School News

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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.


Photos of UBC President Dr. Santa Ono’s Visit to ICORD

Nov 01, 2016
Photos of UBC President Dr. Santa Ono’s visit to ICORD have been posted on the Faculty of Medicine’s Flickr account. Included are images of the School of Kinesiology’s Dr. Tania Lam and her research lab. Please visit the Faculty of Medicine Flickr site for more photos…


UBC Thunderbirds Football Team Particpiate with The School of Kinesiology in Collision Impact Study

Sep 07, 2016
The UBC Thunderbirds Football Team is participating in a research study with the School of Kinesiology. A team of researchers headed by Dr. Jean-Sébastien Blouin are assessing impact forces using mouth guard monitors worn by the players. Please visit the following links for additional information: Global News video CBC News story  


KIN Alumni and Current Students Competing in Rio

Aug 15, 2016
Best wishes for all Kinesiology Alumni and current students competing at Rio 2016!!! Blair Bann Volleyball Men’s Volleyball Edmonton, Alta. Alumni Luc Bruchet Athletics 5000m White Rock, B.C. Alumni Evan Dunfee Athletics Racewalk Richmond, B.C. Alumni Nikola Girke Sailing Mixed nacra 17 (multihull) Vancouver, BC Alumni Liz Gleadle Athletics Javelin Vancouver, BC Alumni Antoni Kindler Field Hockey Men’s Field Hockey […]