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UBC Masters in High Performance Coaching and Technical Leadership: Helping Canada Win Medals

Jan 30, 2018
With the Winter Olympics only weeks away, Canada looks to lead the world. The Olympic Games gives Canadians an opportunity to feel inspired and proud of our athletes’ accomplishments. But behind each athlete medal is a sport system that is supported by coaches and technical leaders who strive to innovate and create world class daily […]


University of Exeter

Jan 07, 2018
Attention all KIN students looking for exchange opportunities! Are you looking for partner schools that provide classes that transfer for your Kinesiology degree at UBC? University of Exeter, located in the South of England, has an excellent reputation for Medical Sciences, Imaging, Sport and Health Science. Deadline: January 17, 2018 for entrance into the program starting September 2018.


Here’s Why You Should Definitely Keep Running During Stressful Times

Dec 20, 2017
Eli Puterman's research supports the run-it-off approach to staying sane when things are going haywire.


Emma McCrudden, sports dietitian for Athletics & Recreation and lecturer for the School of Kinesiology

Dec 18, 2017
Emma McCrudden isn’t going to prescribe everything you should eat but she will tell you how to make better choices.


Don’t Let Pollution Stop You from Exercising

Dec 15, 2017
When do the benefits of physical activity get washed out, or even reversed, by the negative effects of air pollution? Michael Koehle offers some useful insights.