Dr. Jasmin Ma awarded UBC Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund
Dr. Jasmin Ma was awarded a second year of UBC Teaching and Learning Enhancement Funding to develop a curricular pathway for students to pursue a career as a clinical exercise physiologist or kinesiologist. After the BC Ministry of Health’s recommendation surrounding the implementation of Clinical Exercise Physiologists in healthcare settings, the project was initiated in […]
KIN Student Leadership Breakfast 2025
On Friday April 4th, 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, BSS, KPAC and more. This event recognized the hard work our students put […]
KIN Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Dana Sinclair Releases New Book, Dialed In
Dr. Dana Sinclair, a distinguished alumna of the UBC School of Kinesiology, continues to make an impact in the field of performance psychology. Previously featured on our website, Dr. Sinclair has now expanded her reach with the release of her latest book, Dialed In, a 2024 The Globe and Mail bestseller. As a performance psychologist, […]
KIN Spotlight: Dr. Gabriel Zieff
The School of Kinesiology is excited to highlight the work of Dr. Gabriel Zieff, a postdoctoral fellow funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Killam Trusts. Dr. Zieff has been conducting interdisciplinary research that bridges kinesiology and clinical psychology, demonstrating the far-reaching impact of movement sciences in understanding mental health and […]
Dr. Daniel Gamu receives Abstract Award and Top Research Article
Dr. Daniel Gamu was selected to receive an abstract award from Physiological Genomics journal at the 2024 Integrative Physiology of Exercise conference held by the American Physiological Society. The award recognizes his research on “The Homologous Lysine Acetyltransferases CBP and p300 are Required for Adult Mouse Brown Fat Homeostasis.” Additionally, his December publication in AJP-Endocrinology and Metabolism, titled “Maintenance […]
Dr. Erica Bennett awarded Early Career Distinguished Scholar Award
Dr. Erica Bennett has recently been awarded the 2024 North American Society for Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) Early Career Distinguished Scholar award. NASPSPA gives awards to scholars in recognition of contributions to research areas represented within NASPSPA and in recognition of significant contributions to the development and growth of NASPSPA. Congratulations to Dr. Erica […]
UBC Active Kids Look Forward to the New Year
Active Kids is set to embark on an exciting and impactful term, with over 100 kinesiology students contributing as coaches, volunteers, or in administrative roles. This term promises a host of initiatives and events designed to support our participants, community, and academic partnerships. This term, we will honour the contributions of our student leaders at […]
Dr. Eli Puterman awarded Michael Smith Health Research BC 2024 Reach Award
Dr. Eli Puterman recently became a 2024 Peter Wall Legacy Award Recipients. In collaboration with other UBC faculty members, the award of $200,000 was granted for the project, Human-centered design for sustainable transportation in British Columbia: An inclusive approach to infrastructure design based on diverse experiences of walking and cycling. Wall Legacy Awards are awarded […]
Dr. Guy Faulkner receives Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher 2024 Award
Dr. Guy Faulkner has received a Highly Cited Researcher 2024 Award in the field of Social Sciences, marking the fifth consecutive year that he has received this award. With an impressive 522 publications and a total of 19,176 times cited, this award signifies that Dr Faulkner’s work has been frequently referenced by peers, indicating substantial […]
UBC School of Kinesiology Collaborates on World-First Credential for Exercise and Depression Specialization
The UBC School of Kinesiology is proud to highlight its contribution to the development of the CSEP Exercise and Depression Specialization, the first credential of its kind globally. This initiative, launched by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP), equips qualified exercise professionals with the tools to support individuals living with depression through evidence-based exercise […]