Innovation drives research in the School of Kinesiology.
The School of Kinesiology is internationally recognized for its distinguished research and innovation applied to the study of human movement, sport, physical activity, and health. The School is home to over 25 active researchers and 100 graduate students, who are linked through collaborative, multidisciplinary networks with other institutions, research centres, and clusters at UBC and abroad.
In 2018 the Chan Gunn Pavilion opened its doors on Wesbrook Mall to serve as the new hub for sports medicine and exercise science research at UBC.
Research News
ShQUooz Circle Celebrates a Year of Movement, Culture and Community
The ShQUooz Circle is celebrating a year of movement, culture, connection and community through a growing partnership between UBC, Indigenous Women Rise (IWR) and the Indigenous Physical Activity and Cultural Circle (IPACC). At the heart of this work are the women themselves. Led in partnership with Elder Sally Lee, Diana Day and Angelina Day of Indigenous Women Rise, a grassroots organization […]
Congratulations 2026 NSERC Discovery Grant Recipients: Dr. Jean-Sébastien Blouin, Dr. Robert Boushel, and Dr. Romeo Chua
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Jean-Sébastien Blouin, Dr. Robert Boushel and Dr. Romeo Chua have been awarded the 2026 NSERC Discovery Grants. Their research tackle critical challenges in exercise performance, movement, and human balance. Learn more about their research below. Dr. Jean-Sébastien Blouin – Sensorimotor Physiology Laboratory UBC Balance Robot in the Sensorimotor […]
New federal funding supports UBC research on heat and schizophrenia
The Government of Canada has announced more than $17 million in funding through its Climate Change and Health Capacity Building Program, including support for University of British Columbia research examining how extreme heat affects people living with schizophrenia. At this morning’s announcement, Dr. Liv Yoon highlighted findings from the 2021 B.C. heat dome, during which […]
Kinesiology Graduate Research Day 2026
On May 7, 2026, the School of Kinesiology hosted Graduate Research Day in the Gateway Health Building, bringing together graduate students from across research and applied pathways to share their work, exchange ideas, and engage in interdisciplinary dialogue. The event created a shared space for students in Neuromechanical, Socio-Cultural, Psychological, Biological and Physiological pathways, as […]