Welcome to a new academic year: A message from Dean Ira Jacobs

Ira Jacobs, professor and dean of the University of Toronto Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, shared a message to welcome new and returning students, staff and faculty to a new academic year.
Ira Jacobs, professor and dean of the University of Toronto Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, shared a message to welcome new and returning students, staff and faculty to a new academic year.
04/09/2019

Welcome to the 2019/20 academic year.

Our Faculty’s mission is to develop, advance and disseminate knowledge about the interactions of physical activity and health through education, research, leadership and the provision of opportunity. We deliver this mission to the undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the Faculty’s academic programs through outstanding research and teaching, and to all U of T students through the wide range of co-curricular sport and recreational physical activity programs offered by the Faculty.

This year, the QS World University Rankings placed the University of Toronto programs in kinesiology, physical education, and sport and exercise sciences fifth in the world. This important recognition is indicative of the growing global relevance of the discipline of kinesiology, and serves as further incentive for our Faculty to continue its steady progress.

Whether you are enrolled in the Faculty’s undergraduate or graduate degree programs in kinesiology, physical education and exercise science, inquiring about facilities and programs available for recreation and active healthy living, or exploring the opportunities to excel as a Varsity Blue, I am confident that you will find the opportunities, inspiration and support you need.

Our staff and faculty worked tirelessly over the summer to fine-tune the curricular and co-curricular programs and infrastructure that the Faculty provides to the entire U of T community to enrich our University of Toronto students’ university experience.

I encourage you to take advantage of the opportunities and extend best wishes for a wonderful and active 2019/20 academic year!