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Health Promotion and Physical Activity (KIN 464) Students Showcase their Research at the Annual Student Poster Presentation Event

Apr 29, 2026
On April 9, 2026, students in Dr. Andrea Bundon’s KIN 464: Health Promotion and Physical Activity course presented their research at the annual Student Poster Presentation event. Over several months, students surveyed individuals who study, work, live, and play at UBC to better understand their physical activity patterns, as well as their health needs and […]


First In-Person Kinesiology Undergraduate Research Symposium Hosted at the Gateway Health Building

Apr 22, 2026
On March 13, 2026, the Kinesiology Undergraduate Advising Office marked a milestone with its first in-person Kinesiology Undergraduate Research Symposium, hosted in the newly opened Gateway Health Building. The event brought together undergraduate students, faculty, staff, and alumni to celebrate the depth and diversity of research within the kinesiology community. This year’s symposium featured a […]


KIN Student Leadership Breakfast 2026

Apr 08, 2026
On Friday March 27th, we celebrated the incredible contributions and achievements of our many student leaders at the School of Kinesiology’s annual Student Leadership Breakfast. Students were invited to attend based on their involvements across orientations, outreach programs, the Kinesiology Undergraduate Society, PARC, Lab Mentors, KPAC and more. This event recognized the hard work our students […]


Implementing a practical curriculum in Kinesiology: Dr. Jasmin Ma helps prepare students as kinesiologists and clinical exercise physiologists

Apr 07, 2026
Congratulations to Dr. Jasmin Ma who has been awarded a large Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) for her proposed project “Implementing a practical curriculum in Kinesiology: Preparing students as kinesiologists and clinical exercise physiologists.” Project Objectives The BC Ministry of Health recently recognized Kinesiologists and Clinical Exercise Physiologists (CEPs) as part of the allied […]


New Kinesiology Teaching Excellence Pathway Supports Graduate Educators

Mar 23, 2026
Graduate students in the School of Kinesiology can now strengthen their teaching skills through the new Kinesiology Teaching Excellence Pathway (KTEP), a flexible professional development program designed to support graduate student educators. The pathway helps participants build practical teaching skills, deepen their understanding of pedagogy, and gain formal recognition for their efforts. Students who complete […]