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UBC Active Kids Launches Healthy Eating Tips Booklet
Mar 07, 2023
UBC Active Kids, together with the School of Kinesiology, is excited to launch its nutrition booklet, Healthy Eating Tips for Children and Families. The booklet is a helpful, research-based resource for parents, offering family-friendly recipes, ideas for healthy eating habits, meal planning advice, and information on Indigenous food and nutrition. All tips and recommendations have […]
UBC high-performance coaches lead athletes at 2023 Canada Games in PEI
Feb 23, 2023
The University of British Columbia and the UBC School of Kinesiology established a Masters of High Performance Coaching and Technical Leadership (MHPCTL) 10 years ago to raise the professional standard of coaches in Canada. “We are thrilled to see our graduates and current students leading athletes at the Canada Games in PEI,” said David Hill, […]
Dr. Tania Lam Awarded Grant for Pelvic Floor Muscle Research
Feb 14, 2023
Congratulations to Dr. Tania Lam and her team of co-applicants who have been awarded a CIHR grant for their project, “The PELvUS Study – Pelvic Floor Exercise to Lessen Urinary Incontinence and Sexual Disfunction in People with Spinal Cord Injury“. The $569,924 grant will help Dr. Lam and her team explore how to prescribe pelvic […]
Dr. Chris West: Pushing the boundaries of spinal cord research
Jan 16, 2023
Dr. Chris West is at the forefront of spinal cord research, as part of an interdisciplinary team exploring how innovative, implantable stimulation technologies can help people with spinal cord injuries live longer, healthier lives. Having previously worked with the School of Kinesiology, we would like to congratulate Dr. West on this exciting research achievement! Read […]
The UBC Magazine features KIN alumni ambassador
Dec 12, 2022
The University of British Columbia Magazine recently featured Robyn Freiheit (BKin’15) and her experiences of living and working abroad in Portugal. Robyn has been living in Porto for the past four years, where she works as a freelance marketing, communications and project management specialist, and serves as the alumni UBC Global Alumni Ambassador for Portugal. […]