News & Features
How Muhammad Ali shook the world one last time
Posted:We spoke to Simon Darnell, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, about Ali’s legacy and what made him such a unique presence in the world of sport. Darnell’s…
KPE announces launch of Task Force on Race and Indigeneity
Posted:Held on May 26 at Hart House, the event featured panel and roundtable discussions. The evening also launched the Faculty’s Task Force on Race and Indigeneity, which will create concrete…
KPE students’ IDeA ranked among best at provincial competition
Posted:As part of this year’s Innovative Designs for Accessibility Student Competition (IDeA), the group proposed that high school students spend 10 of their 40 mandatory volunteer hours at adapted physical…
Professor Stirling and team create first Canadian guidelines for optimal internships
Posted:It’s a development that could help thousands of students get the most out of their experience – an estimated 300,000 interns hit Canada’s job market each year.
Under the Employment Standards Act,…
Kylie Masse is off to the races in Rio
Posted:What accounts for Kylie’s extraordinary feat?
I think a number of things contributed to it. The training she got at U of T was a step in the right direction. Kylie had done very little strength…
KPE recognizes star employees with Awards of Excellence
Posted:“This is a wonderful opportunity to pause, socialize and reflect on what we have accomplished this year,” said acting dean Gretchen Kerr in her opening remarks. “We’ve had thousands of students walk…
Focused on the future: U of T recognizes KPE leaders
Posted:Established in 1994 by the University of Toronto Alumni Association, this award is presented to students who have made outstanding extra-curricular contributions to their college, faculty or to the…
KPE Professor to lead Expert Panel on Education and Prevention of Sexual Violence
Posted:The group, called the Expert Panel on Education and Prevention of Sexual Violence, was formed as part of an action plan released on April 5 by President Meric Gertler and Vice-President and Provost…
Michael Hutchison: Shining a light on concussion
Posted:Despite worthy and important efforts to prevent concussions (such as rule changes, strength training and improved equipment standards), there will always be risk. What we need is an immediate…
Staying fit and healthy in five easy steps: Q & A Harley Pasternak
Posted:How did you help Halle Barry get in shape for her role in Catwoman?
We trained on the film set Monday to Friday, so there was time for five workouts a week. We had 30 minute lunch breaks, so I had…
Breaking down barriers: Sport, Sex and Identity Symposium
Posted:Held at the Isabel Bader Theatre on April 6, the symposium featured four of the Faculty’s leading researchers who discussed how sport reflects and defines our cultural identity, shapes gender roles…
2016 Dean's Student Leadership Awards announced
Posted:Ryan has been the co-chair of the Governance Board for Athletics and Recreation and many of its reporting committees since 2015. He has been the captain of the KPE men’s intramural basketball since…