/edu-kpe/taxonomy/term/642/all en /edu-kpe/channels/news/completion-kpes-indigenous-space-onkwanaktiio-lab-363515 <p>The Faculty of Education's Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE) has unveiled its new Indigenous space, named the Onkwanaktí:io lab, which aims to provide a supportive environment for Indigenous students and encourage Indigenous-focused research.</p> <p>The space features a mural highlighting Indigenous athletes and a hand-carved wooden table depicting traditional Indigenous sports, underscoring the connection between culture, movement, and community.</p> Fri, 07 Feb 2025 20:32:29 +0000 admin 4833 at /edu-kpe /edu-kpe/channels/news/faculty-education-students-recognized-top-candidates-mccall-macbain-scholarships-363432 <h2>Get to know Justin Goldberg and Nattamon Tokaeo, º«¹úÂãÎè Education's top McCall MacBain Scholarship Candidates:</h2> <p> </p> <p>Recognized for his leadership potential, <strong>Honours Kinesiology student Justin Goldberg (BSc'25) is a national finalist</strong> for the McCall MacBain Scholarships at º«¹úÂãÎè.</p> Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:11:30 +0000 admin 4832 at /edu-kpe /edu-kpe/channels/news/new-deans-speaker-series-launches-manu-kapur-363406 <p>As a new initiative of the Faculty of Education, Dean Vivek Venkatesh recently launched the <strong><a href="/education/channels/event/deans-speaker-series-professor-manu-kapur-productive-failure-and-rethinking-how-we-learn-362751">Dean's Speaker Series</a></strong>. This biannual series is expected to host prominent guest speakers on relatable topics that span the Faculty's departments and hosted by the Dean as a free event for academics, students, staff, and invited guests.</p> Mon, 03 Feb 2025 19:08:06 +0000 admin 4831 at /edu-kpe /edu-kpe/channels/news/call-research-participants-does-breast-reduction-surgery-change-way-you-breathe-move-363016 <p>The <a href="/cerpl">Clinical Exercise and Respiratory Physiology Laboratory (CERPL)</a> and the Movement Technologies and Innovation (MOTION) Laboratory, in collaboration with <a href="https://lululemon.com">Lululemon</a>, are seeking female volunteers for a research study investigating whether breast reduction surgery impacts breathing and biomechanics during exercise.</p> <p>The study is looking for 16 healthy women who are planning to undergo breast reduction surgery and are able to walk, jog, and run on a treadmill.</p> Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:44:56 +0000 admin 4830 at /edu-kpe /edu-kpe/channels/news/participate-exciting-study-focusing-running-asymmetry-and-fatigue-362940 <p><strong>Who?</strong></p> <p>Any recreational, competitive, or elite-level runners can participate.</p> <p><strong>You must be/you:</strong></p> <ul> <li>aged between 18 to 40 years</li> <li>run at least 20 km per week and regularly participate in running for 3-6 months</li> <li>have not had any musculoskeletal injuries in the past 6 months, any neurological or cardiovascular and respiratory conditions or pregnancy</li> <li>should not be under any medications or rehabilitation programme</li> </ul> <p><strong>What?</strong></p> Mon, 27 Jan 2025 18:00:24 +0000 admin 4828 at /edu-kpe /edu-kpe/channels/news/mcgill-education-named-3rd-canada-38th-globally-362892 <p>According to <a href="https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/by-subject">World University Rankings by Subject 2025</a>, released on January 22 by Times Higher Education (THE), º«¹úÂãÎè ranks among the top 90 in the world in all of the 11 subjects assessed, placing six subjects in the top 50. The University placed third in Canada in  in Education Studies and six other domains. THE’s subject rankings evaluate 11 disciplines based on five performance indicators: teaching, research environment, research quality, international outlook and Industry. </p> Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:07:35 +0000 admin 4827 at /edu-kpe /edu-kpe/channels/news/celena-scheede-bergdahl-comments-prehab-impact-patient-recovery-362847 <p>The Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education's <a href="/education/celena-scheede">Dr. Celena Scheede-Bergdahl </a>was interviewed by CBC for an article, "Prehab' before surgery speeds up patient recovery, review suggests" regarding how pre-op exercise, nutritional changes, and psychological support could reduce complications.  