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Don’t be so hard on yourself!
Feb 03, 2017
Peter Crocker, and prior PhD graduates, Katie Gunnell, Amber Mosewich, and Carolyn McEwen collaborate on a study looking at stress in first-year university students. Their research shows that self-compassion can be successful in reducing stress levels in students transitioning from high school to university. See the full story at UBC Public Affairs.
Congratulations to KIN Faculty
Feb 02, 2017
Congratulations to Dr. Darren Warburton (PI) and co-applicants, Dr. Shannon Bredin, Dr. Moss Norman, Dr. Eli Puterman and Dr. Robert Boushel (KIN) for being awarded $100,200 from UBC’s Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF). Dr. Warburton received funding to create, implement, and evaluate an innovative blended learning program in “Indigenous Studies in Kinesiology.” This program […]
ICORD Parasport Research Collaboration – Cameron Gee Awarded 4-Yr Fellowship
Dec 20, 2016
ICORD PhD student, Cameron Gee, has won the Four-Year Fellowship from the University of British Columbia’s School of Kinesiology and a Mitacs Accelerate Award. Under the supervision of ICORD Principal Investigator, Dr. Christopher West, Gee will receive funding and support from Mitacs, the Canadian Sport Institute Pacific (CSI Pacific) and Wheelchair Rugby Canada to study […]
UBC School of Kinesiology Ranked #1 in Canada
Dec 12, 2016
and #16 in the world in the Shanghai Ranking of World Universities’ Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments 2016
UBC Kinesiology launches new Masters of High Performance Coaching and Technical Leadership
Nov 16, 2016
The degree program is designed for experienced sport coaches and technical leaders who are looking to advance in their careers and engage in professional development.