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 […]
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 […]
Congratulations Derek Paterson!
Jan 23, 2023 – Many congratulations to Pop-PA Lab member Derek Paterson for successfully defending his Master’s thesis!
New Publication Alert
Jan 23, 2023 – New paper out the prospective association between physical activity and initiation of current substance use among adolescents. Read it here!
Congrats Dr. Fagan!
Jan. 9th 2023 – Congratulations to Dr. Matthew Fagan who recently passed his doctoral defence, titled, “The Athlete’s High? Can Physical Activity and Sport Participation Prevent Substance Use in Youth?”
Happy New Year from the POP-PA Lab!
Jan 9th, 2023 – Wishing all a Happy New Year! Looking forward to great things in 2023.
Dr. Guy Faulkner joins the Editorial Board of Journal of Physical Activity & Health
Mar. 7, 2022 – Congratulations to Dr. Guy Faulkner for joining the Editorial Board of the Journal of Physical Activity & Health.
Dr. Guy Faulkner is recognized as a “Highly Cited researcher” for 2021 by Clarivate
Nov. 16, 2021 – Congratulations to Dr. Guy Faulkner for being recognized as one of the most Highly Cited researchers for 2021 by Clarivate. A “Highly Cited” researcher refers to whose publications rank in the top 1% by citations in their field and publication year in the Web of Science. Dr. Guy Faulkner has published […]
Congratulations Matthew Fagan!
Jun. 10, 2021 – Congratulations to Pop-PA Lab member Matthew Fagan on his advancement to candidacy!
New Publication Alert
May 5, 2021 – New paper out detailing the results of a web-based and in-person risk reframing intervention to influence mothers’ perceptions of risk and change parenting behaviours. Read it here!