School News

Stay connected with the School of Kinesiology by reading news stories related to our research, faculty, students, and alumni.



The missing link to lifelong exercise habits

Jan 14, 2019
  By Jean Buckler, PhD candidate I chose Kinesiology as my field of study because I was passionate about science and how the body worked! Like many KIN undergrads I planned to pursue a career in physiotherapy, but the research experience I gained during my undergraduate degree inspired me to go pursue more in-depth research! […]


Zhou, Randy


Graduating year: 2014
Degree: BKIN
In recognition of his accomplishments in, and knowledge of, the world of fitness, he was awarded a share of the Mutant Nation fitness centre in Shanghai, a popular fitness chain in China known for its celebrity visitors. China Post has even offered to make a series of collector postcards and stamps to recognize his fitness achievements!


Averill, Michael


Graduating year: 2006
Degree: BHK
In the past six years Michael has become a full-time musician, and has combined music, storytelling, and social and psychological wellness with a walking tour of Canada. His path has led him to a variety of community-building avenues through music and he is currently working on a project in partnership with The Rogue Folk Club called “Community of Songs.”


Richter, Sarah


Graduating year: 2017
Degree: BKIN
I am a proud alumna of UBC’s School of Kinesiology, having recently graduated in May 2017. I’m originally from sunny Kelowna, and enjoyed the Okanagan’s snowy ski seasons growing up. I chose to attend UBC’s Point Grey campus because it’s where my parents received their degrees.


Dr. Eli Puterman speaks about how exercise can reduce stress during the holidays on Global News

Dec 18, 2018
UBC School of Kinesiology’s Professor Dr. Eli Puterman explains how our bodies handle stress and how exercise can be used to combat this stress around the holidays. See the interview in its entirety on Global News.