Congratulations to Chen Yang for successfully defending his dissertation on 15th June 2021!
Topic of hisÌýdissertation:
Biomechanical analysis of sex-specific adaptations to muscle fatigue in repetitive upper limb tasks
Topic of hisÌýdissertation:
Biomechanical analysis of sex-specific adaptations to muscle fatigue in repetitive upper limb tasks
Three Olympians head a list of six new inductees for the Class of 2021, announced Tuesday, to the º«¹úÂãÎè Sports Hall of Fame.
Topic of her dissertation:
Supervisor: Dr. Dilson Rassier
Ricarda Haeger ¾±²õÌý·É¾±³Ù³óÌý¶Ù°ù. Dilson Rassier'sÌýMuscle Physiology and Biophysics Laboratory
As part of the Bicentennial Celebrations, faculties, central units, associations, and unions were asked to nominate the Unsung Heroes in their department; the less-recognized faculty and staff who have walked the halls of º«¹úÂãÎè through the ages and who have greatly helped shape the community. Nominated by a colleague, the Faculty of Education's Greg Reid (Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education) was featured as a hero on June 15th for his significant contribution to research and teachings in the field of adapted physical activity.Ìý
Hailing from around the world, º«¹úÂãÎè’s valedictorians are a diverse, multitalented group. When they came to the University, they brought with them their unique backgrounds, passions, and ambitions. While they all praise the education they received at º«¹úÂãÎè, one thing is certain, the University has benefitted just as much for having them as valuable, contributing members of our community.
Congratulations to our Recipient of 2021 º«¹úÂãÎè Sports Science Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Supervisor: Dr. Shane Sweet
Project Title: Co-Developing the Blueprint for Quality Powerchair Sport Programming
David Urquhart has been appointed full-time head coach of the º«¹úÂãÎè men's hockey team.
A 2018 inductee to the º«¹úÂãÎè Sports Hall of Fame, Urquhart has spent the last three seasons as an assistant coach of the San Diego Gulls, an American Hockey League affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks. During that span, he helped guide the team to a 92-60-17 record in regular season play and three playoff berths.
March 31, 2021,ÌýKaila Bonnell published an articleÌýentitled "" on . Orbitexercise is an online platform that aims to address numerous health topics to encompass different people’s contexts. Former TIE lab member, Kaila is one of the founders of Orbitexercise.
On behalf of the members of º«¹úÂãÎè Faculty of Education, we mourn the tragic loss of 215 Indigenous children who were found in a mass grave at the site of a former residential school in Kamloops, British Columbia. Today, º«¹úÂãÎè lowers its flags in recognition of this tragedy, and we at the Faculty echo the sentiments of the º«¹úÂãÎè Provost. As our academics, staff, students, and alumni grieve together, we also stand together in support of our Indigenous community members.
Congratulations to ourÌýMaster's students for being awarded the prestigious Canada Graduate Scholarship this year!
The Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education would like to congratulate this year's NSERCÌý(USRA) Award Recipients.
Need to step up your health and fitness? º«¹úÂãÎè Education's Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education is offering personalized at-home fitness sessions via Zoom for members of the º«¹úÂãÎè Community! Kinesiology students will craft your fitness routine using your existing at-home equipment and household items.
As part of their internship, these students (supervised by a staff kinesiologist) will guide you through a one-hour workout twice a week for ten weeks (cost: $60 flat fee), to improve your strength, flexibility and overall physical health.
Congratulations to our awardees of this year’s º«¹úÂãÎè Sports Science Fellowships!
These three students are being awarded fellowships to support their research projects outlined below:
Established in 2009 by Vincent and Sabina Tassone along with friends and family, in memory of their son Adriano Tassone, to help Faculty of Education students in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education who have completed U1 and/or U2Ìýgain practical and research experience in KinesiologyÌýthrough an internship award.
1. March 5, 2021, Kaila Bonnell, Emilie Michalovic, and Dr. Shane Sweet published their study entitled "" on the Disability and Health Journal. This qualitative study investigated the relative accessibility of physical activity from the perspective of individuals with physical disabilities.