuous, but hear me out— the Squad Training: Fitness FUNdations outdoor workouts are worth braving the weather. Plus, you’ll be sweating…
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…