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Celebrating Arctic Sports at UBC: A Demonstration and Discussion
Jun 17, 2025
In March, the School of Kinesiology had the honour of hosting Eric Porter and Emily King for a series of engaging Arctic Sports workshops and demonstrations. These events brought together KIN students, faculty, staff, and the broader UBC community to learn from and with Indigenous sport leaders whose work continues to build connections between movement, […]
KINgratulations Class of 2025!
May 27, 2025
A big KINgratulations to our Class of 2025! This year we saw 299 undergraduate and 39 graduate students cross the stage. We are so proud of our graduates and we can’t wait to see what you do next! Check out the photos here. Please contact kin.communications@ubc.ca with any questions or concerns.
Kinesiology Undergraduate Students present at the Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference
May 21, 2025
Over 10 undergraduate students researching under Professors Hyosub Kim, Romeo Chua, Liv Yoon, and Desmond McEwan presented at the 2025 Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference. The annual conference aims to provide an opportunity for UBC undergraduate students to present their research with fellow UBC students, family, and friends, with this year’s focus on how breaking the […]
Viviana Shiffman awarded Best Poster at the Whistler Anesthesia Summit
May 14, 2025
Viviana Shiffman, a PhD student in Kinesiology, was recently awarded Best Poster at the Whistler Anesthesia Summit. Her project investigated the superficial serratus anterior plane block, a regional anesthesia technique used to manage chest wall pain associated with traumatic injury and surgery, specifically examining its effect on pulmonary and muscle function. The project was conducted […]
Dr. Jasmin Ma awarded UBC Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund
Apr 15, 2025
Dr. Jasmin Ma was awarded a second year of UBC Teaching and Learning Enhancement Funding to develop a curricular pathway for students to pursue a career as a clinical exercise physiologist or kinesiologist. After the BC Ministry of Health’s recommendation surrounding the implementation of Clinical Exercise Physiologists in healthcare settings, the project was initiated in […]