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MoveU to a HappyU: Faculty expands physical activity program to improve mental health for all students
Posted:“For all the wonder and excitement that comes from being a university student, there’s also the pressure that’s brought on by things such as multiple looming deadlines, social challenges and…
Supporting the psychological well-being of athletes: What can coaches do?
Posted:There has recently been an increasing number of athletes bravely coming forward to share their stories about the psychological distress and associated mental health challenges they experienced during…
A powerhouse reborn: Varsity Blues back in chase for the David Johnston University Cup
Posted:Last season, the Toronto Varsity Blues finished one point ahead of the Lakehead Thunderwolves and Waterloo Warriors, earning them the eighth and final playoff spot in the OUA west division. This year…
Latest coronavirus updates for the U of T community
Posted:We will continue to keep our community informed of new developments through the U of T website and urge those seeking information to consult trusted sources such as Ontario.ca/coronavirus.
Symptoms…
Training on a low-carb diet boosts protein needs for endurance athletes: U of T researchers
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Jenna Gillen (left) and Daniel Moore (right) are both researchers in U of T’s Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education
How would you define a low-carb/high-fat diet vs. a high-carb/low-fat…
MoveU blogger: Eight ways to a healthy immune system
Posted:According to Harvard Health Publishing, there are some steps you can take towards a healthy immune system:
• Don't smoke.
Everyone knows about smoking and lung cancer. Smoking hasn’t been cool…
SPARK: An on-campus wellness initiative facilitated by the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education
Posted:How did the SPARK program first get started?
SPARK is part of the MPK Program offered at U of T. Within this Program, MPK graduate students have the option to select one of four in-house placements,…
MoveU blogger: Fit Mix is the right mix
Posted:KPE released their new and updated schedule for group fitness classes in 2020, and I found one whose timings were particularly convenient for me- except I wasn’t sure what a “Fit Mix” was. I texted…
U of T faculty, alumni and other members of university community named to Order of Canada
Posted:A pioneering zoologist who championed gender equality. A church minister and politician who was part of Canada’s early LGBTQ movement and performed one of the country's first same-sex marriages. And…
U of T students who crushed it in 2019
Posted:The first-year student who served as head dancer at U of T’s powwow
(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)
Although she was only in her first year at U of T, Miyopin Cheechoo was asked to take on a big…
Achieving fitness goals with a little help from your friends
Posted:Through sheer determination, Sivakumaran kept at it, using the low impact elliptical day after day – and eventually shed 100 pounds in under a year.
He was encouraged by staff at the Goldring Centre…
Success on the world stage earns Varsity Blues' Linda Kiefer coach of the year honours
Posted:Earlier this week, U of T backstroke specialist Kylie Masse, the first Canadian to win back-to-back FINA World Championships gold medals, was named the country’s best female swimmer for the third…