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June 9th, Tuesday: Assessing and training Perceptual skills in hitting sports
May 28, 2020
Dr Müller’s presentation will discuss the importance of visual anticipation and decision-making to expert performance in sports. His presentation will be structured into three parts. Part one, will make the case for why anticipation and decision-making are vital in order to guide action in high-speed sports skills. Part two, will outline how anticipation and […]
Experiential Learning: Lessons in Community from the Musqueam
May 22, 2020
Kin 489B is a fascinating course because of its blended learning format. Students are encouraged to apply the theoretical knowledge learned in class to real-world issues facing Indigenous communities in the form of experiential learning placements. Within these placements, students gain a greater understanding of the complexities of healthy living within Indigenous communities. Effective partnership […]
Active Kids online – Kids Fit Program
May 14, 2020
Kids Fit is May 12-June 18, 2025 Registration now open! Join coaches from UBC’s School of Kinesiology for an afternoon program that combines fitness and fun! Kids Fit is an annual physical activity initiative jointly offered by Active Kids and UBC Inspired (part of Campus + Community Planning). For over a decade, Kids Fit has been dedicated to […]
Competition for 2019-2020 KIN Scholarships, Awards & Prizes is now open – Deadline May 27
May 06, 2020
Information regarding eligibility criteria, application process and available scholarships, awards and prizes is now available here. Additional questions may be emailed to kin.scholarships.awards@ubc.ca The deadline date for application online is Wednesday, May 27th, 2020 at 11:59pm. Get started on your application and reference letters today, and good luck to all applicants!
2020 Mentorship Program Virtual Wrap-up Event
Apr 27, 2020
The School of Kinesiology transformed its annual Mentorship Program Wrap-up event into a safe virtual meet-up in spite of the COVID-19 outbreak. Mentors and mentees celebrated the completion of this year’s program online, on March 31st, 2020 by discussing changes– the different ways in which students and alumni have pivoted in their work, academic, […]