UBC’s new home for sports medicine and exercise science opens
The Chan Gunn Pavilion, a new facility for the UBC faculty of medicine, will house physicians and physical therapists who treat about 3,500 patients a month.
School of Kinesiology Recognizes Student Leadership Contribution to the Community in 2017/18
photo (L-R): 2017/18 KUS Executive Team & Director, School of Kinesiology: Juancho Ramirez, Leena Yamaguchi, Max Geise, Patrick (skeleton), Andrew Au, Koji Aiken, Dr. Robert Boushel photo credit: Charlie Gunn On March 12, 2018 the School of Kinesiology hosted its 9th annual Student Leadership Recognition Evening, in the elaborate Ponderosa Ballroom. This event recognized the […]
Congratulations Dr. Miles, Dr. Hare, Dr. Warburton and team!
Congratulations to Dr. R Miles (Principal Applicant), Dr. Jan Hare (LLED; Principal Applicant), Dr. Darren Warburton (KIN, Principal Applicant) and their team on receiving a $100,000 Development Grant from the CIHR Indigenous Component of Healthy Life Trajectories Initiative! Their team includes: Dr. Shannon Bredin (KIN), Dr. Moss Norman (KIN), Dr. Tanis Mihalynuk (HealthLinkBC), P Oh […]
Dr. Darren Warburton and team receive CIHR Catalyst Grant for Indigenous Approaches to Wellness
Congratulations to Dr. Darren Warburton (KIN; PI) and his team on receiving a $109,911 CIHR Catalyst Grant to study Indigenous Approaches to Wellness! His team includes Dr. Jan Hare (LLED; Co-PI), Dr. Shannon Bredin (Co-applicant; Knowledge User; KIN), R Miles (Principal Knowledge User), Dr. Moss Norman (KIN; Co-Applicant), P Oh (University of Toronto; Co-Applicant), Dr. […]
UBC Masters in High Performance Coaching and Technical Leadership: Helping Canada Win Medals
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 […]
Here’s Why You Should Definitely Keep Running During Stressful Times
Eli Puterman’s research supports the run-it-off approach to staying sane when things are going haywire.
Don’t Let Pollution Stop You from Exercising
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.
UBC Kinesiology Faculty and Research Assistants take top spot in UBC Rec’s Para Sport Games
Dr. Andrea Bundon, Dr. Carolyn McEwen, and a team of research assistants and friends competed in UBC Rec’s Para Sport Games, claiming first place in the Staff Division. Congratulations!
Romeo Chua awarded a SCAPPS Fellowship in the Society
Romeo Chua was awarded a Fellowship in the Society at the 2017 SCAPPS conference held in St John’s NL.