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School of Kinesiology welcomes Dr. Michael (Mick) Leahy, Assistant Professor in Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology
Jun 04, 2026
The UBC School of Kinesiology is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Michael (Mick) Leahy as an Assistant Professor in Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology. Dr. Leahy joins the School following a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center where his research program sought to investigate the […]
Kinesiology Graduate Research Day 2026
Jun 03, 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 […]
UBC Kin Games Makes it’s Mark with First Place Finish at the 2026 Kinesiology Games Conference
May 28, 2026
Congratulations to the UBC Kin games team for winning first place overall (first in academics, third in athletics, third in dance, fifth in spirit) at the 2026 Kinesiology (Kin) Game Conference in Sudbury, Ontario. This impressive achievement highlights the passion, academic excellence, and unity of UBC Kinesiology students at the national stage. Dylan Pryde, Lyla […]
School of Kinesiology welcomes Mr. Patric Gonçalves, a Team-Based Practice Educator in Clinical Exercise Physiology
May 25, 2026
The UBC School of Kinesiology is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Patric Gonçalves, a Team-Based Practice Educator in Clinical Exercise Physiology. Mr. Gonçalves joins the School from interdisciplinary settings where he has taught, mentored, and supported student learning across institutions including the Federal University of Minas Gerais (Brazil), University of Toronto, University of […]
Health Promotion and Physical Activity (KIN 464) Students Showcase their Research at the Annual Student Poster Presentation Event
Apr 29, 2026
On April 9, 2026, students in Dr. Andrea Bundon’s KIN 464: Health Promotion and Physical Activity course presented their research at the annual Student Poster Presentation event. Over several months, students surveyed individuals who study, work, live, and play at UBC to better understand their physical activity patterns, as well as their health needs and […]