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Graduate Certificate in High Performance Coaching & Technical Leadership

Aug 29, 2017
Congratulations to the 13 graduate students who received their Graduate Certificates in High Performance Coaching and Technical Leadership (HPC&TL) on Monday, August 28, 2017.


BCHL turning to app to help detect concussions in young players

Aug 17, 2017
This is an excerpt from an article that was originally published at cbc.ca on August 16, 2017. Read the full text here. The British Columbia Hockey League will be employing a new app this season to help detect concussions in players. The 16-to-20-year-old players on the Junior A hockey league’s 17 teams will take baseline […]


Dr. Guy Faulkner receives federal funding to study physical activity and mental health

Aug 15, 2017
Dr. Guy Faulkner has received federal funding to study physical activity and its impact on mental health and depression.


Erica Bennett receives SCAPPS Young Scientist Award

Aug 09, 2017
Erica Bennett, recent PhD graduate, has been selected in the Exercise and Health Psychology category.


Karim Khan named Scientific Director of the CIHR Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis

Aug 02, 2017
Karim Khan, Professor in the Department of Family Practice and outgoing Co-Director of the Centre for Hip Health and Mobility, has been appointed the new Scientific Director of the Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).