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KIN Destination Rio Pedometer Challenge
Faculty and staff within the School of Kinesiology have embarked on an 8-week virtual trek from UBC Vancouver, home of the 2010 Winter games, to Rio de Janeiro, home of this year’s celebration. The total distance is 11,220 km ( 6970 mi)! Participants have been provided with pedometers and a “step-log” to track their weekly […] Read More
Warning: High-intensity training could hurt you if you’re not an athlete
High-intensity “sprint training” may be gaining popularity at gyms, but if you’re new to this form of exercise, the workout could do more harm than good. A study by Canadian and European researchers found signs of stress in the muscle tissues of their non-athlete, untrained subjects after ultra-intense leg and arm cycling exercises. Perhaps […] Read More
Concussion management app developed by UBC Kinesiology Master’s student Harrison Brown
By Michael Choi · March 21, 2016, 8:06 p.m. The Ubyssey | A concussion management app, Head Check Health, has been developed by a UBC Master of Kinesiology graduate and PhD candidate, Harrison Brown. Along with cofounders Kerry Costello — chief operating officer and recent MBA graduate from UBC — and Alexey Manov — manufacturing […] Read More
Active Kids is Hiring
Do you enjoy working with children? Do you love being physically active? Are you interested in a career in sport, fitness or education? Active Kids is Hiring Soccer, Basketball, Multisport, and Gymnastics Instructors and Volunteers! Active Kids is an Outreach program of the School of Kinesiology which employs instructors who are passionate about working with […] Read More
CHAMPIONSHIP RECAP: T-Birds win Canadian University Sevens championship
VANCOUVER – The UBC Thunderbirds made history on Saturday, winning the 2016 edition of the Canadian University Sevens women’s tournament at the Burnaby Lake Rugby Club. “This win means so much to our program,” said head coach Maria Gallo, whose team went undefeated to claim its first-ever Canadian University Sevens championship. “All of those years […] Read More
HIP Lab research featured on cover of Experimental Physiology
UBC School of Kinesiology researchers William Sheel, Paolo Dominelli and Yannick Molgat-Seon, were invited to write a paper highlighting their recent studies investigating sex-differences in the respiratory system. The paper is in the February edition of Experimental Physiology. Their studies found that some of the airways in healthy women appear to be smaller than men. […] Read More
Head Impact Study
Dr. Jean-Sébastien Blouin (Assoc. Prof. UBC Kinesiology) and Dr. Gunter Siegmund (Adjunct Prof. UBC Kinesiology and Director of Research at MEA Forensic Engineers and Scientists) are lead investigators on a study investigating head impact exposure in football. Their graduate students (Alexander Rebchuk and Harrison Brown) have been working with the UBC Thunderbirds football team throughout […] Read More

Laura McCracken’s MSc Thesis Proposal June 16, 2016

Abstract: Individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) are at greatly increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). This is likely due to physical inactivity and impaired sympathetic control of the heart and blood vessels, resulting in cardiovascular dysfunction. Cardiovascular dysfunction in individuals with SCI is associated with injury level, whereby individuals with higher lesions exhibit greater […] Read More

Gillian Hinton’s MKin Paper Presentation June 13, 2016

Abstract: The vestibular system plays an integral role in the maintenance of static and dynamic balance. The first section of this paper will seek to provide an overview of the anatomy, and physiology of the vestibular system, as these are essential components required to understand vestibular function. The second part of this paper will examine […] Read More

June 10, 2016

Abstract: A single head impact in sport can cause an acute concussion, whereas repetitive head impacts are suspected to cause chronic neurological impairment. However, the diagnostic accuracy of concussion assessment tools are not well understood and sparse research evidence exists regarding the neurological implications of repetitive head impacts. The objective of this thesis was to […] Read More

Robbie Puni’s Mkin Paper Presentation

Abstract: The purpose of this document is to provide coaches at the youth level the necessary knowledge and provide them with a framework to construct a setting that provides players with the necessary a learning environment that can progress their skill and mature as a person. This paper reviews the recent and growing literature surrounding […] Read More

Distinguished Speaker Series: “Preventing Sudden Death in Sport & Physical Activity” June 1, 2016

Guest Speaker: Douglas Casa from the University of Connecticut and the Korey Stringer Institute. Dr. Casa is a researcher and advocate who has worked extensively in the field of heat illness, hydration, and sudden death in athletes. Dr. Casa’s work has been instrumental in preventing deaths from heat illness and improving athlete performance. Read More […] Read More

Robbie Puni’s Mkin Paper Presentation on June 23, 2016 9:00 AM
Gillian Hinton’s MKin Paper Presentation on June 23, 2016 1:00 PM
Alexander Rebchuk’s MSc Thesis Defence on June 24, 2016 9:00 AM
Laura McCracken’s MSc Thesis Proposal on June 27, 2016 1:00 PM

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Kinesiology is an academic discipline which involves the study of physical activity and its impact on health, society, and quality of life. It includes such areas of study as exercise science, sports management, athletic training and sports medicine, socio-cultural analyses of sports, sport and exercise psychology, fitness leadership, physical education-teacher education, and pre-professional training for physical therapy, occupational therapy, medicine and other health related fields.

Chair in Adapted Physical Activity

We are seeking to create a Chair in Adapted Physical Activity. Find out how you can help here.

Vancouver Summer Programs in Kinesiology & International Summer Camps

Introducing the Vancouver Summer Programs in Kinesiology for international university students and International Summer Camps for ages 10-18

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