UBC Kinesiology #4 in the world, #1 in Canada in 2018 QS World Rankings
This ranking covers sports (or exercise) science, sports studies, and kinesiology – as well as sports psychology and sports management in certain cases.
Chan Gunn Pavilion serves as new home for sports medicine and exercise science at UBC
In March 2018, the Chan Gunn Pavilion opened its doors on Wesbrook Mall to serve as the new hub for sports medicine and exercise science at UBC.
Conference explores health and wellness in remote Indigenous communities
Aboriginal Physical Activity & Cultural Circle (APACC), teamed with UBC and Indigenous Studies in Kinesiology to host the 2018…
Study finds seniors stick with fitness routines when they work out together
Older adults are more likely to stick with a group exercise program if they can do it with people their own age, a new UBC School of Kinesiology study has found.
2018 Class of the UBC Sports Hall of Fame—Three are KIN Alumni
The 2018 inductees include three KIN alumni Jean Forrest, Dale Ohman, and Michael “Mickey” McDowell; as well as Hash Kanjee.
KIN and viaSport receive funding to study disability inclusion
UBC KIN and viaSport jointly received nearly $200,000 in federal funding to study disability inclusion in physical activity.
Congratulations to Dr. Maria Gallo, 2018 Hall of Fame inductee
Rugby Canada has announced the 2018 Hall of Fame inductees, including Maria Gallo.
University of Exeter
Attention all KIN students looking for exchange opportunities! Are you looking for partner schools that provide classes that transfer for your Kinesiology degree at UBC? University of Exeter, located in the South of England, has an excellent reputation for Medical Sciences, Imaging, Sport and Health Science. Deadline: January 17, 2018 for entrance into the program starting September 2018.
Emma McCrudden, sports dietitian for Athletics & Recreation and lecturer for the School of Kinesiology
Emma McCrudden isn’t going to prescribe everything you should eat but she will tell you how to make better choices.
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.