Dr. Scheede-Bergdahl commented she sees high rates of participation in prehab at Montreal General Hospital's surgery program. "We're capturing them in a teaching moment," Scheede-Bergdahl said.</p> Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:33:36 +0000 admin 4826 at /edu-kpe /edu-kpe/channels/event/deans-speaker-series-professor-manu-kapur-productive-failure-and-rethinking-how-we-learn-362751 <div class="bl-tpl"><a class="button--outline" href="/x/w9h">RSVP for the Dean's Speaker Series</a></div> <h6 class="bl-tpl">(You may choose to attend a single session or both.)</h6> <h4><br /></h4> Mon, 20 Jan 2025 21:40:12 +0000 admin 4825 at /edu-kpe /edu-kpe/channels/event/spring-2025-faculty-education-convocation-362721 <p>The Spring 2025 Faculty of Education Convocation Ceremony will take place <strong>Thursday, May 29 at 3:00 PM</strong>.</p> Fri, 17 Jan 2025 21:34:38 +0000 admin 4824 at /edu-kpe /edu-kpe/channels/news/breathing-under-mechanical-load-during-exercise-join-study-362697 <p><strong>Are you a healthy non-smoking adult interested in contributing to cutting-edge research on breathing, breathlessness, and exercise?</strong></p> <p>Researchers at º«¹úÂãÎè’s <strong>Clinical Exercise and Respiratory Physiology Laboratory (CERPL)</strong> are seeking participants for a study examining how breathing mechanical loads affect inspiratory muscle activation and breathlessness during exercise.</p> <p>The study involves three lab visits, including lung function tests, cycling exercise, and safe, controlled breathing challenges, all in downtown Montreal.</p> Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:01:58 +0000 admin 4823 at /edu-kpe /edu-kpe/channels/event/black-history-months-mcgill-black-community-gathering-362489 <p>2025's º«¹úÂãÎè Black Community Gathering, taking place on February 19 from 12 PM to 3 PM and organized by the Equity Team in the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic) in collaboration with the Black Students' Network of McGi</p> Fri, 10 Jan 2025 21:06:29 +0000 admin 4820 at /edu-kpe /edu-kpe/channels/news/black-history-month-opening-ceremony-keynote-shane-laptiste-362485 <p>This year's Black History Month will launch with an Opening Ceremony on February 6 and keynote delivered by <b>Shane Laptiste, </b>principal and co-founder of the award-winning Studio of Contemporary Architecture (SOCA).</p> Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:21:25 +0000 admin 4818 at /edu-kpe /edu-kpe/channels/news/participate-research-study-bone-health-exercise-behaviours-diabetes-361115 <p>The Gibbs Lab at º«¹úÂãÎè is looking for adults aged 50 and above, diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes to participate in a research study.</p> <p>Participation involves one audio-recorded interview conducted via Microsoft Teams or by phone.</p> <p>The study aims to identify preferences, information needs, and perceived barriers related to exercise for the management of bone health in older adults with diabetes. Adults over 50 with diabetes are often unaware of their increased risk of bone fractures, which can lead to disability, hospitalization, and significant healthcare costs.</p> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:02:31 +0000 admin 4816 at /edu-kpe /edu-kpe/channels/event/mcgill-fall-semester-classes-end-date-358679 <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> Wed, 21 Aug 2024 20:59:00 +0000 admin 4814 at /edu-kpe /edu-kpe/channels/event/course-or-university-withdrawal-without-refund-deadline-358683 <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> Wed, 21 Aug 2024 21:00:52 +0000 admin 4811 at /edu-kpe