Nominate the Next Worthy KIN Alum for an Alumni UBC Achievement Award!
The accomplishments of the members of UBC’s global community of alumni represent an inspiring account of positive social, cultural, and economic change in the world. Please help us recognize your fellow UBC alumni who are advancing their ambitions for a better world. The next Awards recipients won’t raise their own hands. That’s why we need […]
Congratulations to the KIN Graduating Class of Fall 2019!
On November 27th, 2019, the UBC School of Kinesiology celebrated 64 new graduates who completed their degree from a range of programs: B.Kin, M.Kin, M.Sc. M.A., PhD, and (M)HPCTL. We would like to welcome them into the UBC KIN alumni community! Please join us in congratulating them. To our new young alumni, we have […]
Video spotlight: The research of Dr. Eli Puterman and Dr. Guy Faulkner
Watch two School of Kinesiology researchers, Eli Puterman and Guy Faulkner, as they speak to the camera about their work and the importance of daily physical activity for physical and mental health.
Student Profile: Julia Tepes
Hi! My name is Julia Tepes and I am a third year KIN transfer student in the Interdisciplinary stream. I chose to study KIN because I love people, fitness and health. Kinesiology seemed like the perfect fit! So far, my favorite course at UBC has been KIN 373, Research Methods in Kinesiology. I love research […]
In Memoriam: Jack Pomfret, 1922-2019
It is with great sadness the School has learned that Emeritus, Jack Pomfret passed away on Nov 6th. He was 96 years old. Jack was an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Education (School of Kinesiology) at UBC from1946-1988, serving a 41 year career as a dedicated teacher, and a remarkable 37 years as […]
Healthy Aging From Cells to Society: A Public Lecture Series
The School of Kinesiology is pleased to present the Killam Connection public lecture series on “Healthy Aging, From Cells to Societies.” This lecture series addresses the current public discourse on healthy aging and the myths about healthy aging that persist in the public sphere.
Student profile: Riya Virdi
Hello, my name is Riya, and I’m a first-year student in the UBC School of Kinesiology. Being a student in Kinesiology at UBC has been my dream since I was 15 years old. I was looking forward to attending a university that is globally recognized and to study in an area that I am […]
The Great Trek Festival
On October 26th, a new UBC festival that celebrates the tradition of student leadership and advocacy, and recognizes the rich history of the Musqueam people on the lands of the UBC Vancouver campus, took place.
As part of the Great Trek Festival, the Fall Classic Run route travelled through the Vancouver campus acknowledging the storied Musqueam tradition of running and also the footsteps of those original students.
The Director of the School of Kinesiology Dr. Robert Boushel ran in the President’s Challenge along with other KIN Staff and Faculty.
Breakfast with the President
“People brought up a number of really interesting, thoughtful topics of conversation, including discussions about gender equity, minority group representation and opportunities, Indigenous rights, and how the school addresses sexual misconduct. It meant a lot that the President paid close attention to each person as they spoke, and responded to each issue individually. He often […]
Student Profile: Christy Wee
Hi! My name is Christy and I’m in my 5th year in the Interdisciplinary stream, minoring in Psychology. I never really expected to end up in Kinesiology – I actually spent most of my childhood and early teens wanting to become a vet. But after 2 concussions from hockey and a lot of health issues, […]