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Psychology of Physical Activity, co-authored by Dr. Guy Faulkner

Apr 15, 2021
The positive benefits of physical activity for physical and mental health are now widely acknowledged, yet levels of physical inactivity continue to be a major concern throughout the world. Understanding the psychology of physical activity has therefore become an important issue for scientists, health professionals and policy-makers alike as they address the challenge of behaviour […]




Patricia Vertinsky Receives 2020 ‘In Her Footsteps’ Award

Mar 15, 2021
Celebrating BC Women in Sports.


Drs. Moss Norman and Jan Hare Awarded Funding for their innovative project, (Re)Imagining Indigenous Centered UBC Campus Recreation

Mar 04, 2021
Congratulations to Dr. Jan Hare (EDST; Associate Dean, Indigenous Education) and Dr. Moss Norman (KIN) for being one of four teams across UBC awarded Campus as a Living Lab (CLL) Fund grants. These inaugural grants are designed to support innovative research projects on the Vancouver campus that uphold strategic sustainability priorities and embody the principles […]