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Congratulations to the faculty members who have won awards in recent external research grant competitions
May 18, 2021
Congratulations to the faculty members who have won awards in recent external research grant competitions. These include: SSHRC Insight Grants Dr. S. Bredin-PI, Co-I: Drs. D. Warburton, M. Norman, R. Miles Engaging Indigenous youth through traditional land-based activities Dr. P. Crocker-PI, Co-I: Drs. A. Bundon, E. Bennett Exploring psychological well-being and adaptation processes in Paralympic and Olympic […]
School of Kinesiology working with Athletics Canada for Tokyo Olympics
With the Tokyo Olympics scheduled to take place this summer in Japan, the School of Kinesiology expects to have significant on-site representation working with Athletics Canada (Canada’s Track & Field athletes). Dr. Trent Stellingwerff, Adjunct Professor in the School of Kinesiology and Senior Advisor for Innovation & Research at the Canadian Sport Institute (CSI) Pacific, […]
CHIR Indigenous COVID-19 Rapid Research Funding Approved
May 14, 2021
Congratulations to Darren Warburton, Rosalin Miles, Shannon Bredin, and Jan Hare for successfully receiving CIHR Funding for their project, “Enhancing culturally-safe ways for community wholistic health and wellness aspirations during COVID-19.” This novel Indigenous-led initiative aims to address and mitigate potential impacts on Indigenous community health and wellbeing.
Congratulations Kai Kaufman, recipient of the 2021 Dean’s Award for Staff Excellence for Outstanding Service in the Emerging Leader category 2020/21.
The Dean’s Awards for Staff Excellence recognize Faculty of Education staff who have made significant contributions to the Faculty in two categories: Outstanding Service and Emerging Leadership. Kai is a Research Coordinator in Indigenous Studies in Kinesiology, within Indigenous Health and Physical Activity programming, and the Physical Activity and Chronic Disease Prevention Unit. Kai completed […]
KIN Lecturer Emma McCrudden on Nutrition, Sports and Ramadan
May 11, 2021
Emma McCrudden is a faculty member in the School of Kinesiology and is the sports dietician for the Whitecaps soccer team. Emma was recently featured on CBC regarding her work with Whitecaps rookie, Kamron Habibullah, who is currently fasting for Ramadan during team practice. In the interview, McCrudden speaks of her job keeping tabs on […]