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Dr. Erica Bennett awarded Early Career Distinguished Scholar Award

Feb 21, 2025
Dr. Erica Bennett has recently been awarded the 2024 North American Society for Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) Early Career Distinguished Scholar award. NASPSPA gives awards to scholars in recognition of contributions to research areas represented within NASPSPA and in recognition of significant contributions to the development and growth of NASPSPA. Congratulations to Dr. Erica […]


UBC Active Kids Look Forward to the New Year

Jan 21, 2025
Active Kids is set to embark on an exciting and impactful term, with over 100 kinesiology students contributing as coaches, volunteers, or in administrative roles. This term promises a host of initiatives and events designed to support our participants, community, and academic partnerships. This term, we will honour the contributions of our student leaders at […]


Dr. Eli Puterman awarded Michael Smith Health Research BC 2024 Reach Award

Jan 14, 2025
Dr. Eli Puterman recently became a 2024 Peter Wall Legacy Award Recipients. In collaboration with other UBC faculty members, the award of $200,000 was granted for the project, Human-centered design for sustainable transportation in British Columbia: An inclusive approach to infrastructure design based on diverse experiences of walking and cycling. Wall Legacy Awards are awarded […]


Dr. Guy Faulkner receives Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher 2024 Award

Jan 07, 2025
Dr. Guy Faulkner has received a Highly Cited Researcher 2024 Award in the field of Social Sciences, marking the fifth consecutive year that he has received this award. With an impressive 522 publications and a total of 19,176 times cited, this award signifies that Dr Faulkner’s work has been frequently referenced by peers, indicating substantial […]


UBC School of Kinesiology Collaborates on World-First Credential for Exercise and Depression Specialization

Nov 25, 2024
The UBC School of Kinesiology is proud to highlight its contribution to the development of the CSEP Exercise and Depression Specialization, the first credential of its kind globally. This initiative, launched by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP), equips qualified exercise professionals with the tools to support individuals living with depression through evidence-based exercise […]