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UBC Kinesiology launches new Masters of High Performance Coaching and Technical Leadership
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.
Keynote Speaker @ SKESA Mini-Education Day
Nov. 7, 2016 – Guy Faulkner was the invited keynote speaker at the Saskatchewan Kinesiology & Exercise Science Association (SKESA) Mini-Education Day on Saturday, November 5th, 2016 at the University of Regina. His talk focused on the new Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) 2016 Clinical Guidelines for the Management of Adults with […]
Photos of UBC President Dr. Santa Ono’s Visit to ICORD
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…
Pittu Laungani Award
Oct. 25, 2016 – A study led by Dr. Guy Faulkner – “Sports day in Canada: A longitudinal evaluation” – has won the annual Pittu Laungani award for best paper in the International Journal of Health Promotion and Education. Sports Day in Canada (SDIC) is an annual event celebrating the role of sport within communities […]
Congratulations Dr. Carly Priebe!
Oct. 12, 2016 – Congratulations to Carly Priebe for taking 1st place at the PDA’s Annual 3 minute PostDoc Slam on May 26th! Dr. Priebe presented her work with Run to Quit, a 10-week smoking cessation program where participants receive practical support on quitting smoking and also train to run a 5K. Read the Run […]
New PhD Paper Out
Sept. 15, 2016 – Congratulations to Mark Duncan on the publishing his first PhD paper – Revisiting the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ): Assessing physical activity among individuals with schizophrenia . The study expands on the initial validation study by examining retest reliability over a 4-week period, assessing validity with a larger sample, and comparing […]
Welcome to the Pop-PA Lab!
Sept. 10, 2016 – We are excited to announce the new members of the Pop-PA Lab: Krista Glowacki (PhD student) and Kelly Wunderlich (Co-op student)! Welcome to the team!
UBC Thunderbirds Football Team Particpiate with The School of Kinesiology in Collision Impact Study
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
New Paper Out
Sept. 6, 2016 – Read the latest publication by Dr. Erica Lau titled: Factors Influencing Implementation of a Physical Activity Intervention in Residential Children’s Homes
Visit from Professor Adrian Bauman
Had a great visit with Professor Adrian Bauman from the University of Sydney! We also made time for an exciting game of table tennis!